Title: B,b—Bouncing BubbleGrade Levels: PreK-K
Subject(s):
(Primary Education)
Language Arts: Read BOUNCING BUBBLE (Power Point presentation)Comprehension Questions ( Same Power Point presentation):
1. Is this a true story or a make-believe story? How do you know?
2. What were Betsy and Baby Bonnie doing at the beginning of the story?
3. Where did the bubble go when it floated out of the window?
4. What kind of bubble was it? Are there really magical bubbles?
5. What do you think that Betsy and Baby Bonnie did after they found Boo?
6. If you could follow a magical bubble where would you like to go?Vocabulary Extension Power (Same Point presentation)
1. breeze - wind
2. blossom - flower
3. magical - having magic
4. grin - a big smile; a happy facePhonics (Same Power Point presentation)
Initial Sound /b/1. Which picture begins with the /b/ sound?
a. ape bananas computer
b. cake balloons dog2. Which picture does not begin with the /b/ sound?
a. cricket bat beaver
b. bear anteater balloons3. Which picture begins with the /b/ sound and makes sense in the sentence?
a. There are some _____________________ in the sky.
jets balloons bikes
b. I like to sleep with my _________________.
balloons dog bearMath:
1. Download the coloring sheet, duplicate it, and have children color it. Use this as a story board with plastic markers, beans, or bubble cut-outs, to do math stories. Make a master for the overhead projector to demonstrate and do the story along with the children.E.g.: (Put 3 "bubbles" next to Boo.) "Boo was sitting in the garden and he looked up and saw 3 bubbles; 2 more bubbles floated down." (Add 2 "bubbles" to the story board). "Now how many bubbles are in the garden with Boo?" Have children count the "bubbles." Check to see that all the children agree with the answer. Continue making up math problems; you may want to do subtraction (the "bubbles" popped) as well as addition.
2. Counting bubbles: Put children in pairs w/ one wand and a bottle of bubble solution. Have them take turns blowing/waving bubbles while the other child counts how many bubbles are blown/waved in one blow or wave.
Science:
1. Talk about what we know about bubbles; write it on chart paper. E.g.: bubbles are round; they pop when we touch them; sometimes we see colors in them.2. Investigate a web site to learn about bubbles and to get bubble solution "recipes."
3. Let children experiment with a variety of purchased and homemade wands.
4. Discuss how all bubbles are round regardless of shape of wand.
5. Add detergent to water in the water table. Let children use a rotary egg beater to make lots of bubbles; try using a colander or a sieve to make bubbles; try a wire whisk; try a berry basket; try straws (be sure to caution children not to suck up the bubbles.)
Nutrition:
1. Make yeast bread with the children; have them notice the bubbles that form as the yeast is activated. As they knead the dough after it has risen ask them if they can feel any bubbles in the dough.2. Make cheese toast and note the bubbles formed when the cheese melts.
Art:
1. Have children put paint on recycled/purchased bubble wrap; flip this over on a sheet of construction paper. After the "bubbles" are dried the children may draw or paint a picture on the bubbles.Perceptual Development/Fine Motor:
1. Download sheet 1 and sheet 2 cutting practice sheets; duplicate and let children practice cutting skills.2. Sensory experience: put dish washing detergent on sheets of bubble wrap and let children slip and slide their hands over the bubbles.
Gross Motor:
1. Keep the bubble off the ground. Blow up large round balloons; using your hand give the "bubble" taps to keep it off the ground so it won’t "pop." Have children count the number of taps they give it before it "pops."2. Use a balloon with a parachute. Play soft music to encourage gentle parachute play. Try to keep it going a little bit longer each time.
Handwriting:
1. Kindergarten: Download Bouncing Bubble writing lesson. Reproduce and have children practice writing B,b.2. Have children use gel bags on the overhead projector to practice making B,b.
3. At the sand table have the children practice making B,b.
Music:
1. Play soft music and let the children pretend to be bubbles floating through the air. At the end let
them "pop."2. Sing following song to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
Bubbles, bubbles in the air,
Bubbles, bubbles everywhere.Bubbles are such fun to blow,
As we watch them grow and go!
Encourage /facilitate children to make up other verses
.
