Learning Through Life

Kids at this age are like sponges, the goal at this age is to expose them to different things and information. While they will learn information, it is not the main goal!

Please note that some things are religious-based. I will indicate all religious-based information with * on both sides of the information so if you would like to remove it from your homeschooling, feel free to do so!

Morning:

Every morning after breakfast:

• Wiggles
• Pledge: Say the Pledge of Allegiance
• Anthem: Sing the Star-Spangled Banner
• Sing the ABC Song: Storybots ABC
• Sing a song about the letter you are learning:  D
• Sing a seasonal song: ________________

Reading:

Before nap or bedtime, it is good to read to your child. This would be an excellent time to add the following:

• Storybook: __________________________
• Family Story: ____________________________

Math:

Algebra/Basic Math:

Numbers and Counting:

• 0-2:
  • Count 1-10
  • Work on #8
• 3-4:
  • Count 1-20
  • Work on #15 & #16

• Numbers 1-10 Compilation 🔢 StoryBots: Counting for Kids | Netflix Jr
• Learn to Count to 20 with Number Zoo | Toddler Fun Learning Collection

Time:

An hour is the large numbers on the clock; The shorthand will tell you the hour or the number to the left side of the clock.

• Practice telling time by the hour!

The Telling Time Song | The Clock Song | Scratch Garden

Geometry:

Take a look at a specific shape

• Crescent

Shapes Are All Around | Shape Songs | PINKFONG Songs

Social Studies:

Community Helpers:

At the hospital you see the nurse. The nurse checks you out, asks you what is wrong, and collects your information

Social Skills:

It is important to be kind and treat others the way that you want to be treated. Not hurting others. Helping others as you can. Being nice and not rude.

Mandy Manners from YouTube

Calendar Skills:

Go through each day of the week and add what they do each of the days.

Days of the week song

Geography:

Take a look at maps; look at and find the Grid

• What is a Map? Crash Course Geography #2
• Maps for Kids | Learn how to read a map and other skills in this fun introduction to maps
• The Map Features Song (Gentleman by PSY)
• Learn About Maps – Symbols, Map Key, Compass Rose
• How to Make a Map | Geography for Kids | Made by Red Cat Reading

Language Arts:

Letters:

The Letter D <Find things that Start with the Letter D>

D – Uppercase

d – Lower case

Storybots Letter done in the Morning!

Handwriting: (3-4years old)

Handwriting is learning to write and practicing writing

Science:

Behavioral Health:

Calm: Calm means that you are not stressed and not overwhelmed. Let’s practice calming down

• Storybots: Emotions
• Feelings and Emotions Song
• The feelings song

Computer Science:

HDMI, VGA, and DVI are the three types of cables that attach a computer to an external screen. Some also come in different sizes.

Switching on and off the computer

Culinary Arts:

Milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, cream, cream cheese, sour cream, ice cream, and whipped cream are all dairy.

• Food groups are rockin’ tonight
• The  fabulous food groups

Science:

The sun lights up the day. The sun is very far away from us and the planets orbit around it. It is so hot that no person can get close to it. The sun is a star, just really close to us.

• Astronomy Picture of the Day (nasa.gov)
• StoryBots Outer Space | Planets, Sun, Moon, Earth and Stars | Solar System Super Song | Fun Learning
• The Planet Song
• The Planets of our Solar System Song (featuring The Hoover Jam)
• The Dwarf Planet Song (feat. Jessica Pace Lyells, Loki Alohikea, Jan van der Beek, and Sophia Oaks)
• Outer Space: “We are the Planets,” The Solar System Song by StoryBots | Netflix Jr
• Outer Space: “I’m So Hot,” The Sun Song by StoryBots | Netflix Jr
• Outer Space: “I’m A Star,” The Stars Song by StoryBots | Netflix Jr
• Outer Space: “Time to Shine,” The Moon Song by StoryBots | Netflix Jr

Elective:

Art – Basics:

Natural colors are black, white, and brown.

YouTube Videos

Domestic Studies – Basic:

Practice your Routine –

Our Routine for leaving the house in the car is:

• Pack toys and snacks (each child has a bag)
• Wait at the door.
• Walk out to the car together. Get in the car (if waiting to get in they put a hand on the car)
• Buckle up (sing “buckle up for safety, buckle up”)

Our Routine for leaving the house on foot is: (short walks we don’t require bags or the cart).

• Pack toys and snacks (each child has a bag)
• Wait at the door.
• Walk out and down the steps
• Bags into the cart, littles in strollers.

Physical Education:

Walk/Run and Fitness:

• 30 minutes of activity each day (at least 5 days a week)
• 1 mile walk/run
• Push-ups
• Sit-ups
• Sit and reach
• Crunches
• Lunges

Muscle:

Your arm muscles help you pick stuff up, move things around, and even getting off the ground.

• The Muscle Song (Memorize Your Anatomy) | SCIENCE SONGS Starts at 1 min 37 sec
• The Human Body for children – Muscles for Kids (Older)
• Muscular System 101 – The Human Muscular System and Types of Muscles – FreeSchool 101 (Older)
• KIDS EXERCISE FOR STRONGER ARMS – NO EQUIPMENT
• STRONG ARMS CHALLENGE – KIDS WORKOUT
• ARMS Exercise /ARMS Workout at Home For Beginners,Teens/träning för nybörjare (older)
• Seated Workout for Kids and Teens | Follow Along Exercises (adapted arm workout)
• Baby Shark Workout! Exercise for Kids at Home and Classroom! Go with YoYo!(fun workout)

Game: Pick a game like Soccer

• Learn 1 rule each week
• Practice game skills

Dance:

• Contemporary
  • Learn 1 or more moves/ positions each week and practice

*Religious Elective*

Religious Studies:

The eighth commandment is: You shall not lie. We should always tell the truth.

The Ten commandments song

Church Calendar:

Today is part of the season of: _________________________

<Today we celebrate: _____________> Check out the ELCA Lutheran calendar here, or check our your churches calendar. New year starts at advent

The season of Pentecost ends at the start of Advent.

• Blowing Wind and Tongs of Flame
• John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Pentecost Sunday Lesson Song for Children
• Pentecost Explained in 3 minutes (with Puppets!)  

Bible Reading:

Promises

God has made promises to you and mankind because he loves us God shows his love in many ways

• God Loves Me – VeggieTales
• We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder
• Jacob’s Ladder | GCED | Song