Early Childhood Weekly Newsletter
March 23rd, 2020
A Note From Vanessa
Where is Region 20 now?
ESC-20 will be open beginning March 23. However, the ESC-20 Maples Conference Center will remain closed. We remain committed to you and your needs through this unprecedented situation. Upcoming scheduled workshops and events may be rescheduled.
Please continue to check our website and social media messaging for the latest information.
An easy-to-use meal facility locator will be available on the TEA website and on a modified version of TXSchools.gov starting Friday, March 20, 2020. The address of the facilities as well as the days and times meals will be served will display on a searchable map.
Family Enrichment Activities
5 Fun Ways to Engage Your Child
- Let the wiggles out. A few minutes of dancing is a great way to unwind, de-stress, and get a little exercise.
- Take art outside. Draw with chalk.
- Shape hunt. Search inside and outside for objects with the shapes you're looking for.
- Color scavenger hunt around your home.
- Notice the seasons? Sit outside and talk to your child about the season we are in.
Count and Match Activity
- Child is using one to one correspondence to count out the correct number of items.
- We are using items from his toy box and white sheets of copy paper.
- I have modeled the activity first, to show him what to do before he takes a turn.
- https://cliengagefamily.org/count-and-match/
PreK: Count and Match
Early Learning with Sesame Street
How to Extend Learning Through Art
As your child is creating a face, talk to your child about the emotions of each face.
- Can you draw me an excited face? What makes you feel excited?
- Can you draw me a frustrated face? When do you feel frustrated?
- Can you draw me another face?
Click on the picture to take you to the link
Digital Library
5 Ways to Extend Your Read Aloud
- Find other objects around the house using the colors in the book.
- Have your child draw a picture using their favorite color.
- Have your child create their own book of colors.
- Hide different color objects around the house for your child to find.
- Go on a nature walk to find other colors.
Click on the book, to take you to the website.
Music and Movement
Welcome to Cosmic Kids! Yoga and mindfulness for kids.
Free Teacher Resources
Counselor Updates
PreK Consultants
Vanessa Moran, Prek Consultant, Education Service Center, Region 20
Email: vanessa.moran@esc20.net
Website: https://www.esc20.net/
Location: 1314 Hines, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-370-5309