Preposition: Between

Understanding Between!

Today we introduced the concept of between to the kiddos. Using the zoo animals, we modeled the concept of between trees, between cars and between blocks. After the modeling, each student had a chance to practice the concept.

Language Targets:
Expressive languae: between
Receptive Language: Where questions, following directions

T: (giving the student the trees) Put the giraffe between the trees. Where is the giraffe?
S: The giraffe is between the trees. ("between the trees" or "between" is OK too)

Do this with each student. Then switch to cars and then blocks.

Next, give the student two choices.
Example: Give the student the trees and the cars.
T: Put the giraffe between the cars. Where is the giraffe?
S: The  giraffe is between the cars. ("between the cars," or just "between" is OK too.)

Do with each student.
**I used all different zoo animals during the lesson, not just the giraffe!!!

Directions for making Paperbag trees
I used two lunch bags for my trees and it worked out fairly well! The trees were easier to make than I thought!!

Monkey Center!

For the teacher led center today the kiddos made thumbprint monkeys! Super cute.
For the lesson, each child will need a piece of paper with two large trees drawn on the paper. Then using a stamp ink pad, stamp the thumb in the ink and put the thumbprint on the paper. Two thumbprints together make one monkey. When the child is done making thumbprints, the face, arms/legs and of course, the long tail can be added to each set of thumbrpints! Super cute when done.