Optional activities for this week

 Hello parents and guardians,

     I hope all is well. Here are some optional activities to do at home in case we are off this week. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or comments. We miss you and hope to see you soon. 

Sincerely,

Ms. Danielle 

Tuesday: Reading Group 

Emphasize and sound out each letter with your student.

Afterwards, talk about the words that begin with Zz and list it out. 

Have your child use different medium to write/create the letter Zz (i.e chalk, whiteboard, water with paintbrush or watercolor, crayons, pencil, playdoh, legos etc)

Challenge: Have your student spell it out phonetically and use their sound out power. 

Activity: Create a Zoo using popsicle sticks and zoo animals. Alternatively, use other household items to create. Use your imagination :).

Check out the link for some inspiration: The Measured Mom: Crafts for Letter Z

Wednesday: Music Class

Long vs. Short

Items needed:
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes - stretchy headband (alternatives: rubber band, headband/sweatband, scrunchie, sock, etc..)
Chickalileeo - shaker

Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Lisa as they explore long versus short sounds and movements! Stretch and move your body with long and short movements, make short and long shaker sounds, learn different ways to play with Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie, play and imaginary game of catch then relax with a calming lullaby accompanied by short and long sounds on a rain stick

Thursday:Number 12 Number Hunt Game

Materials Needed: Paper, Writing Utensil, Tape

Cut pieces of paper and write numbers 1 through 12, with extra 12’s and tape it around the house.

On another piece of writing medium have your child sort out 12 and not 12 in a chart once they find all the numbers. 

Friday: Build A House 

Draw and cut out different shapes like rectangles, circles, triangles in small and medium lengths. Have your student create their own house using these materials. 

For inspiration, click the link: Shape Houses: A Fun Shape Activity for Kids

J is for jellyfish

 

Buildings Study: Week 1

Date:01/03-01/07/2022

Teachers: Ms. Danielle and Ms. Ivonne

Study:Buildings

Focuses:Bb,10, Black, Pentagon, Bumpy

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Interest Areas	Blocks	Whiteboards	Tangrams	Charades	Free Choice Friday
Large Group	Q: What are the classroom rules?	Q:What are some words that begin with the letter Bb?	Q: What is the number after 9?	Q: What kinds of buildings did you get to see on your way to school today?	Q: What is your favorite building?
Read-Aloud	Children's Choice	House, Sweet, House	Children's Choice	The True Story of The Three Little Pigs	Children's Choice
Small Groups Topic:What do we know about buildings? What would we like to find out?	Classroom Rules Review The Lions will have a class discussion about the classroom rules.	Olive and the Rhyme Rescue Crew: The Letter Bb (Click link) The Lions will review and practice tracing the letter Bb.	Ways to make 10 Lions will use manipulatives to show different ways of making 10.	Skyline Art Lions will create a skyline art work	Show and Tell Draw a picture of your favorite building
Physical Activity	Lion’s will complete different kinds of workouts	Lion’s will play freeze dance	Lion’s will have three stations:  stepping stones,  bean bag toss, and  trampoline/sit & spin	Lion’s will complete GoNoodle  dances	Lion’s will have a dance party  with balloons
Circle Time/Book of the Day	Teacher’s choice  of book	Lion’s choice of  book	Teacher’s  choice of book	Teacher’s choice of book	Lion’s choice of book
Activity Time	Lion’s will review the number 10 and practice their fine motor skills by tracing	Lion’s will review our building  theme of the month  and build their own buildings using legos/blocks	Lion’s will	Lion’s will	Lion’s  will

Important Dates	January 17th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NDC Closed
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