I am a pre-k summer school teacher, and the theme for this week is "my neighbors." Can you suggest any lesson plans or art and craft activities that connects to the "my neighbor" theme.... or do you know a particular website that could help me.... thanks alot
how about different kinds of jobs that people do.
We did the theme "community workers" already.... in this theme the children talked about different community helpers such as the firefighters, doctors, etc....
Why don't you explore the diversity of a neighborhood?
In one house, a family with husband, wife, and two sons; both parents work; both sons are in school.
In another house, a husband and wife who both work and who occasionally have the wife's son for summer and other school holidays.
In another house, a retired couple who do a lot of gardening and whose son and family live a few miles away and come to visit.
In another house, a husband and wife (only the husband works) and their two sons and one daughter, all of school ages.
In another house ...
You get the idea. You could have a neighborhood of 12 houses on a cul-de-sac and 3 or 4 houses on the cross street. Sometimes they might throw "block" parties.
Wind up your imagination!!
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Thanks for your suggestion, but remember this is pre-k (most of the children recently turned 3).... wont this be a bit too complex?
Thank you for clarifying the age group. I assumed that pre-K was made up of 4- and 5-year-olds.
You could ask the parents to bring in a photo of a neighborhood family. Then the children could each make a picture frame of popsicle sticks. Help them crop a photo and glue it to their frame.
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You could do fram animals. And let the children add the animals you talked about to the flannel board. They will love it and remeber it, too. The parents will see the flannel board and the childen will retell their day.
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Absolutely! Teaching about neighbors is a great way for pre-k students to learn about their community and develop social skills. Here are some lesson plan ideas and art/craft activities you can try:
1. Lesson: "Who are our Neighbors?"
- Introduce the concept of neighbors and discuss who can be considered neighbors (e.g., people who live next door, in the same building, or nearby).
- Read books about different types of neighbors, such as Mr. Rogers' "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" series.
- Have a group discussion where students can share who their neighbors are and what they like about them.
2. Art/Craft: "Neighborhood Collage"
- Provide magazines, newspapers, and other materials for students to cut out pictures of various neighborhood elements (houses, trees, parks, etc.).
- Have the students glue their cutouts onto a large sheet of paper or cardboard to create a neighborhood collage. Encourage them to arrange the pictures to look like a real neighborhood.
3. Lesson: "Being a Good Neighbor"
- Teach students about being kind and respectful to neighbors.
- Discuss ways they can be good neighbors, such as saying "hello," helping with small tasks, or sharing.
- Play a game where students act out different scenarios, demonstrating good neighbor behavior (e.g., helping someone carry groceries).
4. Art/Craft: "Building a Neighborhood"
- Provide students with construction paper, scissors, and glue.
- Instruct them to create houses, trees, and other parts of a neighborhood with the materials.
- Encourage students to arrange their creations on a large piece of butcher paper, creating a collaborative 3D representation of a neighborhood.
For more resources and detailed lesson plans, you can visit websites like:
- Education.com: Provides a variety of pre-k lesson plans, printables, and activities related to community and neighbors.
- Pre-K Pages: Offers numerous ideas and activities specifically designed for pre-k teachers.
- Pinterest: A platform where you can find a range of ideas, crafts, and printables by searching for "neighborhood theme for pre-k."
Remember, each activity can be customized based on your students' needs and interests. Have fun exploring the concept of neighbors with your little learners!