*****Attendance will be taken each day through Google Classroom.******

***I will post an Attendance Assignment each day, please post "here" on
the stream.**Thank you for your cooperation!***

 

Tuesday, June 23rd

We will be having our LAST WHOLE class ZOOM today @ 9:30 AM! Happy Summer Vacation, your teachers will miss you! Have a safe and fun summer!!
Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

Today is the last day to sign in for attendance in Google Classroom. Please comment " Here" for your attendance to be recorded! Thank you!

Monday, June 22nd

We will be having our WHOLE class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

Happy Monday and Happy Summer!
Today’s Activity:Summertime!

 

I have attached a BrainPopjr video within Google Classroom, explaining what happens during summertime! Enjoy!

Posing the following questions...

What do plants and animals do during the summer time ?
What do you do during the summertime to stay cool?

Friday June 19th

Happy Friday friends!

We will be having our SMALL GROUP class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

Today’s Activity: Dance, dance, dance!
During Gross Motor we did a variety of movement songs! Please ask your child which song was their favorite to dance to! We went on Bear hunts, Dragon hunts, Moved to the Sounds, acted out different animals (Animal Action) and so much more! Can’t wait to hear which movement song was your favorite! 

Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s!

Thursday, June 18th

We will be having our WHOLE class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

Today’s Activity: How high can you count?

During the school year we focused on counting different things within our classroom, like how many friends were in school, how many friends were absent, and how many teachers were in the classroom. Also if we did science experiments we would count and measure the different materials we used! 

I would love for you to upload a video of how high you can count, can’t wait to see what number you get to!

 

Wednesday June 17th

Happy Wednesday friends!

We will be having our SMALL GROUP class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

Today’s Activity:  Let’s see you sing your ABC’s!

Throughout the school year we would focus on one letter a week! We would learn the different sounds each letter made, different words that started with the specific letter as well as the formation to write each letter! Please upload a video of your child singing the ABC’s! Can’t wait to see you sing!

 

Tuesday, June 16th
Happy Tuesday Friends!

Today’s Activity: Which celebration throughout this school year did you enjoy the most?

From our first family celebration Fall Harvest, performing in the Winter concert, going on the Polar Express, Valentine’s Day celebration,celebrating the 100th day of school, a whole week of celebrating Dr. Suess’ Birthday with a different theme each day or even celebrating your own birthday within the classroom! Can’t wait to hear your responses! If you have a picture from your favorite celebration please share it!

 

Monday,June 15th

Happy Monday Friends!

Your teachers can not believe that the end of our school year is approaching. This week we will reflect on some of our favorite memories that we made together this year! 

Today’s Activity:  Which center did you enjoy going to the most this school year?

We had so many different centers within our classroom! There was Dramatic Play, Discovery, Blocks, Math, Art, Writing, Sensory, Library and Train table. Can’t wait to hear which center you liked the best! I would often send home pictures of your child in these different centers,if you have a picture of playing in your favorite center please share it!

 

Friday, June 12th 
Today’s Activity: Fitness Friday!

 

We will be having our SMALL GROUP class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you! Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

 

Today’s Activity: Fitness Friday! Calm- Down Yoga

 

I attached Calm - Down Yoga Poses, have fun with this activity and try each pose!

 

Please send pictures/videos of you completing this activity, can’t wait to see you try these poses!

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Thursday, June 11th
Happy Thursday Friends!

Today’s Activity: Water Changing Experiment!

Materials: Water and Food Coloring!

Pose the following questions:
Do you think the water will change color?
What colors did you choose to use?
How did the water change?
What colors did you make when you mixed your water together!

 

Wednesday, June 10th 

Happy Wednesday Friends!

We will be having our SMALL class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

 

Today’s Activity: Shapes!

 

Linked below is a read aloud Shapes at Play by Silvia Borando.After reading please answer the following questions:

What shapes did you see in this book?

What shape did the little triangles build? What shape did the little squares build?

The shapes in this book worked together to make a picture, then rearranged to make another picture. What were some of the pictures the shapes made?

What could you build with little circles? What could you build with other shapes?

https://youtu.be/amiOhSzPbHQ

Please go on a scavenger hunt in your house for 4 different shapes you saw in the book! Please post pictures of the different shaped items you find on your scavenger hunt, have fun!

 

Tuesday, June 9th

Today’s Activity: I Wrote You a Note!

Linked below is a read aloud I Wrote You a  Note  by Lizi Boyd.
https://youtu.be/9XtqOWHHTr8 

After reading please answer the following questions:

What happened to the note the girl wrote for her friend?

What did the turtle do with the note? What about the squirrel? What about the mouse? 

The animals did many different things with the note. Which one do you like best? Why?

If you were able to write a note, who would you write a note to? What would it say?

Can’t wait to read your responses!

 

Monday,June 8th

Happy Monday Friends! Hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather we had this weekend!

We will be having our WHOLE class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

 

Today’s Activity: Act out an emotion!

Which emotion will you pick? First pick out an emotion or feeling. Try a variety of different emotions. You could try frustrated, excited, sad, angry, worried, happy, nervous...anything really! Then walk as if you are feeling that emotion. Lastly notice how your body changes!

Here are some ideas to consider:

• Do you drag your feet?

• Do you have a slight bounce in your step?

• Are you moving fast or slow?

• Are you slouched over or do you hold your head up high?

• What are your hands and/or arms doing?

• What does your facial expression look like?

• Are you making any noises as you walk? (e.g., sighing, grumbling, etc.) 

Please send pictures/videos of you completing this activity, can’t wait to see the emotion/feeling you are going to act out!

