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Week 1
Week 1
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - Welcome
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - Message from Mrs. Collins
Book - It's Okay to Make Mistakes
Thursday, March 19, 2020 - Change can be hard for us. You may have a lot of strong feelings regarding our new home learning experience. Click on the provided link to remind yourself that you can Weather the Storm.
Friday, March 20, 2020 - Try some breathing exercises to help you feel calm and ready to do your best learning today! Once you practice them for yourself, teach them to someone else who might need them!
Week 2
Week 2
Monday, March 23, 2020 - Morning Greeting
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 - Grade Level Second Step lessons
Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - Read Aloud Wednesday
Remember we are all connected. Even when we are apart, we are never alone.
Listen to The Invisible String
Activities related to The Invisible String
Thursday, March 26, 2020 - Grade Level Second Step lessons
Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade
Friday, March 27, 2020 - Take a Breath
Week 3
Week 3
Monday, March 30th, 2020 -
A message about Learning to have Gratitude
Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 - Second Step Grade level lessons - Click on your grade
Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade
Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 - Read Aloud Wednesday - Please click on the underlined link to a book below.
Fox by Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen. Sometimes big change happens in our lives. It can be sudden and hard to deal with. Fox's story helps us to understand change and how to cope with it.
The Feels by Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen. Follow Yeti on her emotional journey of self discovery as she meets her feelings - scared, sad, mad, worried and calm - and learns to take care of them.
Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 - Second Step Grade level lessons
Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade
Friday, April 3rd, 2020 - Opening Mindfulness Exercise: Decide to Go with the Flow - You can learn to welcome change.
The Keys to Dealing with the Stress of Change - Click here for a Message from Mrs. Collins about change
Coping with Change (optional) Activity Sheet
Week 4
Week 4
The Importance of Self-Care
The Importance of Self-Care
Monday, April 6th, 2020 - Self-care for Students - Mrs. Collins' Message
Click on the links below for examples of positive self-talk you can use this week. Try one of the worksheets below (optional).
25 Growth Mindset Affirmations
My Mindset Matters worksheet
Positive Thoughts and Affirmations
Positive Affirmations worksheet
Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 - Read Aloud Tuesday!
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 - Self care can include finding ways to relax and have fun. Try some yoga with Ms. McKenna, our district occupational therapist.
If you are new to yoga try Cosmic Kids Yoga on Youtube to find some fun introductory videos to mindfulness and yoga fun at this link.
April 9th - 19th - Enjoy your Spring break! Try some of these free activities over your spring break. Make sure to make time for fun!!!
Fun Sidewalk Chalk Games At Home Activities for your break Spring Bucket list for Families Free Spring Break Activities Outdoor Nature Walk Spring Madlib Printables
Hunterdon Medical Center will be decorating the windows and halls of the hospital with positive messages to encourage medical staff on the front lines.
Students are encouraged to create signs of support and use a blue heart in the design to symbolize the courage and commitment of our healthcare heroes.
Signs can be mailed to Kathleen Seelig - Public Relations, Hunterdon Medical Center, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822.
Fun Places to Visit on Spring Break!
Fun Places to Visit on Spring Break!
Visit the Coral Reef in the Bahamas here
Explore the Amazon Rainforest here
Take a tour of the White House (where the President lives) here
Visit the National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. here
Watch animals LIVE around the world here
Experience Polar Bears on the Tundra
Take a tour of Ellis Island
Visit the Nasa Space Station
Go to Yosemite National Park
Make a Self Care Plan
Make a Self Care Plan
Click on these links for a printable version of:
Spring Break Activities: April 9 -19, 2020
Spring Break Activities: April 9 -19, 2020
Fun Sidewalk Chalk Games * At Home Activities for your break * Spring Bucket list for Families * Outdoor Nature Walk * Spring Madlib Printables * Free Spring Break Activities
Hunterdon Medical Center is decorating the windows and halls of the hospital with positive messages to encourage medical staff on the front lines.
Students are encouraged to create signs of support and use a blue heart in the design to symbolize the courage and commitment of our healthcare heroes.
Signs can be mailed to Kathleen Seelig - Public Relations, Hunterdon Medical Center, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822.
Fun Places to Visit on Spring Break!
Fun Places to Visit on Spring Break!
