VPS Early Learning Newsletter
February 2021
Dear early learning families,
This week, VPS welcomes first and second grade students back into our buildings. They will join preschool and kindergarten students (who have been attending in-person learning for the last few months) in a hybrid learning model. The following week (2/1 - 2/5), third, fourth and fifth graders will return. Families opting to have their student(s) stay as remote learner(s)may continue to do so. For more information in regard to hybrid learning options, please visit:
https://vansd.org/hybrid-learning-to-begin-soon-for-elementary-students/
If you are new to the district or have a little one entering kindergarten, you can find information for registration, transportation, child care, etc. at:
https://vansd.org/new-to-the-district/
Wishing you much health & happiness!
Kendra Yamamoto
VPS Early Learning TOSA/Teacher
Dates to Calendar
February 9th - School board meeting (via zoom) at 5pm
February 15th - No school (President's Day)
March 9th - School board meeting (via zoom) at 5pm
April 5th - 9th - No school (spring break)
Your Child's Developmental Milestones: 18 months & 2 years
18 months:
- Says several single words
- Walks alone
- Knows what ordinary things are for; such as a phone, brush, spoon
- Plays simple pretend games such as feeding a doll
- Points to show others something interesting
- Says sentences with 2 to 4 words
- Gets excited when with other children
- Follows simple instructions
- Kicks a ball
- Points to things or pictures when they are named (such as when reading with your child, you may ask him to point to the cow or cake in an illustration)
-www.cdc.gov/ActEarly
Kindergarten Readiness: Language
- My child can use words to express his/her thoughts and needs.
- My child can name and describe familiar things in his/her world.
- My child uses new words everyday.
- My child speaks clearly and is understood by most people.
- My child can speak in 4-6 word sentences.
- My child can talk about things in detail that happened in the past.
- My child can have a conversation staying on one topic and taking turns talking with another person.
Literacy focus: Letter Knowledge for 2 & 3 year olds
- Help your child see different shapes and the shapes of letters.
- Talk about what is the same and what is different between two things.
- Write your child's name and point out each letter, with special focus on the first letter.
- Shape letters with clay or play-dough.
- Spell names and words with magnetic letters.
- Point out and name letters when reading books, signs or labels.
- Read alphabet books with clear letters and pictures.
- Knowing the names and sounds of letters helps children figure out how to sound out words.
- Have fun! Children need to know reading is fun!
-The Early Literacy Initiative
Social Emotional Learning: Respect Differences
Every child has his or her own unique talents and abilities. Whether in academics, athletics, or interpersonal relationships, resist the urge to compare your child to friends or siblings. Instead, honor your child's accomplishments and provide support and encouragement for the inevitable challenges he faces.
-edutopia.com
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