Curriculum Planning Map

Age Group: 3-4

Theme: Animals

Math Science Manipulatives

- 1.PK.3a - recognize and - L.PK.6 - identify animals - 6.PK.1 - demonstrate skills

read numerals 0-5. and their homes. in hand-eye coordination (e.g.

- Counting animal activity. - match the correct animal to stacking, sorting, lacing toys,

- 2.PK.2 - recognize and their habitat. stinging beads).

replicate patterns (e.g. L.PK.8 - Observe living and -Animal puzzles

ABAB). non-living things on Earth. - stack the correct animal

- complete the animal pattern - Go outside to observe any

animals found on school

grounds.

Reading/Writing Physical Dramatic Play

- 6.PK.5 - share drawings - 2.PK.1 - demonstrate a basic - 1.PK.2a - make up new roles

with others as a response to form in walking, running, from experiences and familiar

an expository text. climbing, jumping, hopping, stories.

- draw a photo of your and walking up and down - the barnyard play.

favorite animal from the stairs. - 2.PK.1 - Distinguish

book. - animal simon says (e.g. between persons, animals,

simon says walk like a dog). and objects by identifying

characteristics (the sounds

 3.PK.2 - demonstrate the animals make).

ability to follow basic

movements (e.g. over, under,

in, out, in between).

Art Large Group Small Group

- 2.PK.4 - identify color, - 1.PK.1 - make a variety of - 8.PK.4a - initiate

shape, and textures. sounds with their voices conversation and respond to

- draw a photo of any animal - take turns around the room others - share the art drawing

in the world they wish they showing one new animal with peers

could have sound they learned. - 6.PK.9b - identify and

- 1.PK.2 - Create and sing explore an area of interest.

chants. - share with group what your

- sing the if you're happy and favorite animal is and where

you know it animal song. they live.