Additional Activities

 

Math:

1. Count by characters

http://owensfamily-gwyn.blogspot.com/

This activity would work to help them practice their counting. I would get them safety pins to mark the correct answers.

2. Build a castle with pattern blocks

https://mathgeekmama.com/using-pattern-blocks-to-create-cinderellas-castle/

This is a fun hands-on activity that introduces how shapes fit into other shapes. For example, two trapezoids makes one hexagon

3.  Jack and the Beanstalk measure center

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Measurement-272320

For this center or activity, I would lay out multiple sizes of cut out beanstalks and have the kids measure them using blocks. On the back of the beanstalk I would write the correct number of blocks for them to check their work.

4. Gem 10 frame  

https://www.prekinders.com/fairy-tales-theme/

This activity seems fairly simple, but every princess or prince needs his crown! Help the kindergarteners learn sequencing and visual representation of numbers through the gems.

5. Pig Builders Place Value

https://planningplaytime.com/place-value-worksheets

This activity is beneficial to introduce place values and to recognize that ten ones equals one bundle that represents the tens place. This is a very difficult concept for kids to understand because it is difficult to explain. This activity can help.

 

Literacy

1. Defining the Fairytale 

https://www.thecurriculumcorner.com/thecurriculumcorner123/2012/11/fairy-tale-unit/

The kindergarteners will probably have heard of the word fairytale before from their parents or anyone who likes to read to them. However, do they really know why it is considered a fairytale? As a class, make a list with all the elements of a fairytale.

2. Magic Wand Reading Pointers

https://creativefamilyfun.net/magic-wand-reading-pointers/

This tool can make for a good art project too. As the kids work alone they can use these to guide their reading, or if they are struggling in small group, you can suggest they get their reading pointer to help them stay on track.

3. Fairy Dust Sensory Writing Tray 

https://theimaginationtree.com/sensory-writing-in-fairy-dust-literacy-activity/

This activity can help the class practice writing their letters in a hands on fashion.

4. Little Red Riding Hood Sequencing 

https://tickledpinkinprimary.com/2018/03/fairytalesactivities.html

Pictures are a great way for kids to recall what has been read to them. This activity will help with comprehension along with sequencing

5. Story puzzle

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fairy-Tale-and-Nursery-Rhyme-Puzzles-2561000

This story puzzle will allow the kindergarteners to practice their reading and check their work on sequencing by fitting the pieces together.