Friday, June 5th

We will be having our SMALL GROUP class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

Today’s Activity: Fitness Friday! Beach chair yoga...

We are approaching summer June 21st to be exact! I have attached Beach Chair Yoga Poses, have fun with this activity and try each pose!

Please send pictures/videos of you completing this activity, can’t wait to see you try these poses!

Have a wonderful weekend!

We will be having our WHOLE class ZOOM Monday June, 8th @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you! Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

 

 

Thursday, June 4th
Happy Thursday Friends!

Today’s Activity:  Hello UPK!

As the end of the school year is approaching next year you will be in UPK! I am sharing videos of my friends Miss Diane and Miss Maria, one of them may be your teacher next year! They are so excited and have heard all the wonderful things I have told them about this class! Enjoy!

 

Wednesday, June 3rd

Happy Wednesday friends!
We will be having our SMALL GROUP class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

Today’s Activity: Rainbows!

Have you ever noticed after rain there are sometimes Rainbows in the sky! I have attached a worksheet where you can make your own rainbow.  Can’t wait to see your completed rainbow!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mruaPDxoEw

Tuesday, June 2nd

Today’s Activity: What weather will you choose?

Pick out what type of weather you wish it would be today! Then please take a picture of the correct clothing items/ materials you would need for that weather!

Posing the following questions…

What will you need if it rains?

What type of shoes would you wear if it is … raining out, snowing out, the suns out etc..

If it sunny out what will you wear over your eyes?

 

Can’t wait to see what type of weather you choose!

Monday,June1st
Happy Monday friends! Hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather we had this weekend!

We will be having our WHOLE class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

Today’s Activity: Seasons!
This week we will be discussing Things That Change!We have four seasons throughout the year: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. Weather is always changing, in each season we must wear clothing that is appropriate. Below I attached a BrainpopJr. video explaining what happens in each season. After watching the BrainpopJr. video, please complete the worksheet by matching the weather to the correct temperature!

https://jr.brainpop.com/science/weather/seasons/
 

Friday, May 29th

We will be having our SMALL GROUP class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

Happy Friday Friends! 
Today’s Activity: Fitness Friday! Weather yoga…

This week we spoke about  different things that change. The  weather is constantly changing day by day or even from the morning time to the afternoon time! Below I attached  Weather Yoga Poses, have fun with this activity and try each pose!

Please send pictures/videos of you completing this activity, can’t wait to see you try these poses!

Have a wonderful weekend!

We will be having our WHOLE class ZOOM Monday June, 1st @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

 

Thursday, May 28th

We will be having our SMALL GROUP class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.

Today’s Activity: Drawing different types of lines!

You can create so many different patterns just from a line! For example, you can start with a straight line, and then change it to a zigzag or curvy line. You can also experiment with changing the writing instrument, or the amount of pressure used on the writing instrument to change the lines. You may also create these lines by walking in these different types of lines!

Have fun with this, send pictures/videos!

 

 

Wednesday, May 27th

Today’s Activity: Melting!

What melts in the sun? Gather an assortment of objects! Make sure there are a variety of things that can melt/ cannot melt. 

( Here are a few examples- legos, piece of chocolate, ice, wooden block, slice of butter, cube of cheese, a quarter, crayons)

Place the tray with the different objects you choose in the sun for at least 10 minutes! Before you place the tray in the sun please make a prediction of what you think will melt and which objects will not melt. After the ten minutes is up go see what happened and record what really happened during this activity! 

Can’t wait to hear about your experience with this activity! Please share pictures/videos as well!

 

Tuesday, May 26th

Happy Tuesday Friends! Hope everyone had a nice Holiday weekend!

This week we will be discussing How Things Change, How am I helping the children notice and explore the similarities and differences between growing and changing?

We will be having our WHOLE class ZOOM today @ 9:15 AM! Your teachers are looking forward to seeing you!
(Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.)

 

Today’s Activity: Mixing Colors!

What happens when you mix two colors together? Please create a picture using paint or markers to create a new color! 

Posing the following questions…

What two colors are you going to use to create a new color?

Which primary color did you pick? (Red, Yellow, Blue)

Can’t wait to see what colors you decide to mix. Please take pictures or share videos of your reaction to creating a new color!

 

Attached is a BrainPOP Jr. video explaining what happens when you mix different colors!

https://jr.brainpop.com/artsandtechnology/art/colors/   

Happy Friday friends!!

Friday, May 22nd

There is a SMALL Group ZOOM today @9:30 AM! Please look click on the Friday Zoom May 22nd Assignment your teachers will see you then!

 

Today’s Activity:Plastic Cup Building Challenge

For today’s activity you will need plastic cups.This activity develops your child’s problem-solving skills.

Challenge your child to build using plastic cups!

Pose the following questions….

Can they build a tower as tall as they are? 

Can they make a building that can stay standing if someone blows on it? 

Can they make a building that’s shaped like a triangle?

Please share pictures/ videos of this activity in action!

 

Enjoy the Holiday weekend! Your teachers look forward to our WHOLE class Zoom meeting on Tuesday, May 26th @ 9:15 AM. (Link may be found in the ZOOM folder!)

Happy Thursday Friends!

Thursday, May 21st

Today’s Activity:Measuring!

Please go around your house and compare the size of your hand with other family members!

Posing the following questions…

Whose hand is bigger?

Who has the smallest hand in your household?

Count your fingers. How many fingers do you have all together?

You may also take pictures to share and show us your hand compared to your family members.
 

Wednesday, May 20th

Today’s Activity: Recognizing different sizes!
Please lay out a variety of objects on the table: pieces of paper, different utensils, blocks, etc. (limit 5). Ask your child to sort the objects from smallest to biggest! See if they are able to notice how these objects grow in size!
Please share pictures/videos of this activity in action!

