Welcome to our December curriculum theme, Celebrating You!
We're celebrating the wonder within us all! This December, little ones will learn about family traditions, traditional foods, music from around the world, and, of course, celebrations! These focuses will help little learners strengthen their collaboration skills and celebrate what makes us all unique!
Celebrating You
Developmental Benefits
Infants and Toddlers
- Learning about celebrations by listening to festive sounds and songs
- Exploring festive items up close with magnifying glasses, to encourage curiosity
Twaddlers and Preppers
- Strengthening collaboration skills during a pretend play celebration
- Exploring books about different cultures, celebrations, and family traditions
Preschoolers
- Understanding how to celebrate others to demonstrate appreciation for them
- Learning about Ping Panda and Tito Toro's travels, cultures, and experiences by reading books
Character Spotlight
TLE friends Tito Toro and Ping Panda will guide children through December’s curriculum!
Tito and Ping love sharing their traditions, languages, and cultures with others! In December, they'll help little learners explore different ways of life!
Bubbles and Friends Connections
The fun never ends with Bubbles and Friends! Extend this month's curriculum concepts at home with activities and interactive features in our award-winning Bubbles and Friends app, available with our Basic and Premium plans.
Basic
Videos:
- Our Favorite Foods
- Colors in Spanish
- Holiday Traditions
- Spot the Difference
- Lunar New Year
Songs:
- Everyone Has Something Special
- Counting in Spanish
- Family Traditions
Premium
Books:
- Holiday Surprise!
- Winter Fun!
- What Does It Mean to Be Global?
Games:
- Sorting: Shapes
- Sorting: Letters and Sounds
- Matching: Numbers
- Pathfinder: Letters (Uppercase and Lowercase)
Family Connections
You can extend this month's curriculum concepts at home by telling your child about a favorite family tradition or memory! You can show your little one pictures of those cherished moments, as well! This bonding activity can help your child apply their understanding of traditions to their own life!