The Smalls Tot Spot Times
July 2019
The Tot Spot Early Education Academy
Ms. Alisha's Email: alisha@ilovethetotspot.com
Ms. Katie's Email: katie@ilovethetotspot.com
Ms. Le Andra's Email: leandra@ilovethetotspot.com
Teacher's Email: totspot.teachers@gmail.com
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Email: contact@ilovethetotspot.com
Website: www.ilovethetotspot.com
Location: 11540 Fishers Drive, Fishers, IN, United States
Phone: 1-317-849-3235
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTotSpotSchool/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @TotSpotSchool
Remind Me App.
PTO and Vacations
Who do you contact concerning vacation credit? Asking a teacher will get you no where. Please email Mr. Mike at michael@ilovethetotspot.com
Important Dates and Birthdays
Welcome Terrance!
Goodbye Evelyn, and Chael! Have a blast with the big kids!! :)
Current Events:
July 4th - Closed
July 19th - Supply fee due
Future Events:
August 30th - Physicals Due
Check extra clothes, and bring in warm weather items. It is doctor recommended not to apply regular sunscreen until 6 months. We are able to apply with a permission slip. Please supply us with sunscreen. The Tot Spot will use a universal sunscreen with permission. Also When we go outside, it is required to have feet covered with shoes, if you are able to move and crawl. So, please have shoes available for this purpose. Oh one last thing..don’t forget a sun hat.
HEALTHY WISDOM VITAMIN D
Your body must have vitamin D to absorb calcium and promote bone growth. Too little vitamin D results in soft bones in children (rickets) and fragile, misshapen bones in adults (osteomalacia). You also need vitamin D for other important body functions.Nov 30, 2010
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6 things you should know about vitamin D
IN THE CLASSROOM
Gross Motor: On Your Tummy. The only way to start moving. They either love it or hate it. We work those muscles, and get the kids wanting to move. Running outside. We spend outside time with only the infants. Classes aren't mixed during our outdoor time.
Social-Emotional: We move our non-mobile babies and introduce them into different activities every 10 minutes. We are showing the older kids we can sit next to each other while the little ones have a bottle, and read a book by ourselves. We have transitioned older kiddos into the ones, and our class is now only non-walkers.
Sensory, Art, Science
Getting into serious play!
Just a reminder to new parents, we like to touch and explore all kinds of things that will enter the mouth. if ever you are concerned with a food allergy, or an ingredient, please mention it. We always make it nontoxic of course. Outside play comes with dirt. Please remember, clothes will get dirty. If ever there is an outfit that you would rather not be stained, let us know! With our emerging finger feeders, we let the babies touch their food and explore the textures and taste.
Math:
Snack Math. We count it all! We never miss an opportunity to practice math. MathTalk. Math talk enriches everyday learning for infants and toddlers. You'll be surprised at how much they know and can learn. Your math talk today can help your child be successful in math as they grow. Everything has a number, size, shape, color.
Dramatic Play:
Each one of the babies, show such dramatic personalities. We are talking with the kids about Caring for each other. Dramatic play teaches self-regulation. At this early age, the kids want and think they need constant attention. We are learning to be comfortable as we walk away. Don't cry. Look in the mirror, see yourself cry? A lot of the time the kiddos realize crying isn't necessary.
Zoophonics: phonics, teaching how letters and syllables correspond to sounds.
Zoo-phonics® is a method developed to make children strong readers and spellers using a “phono” (hearing), “oral” (speaking), “visual” (seeing), “kinesthetic” (moving), and tactile (touching)—whole brain approach. Students actually learn the sounds of the alphabet and advanced phonemic concepts through an easily understood, concrete method of presentation. Zoo-phonics® uses animals drawn in the shapes of the letters for ease in memory. There are links attached below where you can check out more about Zoophonics.
HEALTH WISDOM
Scholastic
Scholastic is done for the summer! We will resume in August. Thanks for all your orders :)
BOOK NOOK
Unlike other popsicle books whose recipes are high in sugar, or use "shortcuts" like store bought ice cream, Sarah Bond keeps your health a top priority. Written by a degreed nutritionist with a master's in sensory science, For the Love of Popsicles exhilarates the senses without compromising on flavor! Nutrition information of every recipe with helpful substitution and preparation tips ensure readers find recipes that suit their diet type.
The Parent's Spotlight
Thank you for:
Thank you to all the parents for donations toward Graduation and Family Fun Day!
Remember there is a suggestion box in the lobby, and we love to hear about ideas to enhance the learning environment for your children.
Would you like to donate?
- Clear Plastic jars with lids ie mayonnaise
- Is there ever a time when you say to yourself, " I wonder if The Tot Spot would want this"? We could use it in so many ways. You may have babies, but the whole school is yours. Everything can turn into a sensory activity or learning experience. So, before you throw out your junk, ask your teacher if it could be used
Teacher Spotlight!
What is the meaning of your name?
- Ms. Stacey: She Knows
- Ms. Alisha: Alisha means 'Protected by God" in the terms of the Sanskrit language
- Mr. Mike: Derived from the Hebrew Mikhael; "Who is like God?"
- Ms. Le Andra: The Greek meaning is Feminine of Leander. Lionesss.
- Ms. Katie: Pure
Ms. Kelsey: The Irish meaning of Kelsey is Brave