 

 

There is also a SMALL Group ZOOM today @9:30 AM! Please look on Wednesday Zoom May 20th Assignment for your name and your teachers will see you then!

 

 

Happy Tuesday Friends!

It was wonderful seeing you on ZOOM yesterday!  Your teachers miss seeing you everyday!

Tuesday, May 19th

Today’s Activity:Create towers!

 Have your child create a tower. When creating this tower,count the number of  blocks being used.

 

Pose the following questions:  

How can we make our towers grow? 

What happens when we put one more block on this tower?   

How many blocks are in our tower now?  Did our tower get larger or smaller?  How do you  know? 

Please share pictures/videos of this activity in action!

 

Happy Monday Friends! Hope everyone had a nice weekend!
Monday, May 18th
Exploration: Our Impact   

Essential Question:  How  do  my actions impact growth and change?

Focus Area: Grow 

Week Focus: How Things Grow (May 18th-22nd) How am I helping the children explore healthy habits that will help them continue to grow?

Today Monday, May 18th we will be having a ZOOM meeting @ 9:15 A.M. Your teachers are so excited!  Link can be found in the ZOOM folder.
 

Today’s Activity: Planting Seeds!

Discuss what seeds need to grow.

Attached in today's activity is a Planting Seed Sequencing game!

 

Also attached is an interactive activity Plant The Tiny Seed!
Have fun!

 

Song:Can you plant a bean https://youtu.be/LCKEdDEr82k 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Friday!!!
Friday, May 15th

Today’s Activity: Take care of different items that grow!

Please go around your house and water any plants within your household. Or if you have a pet, sibling or even yourself give them their food!  You are such a great helper, this will allow your pet, sibling or even yourself to grow and become strong!

Share a picture of you helping the different items that grow! Can’t wait to see!!

Don't forget to answer the Question of the day which can be found within the Attendance assignment. Please continue to comment “here” and write your response to the question as well!

Have a nice weekend!

 

 

Happy Thursday Friends!!
Thursday, May 14th

Today’s Activity: Vegetables and Fruits

What vegetables/ fruits do you have in your house? 

What is your favorite vegetable and fruit?

Please see what fruit or vegetable floats and what sinks!
Attached in Today's Activity is a Sink or Float chart where you first ask your child what their prediction is and then circle what the result was.

 

Have fun with activity, please take pictures/ videos of this activity in action!

We are also starting a Question of the day which can be found within the Attendance assignment. Please continue to comment “here” and write your response to the question as well!
 

 

Wednesday, May 13th

Today’s Activity: Learning the parts of a plant.

 

Linked below is a Brainpopjr. Video explaining different parts of a plant. 

https://jr.brainpop.com/science/plants/partsofaplant/ 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql6OL7_qFgU&t=6s

 

Attached in today’s activity there is a worksheet,please have your child circle the 4 items that plants need to grow.

Tuesday, May 12th

Today’s Activity:Talk a walk...

Take a walk and look for things that grow!  On your walk please take pictures of the different things your child notices that grow. Post on the STREAM so all your friends can see the different things that you saw grow on your walk!

 

Can’t wait to see all the items you noticed that grow on your walk!

 

Happy Monday Friends! Hope everyone had a nice weekend and a great Mother’s day!

 

Monday, May 11th

This week we will be focusing on different Things That Grow. 

How am I helping the children explore their interest in things that grow?

 

Today’s Activity: What grows in your house?

Look around your house to see if you notice things that grow! Post a picture of the different items in your house that grow! ( For example plants, vegetables, flowers)

 

Attached in today's activity is a flower tracing worksheet!

 

Friday, May 8th

Happy Fitness Friday!

Today’s Activity:  Create an obstacle course!

Creating an obstacle course with your child, encourages thinking and problem solving.
These courses can include carrying an object,different animal walks… Also make sure your child has something to go over, something to go under, something to go on, and something to go around! 

 

Can’t wait to see all the different obstacle courses you come up with, don’t forget to post it on the STREAM so all our friends can see!

 

Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother's Day to all! Please post a picture with your Mom on the STREAM.

 I have also attached  a quick, fun little Mother's day writing activity please fill in your child's answers  to the different questions! It is always fun to see what their responses may be, once completed you can share on the STREAM so all our mom's can see!

 

 

Today’s Book:Pouch by David Ezra Stein: Joey wants to go exploring but he’s not quite sure he’s ready to leave mama’s safe, warm pouch.

Posing some of the following questions….

How did Joey feel when he met the bee, rabbit and bird? 

How do you think Joey felt when he was in his mom’s pouch? Why?

How did Joey feel when he met the other kangaroo? Have you ever felt ________? What did you do when you felt ______?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2xOkbFNM_8  

Happy Thursday Friends!
Thursday, May 7th

Today’s Activity: 

I would love for you to share some of the songs you would play or sing for your child when they were a baby.  Does your child remember that particular song you use to play or sing for them? Please share the songs by posting the link!

Looking forward to hearing if they remember the songs you use to play for them!

 

Encourage them to think about songs they like now that they are older, what is their favorite song to sing or listen to now?

 

Today’s Book:Little Humans by Brandon Stanton: Little  humans are helpful and playful, friendly and

 loving, flexible and resourceful, and growing bigger each day!   

Posing some of the following questions….

What are some of the things the little humans in this book can do?

 What are some of the things the little humans in this book need? 

What are some things you can do?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgN27RowOHU

 

 

Wednesday, May 6th

Today’s Activity: How much have you grown!

