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Monthly Activities Page - December 2024

Daily Activities - December 2024

Monthly activities' calendar in English:

Los atividades del mes en español:

Monthly Theme - Weather & Seasons

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Items Recommended by Maestra Casiano for Exploring Dinosaurs at Home:

Tips for a Successful School Year

Recommended Reading for November

Reading together & incorporating literacy into your daily life & routines is important for bonding, developing language, expanding vocabulary & fostering empathy

Holidays & Celebrations in November

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS - "DAY OF THE DEAD"

Dia de los Muertos (Spanish for "The Day of the Dead") is a celebrated on November 1st each year. 

It is a festive celebration mostly celebrated by members of certain Latin American cultures, especially Mexican.. 

Recommended Items for Celebrating the Day of the Dead from Maestra Casiano:

VETERANS DAY

In the U.S.A., Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th every year.

Veterans Day is a time when Americans remember all of those who served in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, & National Guard.

Items Recommended by Maestra Casiano for Exploring Veterans' Day:

THANKSGIVING DAY

In the U.S.A., Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November every year. 

There are other countries that celebrate Thanksgiving but the customs, history, & designated day of celebration is different.

Items Recommended by Maestra Casiano for Exploring Thanksgiving Day:

Music & Dance Inspiration for November

Fostering whole child development involves incorporating kinesthetics, rhythm, musical intelligence, & creative expression through performing arts into daily lives

Arts & Crafts for November

The visual arts are important for exploring creative expression as well as developing hand-eye coordination, dexterity, tenacity, & executive functioning skills

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Downloadable Packets & Worksheets 

To access the printable activity/packet, click on the image for that packet.  These are downloadable PDF, WORD or PowerPoint files.  

For Kids in Preschool through Kindergarten:

For Kids in Lower Elementary Grades (1-2):

For Kids in Upper Elementary Grades (3-5):

For Kids in Middle School Grades (6-8):

Career Exploration - December - Meteorologist

It is never too early to start talking about your child's interests, strengths, curiosity, & options for the future

Fun Resources to Explore Meteorology

Kid Friendly Culinary Creations to Try in November

Cooking & baking together is great for family bonding while providing real life opportunities to explore math concepts such as fractions, measurements, & proportions; practice reading & writing recipes using specialized vocabulary & sequencing words; and developing gastronomical awareness 

Here Are Some Holiday House Constructing Kits:

Executive Functioning for Families

Executive Functioning (EF) is basically the brain's management system.  EF is a set of mental skills including working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control that are used daily to learn, work, and manage daily life.

Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions, among other things.

S.T.E.A.M. Exploration

Explore key concepts from science, technology, engineering, art, & math using items from around the house. 

Family Fun Night Suggestion - Build Holiday Houses

Play a Game of Family Feud!

Step #1: Discuss what the terms "percent" & "percentage" mean.  The numbers posted in the game, Family Feud, are percentages of people who are asked a certain question.   This video talks about percentages for kids (Click Here).

Step #2: Watch an episode of Celebrity Family Feud to see how the game is played!

Step #3: Use the downloadable rounds to play Family Feud at home... play by individuals, teams, or as a whole group

Step #4: Use the library or do some internet research to find other categories using percents to represent survey responses

For added fun, consider ordering the "Family Feud" game offered by Learning Made Fun With Maestra Casiano!

Be sure to send Maestra Casiano some pictures! You might be featured on the site & win a gift certificate!

Family Movie Night Suggestion

Disney-Pixar Coco (2017)

This super fun animated movie is full of adventure, family, & magic! You will explore the life & family of a young boy, named Miguel. You will learn a little about the celebration of Dia de los Muertas & learn fun Spanish-English bilingual songs, too! Miguel visits the magical land of his ancestors & uncovers the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions.

For added fun, create a Family Tree to identify your ancestors! These videos may help you (Family Tree video for Kids 5 & under or Family Tree video for Kids 6 & older)

Downloadable & Printable Activities to Go Along with Coco:

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Social-Emotional Development

Social & emotional development, especially in early childhood, provides a critically important foundation for children in developing & learning throughout their lives.  
     Social development refers to the ability to initiate, create, foster, & sustain meaningful relationships with adults & peers.
     Emotional development refers to the ability to express, recognize, interpret, & manage one's emotions & the ability to respond appropriately to others' emotions.

Journaling Can Be a Highly Effective Way of Identifying, Addressing, & Regulating Emotions:

Featured Items for November

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