Materials
dry-erase board and markers
table
hoses
tape
tools
scooters
Instructions
1. Gather the children in a circle. Read
them one of the books about
butterflies from the list below.
2. Talk with the children about
the butterfly in the story.
Ask them to describe the
butterfly.
3. Sing the following song with
the children, asking them
to hold up the appropriate
number of fingers as the song
progresses:
Ten Little Butterflies by Shyamala Shanmugasundaram
(Tune: "Bumping Up and Down in My Little Red Wagon")
One little, two little, three little butterflies,
Four little, five little, six little butterflies,
Seven little, eight little, nine little butterflies,
Ten butterflies flying in the sky.
Teacher - to - Teacher Tip
* Use face paint to make butterfly tattoos on every child's arm.
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Can the child point to a butterfly when shown assorted insect pictures?
* Is the child beginning to learn to count?