Discuss with your child how much they have grown this year! Provide prompts to start conversations such as, “When you started school this year, I helped you zip your coat, now you zip it yourself. In class when your child was able to zipper their coat independently  we would say you are part of the “zipper club” and the children would get so excited. How does that make you feel?

What else can your child do now that they weren’t able to do when they first started school? 

(recognize letters, numbers, count higher, etc..) Looking forward to reading your responses!

Tuesday, May 5th

Today’s Activity: Share a picture!

Post a picture of yourself from your 3rd birthday! Remember to post it on the stream so all our friends can see. 

 

Today’s Book:

The Importance of Being Three by Lindsay Ward: All the best things come in threes!

Posing some of the following questions….

How many friends are in this book? 

Besides the three friends, there are many other threes in this book too. There are many groups of three objects. Can you find some groups of threes? 

The number three is written many times in this book. Can you find some number threes?

Some of you are three now, and some of you were three not too long ago because you just turned four. You are all growing and getting bigger. What do you think is best about being three?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTIShbHydjs 

 

I have attached the number 3 worksheet below. This worksheet will help with number recognition, tracing and counting!

 

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a nice weekend.

Today we are starting a new Exploration: Our Impact.

Essential Question:  How do my actions impact growth and change?

Focus Area: Grow 

Weekly Focus: Self  (5/4- 5/8 )- How am I helping the children notice the different ways they have grown?

 

Monday, May 4th

Today’s Activity: Then and Now

Please show your child a picture of when they were a baby.  Please post on the stream as well so all our friends can see!

Pose the following questions... 

How do you look different now than when you were a baby?

Is your hair different? 

What are you able to do now that you are a “big kid”, that you couldn't do as a baby? (walk, run, talk, etc.)

 

Can't wait to see your baby pictures and hear what you can do now that you're a big kid!

 

I have attached a matching game, please have your child match the baby animals to the correct mother animal!

Today’s Book:

 A Book of Babies  by Il Sung Na:  Travel with the curious duck and visit  babies around the world on their very first day of life.

Posing some of the following questions….

This book tells us about many different ways animals carry their babies. What are some of the ways animals carry their babies? 

What are some ways that people carry babies? 

Does anyone carry you? How do they carry you? How do you feel about being carried?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydmGdk6vRkY


Friday, May 1st

Happy Friday Friends! We are in a new month, Happy May!

Today’s Activity: Take a Look.

Invite your child to look outside of the window,what do you notice? Please describe what you both see.

Pose some of the following questions:

Is today sunny or cloudy?

Are there cars driving on the road?

Do you notice any animals?

Are the flowers/trees blooming? 

 

Join in on the Virtual Spirit Week fun! Today is to Laugh Out Loud,please share a silly face picture! Remember to post on the STREAM so all our friends can see!

 

Have a nice weekend!

Thursday, April 30th

Today’s Activity: I SPY!

Look outside and note a few things you see. Please make a list or draw pictures of these objects ( e.g. I see a bird flying in the sky).You may take pictures of the different things you notice during this activity too!

 

I have attached I SPY worksheets, these worksheets will help your child with their number identification!

Join in on the Virtual Spirit Week fun! Today is to Sing Along, please share a video of you singing along to your favorite song! Remember to post on the STREAM so all our friends can see!

I ask that you please complete the FAMILY REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY. I have attached the link below. Thank you for you cooperation!
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/nycdoe/Staten%20Island/surveys?language=en
 


Wednesday, April 29th

Today’s Activity: Virtual Nature Walk

NYC Parks on Wednesdays goes live at 12:00 P.M. for a Walk in the Park where you are able to watch spring blossom and the different trees  out on a live tour of a park.

After viewing this please have your child draw or write their words about what your child observed. 

Here is  the link:  https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/parks-at-home 

 

Attached is a Colorful Spring Garden worksheet. This worksheet will help your child with identifying. Please have your child identify the amount of petals on each flower and match the amount with the correct color.

Join in on the Virtual Spirit Week fun! Today is  to show your Favorite Character, share a picture/ video of you dressed as your favorite book or show character! Remember to post on the STREAM so all our friends can see!



Tuesday, April 28th

Today’s Activity: Take a walk in the park virtually with a Park Ranger!

NYC Parks on Tuesdays goes live at 12:00 P.M. with Park Rangers (weather permitting) for live adventures in the park! From scenic hikes to nature exploration activities! After viewing this please have your child draw or write their words about what your child observed. 

Here is  the link:  https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/parks-at-home 

 

Linked below is a "I SPY an S" worksheet. Seek out all the things that start with S sounds in this park scene on a sunny day. This helps with letters sounds and recognizing words that begin with it! 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaFlt1TjM-k Jack Hartmann Letter S review

Join in on the Virtual Spirit Week fun! Today is  to show your TALENT, share a picture/ video of your talent, whether it be dancing,singing, drawing, or even building! Remember to post on the STREAM so all our friends can see!


4/27/2020-
Happy Monday!

This week will we be focusing on the  WORLD. 

Focus areas: How I am helping the children notice the ways they can care for their environment?

How am I helping the children explore why it is important to care for their environment? (ex. animals and plants)

When it comes to taking care of our Earth it is important to recycle.

Today’s Activity: Create a recyclable craft! 

Please gather different recyclable items such as cereal boxes, water bottles,toilet paper/paper towel rolls and containers to create a recyclable craft! This will help gain knowledge of how household items can be recycled and repurposed!

I look forward to seeing pictures of what you create, have fun!

 

I have attached a BrainpopJr. video which explain different ways to reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

https://jr.brainpop.com/health/beresponsible/reducereuserecycle/

Attached is this week’s Virtual Spirit Week calendar. Today is MOVIE MADNESS. Post your pictures and videos of you watching your favorite movie in the STREAM so all our friends can see!

