Welcome to Music & Movement Week at Camp Khan Kids! Activate literacy skills with songs and games that get everyone moving. Sing and dance with Caitie from Super Simple Songs on Circle Time. Tune up reading skills with action-packed stories about gymnastics, musical instruments, and monster cars. Write words and sound out letters to build vocabulary. Stretch to the finish line with alphabet yoga and DIY instruments!
See below for the week’s schedule at a glance, along with details about how to access each activity. The daily schedule includes 5 activities per day. Feel free to adapt this schedule and mix and match activities to fit your child's interests and learning level.
MONDAY
Circle Time Video: Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes 🎶
Sing "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" with Caitie from Super Simple Songs! Then, join Caroline and Sophie from Khan Academy Kids as they read a book about music called “In Harmony”. Learn words with the “qu” sound like quarter, queen, and quiet. Watch as our hosts play different instruments, and lead children in a game of Name That Tune! Go to: YouTube > Khan Academy Kids channel > Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes.
Khan Kids Book: Flip, Jump, Roll 🤸♀️
Read the Book “Flip, Jump, Roll” by Cynthia Platt in the Khan Academy Kids app. Practice learning cartwheels with Kodi and Reya! From the home screen of the app, select the purple book “Library” icon, head to the Books tab, and scroll down to the New Early Readers section. Go to: Home screen > Library > Books > New Early Readers > Flip, Jump, Roll.
Printable Worksheet: Writing & Coloring 🖍
- Writing and coloring with instruments (all ages): After reading the book “In Harmony” with Sophie and Caroline during Circle Time, color a picture of all the characters playing their instruments together. Practice writing the names of their instruments, too!
Khan Kids App: Reading & Writing 📚
Try reading and writing in Khan Academy Kids! Open the app and select the purple book icon to access the Library. Head to the “Reading” section. Toggle the drop-down menu on the right to align the Library to your child’s age. Kids 2-4 can try copying down words that they see in their everyday environment, and kids 5-7 can sound them out. Listen really closely to hear the first sound in the word! Here are some examples:
| Go to: | Home screen > Library > Reading |
| Ages 2-4: | (Preschool Age 3) > Writing and Language > Write Words |
| Ages 5-7: | (1st Grade) > Reading Foundational Skill > Beginning Sound |
Time to Play: Alphabet Yoga 🧘♀️
How many letters can kids spell with their bodies? Start with the capital letter “A” by trying the downward dog pose. Round out one arm and one leg to make a “B”. For “C”, who can reach a perfect curve? The letter “D” might work best with a partner. Continue making letter poses for the rest of the alphabet. Mix it up by adding background music, spelling whole words, or even names of family members. Namaste.
TUESDAY
Circle Time Video About Friendships & Feelings 💞
Sing to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It” with Caitie from Super Simple Songs! Get moving by clapping your hands and stomping your feet along with Caitie. Then, join Caroline and Sophie as they read the book “Old Friends, New Friends” by Cynthia Platt. This storytime is a helpful prompt to encourage kids to talk about their friendships, feelings, and games they like to play with others. Go to: YouTube > Khan Academy Kids channel > Old Friends, New Friends.
Khan Kids Book: Play Ball 🏀
Read the Book “Play Ball” by Cynthia Platt in the Khan Academy Kids app. Follow the story of five friends and how they collaborate to play a game that’s fun for everyone! From the home screen of the app, select the purple book “Library” icon, head to the Books tab, and scroll down to the Stories section. Go to: Home screen > Library > Books > Stories > Play Ball.
Printable Worksheets: Letters & “st” words 📝
- Letter tracing (ages 2-4): Use fun household items like playdough, dried beans, or small toys to trace letters A-G.
- Read & find the blend “st” (ages 5-7): Read the book “Lemonade Stand” in our app and find words that start with the blend “st.”
Khan Kids App: Physical Development & Blending Sounds 🗣
Try the Logic+ and Reading lessons in Khan Academy Kids! Open the app and select the purple book icon to access the Library. Younger kids (ages 2-4) may enjoy the “Physical Development” section in the Logic+ tab. Older kids can progress by learning about words that start with “st” to enhance their reading skills. Here are some examples:
| Go to: | Home screen > Library > (different categories for each age group) |
| Ages 2-4: | Logic + > (Preschool Age 3) > Physical Development > Fall Down |
| Ages 5-7: | Reading > (1st Grade) > Diagraphs & Blends > Blends: st |
Time to Play: Sports Scavenger Hunt 🏓
Design a sports-themed scavenger hunt for little learners, then play ball with what you find! For families with multi-age kids, let the older kids create the hunt, while the younger ones seek and find. Ideas for scavenger hunt items include balls (soccer, tennis, basketball, inflatable), bats, jerseys, caps, goggles (swim or ski), racquet, net, skateboard, yoga mat, or golf tee. Use word recognition to check found items off of the list. Finished? Use this unique collection of items to invent a new Olympic sport!
WEDNESDAY
Circle Time Video: Learn New Dance Moves 🕺
On Circle Time, join Caroline and Sophie as they read the book “Eight Dance Moves” by Cynthia Platt. Then, take a dance class with our special guest, Teacher Crystal, as she demonstrates some hip hop dance moves. Learn head rolls, arm waves, arm swipes, and arm rolls. Feel the beat and make your own dance! Go to: YouTube > Khan Academy Kids channel > Hip Hop for Kids.
Khan Kids Book: Peck Plays a Tune 🎷
Read the Book “Peck Plays a Tunes” by Cynthia Platt in the Khan Academy Kids app. Explore different instruments with Peck, Sandy, and Ollo and hear how they sound. From the home screen of the app, select the purple book “Library” icon, head to the Books tab, and scroll down to the New Early Readers section. Go to: Home screen > Library > Books > New Early Readers > Peck Plays a Tune.
