Good Morning Little Angels!It’s Fantastic Friday!

Today is June 5th, 2020

We made it to the end of the week. I have another special day planned, as part of our Summer Countdown! Are you having fun with these Countdown to Summer Days activities?

Don’t forget to take a link off your Countdown to Step-Up Day!Can you believe we only have 2 days left till our Step-Up

Celebration?In September you will be going to Pre-K!

This crazy year went by so fast!I am looking forward to our virtual celebration on Monday. You have all worked very hard as we have embraced this distance learning and certainly deserve recognition.

Have an awesome weekend!Always remember:

You are smart, You are blessed,

You can do ANYTHING!  I love you and miss you all.

Mrs. Anello

Circle Time:Please continue to try do our regular morning routine each day.  As a class we meeton the carpet for morning prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, calendar, holidays, days of the week, months, seasons, weather.

We start with the Hail Mary.  We say the Pledge and sing God Bless America.  Please go over the calendar and weather with them each day.  They should be able to lead you through most of this, hopefully you have some type of calendar.  Sign of the CrossIn the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! Morning Prayer: Hail Mary Pledge of AllegianceCalendar

What day of the week is it? What date is it? What month is it? Tomorrow is? Yesterday was? What is the weather today? Pattern – create a pattern and ask him/her to finish it. How many girls are here?  How many boys are here?  How many students are

here today?  How many are absent and who are they?  (You can be inventive and write students names on small slips of paper and turn over the names that are here).

What number comes before (pick a number 0 to 10) What number comes after (pick a number 0 to 10)  What number comes between (example 5 and 7)It helps if you can show them a number line when asking the above 3 questions.Months“How many months are there in a year?” "There are 12 months in a year".Months of the Year Song

“Which month are we in?”  “We are in the sixth month – JuneDays of the WeekHow many days are there in a week?” Count how many days are left until the end of the month.Identify any special days for your child in June (Flag Day, Father’s Day, First Day of Summer)

Days of the Week Songs

“Yesterday was…, so which day is today?  Which day will tomorrow be?” Clap the day of the Month - If it is June 5 - clap and count aloud to 5. Today is Friday, June 5, 2020

WeatherThe Weather Song

(Sung to the tune “Clementine”)What’s the weather?

What’s the weather out today?What’s the weather?

What’s the weather out today?Is it sunny?

(Hold hands above head in a circle)Is it cloudy?

(Cover eyes with hands)Is it rainy out today?

(Flutter fingers downwards)Is it snowy?

(Wrap arms around the body and shiver)Is it windy?

(Blow children over with a swoop of your arms)Is it foggy?(Owl eyes)

What’s the weather out todaySeasons

Review 4 Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.  “Which season are we in?” We are in the Season of Spring.

Sing ABC SONG as you point to each letter.Letter sounds – point to letter A and say the letter name and then the letter sound a/apple and a/ape.  Recognizing Aa – Zz.

NumbersCount 0-10Count 11-20Count backwards 10 to zero then say blast off

ShapesShapes – point to pictures of these shapes and ask them to name itCircle, oval, rhombus/diamond, star, heart, triangle, rectangle and squareAsk your child to say and use their hands to form these shapes while saying these shapes poems:Circle – Make a circle, make a circle, big and round with me.  No straight lines, no straight lines, a circle you will see.Oval – Make an oval, make an oval, tall and thin with me, no straight lines, no straight lines, just like a zero.Rhombus – Make a rhombus, make a rhombus, with slanted lines.  Make this shape, make this shape, just like a diamond.Triangle – make a triangle, make a triangle, with corners 3, three lines, three lines, a triangle is its name.Rectangle – Make a rectangle, make a rectangle, two sides long, two sides short, just like a door.  Knock, KnockSquare – Make a square, make a square, with 4 corners sides the same, make this shape, make this shape, square is its name.

 

SNACKTIME

and

LUNCHTIME

Fine Motor SkillsDeveloping fine motor skills is important for this age. It improves the use of the small muscles in the hands, wrists and fingers. It also strengthens hand-eye coordination.Here are some suggestions for activities the children have done in the classroom:

drawing, coloring and painting Tracing cutting with scissors building blocks and Legos Play-Doh and puzzles lacing or tying activities stacking up cups using tweezers or tongs to pick up objects

Be creative with any other activities and have fun!

Please review the following concepts:

Please practice tracing and spelling your child’s first and last name.

Coloring Gluing Cutting

Alphabet /Literacy: Review Letters of the Alphabet I can recognize letters and sounds. I can trace and write the letter.

Helpful Hint:Review how to form the letter, first by tracing it with your finger and then by using a pencil to trace. Please look at both the capital and lowercase letter.

Review Letter Zz: Zz is for zebra

Letter Zz PacketFirst, 2 Letter Page Worksheets are for independent practice.Second, Pages: 1-4 can be made into a Mini-BookPlease see Little Angels Class Webpage – PDF

I Know My Alphabet!

The children have completed the activities for learning the letters of the alphabet, their sounds and words that begin with those letters. I do hope the many tasks were both engaging and fun and a learning experience for everyone. Congratulations!!!!!I have uploaded an Alphabet Cheer! Letter Poems

Story Time:

Please remember, reading is a daily activity! Read with your child for at least 15 minutes a day!Choose additional books from your collection at home to practice important literacy skills. Choose books from different genres and about different subjects.

Helpful Hints:* Try to encourage complete sentences from your child, not just one word.Tip: Use the pictures to help your child recall information and answer your questions. Read aloud the author’s name and illustrator’s name (if applicable). Define these terms for your child before reading the story.