Visit the Coral Reef in the Bahamas here
Explore the Amazon Rainforest here
Take a tour of the White House (where the President lives) here
Visit the National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. here
Watch animals LIVE around the world here
Experience Polar Bears on the Tundra
Take a tour of Ellis Island
Visit the Nasa Space Station
Go to Yosemite National Park
Week 5
Week 5
Welcome Back from Spring break! A Welcome Back Message From your Barley Sheaf Teachers and Staff
Welcome Back from Spring break! A Welcome Back Message From your Barley Sheaf Teachers and Staff
April 20 - 24 Theme: Responsibility
April 20 - 24 Theme: Responsibility
Monday, April 20, 2020 - Motivation Monday - Listen to a Message from Mrs. CollinsThink about your responsibilities to yourself and your community by clicking on the link to the Responsibility Reflection pictured left. Take a picture and send it to my email to share your reflection.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - Read Aloud Tuesday
Sometimes we must take responsibility for our choices, even when we've made a mistake. Choose a book about taking responsibility for our choices:
I can Handle It by Laurie Wright (K-1)
But It's Not My Fault by Julia Cook (Grades 2-4)
The PROcrastinator by Julia Cook (Grades 3-4)
Try Using a Daily Check List to take responsibility for your assignments.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 -
Click on your grade level Second Step lessons:
Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade
If you are up for it, try some yoga again with Ms. McKenna at this link.
Thursday, April 23, 2020 - Mindfulness Thursday
Being responsible and making good choices takes courage. Let's listen to some Responsibility Affirmations together to start the day.
Click on this link for a reminder of our Rings of Responsibility.
Track your responsibilities by creating a chart like the one below. Click here or here for a printable chart.
Friday, April 24, 2020 - Fun Friday
Let loose with a GoNoodle - Get your groove on!
Responsibility can require you to make tough choices. Hear an encouraging message from the Kid President
Week 6
Week 6
April 27th - May 1st Theme: Gratitude
April 27th - May 1st Theme: Gratitude
Monday, April 27th - Motivation Monday -
Take some time to listen to this message from Mrs. Collins and then write or draw what you are thankful for using this link (Grades 1-4) or this link (Grades K-2).
Tuesday, April 28th - Read Aloud
Listen to a book about being thankful and consider how gratitude can help you to feel your best.
Honey Bear By Kelly Oriard (K-2)
My Attitude of Gratitude by Melissa Winn and
Zorana Rafailovic (Grades 2-4)
Wednesday, April 29th Second Step Lessons
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
Try going on a Gratitude Scavenger Hunt by looking for things around you that make you thankful!
Thursday, April 30th - Mindfulness Thursday
Mind Yeti - Gratitude
Mind Yeti - Thank you Nature
Friday, May 1st - Fun Friday
Listen to this video that reminds us: It's Gratitude that Brings us Happiness
Close this week by recording what you are thankful for on this form.
Make sure to have some fun today:
Fun Friday activities
30 Fun Things to do while Quarantined
Fun Indoor activities to prevent cabin fever
Week 7: May 4th - 8th
Week 7: May 4th - 8th
Theme: Self Esteem and Self Confidence
Monday, May 4th - Monday Motivation
Print out this activity called the My Feel Better Flower, which helps you to think about things that boost you up, people who support you and things that are beautiful (inside and out) about you.
Tuesday, May 5th - Tuesday Read Aloud
Build your self-esteem by listening to one of the books below. You may choose to listen to more than one of these books later in the week.
Big Foot by Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen (K-2)
I'm Gonna Like Me by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell (1-3)
Eraser by Anna Kang (3-4)
Wednesday, May 6th - Second Step Lesson
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
Thursday, May 7th - Mindfulness Thursday
Each person has worth and value simply because of who we are as human beings. Today, take some time to: Celebrate Your Uniqueness - Mindfulness Meditation for Kids
Friday, May 8th - Fun Friday
It's time to get your groove on! When you feel good about yourself you just Can't Stop the Feeling. Try this Trolls: Go Noodle.
If you have time, end the week by thinking about reasons why you love yourself. Click this link to draw or write about these reasons on this handout (K-1) or this handout (Grades 2-4).
WhyWeStayHomebook.pdfWhy We Stay Home: Suzie Learns about the Coronavirus.webmListen to Why We Stay Home: Suzie Learns about Coronavirus above.
Week 8
Week 8
FirstAidForFeelings_Eng.pdfThroughout this week we will be working in the workbook above. You may choose to print out the workbook at the beginning of the week or you can record your responses on a piece of paper. You may choose to write, draw, or say your answers to an adult.
Monday, May 11th - Listen to a video message introducing First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids to Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Use the links below to go to the specific assigned pages in the workbook. (also in Spanish)
Tuesday, May 12th - Read a book that explains the coronavirus: Why We Stay Home: Suzie Learns About Coronavirus or listen to the story on this link.
Listen to Tuesday's Video Directions or read the directions yourself on the links below.
