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Tall Taller Tallest Tall - Something or someone is "tall" when they are slightly high. Taller - Something or someone is "taller" when they are higher than something or someone else. Tallest - Something or someone is the "tallest" when they are the highest of all! Using Real-Life Examples:- 1. Blocks:  Build blocks of different heights and label them "tall," "taller," and "tallest." 2. Toys:  Arrange toys, such as stuffed animals or dolls, in order of height, from "tall" to "tallest." Interactive Activities:- 1. Sorting Game:  Prepare a set of cards or objects with different heights and ask children to sort them into "tall," "taller," and "tallest" categories. 2. Measurement:  Use measuring tools, such as rulers or tape, to measure objects and compare their heights. Story Time:- The Three Friends Once upon a time, there were three friends - Tim, Tom, and Tony. Tim was tall. He c...

Five in the bed - Finger Play 1. Start with 5 fingers:  Hold up 5 fingers to represent the 5 little children in the bed. 2. Roll over:  Roll your fingers over to mimic the children rolling over in the bed. 3. One fell out:  Fold down 1 finger to represent the child who fell out of the bed. 4. Repeat with 4, 3, 2, 1:  Continue the finger play, folding down 1 finger at a time, until all the children have fallen out of the bed. Rhyme: (Sing to the traditional tune) Five in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over!" So they all rolled over and one fell out. Four in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over!" (continue counting down to 1) Tips and Variations: 1. Use props:  Use a toy bed or a picture of a bed to enhance the finger play experience. 2. Create a story:  Encourage children to create their own story about the children in the bed. 3. Act it out:  Act out the rhyme with the children, using gestures and movements to mimic...

Five Little Monkeys - Fingerplay Finger Play: 1. Start with 5 fingers:  Hold up 5 fingers to represent the 5 little monkeys. 2. Jumping on the bed:  Wiggle your fingers to mimic the monkeys jumping on the bed. 3. One fell off:  Fold down 1 finger to represent the monkey that fell off. 4. Mama called the doctor:  Make a calling motion with your hand. 5. Repeat with 4, 3, 2, 1:  Continue the finger play, folding down 1 finger at a time, until all the monkeys have fallen off. Song: (Sing to the tune of "Five Little Monkeys") Five little monkeys jumping on the bed, One fell off and bumped his head. Mama called the doctor, and the doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Tips and Variations: 1. Use props:  Use monkey props or pictures to enhance the finger-play experience. 2. Create a story:  Encourage children to create their own story using finger play as a starting point. 3. Act it out:  Act out the song with the children, using gestures a...

Story: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Once upon a time, in a big city, there lived a Town Mouse. He loved to explore the city and eat delicious food from the market. One day, the Town Mouse visited his friend, the Country Mouse, who lived in a cozy little hole in the countryside. The Country Mouse was amazed by the Town Mouse's stories of the city. He wanted to see it for himself. The Town Mouse took the Country Mouse on a tour of the city. They saw big buildings, busy streets, and tasty food. But, oh no! A loud noise scared the Country Mouse, and he realized that the city was too much for him. The Country Mouse was happy to return to his quiet home in the countryside. He realized that he liked his simple life better. Moral: The moral of the story is that it's okay to like what you have and where you live. You don't need to have everything to be happy. Discussion Questions: 1. Where did the Town Mouse live? 2. Where did the Country Mouse live? 3. Why did the Country M...

Story: The Wind and the Sun Once upon a time, the Wind and the Sun were arguing over who was stronger. A traveler was walking by, wearing a warm coat. The Wind and the Sun decided to test their powers by seeing who could make the traveler remove his coat. The Wind blew and blew, trying to blow the coat off the traveler. But the traveler held his coat tightly. Then, the Sun shone brightly, warming the traveler. Soon, the traveler felt too hot and removed his coat. The Wind realized that the Sun's gentle warmth was stronger than his loud blows. Moral: The moral of the story is that kindness and gentleness can be stronger than force and power. Discussion Questions: 1. Who were the two characters arguing in the story? 2. What was the challenge they gave each other? 3. Who won the challenge and why? Activities: 1. Drawing:  Have the children draw a picture of the Wind and the Sun. 2. Role-Playing:  Act out the story with the children, taking turns playing the Wind, the Sun, an...

Story: The Fox and the Grapes Once upon a time, a hungry fox saw some juicy grapes hanging from a vine. He wanted those grapes so badly! The fox jumped and jumped, trying to reach the grapes. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get them. Finally, the fox gave up and walked away. As he was leaving, he said, "Those grapes are probably sour anyway!" Moral: The moral of the story is that sometimes we can't have everything we want. Instead of being sad or angry, we can learn to be happy with what we have. Discussion Questions: 1. What did the fox want? 2. Why couldn't the fox get the grapes? 3. What did the fox say about the grapes at the end? Activities: 1. Drawing:  Have the children draw a picture of the fox and the grapes. 2. Role-Playing:  Act out the story with the children, taking turns playing the fox. 3. Sequencing:  Cut out pictures of the story and have the children put them in order.

