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with the Arts Theme Descriptions
Thematic Unit: All About Me
The focus of this theme unit is on the self image and
stresses the need to be recognized as a unique person with individual
interests, needs, and feelings. Children learn to explore different
aspects of themselves to include their personal characteristics,
physical uniqueness, feelings, and preferences. This is perhaps
the most basic of all themes, as every child has certain personal
characteristics that make himself or herself unique, and which
are rich areas for self discovery and expression.
The topics chosen for this theme primarily focus on expressing
knowledge about one's self with the emphasis on "feeling good
about one's self" and "valuing one's self as a unique
individual." The activities are designed to promote a positive
self concept in young children.
Thematic Unit: Feeling Hot, Cold and Wet
This theme unit focuses on the weather. Weather is universal,
as it surrounds children on a daily basis and affects their environment,
dress, and daily schedules.
Through the various activities, children learn to develop an understanding
of the different elements of weather and noting seasonal changes.
Thematic Unit: How I Go From Here to There
This thematic unit focuses on transportation. Different
vehicles familiar to children are featured, as are more uncommon
carriers such as spaceships and hot air balloons. The emphasis
is on learning how people move from one place to another.
The topics chosen for this unit focus on understanding the purpose
of different vehicles and how they move. Vehicles that travel through
the air, on land, and on water are represented.
Thematic Unit: The World Around Me
This thematic unit focuses on ecology. Children learn
how plants and animals grow, develop, move, and live. The learning
experiences involve children in observing and describing the characteristics
of plants and animals and in building an understanding of the concept
of interdependency as it relates to people and nature.
The topics chosen for this theme are designed to capitalize on
children's natural curiosity about the world around them.
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