4/23/2020-
Fitness Friday!

Today's Activity:Make a Pattern with Your Body!

Use your body to create a simple pattern (e.g. jump, clap, jump, clap, jump, clap). Ask your child to follow along. After doing the pattern together a few times, stop and ask your child to describe the pattern. Repeat with other patterns. When children can follow along and describe the pattern, move on to more difficult patterns (tap knee, tap knee, tap head, tap knee, tap knee, tap head, tap knee, tap knee, tap head). Consider inviting your child to create patterns for you to follow and describe, too.

Can't wait to see the different patterns you create!

Please send videos if possible.

 

Linked is a pattern video with Jack Hartmann to connect different exercises with letters in the Alphabet. Have fun! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoFhVdYsmPg

 

I also attached "complete the pattern" worksheets.

 

Join in on the Virtual Spirit Week fun! Today is SPRING INTO THE WEEKEND, share a picture of yourself outside enjoying some fresh air. Please post your pictures in the STREAM so all our friends can see! (This can be found in the folder Virtual Spirit Week 4/20-4/24) Thank you for your participation! 

 

Have a nice weekend!

4/23/2020- 

Thursday, April 23rd: 

Today’s Activity:I’m a big helper!

 

Talk to your child about things he or she does to help around at home. Do they put their toys away ? Take care of a pet? Clear plates from the table after eating? There are so many ways children can help at home!

 

Discuss with you child what it means to help out at home. Then provide them with a piece of paper, markers and/ or crayons to draw a picture of what he or she does to help out at home. Please write down their response and upload a picture of what they drew! You may also upload a picture of your child helping out . 

 

Once you have completed the activity ask your child how helping at home makes him or her feel. Does it make them proud? Does it make them feel older ? 

 

https://watchandlearn.scholastic.com/videos/social-emotional/kids-take-care.html

 

Join in on the Virtual Spirit Week fun! Each day will be a different theme. Today is Thankful Thursday. Let's give thanks to our healthcare workers by making them something special. Please take a picture of your child holding the picture and another of just what they made. We will be using the photo of your child  with their artwork for the "Spotlight of the Week" on our school website.  Please post your pictures in the STREAM so all our friends can see! (This can be found in the folder Virtual Spirit Week 4/20-4/24)

 

4/22/2020-

Wednesday, April 22nd: Happy Earth Day!

 

Today's Activity: What is Earth day?

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year. We focus on the importance of taking care of our environment! Discuss with your child different ways you can help the Earth. For example recycling, shutting water off while brushing your teeth and shutting the lights off when leaving the room.

 

I have attached a short video to explain what Earth Day is as well as a song about Recycling!

 

Earth Day-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz1YnhCxaso 

Reduce Reuse Recycle Song-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOvcW8l3RzE 

 

A flower number matching game is attached in today's classwork. Is your child able to place and match the flower into the correct flower pot?  Have your child color the different flowers!

 

Celebrate Earth Day with a healthy snack. Grab some blueberries and  green grapes to create the water and land of the Earth, for an Earth Day Snack!

 

Please post your pictures on the stream.

Join in on the Virtual Spirit Week fun! Each day will be a different theme. Today is Dress To Impress. Please post your pictures in the STREAM so all our friends can see! (This can be found in the folder Virtual Spirit Week 4/20-4/24)




4/21/2020-
Happy Tuesday!

Today’s Activity: Create a washing station.

It is important to care for our toys, just like us they need to be cleaned! Create a washing station in either your sink, a plastic container, or a bathtub. Ask your child what else you would need to clean these toys with (ex. soap, shampoo, a washcloth). Please have your child pick a desired toy to wash or baby doll to give a bath to! This is a great way to have your child use their imagination, understanding good habits of hygiene and self-care practices.

 

Pose the following questions:

Should we use hot or cold water? Why?

What should we clean _______ with?

Where does the shampoo go?

Why do we use soap?

What will you use to dry the baby/toy?

 

Can't wait to hear your response and seeing your washing station in action!

Join in on the Virtual Spirit Week fun! Each day will be a different theme. Today is SHINE ON. Post a picture of you wearing your favorite pair of shades.  Please post your pictures in the STREAM so all our friends can see! (This can be found in the folder Virtual Spirit Week 4/20-4/24)
 

4/20/2020-

Happy Monday! Welcome back hope all of you are doing well, your teachers miss you all very much!! 

 

This week we will be focusing on OTHERS.

Focus Area: How am I helping the children notice ways they can care for others?

 

Today's Activity : Caring for others!

 

It is important to help your children notice different ways they can care for others! Invite your child to take care of you, a sibling, a doll, or stuffed animal that isn’t feeling well. If available, offer props like band aids, tissues, small blankets or other appropriate items for taking care of someone who is sick.

Pose the following questions: 

I’m sick or the baby isn't feeling well….

________ is crying and upset; what do you think is wrong?

What can we do to care for him/her?

Looking forward to your child's response on how they can help others who may not feel well.

Please send pictures as well.

 

I attached a free printable matching game, where your child can pretend to be a doctor! This game helps with letter recognition and pretend play by placing band-aids on the bear's" boo-boo" which includes uppercase and lowercase letters.  Have fun!

 

Book:Oonga Boonga  by Frieda Wishinsky (link attached below the story ends at 5:25)

Questions to ask your child after reading the book...

Who tried to make baby Louise feel better?

Who helped baby Louise stop crying?

