Mermaid Unit w/ Free Printables

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This unit has been designed for use with the book:  The Tail of Emily Windsnap, by Liz Kessler.  Each day, while the kiddos eat their lunch, I read aloud to them.  It has been a fabulous experience for everyone.  Today we finished our latest novel (the one mentioned above).  All of us enjoyed the action packed adventure.  Even though it was about mermaids, it definitely kept the boys engaged.  The book is recommended for older kiddos, but mine had no problems following along with it.  Here's what's on our shelves this week:

Language:

Ending Consonant Sounds

 The kiddos will use the glass beads as markers when selecting the missing ending consonant.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The Mermaid Language Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Phonograms

 After reviewing the phonograms used in this activity, the kiddos will place the picture cards over the matching phonogram square.  Words are printed on each of the picture cards as a control.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The Mermaid Unit Language Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Making Bracelets with Spelling Words

Last week I was thrilled to find letter beads at our local dollar store.  I couldn't resist using them as part of this unit.  The kiddos will spell words with the beads provided, stringing them as they spell.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The Mermaid Unit Language Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

We also continue to work on cursive letters using our sand tray.

Math:

Odd & Even Shell Counting

 After playing with the shells for a bit (because they always do), the kiddos will use the shells as counters to determine which numbers are odd and even, placing under the correct label.  The kiddos do fabulous with this!

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The Mermaid Unit Math Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Patterns

When I asked Dinomite what type of activities he wanted on the shelves this week, he mentioned how much he liked patterns and that we hadn't practiced them in a while.  I made this just for him.  The kiddos will use the pictures to complete the patterns.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The Mermaid Unit Math Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Coral Reef Addition

 The kiddos will use the Safari Ltd. Coral Reef figures as counters and purple glass beads as markers when answering the questions on each card.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The Mermaid Unit Math Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Subtracting Treasure

The kiddos will use coins as counters and "diamonds" as markers when answering the questions on each card.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The Mermaid Unit Math Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Science & Culture:

Possible Reasons for Shipwrecks

 Anything weather related is sure to be a big hit with Bulldozer.  The kiddos can simply match up the cards or play a memory game with them.  These cards were a big hit!

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The Mermaid Unit Science & Culture Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Shipwrecks Around the World

 This is by far my favorite activity on the shelves this week.  Jason and I researched a few (10) shipwrecks in history.  Each shipwreck has a picture card and a fact card.  The kiddos match the cards and then find the body of water where the wreck occurred, using the map provided. This activity has been a great way to review our five oceans!

Source:  I created the printable for this post. The Mermaid Unit Science & Culture Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Painting Cloud Formations

The kiddos will choose a cloud formation of their choice and paint it using the blue paper and white paint provided.

Source: I created the printable for this activity. The Cloud Formation Cards are a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Visual Arts:

Curved & Straight Lines

 The kiddos will create the lines on the cards using the string provided and then sort them properly.

Source:  The free printable for this activity can be found at Montessori for Everyone.

Mermaid Art

I was unsure of how this activity would go, but to my surprise it's VERY popular and all of the kiddos have been very successful.  Bulldozer blew me away with his new cutting abilities.  The kiddos cut out a merman or mermaid (cut off hair to create merman) and glue it on to the blue paper.  Then they decorate the merman or mermaid using the crayons, glue, glitter, and sequins provided.

Source: The printable for this activity can be found at Cute Baby Crafty Mom.

Check out the kiddos' work.

Dinomite's work.

Bulldozer's work.  Check out his newly found counting skills!

Princess' work.

Music:

The kiddos continue to practice playing the piano and singing.

Physical Education:

We continue our Fun Family Fitness Program.

Practical Life/Sensorial:

Putting on a Life Jacket

 The kiddos will practice putting on their life jacket and buckling it.

Mermaid Puzzle

 The kiddos will practice putting together this mermaid puzzle.

Ocean Lacing Cards

 The kiddos will lace one of the cards provided.

Mermaid Sensory Bin

 The kiddos are thoroughly enjoying our new sensory bin.  Dinomite requested one this week.

Rainbow Sand Art

The kiddos will practice their pouring skills while creating rainbow sand art.

Here are the kiddos' first sand art creations from today!  They had a lot of fun making them.

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