Language Arts
The
sound this letter stands for is - /w/ as in wagon.
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Be careful not to choose words that start with "wh" as it is a different
sound.
Theme words - wagon, walk, window, wings, watch, wall, wish, wind, wood, winter, water
Poetry and Rhymes:
In the book 1001 Rhymes & Fingerplays:
"My
Wagon" by Jean Warren
"Water,
Water" by Jean Warren
Books to read aloud:
Wiggle
Waggle
by Jonathan London
I
Went Walking by Sue Williams
Wings
on Things by Marc Brown
The
Wall That Did Not Fall by Marilyn Lashbrook
The
Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins
Gilberto
and the Wind by Marie Hall Ets
I
Wish That I Had Duck Feet by Theo. LeSieg
Wacky
Wednesday by Theo. LeSieg
Music
Composer - William Walton(1902 - 1983)
You could also listen to a variety of waltzes by different composers, even dance with your child.
Songs:
Who's
Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf
How
Much is That Doggie in the Window?
What
a Wonderful World
Snacks
watermelon, waffles
Bible Story/Character Trait
Jesus walks on the water, or the story of the Wisemen / work or wisdom
Math
Week - learn the days of the week.
Color: wild strawberry
Science
Bird
- Woodpecker
Flower
- Wallflower
Mammal
- Wolf
Ocean
creature - Walrus
Social Studies
Study
the map of the World.
Learn
about windmills around the world.
Art Project
Sport/Game
Walking - go for a
walk in your neighborhood.
Water sports - learn
about water skiing, water polo, etc.
Go to a wading pool
or the water slides! Learn water safety.
Go for a ride in a
wagon.
Field Trip
If
you live near the ocean, you could go to the beach and watch the waves.
Visit
your local waterworks if possible.
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