Fingerplay
“Noah's Big Boat”
I quizzed that boys on which animals start with the letter 'B', based on the fingerplay.
'A' remembered bears, bison, and baboons
'R' remembered beavers
Bible Story
Read Genesis 7-17-23
The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes
Focus: The rains came for forty days and nights.
Active Exploration
We filled the tub with water and made a list of items that either sink or float.
I had each boy pick an item and asked them if they thought the item might sink or float. 'A' was pretty good at it. 'R' answered 'float' to everything.
The purpose of this lesson was to learn that God told Noah how to build the ark so it would float.
Letter Activity
I had the boys circle the letter “B”, both upper and lower case. 'R' was able to find 9 of the 12, unassisted! 'A' found all 12, and then proceeded to circle the lower case 'd's as well. I brought this to his attention that they were not 'b's, but praised him that he was so detailed.
Math
The boys drew raindrops that corresponded to each number. This is way over 'R's head. 'A' can do it, but he needs solid guidance.
Music
Played “Noah Build a Boat”.
Today, per 'A's request, we are playing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as background music.
P.E./Social
Played on large foam boats at the mall. Tons of climbing and jumping.