IELS 1: Physical Well-Being & Motor Activities Parachute Walks Gym Play Bikes Flying Kites Benchmarks 1.2 Engage in play to learn 1.3 Develop large motor skills Fine Motor Activities Fruit Loop rainbow Playdough Beaded Kite strings Benchmarks 1.2 Engage in play to learn 1.4 Develop fine motor skills

IELS 4: Language , Communication, & Literacy Library books Describing the clouds Will the wind blow it? Small group LEA Opposites Benchmarks 4.1 Uses language for variety of purposes 4.2 Engage in early reading activities

IELS 2: Approaches to Learning Bubbles in a cup Shaving cream clouds Science Experiments Puzzles Other physical knowledge activities (tops and ramps) Benchmarks 2.1 Expresses curiosity/initiative in exploring environment/learning skills 2.2 Purposefully chooses/engages/ persists in experiences/activities

2-3 Room: Up Up and Away! March 24-April 11th

IELS 5: Math & Science Blowing Activity (Feathers/Cotton/Block) Bubbles in a Cup (water first) Water Table (sponges) Airplane hanger (1-5) Pattern block kites File folder games (kite game) “There is Air” activity w/paper towel and cup Benchmarks 5.1 Understanding of comparisons & amounts/ numbers & counting 5.2 Understands patterns 5.4 Observes/describes/predicts the world

IELS 3: Social & Emotional Development Cloud Bread Hot Potato Game Blowing in the Wind (music) Family kite picture “Guess What I am?” Airplane freeze Helicopter, Helicopter Benchmarks 3.1 Displays positive sense of self 3.2 Expresses emotions in socially/ culturally appropriate ways 3.3 Maintains relationship w/caregivers 3.4 Other children

IELS 6: Creative Arts Windstick Can Wind chime Blow Art Cloud Collage Moving like wind to music Paper bag kite Wooden airplane picture Benchmarks 6.1 2- & 3-dimensional art media 6.2 Participates in a variety of rhythm /music/movement experiences

Cooking Activities: Washing hands, Pudding, Eggs, Mini Pizzas, Sky Parfait, Pancakes (independent cooking), Muffins (independent cooking) discussing safety with cooking Benchmarks 1.1 Participates in healthy & safe living practices, 5.1 Understands comparisons & amounts/numbers & counting