* Review the concept of an author vs. illustrator- the author writes the books while the illustrator draws the pictures. Review also photographs vs. illustrations- photos are real while illustrations are drawn. Use this information to engage in a picture walk with your child. A resource on how to do this is provided below (we have also done picture walks in class to tell stories before):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-VuqGVdeSk(a walk-through of how to do a picture walk and modeling of questions you can ask)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGGIK74N6SA(an example of a child engaging in a picture walk- this child is older, but your child will be able to provide details with guidance from you!)

Tip: Think about the 5w’s, facial expressions, how the pictures are drawn/made, the colors used, etc. All of these details tell you about the story. Be sure to go slowly through the pictures. See if you can tell the story without reading the words on the page.

Introduce the story by reading the title and showing the front and back cover.  Ask what does he or she see on it?Read the name of the author and ask what does an author do? Read the name of the illustrator and ask what does an illustrator do?  Turn to the title page and read title again and ask – Why does a book have a title?  (It tells us what the story is going to be about.)  Ask what is this page called?  (The title page).Introduce any words in the story that your child may not know and explain definition.Read story.  At the end of the story ask some who, what, where, and when questions.

Who are the characters in the story?  Remember characters can be people or animals.

Ask where did the story take place? Was it in a house, forest, outside, kitchen etc.?

When did the story take place?  Was its morning, noon, or night. Is this a true story?  Could it happen in real life? Example: Can animals

talk in real life? What happened in the beginning of the story?  How did the story end? What was your favorite part or character in the story? Your child can

draw a picture to one of these questions. At the bottom of their picture, write a caption. Your child can dictate what is happening in the picture and you may write it for them.

My suggested books that focus on these themes: OceanBeach Summer

Sea, Sand, and Me! By: Patricia Hubbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA9DCsparKk

Sweet Summer By: Jennifer Marino Walters

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vnnA-EtRtmPDlMAB_x7eZTSy6h3PFyJG/view

It’s a Firefly Night By: Dianne Ochiltree

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HUvDEupQ0F0e6ZkCwB0GtOqk_jTQojzX/view

Crayola Summer Colors By: Mari Schuh

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tnhw59Vr4DkzcDViDa-VGUqb6ByhJkLY/view

Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea By: Jan Peck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZJ3OzwPiNA

The Rainbow Fish By: Marcus Pfister

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-EOvkGgM8k

THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A SHELL!By: Lucille Colandro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX8JOmLd7PQ

Math : More or Less ConceptLearning to compare objects based on quantity.

 

Please watch 1 of these videos on YouTube:

More or Less by Roving Genius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXyfon-SOR8 More or Less Game by Teach for Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct2CXZgWK7Y Groups of More or Less by Lara Becar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPwKVWrfC0I More or Less – Greater than/Less than by Vitamin Simple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf888BrTFBA

Links/attachments found under “More or Less” in my PDFs file -More or Less Worksheet In each row, color the group that has more.More or Less Worksheet In each row, color the group that has less.

Separate Worksheet: Count More or Less Worksheet

Science Connection : Let’s learn about bubbles!

Scholastic My Big World with Clifford Issue: Pop Goes the Bubble

Website Link: https://mybigworld.scholastic.com/issues/2019-20/040120.html

First, watch the video Let’s Blow BubblesNext, listen and read the issue Pop Goes the BubbleThen, you can play the game called Alphabet Bubble PopLast, you can complete the 2 skills sheets.

Hands-On Activity Science: Bubble Bin

You can complete the whole unit at your own pace.

Let’s learn about water safety!

Scholastic My Big World with Clifford Issue: Pop Goes the Bubble

Website Link: https://mybigworld.scholastic.com/issues/2019-20/040120.html

First, watch the video High Five Four Summer SafetyDance to Dance: Doggie PaddleNext, listen and read the issue Splish Splash SummerThen, you can play the game called Ice Cream PatternsLast, you can complete the 2 skills sheets.

Hands-On Activity Safety: Listen to the Lifeguard

You can complete the whole unit at your own pace.

Free Choice/Creative Playtime:

Additional Beach Activities:

Paper Plate Beach Ballhttps://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2015/07/paper-plate-beach-ball-kid-craft.html

Cupcake Liner School of Fishhttps://iheartcraftythings.com/fish-kids-craft-out-of-cupcake-liners.html

Rainbow Fish Crafthttps://thekindergartenconnection.com/rainbow-fish-craft/

Summertime Letter “I Spy”:Materials:Papercrayons/markersstickers or other decorations of your choosing (optional)

Craft:

- It’s almost summer! Draw a picture of what summer looks like outside. Think about different details and add them to your drawing.- Once the drawing is completed, hide all the letters of your name in different places in your drawing. Be sure to hide them in different areas of you work so they’re harder to find!- If desired, you may give your drawing to another family member and see if they can find each letter in your work.

Music and Movement:

Have fun with these beach songs!

Boom Chicka Boom Summer Dance Song, The Learning Stationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfZ-438DrIs

Have Fun this Summer!, Jack Hartmannhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE-BI2WRnBU

Lets Go to the Beach, Maple Leaf Learninghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgvvLNsO5Q8

Swimming Song, The Learning Stationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsaywRY5iP0

Moana, Cosmic Kids Yogahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y3gCrL_XIM

Countdown to Summer!1 day left!

As we end the school year learning remotely, we are going to have an optional countdown to summer for the final 1 day of school. You can participate in one or both of the activities each day. I encourage you to have fun with these activities and make them your own. Thank you for being our partners in learning.

CHALK DAY & BUBBLE DAYChalk Day: Use chalk to draw pictures, write your name, or practice your letters outside today! If you can’t go outside, try using chalk on some colored or white paper. How does it

look?!

Bubble Day: Blow some bubbles outside and see how far they float! Try and have bubbles, you can mix soap and water in a bowl, find a straw and blow bubbles that way too! Be creative and have fun!