Weekly Plan template for theme-based area activities that support literacy development

The Theme Outline the main theme for the week and any related themes (e.g., the Rainforest as a main theme, with climate and weather as related themes) Summer in Gloucester Book- The Bridge is Up! By Babs Bells, Illustrated by Rob Hefferan

Goals What are your literacy goals for the week? Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Vocabulary development Reading comprehension Alphabetic Principle

Blocks Theme-based activities in this area to support Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Letter-sound relationships/beginning sounds Unit blocks with letters on some blocks- corresponding pictures on others Ex: M/Motorcycle B/bike Vocabulary development Introduce new words Bridge, draw bridge, log books and pictures, word cards (motorcycle, bike, bulldozer, truck, car, bus, tractor) Reading comprehension Making connection to bridges in Gloucester through pictures and conversations Alphabetic Principle

Dramatic Play Theme-based activities in this area to support Beach area Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Text and illustrations: “S” objects: Sand pail, seashells, sunglasses, starfish, sandals Vocabulary development Reading comprehension Alphabetic Principle

Toys and Games Theme-based activities in this area to support Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Vocabulary development Where animals live game/Spanish Concept development Reading comprehension Book/word card game- labeling pictures, retelling Alphabetic Principle Alphabet lotto/puzzles

Art Theme-based activities in this area to support Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Beginning sounds- paint with vehicles, make letter sounds as driving Paint/drive letters Vocabulary development Reading comprehension Alphabetic Principle Uppercase/lowercase letters Glue collage material

Library Theme-based activities in this area to support Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Vocabulary development Reading comprehension Flannel board(objects from book)/ puppets (animal puppets like in the book) Books: retell the story Alphabetic Principle Fluency- small group reading: repetitive phrases, “everyone has to wait”

Discovery Theme-based activities in this area to support Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Vocabulary development Concept development Summer, shells: rough/smooth experiments, heavy/light Tier words: up/down/wait/bridge Pulleys for experiments Reading comprehension Alphabetic Principle

Sand and Water Theme-based activities in this area to support Free exploration Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Sand: rhyming words- identifying Table: shell/bellboat/goatwhale/pail fish/dishnet/jet Vocabulary development Reading comprehension Alphabetic Principle Water table Print awareness Fish for letters, create words

Music and Movement Theme-based activities in this area to support Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Vocabulary development Reading comprehension Alphabetic Principle Fluency Song/picture chart- “Ocean Motion” Ex- crabs on the beach go left and right

Cooking Theme-based activities in this area to support Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Vocabulary development Reading comprehension Recipe charts- playdough: Measure meats Ingredients Picture labels Vehicle cookie cutters Alphabetic Principle

Computers Theme-based activities in this area to support Phonological awareness and/or Fluency E-Books: reinforce rhyming words- The Cat and the Mat Vocabulary development Dr. Seuss- alphabet game Reading comprehension Alphabetic Principle E-Book: One Day in School

Outdoors Theme-based activities in this area to support Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Syllables hopscotch Bet·ty·Ann = 3 hops Vocabulary development Reading comprehension Making connections: Walk to bridge KWL- Chart before field trip Alphabetic Principle

Family and Community Theme-based activities to help families support Field trip to Cutbridge Phonological awareness Vocabulary development Reading comprehension Fluency- reading handouts for parents how to pick a good book, ones with repeat text rhythm Importance to read out loud Echo reading and shared reading Alphabetic Principle and Fluency