English Language Arts
- The child learned about the days of the week and months of the year through the calendar activity.
- They practiced reading and understanding written instructions for completing the calendar.
- The child improved their vocabulary by using words related to time and dates while discussing the calendar.
- They developed their writing skills by filling in the dates and events on the calendar.
Continued development can be fostered by encouraging the child to create their own monthly calendars. They can be given prompts or themes for each month and asked to incorporate relevant events or holidays. This activity will allow them to practice their writing, creativity, and planning skills while reinforcing their understanding of time concepts.
Book Recommendations
- Calendar Mysteries: January Joker by Ron Roy: In this book, a group of friends solves mysteries related to the calendar. It combines the concept of calendars with a fun detective story.
- Time for Kids: Almanac 2021 by Editors of Time for Kids: This book provides interesting facts and information about various topics, including calendars and time. It can enhance the child's knowledge and understanding of calendars in an engaging way.
- My Calendar: Holidays by Dandi Daley Mackall: This book introduces different holidays throughout the year and explains how they are celebrated. It can help the child connect calendars to cultural events and traditions.
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