March-April 2024: Blossoming Nature Theme

Week 1: March into Spring Exploration

March 1 - 5: Springtime Friends and Shapes

8:00-9:00 AM: Welcoming Springtime Friends

Virtual storytelling featuring animated spring animals.
Materials: Digital images of bunnies, chicks, and other spring creatures.
Additional Focus: Letter of the Day - "S"
Social Behavior Skill: Sharing and Taking Turns
9:00-10:00 AM: Sounds of Spring: Phonics with Nature

Interactive phonics games featuring sounds of spring.
Materials: Digital flashcards, recordings of bird songs and blooming flowers.
Additional Focus: Number Recognition - Counting Nature Sounds.
Social Behavior Skill: Active Listening and Following Instructions
10:00-11:00 AM: Blooming Cooperation Skills

Virtual cooperative games with a springtime twist.
Materials: Virtual team-building games, colorful virtual stickers.
Additional Focus: Emotion of the Day - Cooperation and Teamwork.
Social Behavior Skill: Team Collaboration and Cooperation
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Shape Hunt in the Garden

Virtual shape recognition games with floral-themed visuals.
Materials: Digital flower-shaped cutouts, virtual playdough.
Additional Focus: Shape of the Day - "Petals"
Social Behavior Skill: Patience and Waiting Turns
March 8 - 12: Garden Phonics Adventure

8:00-9:00 AM: Phonics with Garden Creatures

Phonics video with animated garden creatures.
Materials: Digital images of butterflies, ladybugs, and phonics worksheets.
Additional Focus: Number Recognition - Counting Garden Critters.
Social Behavior Skill: Turn-Taking and Encouragement
9:00-10:00 AM: Counting Raindrops: Spring Counting Game

Virtual counting game with animated raindrops.
Materials: Virtual raindrop-shaped cotton balls, counting cards.
Additional Focus: Number of the Day - "4"
Social Behavior Skill: Counting Together and Celebrating Success
10:00-11:00 AM: Blooming Matching: Shape and Color Harmony

Virtual shape and color matching game in a garden setting.
Materials: Digital flower and color cutouts, virtual matching cards.
Social Behavior Skill: Cooperation in Group Activities
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Garden Phonics Adventure Continues

Engaging phonics activities with garden animals and plants.
Materials: Digital resources, phonics games.
Additional Focus: Number Recognition - Counting Garden Items.
Social Behavior Skill: Sharing Ideas and Participating in Discussions
April 1 - 5: Easter Bunnies and Earth Day Fun

8:00-9:00 AM: Easter Egg Hunt and Kindness Quest

Virtual activities promoting kindness and Easter joy.
Materials: Virtual Easter egg hunt, kindness notes.
Additional Focus: Emotion of the Day - Kindness and Joy
Social Behavior Skill: Kindness and Empathy
9:00-10:00 AM: Egg-citing Shapes - Easter Shapes Adventure

Shape recognition activities with egg visuals.
Materials: Digital egg-shaped cutouts, virtual playdough.
Additional Focus: Shape of the Day - "Egg"
Social Behavior Skill: Sharing Joyful Expressions
10:00-11:00 AM: Easter Bunny Craft Bonanza

Virtual craft session with digital instructions for creating Easter crafts.
Materials: Digital cardstock, markers, stickers, glitter.
Social Behavior Skill: Sharing and Appreciating Creativity
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Counting Easter Eggs: Easter Counting Game

Animated counting game with virtual Easter eggs.
Materials: Virtual egg-shaped cards, counting game board.
Additional Focus: Number Recognition - Counting Easter Eggs
Social Behavior Skill: Taking Turns in Games
April 8 - 12: Easter and Earth Day Celebration

8:00-9:00 AM: Easter and Earth Day Preparations

Getting ready for Easter and Earth Day with themed activities.
Materials: Digital decorations, virtual preparations.
Additional Focus: Letter of the Day - "E"
Social Behavior Skill: Teamwork in Preparation Activities
9:00-10:00 AM: Easter and Earth Day Storytime

Virtual storytelling with tales of Easter and Earth Day adventures.
Materials: Digital Easter and Earth Day storybooks.
Additional Focus: Phonics - Earth-themed Words
Social Behavior Skill: Active Listening and Engaging in Stories
10:00-11:00 AM: Easter and Earth Day Celebration

Virtual party with games and activities for both Easter and Earth Day.
Materials: Digital party decorations, interactive games.
Additional Focus: Social Awareness - Celebrating Nature and Joy
Social Behavior Skill: Sharing and Celebrating Together
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Counting Love Bugs: Easter Counting Game

Animated counting game with virtual love bugs.
Materials: Virtual bug-shaped cards, counting game board.
Social Behavior Skill: Counting Together and Celebrating Success