Unit Content
Curriculum Map
Designed to help teachers plan hands-on experiences that supplement and enrich what's being done in the classroom
MATHEMATICS: Sort a collection of objects as either 2-dimensional circles or 3-dimensional spheres
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Explore the physical properties of objects while developing sensory awareness and building vocabulary
MATHEMATICS: Practice counting, one-to-one correspondence, and identifying quantities on a ten frame while building fine motor skills
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Take a walk to look for different types of balls and discover how they’re being used
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Foster a sense of wonder by asking questions about balls and seeking answers through investigation
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Build scientific vocabulary and practice early writing skills while learning how to describe different textures
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Expand vocabulary and support language development while learning about different types of balls
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Encourage language development and writing practice with this open-ended prompt
MATHEMATICS: Measure the circumference of different balls to determine which one is bigger
COGNITIVE: Sort a collection of balls to understand what they are made of
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Understand the physical properties of balls and determine if balls are hollow or solid
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Explore the design process by creating a ball out of different materials
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Predict which balls will bounce and then test those predictions
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Explore how the weight of a ball affects how high it bounces
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Predict which balls will roll and then test those predictions
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Build vocabulary, practice letter formation, and identify beginning letter sounds by matching letters to the correct ball
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Explore the concept of rolling and learn about the basic concepts of motion and gravity
MATHEMATICS: Measure the distance between the ball and it’s final resting place using non-standard or standard units of measurement
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Learn about the concept of force while practicing scientific inquiry skills like making predictions, testing, and collecting data
DRAMATIC PLAY: Engage in dramatic play, strengthen fine motor skills and support language development by creating a pretend sporting goods store
MATHEMATICS: Identify spheres from non-spheres and understand a sphere’s characteristics
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Explore different types of balls and the way people use them
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Identify and sort pictures of sporting equipment by their beginning letter sounds
MOTOR DEVELOPMENT: Learn and practice poses with an exercise ball to strengthen the body, mind, and spirit
MOTOR DEVELOPMENT: Increase fine motor strength, inspire creative thinking, and allow time for ball-themed dramatic play
MATHEMATICS: Practice counting, one-to-one correspondence, and writing numerals
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Practice letter identification, letter sounds, and handwriting skills by filling in the missing letters
MOTOR DEVELOPMENT: Build fine motor and pre-handwriting skills by tracing lines to match the ball to its intended destination