Ten Little Ladybugs Summary

When we want to stimulate the child’s senses we start them with the sensory tables. Each table consists of a tub that stimulates a different sense. When you stimulate the senses you help to stimulate the child cognitively, and emotionally as well. This can be achieved through science experiments such as the one we did over the holiday with a pumpkin and what does it smell like and feel like on the first day what about before it is carved vs after it is carved. We do this with all the kids from ages 3 to school age.

One of my learning moments was during our very first day of class. We created a “Gypsy Wagon Book” which is very interesting and unique to me because, this book can be used in a variety of ways for all ages. One way to use this book is that you could have your own students create their own story book, maybe of what they did over the summer, vacations they went on, birthday parties or just different activities that they did with friends and family. This book can be used for sequence of a story that you read to your students. Also this book could be used simply just as a journal for student to right in daily or once a week on how they are feeling.

Teaching Strategies: Use the rice or sand to hide the objects, with the spoons and magnifying glasses have the kids look for the leprechaun’s gold, or find four leaf clovers.

In terms of understanding of the world the children used their senses to investigate objects and materials by used. The children also constructed letters with an object and adapted their work where necessary.

Do you remember the last time you took a bath? A bath filled with bubbles, perhaps with a younger sibling? What about the last time you stood in a bath, holding your dead grandmother, naked as moths came out of her mouth? In the short story “The Moths”, by Helena Maria Viramontes, a young Latina misfit granddaughter matures the moment her grandmother dies. Compared to her relationship with her parents and her siblings, the bond she carried with her Abuelita was special. She found comfort with her after receiving several whippings, broken her arm, puberty and even her first lie. (1) She would gladly help her out with her gardening or cooking, although they hardly spoke, or hardly looked at each other as they worked. Although she was rebellious and callous, human experience is conveyed through magical realism, exemplifying the narrator’s vulnerability towards her grandmother.

In Helena Viramontes’ short story “The Moths,” she explores the thematic ideas of negativity and growth in the context of familial expectations.

In this area we have a water and sand table, tablets, science kits, nature sets, and organ aprons. All of these help students explore their environment and learn from it. Another area that deals with hands on exploration is math. This area has different manipulatives, puzzles, counting items, pattern blocks, and other math materials.

“Like the rest of us, scientists gravitate toward the huggable” (Begley 257) says, Sharon Begley as she refers to animals in her article “Praise the Humble Dung Beetle.” Begley, an accomplished and award-winning science journalist, informs people on the threat of the plants and animals that are going extinct. In this article published in Newsweek, she persuades her audience that this threat of extinction is harming the environment and humankind and that it can be detrimental in many ways. In “Praise the Humble Dung Beetle,” Begley’s use of rhetorical appeals, her organization and syntax, as well as her tone, help inform her audience about the importance of insects in our ecosystem.

Lastly it would be important for me to make sure children can use the materials and resources on their own to encourage independence but also ensure the items can be used in a group. This will encourage children to collaborate

“No, no, not Katie, KatyDid! You must remember KatyDid. She is about so big,” he explains, pointing to fallen leaves, “and has pretty, green, long legs. She looks like a leaf with legs!” yells Laddy LadyBug louder than before.

Read the poem “Five green and speckled frogs”. Read it once out loud with them. Then pass out the little cards paper clipped together to random students. Have them find the words that match the sounds in the poems.

The sensory area in Port Royal Jr YMCA should be improved because the sensory table was only used one time as a water table last month; besides, the sea animal toys were borrowed from another classroom. Usually the educators clutter cardboard there. It is impossible to provide any development of expression, belongings, engagement or well-being, so this area require improvement.

In the selection of short stories. “The Moths and Other Short Stories” by Helena Maria Viramontes, the character Naomi is a dynamic character. The short stories, originally published in 1988, explore women’s struggles to overcome the dictates of family, culture, and church. Male chauvinism, social and economic status, and prejudice against Chicano form the backdrop for “Growing”. However, the central and unifying theme that deals with these helps shape the struggle and story through the main character Naomi. Naomi is a 14 year-old becoming and adult which results in her being embarrassed, nostalgic, and accepting.

Have you ever wondered what the spots on ladybugs mean or what they may consume? You may not realize it but these spots warn their predators not to eat them. Ladybugs can also be feeding on everyday stuff you use. If you put something on such as lotion, they will be attracted to you. There are many myths for the spots on their backs and there are very many things they can and will feed on.

To practice lesson planning, create an age appropriate sensory activity for early childhood-aged students. Your lesson plan should include a goal, learning outcomes, materials, and a step-by-step guide on how to complete the activity. You will want to refer back to Lesson 5 to see an example of how to format and create your lesson plan as well as ideas and suggestions.