The Grand Finale

The Grand FinaleWeekly Plan template

for theme-based area activities that support literacy development

The ThemeOutline the main theme for the week and any

related themes (e.g., the Rainforest as a main theme, with climate and weather as related themes)Multicultural vocabulary

GoalsWhat are your literacy goals for the week?

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

BlocksTheme-based activities in this area to supportAdd spaceships/aliensRainforest animals

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Soundtration game “T” Soundtration game with rhyme pictures

Vocabulary development Oral vocabulary scenarios/background

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

Dramatic PlayTheme-based activities in this area to supportAdd chopsticks, teapots, cups“Jungle Theme”

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development Costumes from China, Mexico

Reading comprehension Act out the story with props

Music sheets, instruments, animals, teapotsAlphabetic Principle

Toys and GamesTheme-based activities in this area to

supportJungle animal memory

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

ArtTheme-based activities in this area to supportMake kitesPaint with tea

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency T collage with “t” items

Vocabulary development Hang pictures of different types of kites and children will

create their own kites Shapes of kites

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

LibraryTheme-based activities in this area to

support

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency Find rhyming words (matching sounds?)

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension Felt board story “Little Teapot”

Alphabetic Principle Rhyme books

DiscoveryTheme-based activities in this area to

supportTeabag- sensory

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

Sand and WaterTheme-based activities in this area to

supportPirates/ships and teapots

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

Music and MovementTheme-based activities in this area to supportListen to operaMake hornsParade with instrumentsI’m a little teapot

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

CookingTheme-based activities in this area to supportTea partyMake tea and cookiesChinese?MexicanTea sandwiches

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

ComputersTheme-based activities in this area to

support

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

OutdoorsTheme-based activities in this area to

support

Phonological awareness and/or Fluency

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle

Family and CommunityTheme-based activities to help families supportFamily from Mexico recipesInvite families

Phonological awareness

Vocabulary development

Reading comprehension

Alphabetic Principle and Fluency