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