Weekly Newsletter
This week we focused on the following questions:
- What should we do if we get sad or scared at school?
- What are rules?
Both very important discussions. We learned a new rhyme, "Little Muffet", and discussed on the characters feelings. Children shared how they feel towards spiders, and then they expressed how they felt about coming to school. It is amazing how much they've grown! We are amazed by the way they are expressing themselves, so clearly.
We also used our 4 Bees to remind children about the rules in our classroom and school.
- Be Kind
- Be Responsible
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful
We are also reminding everyone about our Breathing Techniques to calm down and even learning a new song: "Be a STAR".
So take a look at some the activities and enjoy!
Recognizing Emotions
We also used books such as Wemeberly Worried and The Kissing Hand; and Little Miss Muffet rhyme.
Retelling and Reenacting
- Playing Memory with characters from the story The Kissing Hand
- Reenacting Little Miss Muffet with props
Exploring with Blocks
As an introduction to our upcoming unit, Buildings, we gave children hardwood unit blocks, community buildings, vehicles, road, and construction costumes and props.
Art
We used coffee filters, forks, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and really cool paint.
Writing and Letter Recognition Activitites
We also used pattern blocks to identify and represent letters.
Read-Alouds, Rhymes, and Poems
Books
- Wemerbly Worried
- The Kissing Hand
- Leonardo the Terrible Monster
Rhymes
- Little Miss Muffet
- Two Plump Armadillos
Introducing Numbers in Blocks Center
Our Visit to the Elementary Library
Brain Breaks!
GoNoodle information
GoNoodle makes earning minutes of healthy activity a game that your kids play together. Motivate kids to stay active. Each class chooses a Champ -- a virtual mascot -- who grows as the class earns the minutes needed to advance to the next level. Reward them for engagement by helping them grow their Champ.
We use GoNoodle once every day. This is a fun way to transition from one activity to other. Our Champ's name is Tangy Bodangy and he is orange and with a big nose.
GoNoodle can also be used at home. If it sounds like fun to you, you can create your own free account and play with your family.
Have fun!
Upcoming Unit: Buildings
We need your help!
Upcoming Events
Reminders
- Healthy Food Choices
- Carnival Break (February 15-19)