Lessons for March ~ Week 1

This week the focus is on February being the shortest month of the year and the theme for March, "In like a Lion, Out like a Lamb". You will cover the following concepts:
1. February is the shortest month
2. Leap Year
3. Counting to 30
3. Lions- some of their characteristics
4. Lambs- some of their characteristics
5. Vocabulary- leap, loud/ quiet, ferocious/ gentle
6. Weather difference in the beginning of March and the end of March (just a brief introduction, weather will be taught more in depth the second week of March)

Here are the lesson Plans for week 4. Let me know if you have any questions!

Day 1 ~

Supplies:
Brown paper lunch bag
Green Construction paper
Markers
Feb. Calendar
Scissors
Glue

http://www.annointed.net/blog/morning-prayer-for-children/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/puppets/paperbag/



Prep:

1. Cut out eyes, arms, and legs to glue onto the a paper page to make a frog. See the lesson plan for more details.
2. Have your Feb. calendar accessible.


Day 2 ~

Supplies:
Picture of a Lion, Picture of a Lamb, Popsicle sticks
Orange & Yellow Construction paper
Scissors
Markers
Paper Plate
Wiggly Eyes or Eyes you make from construction paper
Stuffed Animal
Glue

http://www.annointed.net/blog/morning-prayer-for-children/

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/lion/

Prep:
1. Cut strips of yellow and orange construction paper (this will make the main of the lion)
2. Make eyes for the lion out of construction paper or use wiggly eyes
3. Print a picture of a lion and lamb out. Glue them to popcycle sticks. They will be used to sing the song of the day.


Day 3 ~

Supplies:
Black Construction Paper
Scissors
Markers
Glue
White Cotton Balls
http://www.annointed.net/blog/morning-prayer-for-children/
http://www.first-school.ws/activities/crafts/animals/farm/handprint-lamb.htm
OPTIONAL: Materials to make lion and lamb cupcakes:
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/lion-and-lamb-cupcakes-685557/

Prep:

No Prep, unless you choose to do the baking activity. See website link above for details.