The Smalls Tot Spot Times
SEPTEMBER 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
Ms. Kelsey's Email: Kelsey@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
Vinny
Birthdays:
September 24th: Raphael
Archie Vinny and Raphael will be trying transition days with the Jr Scouts.
Ms. Rose is going to be spending more time in the Jr Scouts room. You will continue to see Ms. Kasche and Ms. Rosmay will be starting soon.
CURRENT EVENTS
Closed September 2nd for Labor Day
FUTURE EVENTS
Oct. 18th Tuttles Preschool Fieldtrip (infant parents welcome to meet us there)
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.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Reminder: every time your little ones gets shots please ask doctor for an updated shot record for The Tot Spot.
Sensory, Art, Science:
exploring sand, shells, crayons and paint, corn, rocks, as a few hands on sensory lessons. We learn about washing with foam soap with warm and cold water. Why does your baby put everything in the mouth? That's because oral exploration is a key developmental stage. Putting toys and other household objects in their mouth allows babies to discover the taste and texture of different objects.
We will continue to let our babies play with their food!
Math:
There is always opportunities to use math in everything we do. We are signing all done and no more. We are beginning to understand one more, and one at a time. We will be sorting round balls and the blocks.
Dramatic Play:
As the big kids anticipate meal times, we use this opportunity to pretend and prepare the food with the kids. We will mix and pour and serve up our food. The world to a baby is always playful but yet dramatic. We like to emphasize laughter and goofy silliness when we crawl like all sorts of animals this month. The older kids will be able sit with the teachers to talk about feeding and rocking babies.
Social-Emotional:
We are reminding the kids that some friends are sleeping , Shhhhhh. In the Smalls room, remember we continue to learn from repetition. it takes a couple of tries before we remember. No, no, no. The babies ability to understand this is an important reminder, and the consequences are unfavorable. this comes with consistency . We will us yucky, no mouth to help the older kids learn there is other ways to explore their world.
Gross Motor: Pushing physically abilities is challenging and rewarding. We will use our muscles and energy to stay active. Oh My Goodness. the little ones never stop wanting to do move. We are helping them become confident with crawling, pulling up, and yes, walking!
Zoophonics:
We use the tone of our voice to emphasize the letter sounds. There are links attached below where you can check out more about Zoophonics.Sensory, Art, Science:
HEALTH WISDOM
Routines. Good? or Bad?
Jan 27, 2009
https://www.kaplanco.com/ii/why-routines-are-important-for-infants-toddlers
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/why-breaking-your-routine-is-vital-for-your-brain-function/
Scholastic
School is back in session which means Scholastic is back! Thank you for all your continued support! Our Code is HQ686
BOOK NOOK
Dream Baby Guide: Positive Routine Management For Happy Days and Peaceful Nights
The Parent's Spotlight
Thank you for:
Remember there is a suggestion box in the lobby, and we love to hear about ideas to enhance the learning environment for your children.
An awesome summer!
Thank you for your constant support with bringing in donations we have asked for.
Would you like to donate?
- 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 your favorite quote?
- Ms. Stacy: Less is more
- Ms. Katie: All you need is love
- Ms. Kasche: What comes easy won't last long and what last's long won't come easy
- Ms. Kelsey: If I have faith that I can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing - 1Cor 13:2
- Ms. Le Andra: Live Laugh Love
- Ms. Alisha: I feel like this should be all deep. It's not. When I was visiting my new Kindergarten classroom I became upset that I didn't have a seat with my name on it/was in the wrong class ( It was simply misspelled Aliha). Ms. McDonald just said, "don't sweat the small stuff and everything is small stuff!"
- Mr. Mike: No person have the right to rain on your dreams- MLK