We read several books about veterans and then made this soldier map describing them:
We learned more about the 5 branches of the armed forces using this powerpoint from a teammate:
We read this book (by Deanna Jump) and then sang the song to go with it (I have no idea how blogger reversed the video!!!) :
In our math journals we did several veterans themed prompts:
We colored a Veteran's Day Book:
We wrote about what soldiers are (brave, heroes, etc.) and what they can do (protect, fight, etc.)
And made these adorable soldiers to go with:
Our centers this week revolved around Veterans Day and American themes as well.
Math Centers-
Ordinal Numbers (on poppy flowers):
Counting Stars (on flags):
Patterning (on Eagles):
Counting and matching sets to number words:
Number words:
Literacy Centers -
Beginning sounds (on flags):
Identifying rhyming words (on helicopters):
Soldier Slap (listening for syllables):
Pocket Chart:
Roll and Record:
Sight Words:
These activities are from Deanna Jumps Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities and Melissa Freshwaters Veterans Day Math and Literacy Fun.
Books we read:
Oh my goodness girl you had a busy 4 days. We are wrapping up Veterans Day tomorrow too. We did a lot of the same Deanna Jump activities that you did, too. Love the center activities.
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How cute!! Your students are lucky to have you!
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