Daniel was very good at taking care of Louise, making her feel better, and stop crying. What are some things you do very well?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ2qvH9pWeY


 

We had so much fun during our last Virtual Spirit Week, that we are going to do another one!Join in on the Virtual Spirit Week fun! Each day will be a different theme. Today is AMERICA STRONG. Post a picture of youself wearing your red, white, and blue! Please post your pictures in the STREAM so all our friends can see! (This can be found in the folder Virtual Spirit Week 4/20-4/24)

 

4/3/2020- Happy Fitness Friday!

4/2/2020- Happy Thursday!

4/1/2020
Hello April!

Wednesday, April 1st

3/31/2020

It's Tuesday! 
 

Tuesday, March 31st:  When taking care of yourself it is important to make sure your body gets the right nutrition!

Today’s Activity: Let’s Eat!

Pretend to eat together in a pretend restaurant, at a tea party, or create a pretend picnic together.Ask your child about what items they would need. Work together to find or make them those different items. After setting up the play scene, pretend to eat with your child. 

Can’t wait to hear where your child decides to eat! 

Please send pictures of the scene your child decided on!

Join in on the Virtual Spirit Week fun! Each day will be a different theme. Post your pictures 

and videos in the STREAM so all our friends can see!

Continue to work on the following skills daily with your child:
-letter recognition and their sounds
-recognizing their numbers, as well as counting
Please continue to read with your child daily. Remember to ask questions throughout the text of what they think will happen next, as well as recalling questions at the end of the story!

3/30/2020

Happy Monday Friends!

Hope you all had a nice weekend!

 

Today starts a new Exploration where we will be discussing Our Impact. This Month will we be focusing on,

CARE: Children will have the opportunity to explore ideas related to caring for self, others and the world around us.

This week we will be focusing on SELF.

How am I helping the children notice who takes care of them?(family members, teachers, community helpers)

How am I helping the children notice the ways they care for themselves?

 

Today's Activity:

Go on a Scavenger Hunt…. 

Look for objects that you use to take care of yourself, such as a hairbrush to care for their hair, shampoo to care for your hair, toothpaste you use to care for your teeth, etc. After creating a small collection of objects, encourage your child to count the objects that are used daily.

You may include a picture of your child on this Scavenger Hunt and the items they find!
 

 

Book:

The Pigeon  Needs a Bath! by  Mo Willems: The pigeon really needs a bath but he’s not so sure about that. 

Here are some questions to ask your child:

Why did the pigeon need to take a bath?

At the beginning of the book the pigeon did not want to take a bath. What happened at the end   of the book?

Why is it important to wash your hands and keep your body clean?

You may also create your own Pigeon! 

 

Join in on the Virtual Spirit Week fun! Each day will be a different theme. Post your pictures 

and videos in the STREAM so all our friends can see!


Continue to work on the following skills daily with your child:
-letter recognition and their sounds
-recognizing their numbers, as well as counting
Please continue to read with your child daily. Remember to ask questions throughout the text of what they think will happen next, as well as recalling questions at the end of the story!

 

 

3/27/2020

 

Happy  Fitness Friday!!

 

Today's Activity: Spell Your Name Exercise!

Spell Your Name Exercises.( can be found in Daily Activity Folder) This is a fun letter recognition activity where your child will be able to recognize each letter in their name while also performing the movement/ action related to it. You can also use this exercise to spell out other words.

For example for my name Kaitlyn ; “K”hop on your right foot. “A” would be jump up and down 10 times etc...

Please provide feedback if your child was able to recognize ALL or certain letters in their names! Also if you spelt out any new words.

 

Rainbow Challenge:

I thought it would be fun to spread some cheer in our classroom and homes by participating in the “Rainbow Challenge!”  Let’s brighten up each other’s day by posting on the classroom STREAM a picture  of yourself with your rainbow creations, so all your friends can see!  Afterwards, you can hang it up in your window to brighten up the day of others in your community.

 

Have a nice weekend!

3/26/2020-
Bring it on Thursday!

3/25/2020-
Happy Wednesday!

3/24/2020-
Good morning,  have a great Tuesday!
Hope you are able to get outside today and enjoy the sunny weather!

3/23/2020-


                              
Happy Spring! All your teachers miss you very much!

*Attendance will be taken each day through Google Classroom.*

 

I would like ALL my parents to be a part of my Google Classroom.  This is where you will submit your child's work to me. Please log in EVERY DAY so that I know everything is going well with your child's work. If you have any questions, please contact me through Google Classroom.

 
Instructions to access Google Classroom:

 

1. First, you must go to www.google.com

 

2. Go to the top right hand corner to add an account. Log into your child's school account. 

Example for username - Name: Kaitlyn Hacker username: khacker30@stchristophersi.com

username: first initial     last name           30@stchristophersi.com (enter the number 30 after last name and before the @ sign)

password: christopher

After logging in, you may change your password

 

3.Once you log into the Google account, you are to click the “9 square box” to access the apps for Google.  Scroll to find the classroom app, and click on it. On the top of the page you will see a “+” sign. You should click  “Join a class.” On my main screen you will see my welcome letter. You may ask questions in the box below.  I will answer all questions there. Please remember that this site is for questions/feedback regarding your child’s activities. All questions and answers can be viewed by all that are part of the classroom.  

I hope your child enjoys the daily activities I will be posting! I look forward to hearing from you each day for attendance purposes.

   

Continue to work on the following skills daily with your child:
-letter recognition and their sounds
-recognizing their numbers, as well as counting 

  Please continue to read with your child daily. Remember to ask questions throughout the text of what they think will happen next, as well as recalling questions at the end of the story!

 

3/18/2020-

Due to our school closure, we ask for your continued support. Please work on the activities I post for your child. These activities are to build on the skills that your child has been working on in school.