Related Literature: to be read by the teacher, or used in the Library or Listening Centers:
1. Benny’ s Big Bubble by Jane O’Connor, illustrated by Tommie DePoila.
Price Stern Sloan Publishing.2. Bubble Trouble (My first Hello Reader With Flash Cards) by Mary Packard and
Elena Kuckarick, illustrated by E. Kuckarick Scholastic Trade.3. Bubble Trouble (Rookie Reader) by Joy N. Hulme, illustrated by Mike Cressy.
Children's Press.4. Trouble With Bubbles by Frank Edwards, illustrated by John Bianchi. Bungaloo
Books.5. Fun With Water and Bubbles by Heidi Gold-Dworkin et al. McGraw-Hill Publishing.
6. I Wonder Why Soap Makes Bubbles and Other Questions About Bubbles by
Barbara Taylor. Kingfisher Books.See amazon.com for more titles
Home Extension/Parent Involvement:
1. Blow bubbles with your child. Talk about big, little bubbles; high and low.2. Play online games with Bert or Big Bird
3. Download p.1 and p.2 of story as well as parent text, duplicate, and send home the blank story pages as well as the text to the "Bouncing Bubbles" story. Direct the child to color and ask parent to help assemble the mini book. Have child tell the parent the story.
Learner Outcomes:
At the end of the lesson the children will be able to:
1. State the sound that B,b make.
2. Recognize and be able to name the letter B,b
3. Recall the events in the "Bouncing Bubble" story.
4. Recall the meanings of words presented in the Vocabulary extension and be able
to use them in sentences.
5. Choose a picture that begins with the /b/ sound
6. Choose a picture that does not begin with the /b/ sound.
7. Choose a picture that begins with the /b/ sound and makes sense in a give n
sentence.
8. Relate information about bubbles.Duration of Lesson: 2 to 5 days
Materials:
1. Overhead
2. Bubble solution and wands
3. Gel bag instructions
Technology Tools:
Internet access, computer, large monitor or projection deviceTeacher Notes:
1. When you are teaching this sound make sure that you say only /b/ and not
"buh"; this is sometimes difficult as this is a voiced phoneme.Procedures:
You may choose to do this lesson in a large group setting, centers, or a combination of the two.
1. Present the letters B,b and their names and ensure that children are familiar
with these.
2. Present the sound of the phoneme /b/.
3. Present the Power Point presentation of the "Bouncing Bubble" story, Vocabulary
extension, and Phonics.
4. Explore various internet sites with children.Modifications:
1. For a PreK group use more verbal activities and skip the paper and pencil activities. Children who do not yet see lines and spaces should not be penalized; use plain paper for practice. Proper letter formation, strokes, grip, and posture should be emphasized.2. Any modifications noted on a student's IEP (Individual Education Plan) will be adhered to.
Enrichment Activities: See Parent/Home Involvement section
Evaluation/Assessment:
1. Use check sheets and flash cards for letter and sound recognition.
2. Informally, when reading aloud to children, especially big books, ask children to point to a B or b. Point to a word and ask a child what letter it is.State Standards:
WV IGOs: At the present time there are no PreK IGOs; therefore, all that follow are at the kindergarten level.Listening/Speaking: K.1
Reading Comprehension: K.17; K.21; K.23; K.29; K31; K.33; K34; K.36; K39.
Writing: K.43; K.43; K.44; K.45; K.46; K.47; K.48.
Mathematics: Number Theory and Number Sense: K.2; K11
Science: Nature of Science: K.1; K.3;
Science: Scientific Attitudes/Habits of Mind: K.8
Science: Scientific Processes/Thinking Skills: K.16; K.20For further information regarding West Virginia Goals and Objectives (WVIGOS) contact:
References:
Additional references: These sites are appropriate for viewing with the children.1. http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/bubbles/bubbles.htm/
This site has great links to other internet resources.2. http://www.bubbles.org/
This site has many formulas for different solutions and links to other sites.3. http://www,geom.umn.edu.80./graphics/pix/
Digital pictures of bubbles.4. http:// www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/science/bubbles/html
Authors:
Martha F. Davis
Elisabeth F. Frontino
Louise A. MolnarSummersville Elementary School
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