October ~ Week 4

Wow, I can't believe October is already almost over! Here are the final lesson plans for October.

Prep Time ~ Day 1

1) Cut a piece of black construction paper into 8 long strips, or cut 4 black pipe cleaners in half to make 8 pieces.

2) Look at a couple of examples of a paper plate spider: example 1, example 2

3) Gather your materials:

• Paper plate and black paint (or a black paper plate)
• 8 strips of black paper or black pipe cleaners
• Optional: pencil for curling
• Googly eyes
• Glue, tape, or stapler
• Optional: additional plate and beans or rice
• 2 pieces of construction paper in black, white, or orange (2 different colors)
• Scissors, glue
• Halloween stickers
• 2-3 books from reading list

Prep Time ~ Day 2

1) On a white piece of paper, draw a spider web with a white crayon.

2) If you would like to do an extension activity with lesson 1, you can print out spider cards or use plastic spiders.

3) Print out "La Arana" worksheet.

4) Listen to, or bookmark, "La Arana Pequenita" if you would like to do the extension activity.

5) Gather your materials:

• White paper with white spider web drawn on it
• Black watered down paint and paint brush
• Optional: plastic spiders or spider card printout
• "La Arana" worksheet
• Crayons
• 2-3 books from reading list

Prep Time ~ Day 3

1) Print out the math monster worksheet.

2) Gather your materials:

• Piece of white paper
• Pencil or pen
• Crayons
• Math monster printout
• Piece of orange and brown construction paper (or foam)
• Scissors, glue
• Stuffed animals
• 2-3 books from reading list