Since Thanksgiving is next week's topic, I thought it might be nice to emphasize saying "Thank You" and other such niceties the week before.
So this week, we will be studying manners and all aspects relating to it.
I really enjoyed last weeks topic of weather. There are sooo many great websites out there on the topic. We are still reading some books that were delayed from the library, so I will let you know which ones we liked best at the end of this week.
Books:
Being a pig is nice : a child's-eye view of manners by Lloyd-Jones, Sally
Do unto otters : a book about manners by Keller, Laurie
Are you quite polite? : silly dilly manners songs by Katz, Alan.
Emily's Everyday Manners by Post, Peggy
Please Say Please! A Penguin's Guide to Manners by Cuyler, Margery
The Berenstain Bears forget their manners by Berenstain, Stan
This little piggy's book of manners by Allen, Kathryn Madeline
Big Black Bear by Yee, Wong Herbert
Froggy Eats Out by London, Jonathan
Pass the Peas Please (A Book of Manners) by Dina Anastasio
DVDs:
The Berenstain Bears. Bears mind their manners [videorecording (DVD)]
Crafts & Activities:
I am going to have a tea party. We'll use her play tea set and make tea finger sandwiches. We'll practice using our etiquette as we enjoy ourselves on the floor with a blanket, some tea and some sandwiches. I am also going to make these below...not so much for the child to do though, just thought they would be fun to use.
I will also be teaching Lily how to do an invitation. She can work on her numbers, writing her name and her friend's name too.
Tea Party Invitation PDF
Lily enjoyed tracing her name where I wrote
Lily practiced setting the table
Lily was so proud of her table!
Tea Party Poem to make your own invitation.
Her guest finally arrived! Yay!
The girls had a great time and did not wantthe mommies anywhere around!
Go figure:)
Oh, Before I Eat My Meals
Sung to: "If You're Happy and You Know it"
Oh, before I eat my meals, I wash my hands,
(scrub, scrub)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I wash my hands,
(scrub, scrub)
Oh, it's very smart I think,
Sends those germs right down the sink.
Oh, before I eat my meals, I wash my hands.
(scrub, scrub)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I set my place,
(set, set)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I set my place,
(set, set)
I set everything I need,
I feel very proud, indeed.
Oh, before I eat my meals, I set my place.
(set, set)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I pass the food,
(pass the plate)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I pass the food,
(pass the plate)
'Cause we know it's only fair
For us all to have our share
Oh, before I eat my meals, I pass the food.
Sung to: "Twinkle twinkle tune"
We say, "Thank you. We say, "Please."
We don't interrupt, We don't tease.
We don't argue. We don't fuss.
We listen when folks talk to us.
We share our toys, we take our turn
Good manners are easy for us to learn.
Reminder Rhyme
Only one can talk at a time,
So this is what I'll do:
I'll listen like a little mouse
'Til other folks are through.
Snacks- All for the Tea Party
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches- Cut in the shape of stars...Lily's Request
1 Pkg. Hidden Valley ranch dressing mix
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Sliced cucumbers
Makes several sandwiches depending on the size bread you use and how generous you spread the cheese mixture
We used angels to cut out the sandwiches.
To accomodate her friend, we added plain cucumbers...
Vanilla Milk Tea
1 cup milk2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 tsp. decaf black or 4 tea bags
1 quart boiling water
The last thing we will do is create our own frame- able manner words to go in the dining room.
Sources:
MommyNature.com
Amazon Taming Your Family ZOO- Book for Moms
Songs
2 comments:
cute ideas!
I love how you have included SONGS, recipes, books, and crafts for each week! Perfect, can't wait to start!
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