Printable Worksheet: Letter “D” 📝
- Writing workshop with the letter D (all ages): Today’s Circle Time was all about the book “Eight Dance Moves.” Practice tracing the letter D and finding “D” words in the book! Find “Eight Dance Moves” in the Books section of the app’s Library.
Khan Kids App: Reading Foundational Skills 💪
Continue working on the letter “D” in the Khan Academy Kids app. If your child has already mastered the letter “D”, try lessons for isolating sounds and spelling words. Here are some examples:
| Go to: | Home screen > Library > Reading |
| Ages 2-4: | (Preschool Age 4) > Reading Foundational Skills > Letter D Words |
| Ages 5-7: | (1st Grade) > Reading Foundational Skills > Isolate All Sounds |
Time to Play: Family Dance Party 🎉
Put your letter D skills to work by decorating the house for a family dance party. Design invitations with the words “Dance Party”, put up signs like “So You Think You Can Dance?”, then dangle streamers in the living room. When the time comes, turn off the lights, turn on the flashlights, turn up the stereo, and bust a move. Distribute dance awards and don’t forget to include any talented dogs or dads.
THURSDAY
Circle Time Video: Play Simon Says 👯♂️
On Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids, Caroline and Sophie read the book “Sandy Says” by Cynthia Platt. Join Sandy, Reya, and Ollo as they play a fun game together that kids can play too! This game is about following directions from Simon (or Sandy). Think about new questions for the Simon Says game to ramp up the fun factor. Go to: YouTube > Khan Academy Kids channel > Sandy Says.
Khan Kids Book: Ollo’s Bike 🚲
Read the Book “Ollo’s Bike” by Cynthia Platt in the Khan Academy Kids app. Adventure with Ollo as he rides his bike and gets it fixed by his friends. From the home screen of the app, select the purple book “Library” icon, head to the Books tab, and scroll all the way down to the Early Readers section. Go to: Home screen > Library > Books > Early Readers > Ollo’s Bike.
Printable Worksheet: Memory Games 🤔
- Memory game with letters and letter sounds (ages 2-4): Look for matching cards while practicing letter recognition! Do you know what sound each letter makes?
- Memory game with common blends (ages 5-7): Play this fun matching game with the whole family. Try making the sound of the letters on each card!
Khan Kids App: Blend More Sounds 👂
Continue working on reading foundational skills by blending more sounds. Kids ages 2-4 can start with the “Blend Sounds 1” activity in the Reading section of Khan Academy Kids. Older learners can practice words that start with the wh, sh, th, and ch sounds.
| Go to: | Home screen > Library > Reading |
| Ages 2-4: | (Preschool Age 3) > Reading Foundational Skills > Blend Sounds 1 |
| Ages 5-7: | (1st Grade) > Diagraphs & Blends > wh, sh, th, ch |
Time to Play: Make Musical Instruments 🥁
Build your own battle of the bands by making an assortment of musical instruments. Kleenex boxes and rubber bands can make a fine guitar. Coffee cans and sticks can drum up quite a beat. Wooden spoons and kitchen colanders make a glorious gong. Or, harmonize with a harmonica made from a comb and a piece of paper. Don’t stop there. Try decorating these instruments with a new band name!
FRIDAY
Circle Time Video: Monster Dump Trucks 🚚
Do your kids love trucks? Join Caroline and Sophie as they read the book “Monster Dump Trucks” by Bellwether Media during today’s Circle Time. Then, meet our friend Dan who takes us on a virtual tour of his favorite vans, including a camper van! Don’t miss Show & Tell, where kids share their favorite vehicles. Go to: YouTube > Khan Academy Kids channel > Monster Dump Trucks.
Khan Kids Book: Monster Cars 🚔
Read the Book “Monster Cars” by Bellwether Media in the Khan Academy Kids app. Learn about race tracks, turbo engines, and horsepower! From the home screen of the app, select the purple book “Library” icon, head to the Books tab, and scroll down to the Vehicles section. Go to: Home screen > Library > Books > Vehicles > Monster Cars.
Printable Worksheets: Bingo & Word Search 🧐
- Reading Bingo (ages 2-4): Let’s get excited about reading! Make a bingo by reading 4 of these books that make a line across the page.
- Word Search (ages 5-7): Do you know the names of all 5 characters in the app? Color the characters at the top of the page, and find each of their names!
Khan Kids App: Lowercase Letters 🔤
Learn lowercase letters with the “Vehicles” activity in Khan Academy Kids. Older learners can use their lowercase letter knowledge to form 2-syllable words.
| Go to: | Home screen > Library > (different categories for each age group) |
| Ages 2-4: | ABC > Lowercase Letters > Vehicles |
| Ages 5-7: | Reading > (1st Grade) > Reading Foundational Skills > 2-Syllable Words |
Time to Play: Build an Obstacle Course ⛳️
Jump up, climb through, and race to the finish line with a homegrown obstacle course. Perk up any competition with creative obstacles to keep it interesting. Cones (i.e., empty plastic plant containers turned upside down), jump ropes, hula hoops, mats, garden hoses, stepping stones, chalk, fabric, beams, and buckets can all add up to a brain-teasing test of physical dexterity. Practice writing skills by writing out the rules so everyone competes fairly.
Weekend Bonus: Stay Fit with Unicef Kid Power! 🏋🏾♂️
For those who’d like to practice for their obstacle course by getting fit, workout with Class Fit videos from Unicef Kid Power! Boost energy with their total body “achiever” exercise. Motivate to finish the repetitions, because hard work pays off! Unicef Kid Power is a free dance, yoga, and activity platform to help students feel energized and empowered.
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