 

Thank you for all that you do and well wishes to you and your family at this time!

 

For upcoming family engagements please place them in their green folder!

 

 This month was focused on Moving please ask your child what is their favorite activity and what body part helps them do this? Write their response on a piece of paper or if you have a picture of them performing their favorite activity send it in.

(For example: soccer… my legs and feet help me!)

 

Activity for today:

At home go to an open space (or move furniture out of the way) and make “animal jumping stations.” Have your child help you use masking tape to mark a starting point and the distance that each animal can jump. At the jumping station, have your child count how many jumps it takes to go the distance from the start point to end point. Have fun acting out different animals!

 

-Please continue to work on the following skills daily with your child:

  -letter recognition and their sounds

  - recognizing their numbers, as well as counting 

 

-Please continue to read with your child daily. Remember to ask questions throughout the text of what they think will happen next, as well as recalling questions at the end of the story!

3/12/2020-

TOMORROW FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH PK3 WILL BE DISMISSED AT 10:20 A.M.

There is no school next week March 16th through the 20th!



This week the children enjoyed investigating different types of vehicles. Today a family engagement was sent home.  We ask that over the weekend, when out in the community or from the comfort of your home to please observe different Community Helpers Vehicles and send in a picture of what you see!

Reminders:

Mats were sent home please clean and return.

 

 

3/6/2020-

We had such a fun week celebrating Dr.Seuss' Birthday! Thank you so much for particpating in the fun. 
Next week in class we will be investigating different vehicles in our community.
We sent home a family engagement to please send in a picture of your family's vehicle. Due on Tuesday. March 10th

 

2/28/2020-
 

This week we concluded the Exploration Theme, with a focus area on Building. A survey was sent home asking a few questions for us to hear your feedback on this theme.

 

We are so excited about Celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday next week here is a list of the upcoming events:

 

Monday-  “If I Ran the Zoo” Wear something with animal print!

Tuesday- Terrific Hat Tuesday (students may create a crazy hat.Please take this time with your child to make the hat as unique and creative as they would like)

Wednesday- Wacky Wednesday (students can dress wacky. Have fun brainstorming with your child and selecting an outfit that will be comfortable, wacky, or feel free to have your child resemble a character from one of Dr.Seuss’ book) 

Thursday-  Fun-in Socks Day wear your craziest SOCKS!

Friday-  “Green Eggs and Ham Day!” The children will be served scrambled eggs with french toast sticks.

 

Thank you in advance for helping to make this week special and participating in the fun!

 

Reminders

 

Mats were sent home please return Monday.

Friday, March 6th Dismissal is at 11:00 AM

2/21/2020-

We had a great time celebrating the 100th day of school on Thursday! Everyone’s shirts were so unique. Thank you for taking the time out with your child to help make this day special. The children were excited to show pictures of the different buildings they created at home with you!  

 

Reminders:

 

Pre-K is closed on Thursday, February 27th

 

2/14/2020-
Today we had a wonderful time celebrating Valentine's Day with your child!

 

We had a visit from our local librarian. The children enjoyed different stories and songs she taught us.

 

A family engagement was sent home that we please ask you to create a building with your child  and send in a picture of the building you created to share with the class! Due Thursday February 20th

 

Reminders:

 

There is no school February  17th, 18th and 19th. School will resume on the 20th!

Our 100th day of school is approaching on Thursday, February 20th.If your child would like to wear a special shirt on this day we will enjoy sharing them with one another!

 

PRE-K will be closed on Thursday, February 27th!

 

2/7/2020-
This week we introduced the new focus area of Building, the children enjoyed becoming construction workers in our Dramatic Play Center and Block Center.

Next week we will be Investigating Buildings and discussing different materials that are used.

Reminder:

Friday, February 14th Valentine's Day Celebration The children may wear pink or red. 

No school February 17th, 18th, 19th.


1/31/2020-

We had a great week of concluding our focus area on Investigation.
The children enjoyed learning about what happens when we mix colors together!

Next week we start our new Exploration Theme, Building!  We will  focus on Noticing Buildings, we have alot of activites planned for the week ahead.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Reminders:
Mats went home please wash and return Monday.


Friday, February 7, 2020, dismissal will be at 11:00 

No School February 17th,18th,19th and 27th.


1/24/2020-

This week the children enjoyed the different activites we did in class, Bubble Painting and making Bubble Bath Playdoh!

Next week we will be concluding our Exploration on Investigating. For our last week we will be discussing Making and Sharing Conlusions within the classroom. 

Have a nice weekend!

Reminders:
Tuesday, January 28th Children will be receiving Nucci's Cookie Treat from OLG! 

Wednesday, January 29th Book&Bake Sale!

1/17/2020-

It was a pleasure meeting and talking with you all this week at Parent Teacher's conference!

Family Engagement was sent home on 1/16/2020.  Enjoy with you child to see what happens to the sand when water is poured on it!

Next week we will continue to do more in class experiments and make predicitions.

There is no school on Monday, January 20th school will resume Tuesday, the 21st.


 

1/6/2020-

Happy New Year to all! Hope you all had a nice winter break, we had a first great week back to school. We had a special visit from our local librarian on Thursday. We will be discussing What to Investigate next week! We have alot of different experiments planned!

January 15th- Children will be dismissed at 11 a.m. 
I look forward to meeting with you all next week at Parent Teacher Conferences, your appointments were sent home. 

Have a great weekend!








12/20-
 

Thank you so very much for remembering us around the holidays. We are very grateful for your generosity and thoughtful gifts! Having your children in our class is a true joy. Happy Holidays and have a Happy New Year, see you next year!