Story: The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs Once upon a time, a farmer had a special goose. This goose didn't lay regular eggs, but instead laid golden eggs! The farmer was so happy and excited. He thought, "Wow, I'm going to be rich!" Every day, the goose would lay one golden egg. But the farmer got impatient. He thought, "If I open the goose, I'll get all the golden eggs at once!" So, he cut open the goose. But, oh no! There were no more golden eggs inside. The magic was gone, and the goose died. The farmer was sad and regretful. He realized that he should have been patient and taken care of the goose. Moral: The moral of the story is that patience and taking care of things can lead to great rewards. Being greedy and impatient can lead to loss. Discussion Questions: 1. What was special about the goose? 2. Why did the farmer cut open the goose? 3. What happened to the goose and the golden eggs? Activities: 1. Drawing:  Have the children draw a picture of...

Story: The Lion and the Mouse Once upon a time, in a savannah far, far away, there lived a mighty lion named Leo. Leo loved to roar loudly and scare all the other animals. One day, while Leo was taking a nap, a tiny mouse named Max scurried by. Max didn't mean to disturb Leo, but he accidentally tickled Leo's nose with his whiskers. Leo woke up with a start and saw Max. He laughed and said, "You're so small! What can you possibly do to help me?" Max said, "Even though I'm small, I can still help you someday." Leo laughed again and let Max go. A few days later, Leo was caught in a hunter's net. He roared and roared, but no one came to help him. Max heard Leo's roars and came to the rescue. He gnawed and gnawed on the ropes until they broke, and Leo was free! Leo was so grateful to Max that he promised to always protect him. From that day on, Leo and Max became the best of friends. Moral: The moral of the story is that even the smallest of crea...

Cup Tower Challenge - STEM activity  Materials: - Plastic cups (16-20) - Flat surface or table - Stopwatch or timer (optional) Procedure: Introduce the challenge and explain that the children will build a tower using cups. Challenge the children to build the tallest cup tower possible within a set time limit (e.g., 5-10 minutes). Have the children start building their towers, encouraging them to experiment with different designs and structures. Once the time limit is up, have the children test their towers by gently blowing on them or using a small fan to simulate wind. Have the children reflect on their designs and discuss what worked well and what didn't. Benefits of this activity : 1. Fine Motor 2. Problem-Solving 3. Critical Thinking Tips and Variations: 1. Team Challenge:  Divide the children into teams to work together on building a cup tower. 2. Different Materials:  Experiment with different materials, such as blocks or LEGOs, to build the tower. 3. Add Constraint...

Build a Paper Roller Coaster - STEM activity Materials: - Paper towel rolls - Construction paper - Scissors - Glue or tape - Marbles Steps: 1. Cut paper towel rolls into sections. 2. Cut curves and hills from construction paper. 3. Assemble the rollercoaster track using glue or tape. 4. Add curves and hills to the track. 5. Test the rollercoaster by releasing a marble. Benefits of this activity : 1. Fine Motor 2. Problem-Solving 3. Critical Thinking

Story:  The Ant and the Grasshopper Once upon a time, in a sunny meadow, there lived an ant named Annie and a grasshopper named Groovy. Annie the ant worked hard all summer, collecting seeds and storing them in her cozy little nest. She was preparing for the winter when food would be scarce. Groovy the grasshopper, on the other hand, spent his summer singing and playing. He didn't worry about storing food for the winter. When winter came, Annie's nest was warm and cozy, filled with delicious seeds. But Groovy's home was cold and empty. He had no food to eat. Groovy went to Annie's nest and asked for help. Annie said, "I worked hard to store food for the winter. Why didn't you prepare too?" Groovy realized that he should have worked harder and prepared for the winter. Annie shared some of her food with Groovy, but he learned a valuable lesson. Moral: The moral of the story is that hard work and preparation are important for the future. It's always bette...

Story:  The Boy Who Cried Wolf Once upon a time, a shepherd boy took care of a flock of sheep. He was very bored with his job, so he thought it would be funny to cry out for help even though there was no wolf. He shouted, "Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is coming!" But when the villagers came to help him, they found no wolf. The boy laughed and said, "Gotcha!" The boy did this a few more times, and each time the villagers came to help him, only to find no wolf. They started to get very angry with the boy. One day, a wolf really did appear! The boy cried out again, "Wolf! Wolf!" But the villagers didn't believe him. They thought he was just playing another trick on them. The wolf ate some of the sheep, and the boy was very sad. He realized that he had lied so many times that no one believed him when he really needed help. Moral: The moral of the story is that if you lie or trick people too many times, they won't believe you when you're telling the truth. ...