September

From Head to Toe

Color:  Red

Shape: Circle

Numbers: 1, 2

Community Helper:  Nurse

Puppet Friend:  Gingerbread Man

Health Topics: 

   Eating Breakfast

   Washing Hands

Value:  Friendship

Opposites:  Happy/Sad

The Five Senses

Body Parts

Family

Self Concept

Fall

Special Events:

  Hispanic Heritage Month

  Native American Day

  Grandparents Day

October

Just Imagine

Color:  Orange

Shape: Triangle

Numbers: 3

Community Helper:  Firefighter

Puppet Friend:  Fairy

Health Topics: 

   Using a Smoke Alarm

   Tooth Care

Value:  Honesty

Opposites:  Noisy/Quiet

Rhymes and Finger plays

Make-Believe

Puppets

Unicorns

Fall

Special Events:

  Halloween

  Fire Prevention

  Columbus Day

November

Deep In the Forest

Color:  Brown

Shape: Square

Numbers: 4

Community Helper:  Forest Ranger

Puppet Friend:  Owl

Health Topics: 

   Safety Around Insects

   Using a Tissue

Value:  Cleanliness

Opposites:  In/Out

Forest Animals

Bugs and Insects

Puppets

Unicorns

Fall

Special Events:

  Thanksgiving

December

Pack Your Suitcase

Color:  Green

Shape: Star

Numbers: 5

Community Helper:  Police Officer

Puppet Friend:  Elf

Health Topics: 

   Wearing a Seatbelt

   Taking a Bath

Value:  Respect

Opposites:  Stop/Go

Transportation

Home and Family

Manners

Winter

Special Events:

  Hanukkah

  Los Posadas

  Christmas

  Kwanzaa

  New Year's Eve

January

Dinosaurs are Dino-Mite!

Color:  Blue

Shape: Rectangle

Numbers: 6

Community Helper:  Construction Worker

Puppet Friend:  Dinosaur

Health Topics: 

   Dressing for the Weather  

  Preventing the Spread of Germs

Value:  Dependability

Opposites:  Big/Little

Dinosaurs

Fossils

Paleontologist

Winter

Special Events:

  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February

Reach For The Stars

Color:  Pink

Shape: Heart

Numbers: 7

Community Helper:  Astronaut

Puppet Friend:  Earth

Health Topics: 

   Brushing Teeth

   Exercise

Value:  Cooperation

Opposites:  Up/Down

Sun and Moon

Stars and Planets

Winter

Special Events:

  Groundhog Day

  Valentine's Day

  President's Day

  Black History Month

  Dental Health Month

March

Barnyard Buddies

Color:  Yellow

Shape: Diamond

Numbers: 8

Community Helper:  Farmer

Puppet Friend:  Rooster

Health Topics: 

   Avoiding Drugs

   Feelings

Value:  Helpfulness

Opposites:  Hard/Soft

Farm Animals

Farm Equipment

Spring

Special Events:

  St. Patrick's Day

April

Egg-citing Events!

Color:  Purple

Shape: Oval

Numbers: 9

Community Helper:  Chef

Puppet Friend:  Bunny

Health Topics: 

   Crossing the Street Safely

   Safety Around Strangers

Value:  Kindness

Opposites:  Clean/Dirty

Rain

Kites

Dirt and Water

Spring

Special Events:

  Easter

  Passover

May

Jungle Jamboree

Color:  Black and White

Shape: Review

Numbers: 10, 0

Community Helper: Mail Carrier

Puppet Friend:  Tree Frog

Health Topics: 

   Playground Safety

   Avoiding Choking

Value:  Sharing

Opposites:  Fast/Slow

Jungle Animals

Rainforest

Spring

Special Events:

  Mother's Day

  Memorial Day

June

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July

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August

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