Mats are being sent home today, please remember to bring them back when school resumes.

 

School is closed December 23rd through January 3rd.

School will resume MONDAY January 6th!

12/12-

We would like to thank all the families who came and watched the children perform! 

Next week we will be discussing Objects in Our Classroom. Today a Family Engagement was sent home! Please enjoy doing the puzzle of Our Classroom with your child.


Have a great weekend!

12/6-

Today a Family Engagement on Physical  Characteristics was sent home, please return Monday December 9th.

Holiday Concert is Wednesday December 11th at 9:45AM.

Doors open at 9:00AM for those attending.The children can’t wait to perform!

Have a great weekend!

 

11/27-

We wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy the long weekend!

Mats were sent home today, please return Monday December 2nd.


11/22-

We loved having our Community Helper Mr. Sullivan come in and talk to the children about fire safety this week, THANK YOU!

Next week we will be focusing on Our Building, a family engagement is in your child's folder.


Reminders:
Tuesday, November 26th  Wreath Walk at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, November 27th Perkins Pie Pick-up
 
SCHOOL CLOSED November 28th-29th!!




11/15-


Next week we will focus on Our Grown-ups. Today we sent home a family engagment for you to do with your child, please ask them what do they want to be when they are a grown-up?

As the cold weather approaches, we ask that you please send in a sweater for you child to keep in the classroom. 

The Children's Christmas Fair will be held on Thursday, December 5th.  We are in need of donations of new and unused toys for our "Children's Raffle Table".  Any donations would be greatly appreciated.  Please send all donations to the attention of Marina Mariles.


11/8-

We loved learning about all the different items that your child cares for this week!

Next week we will focus on Our Class.  Today we sent home a class puzzle to keep for your enjoyment at home! Have the children point out their classmates to you.

NO SCHOOL- November 11,2019. Enjoy your long weekend!

Today we sent home your child's mat. Please wash and return on Tuesday.  






11/1-
It was a pleasure seeing everyone this week at the Fall Harvest! 

Next week we will be focusing on Caring. We ask that you draw a picture of something or someone your child helps care for.  Please return on November 5, 2019.  

Also, we are concluding the Exporation, with a focus area on Self.  We have sent home a survey for your feedback.  Please take the time to complete, and return at your leisure.

Reminders:
NO SCHOOL - November 6, 2019.

10/25 -

We loved seeing all the different facial expressions your child made when asked about the different emotions this week! 

Next week we will be discussing Our Bodies, please complete the Family Engagement of making healthy choices with your child. Please send back by Tuesday, October 29th.


Reminder:

• We will be having our Fall Harvest Luncheon onTuesday October 29, 2019 at 1:00pm. Can't wait to see everyone!

• Today we sent home your child's mat. Please wash and return on Monday.  

• No school Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

• On Thursday October 31st we will have an in class Halloween celebration. Please remember NO Halloween Costumes, thank you! Your child is welcome to wear Halloween colors. Also, please remember goody bags CANNOT CONTAIN CANDY.

10/18 -
We enjoyed learning all about your child's likes/interests. Thank you for sending in the brown bags.  

Next week we wil be discussing Our Feelings.  We ask that you please do the Our Feelings Family Engagement with your child.  It was sent home today with all the materials.  

Reminder:  
Gift Wrap Fundraiser ends on Tuesday, October 22.  

10/11 -
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019. ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND!

This week we enjoyed our 1st Guest Reader (Ella's Mom). Please remember to return the Be Our Guest Sheet if you would like to come into our classroom to read. 

Today we sent home a Family Engagement Letter with a brown bag attached. We ask that you fill this bag with 4 special items that your child enjoys (see folder for additional information). Please return on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Reminder:
We will be having our Fall Harvest Luncheon on October 29, 2019 at 1:00pm. 



10/4 - 
Scholastic due Tuesday, October 9, 2019

Today we sent home a Family Engagment Letter with a paper plate attached.  Please decorate this with your child and send it in on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  We are looking forward to learning all about "Our Families".

A Reflection Survey was sent home today. We would appreciate your feedback. Please return on Monday, October 7th.

Please join us for a Dine-Out at Juicy Lucy BBQ on October14,2019.  Please see folder for additional information.

Reminder:
We will be having our Fall Harvest Luncheon on October 29, 2019 at 1:00pm.  Please return tear-off as soon as possible.


9/27 -
We had an exciting time yesterday making "Applesauce". We also had a chance to taste it at snack time. Some of the children "loved it".

Reminders:

1.  Today we sent home your child's mat. Please wash and return on Monday.  
2.  Please remember to check your child's folder daily.

Enjoy your weekend!


9/20 - 
We have sent home a family engagement with a brown bag attached.  We ask that you and your child create your own Nature Walk collection of outdoor matererials. Please return by Tuesday, September 24th.

Reminder - Tuesday, September 24th - New Mother's Tea in the Library at 9:45

Thank you for your scholastic orders.  We were able to get some additional books for our classroom.


9/13 -
Today we will be sending home your child's mat.  Please wash and return on Monday 9/16.

 Also, we sent home a scholastic flyer.  The orders are due by 9/20.  You can order directly online or send the flyer back with checks made payable to Scholastic Book Clubs. We will not be able to accept any cash.
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9/6 - We had a WONDERFUL first week of school with your child.

* Please remember to check their folder daily.
* FAMILY ENGAGEMENTS are due on Monday/Tuesday of next week.  We ask that you send in the family photo on 9/9, and the decorated crayon on 9/10.
* Please send in extra clothes and a blanket for your child if you have not already done so.

Have a nice weekend!