April 30, 2020 - Day 30 of Flexible Learning

I am definitely thankful that our trails will be open this weekend. The weather is supposed to be beautiful and I am excited to go hiking. Enjoy your weekend!

Please note it is important to keep in mind your child's IEP goals. These skills may be addressed through the provided activities as well as the very natural everyday interactions such as daily routines and play. Play with your child as play is a child's work. All areas of development - cognitive, social/emotional, motor, and speech/language skills are achieved through everyday activities including play. It is through play that your child learns, grows, and will retain new skills and information.

These are all suggestions for you to have in one location; if you find, that you need additional resources for your child. Our key word is Flexible and that is very important when working with young children. If you are in need of other resources, please just contact me. I will continue to send a morning email each school day with links to this page, Ms. Cosgrove's morning message, and attendance form.

Please continue to email me your pictures. I love seeing your faces!

Theme: Pond Life

Letter of the Week: Yy

Suggested Activities

Read Aloud - In the Small, Small Pond

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiAG62sE5eo

On every page of this book there is a hiding frog-do you see it?

There is a lot of movement happening in this book, can you recreate some of the actions?

Paper Bowl Turtle Craft

Paint a paper bowl with your brown paint or trace and cut a brown paper circle. Cut out 4 legs, a head and a tail from green paper. Glue onto paper bowl or circle. Cut green, gold, or tan tissue or construction paper paper into small squares. Glue the squares all over your bowl or circle to make a turtle shell. Add eyes for the turtle face.

Roll and Count

Have your child roll a die or dice. Count the dots on the die/dice and then count out the corresponding amount of small toys, blocks, dry macaroni, etc. Write numbers 1-12 on cards. Have your child match the dots, toy quantities to numeral.

Turtle Pond Snack

Use green apples, grapes or even celery sticks arranged on a plate to create a turtle. Add goldfish. Show your child the picture in order for your child to create the turtle snack. Extend the activity by having your child count and name the foods used, point out shapes, sizes, etc. No apples, grapes, celery - use whatever you have on hand. Be creative!

Letter Yy Weekly Activities

Letter Yy and alphabet songs

Letter Yy - Mystery Box

Find and place 5-7 items/pictures that begin with the letter Yy. Have your child label each item/picture - talk about the item/picture - place items/pictures in box. Have your child recall the items that have been placed into the box. Repeat this activity daily with your child. Some items/pictures will be recalled easily - others may require a clue. Make this into a game with your child. This is an activity that we do during our circle time and was enjoyed by all.

Sensory Writing

Write letter Yy as well as other letters and numbers in shaving cream, rice, sand, or flour. Any substance will work to give your child that sensory input when writing letters.

Letter Yy Scavenger Hunt

Have your child search for items that begin with letter Yy or yellow items. Have your child name/label each item emphasizing the beginning sound of Yy.

Music/Movement

Outdoor Play

Get outside this weekend and move like our pond animals! Continue outdoor play with your favorite activities!

Pond Life Songs