What Are Some Things You Can Do to Feel Better When You Feel Afraid? p5
What Are Some of the Things We Do to Take Care of Ourselves and Others? p6
Wednesday, May 13th - Listen to Wednesday's Video Directions or read the directions in the links below.
Create a Daily Plan or Schedule That Helps Things to Feel "Normal" again p7
Who are the People Who Care About Me and What Do We Do Together? p 8
Thursday, May 14th - Listen to Thursday's Video Directions or click on the links below to read the directions yourself.
Friday, May 15th - Listen to Friday's Video Directions or read the directions yourself on the links below.
Some Things Stay the Same While Some Things Are Different - p12
What Are Some Things You Are Looking Forward to Doing When Things Get Back to "Normal"? p 13
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kid.mp4I Can Do Hard Things
Listening With My Heart.mp4Listening with My Heart
A Little Spot of Courage.mp4A Little Spot of Courage - Make a courage card and share
Week 9: May 18th - 22nd
Week 9: May 18th - 22nd
Theme: Perseverance / Resilience
Theme: Perseverance / Resilience
Monday, May 18th - Motivational Monday
Listen to a Message from Mrs. Collins about our theme for the week.
Meet Mojo from Class Dojo: Growth Mindset Series on YouTube: Episode 1
Tuesday, May 19th - Read Aloud Tuesday
First, Listen to the Class Dojo Growth Mindset Series on YouTube: Episode 2 to find out what happens to Mojo
Then, listen to a book about Resilience: Choose one.
I Can Do Hard Things by Gabi Garcia (K - 1)
Listening with My Heart by Gabi Garcia (1-3)
A Little Spot of Courage By Diane Alber (2 - 4)
Wednesday, May 20th - Second Step lessons
Don't forget to watch Mojo in Class Dojo Growth Mindset Series on YouTube: Episode 3
Watch your Second Step lesson:
Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade
Thursday, May 21st - Mindfulness Thursday
Mojo is still learning from mistakes: Watch Class Dojo Growth Mindset Series on YouTube: Episode 4
It's important to believe in yourself to be resilient. Try one or two of these Mindfulness exercises this week to build your belief in yourself:
Friday, May 22nd - Fun Friday
Listen to a song by Will.i.am on Sesame Street (It's worth your time:) --->
What happens to Mojo? Watch Class Dojo Growth Mindset Series on YouTube: Episode 5 to find out.
Finish the week by writing or drawing what you've learned about perseverance in one of the activities below.
Kindergarten - I Show Perseverance When I am Learning Something Knew
Grades 1 - 2 - Here's How I show Perseverance!
Grades 3 - 4 - It's Okay to Make Mistakes!
PepeTips.pdf
Week 10 Theme: Teamwork, Good Sportsmanship and Cooperation
Week 10 Theme: Teamwork, Good Sportsmanship and Cooperation
Monday, May 25th - Happy Memorial Day! Enjoy your day off. As we approach our virtual field day, begin to think about what it means to work together with others on a team or in a group, whether it's your family, your classmates, a sports or competition team. Think about what makes a team stronger and better able to work together.
Tuesday, May 26th - Read Aloud Tuesday: Pick a book about teamwork and good sportsmanship that's right for you. You may choose to listen to more than one.
Narwhal by Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen (K - 2)
Up The Creek by (1 - 3) by Nicholas Oldland
Winners Never Quit by Mia Hamm (3-4)
Wednesday, May 27th - Second Step lessons
Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade
Thursday, May 28th - Mindfulness Thursday - Take some time today to really think about and reflect on what it means to be on a team:
What does it mean to be a "good sport" on a team? How should we treat others when we are on a team? Can you think of a time when you used the strength of a team to get something done? What are some things that teams can do that individuals cannot?
Review this poster about Being a Good Team Member and this one about Winning & Losing. Then complete one of the following activities by writing or drawing your response.
Team - Write a poem using words or phrases that start with the first letters of the word team (Click the link).
Teamwork - Draw pictures or words that show what teamwork looks like, sounds like and feels like (Click the link).
Sportsmanship - Write and draw what sportsmanship looks like (Click the link).
Friday, May 29th - Fun Friday and Virtual Field Day - Apply What You've Learned!
Let's Do a Little Warm Up for Field Day with this song: Happy!
For the weekend: Fun Games to Play over Zoom or Facetime or GoogleMeet
Transitions.webmVideo Message from Mrs. Collins on Transitions
Video Message from Mrs. Collins on Transitions
Transition Activities.webmVideo Directions to Activities
Video Directions to Activities
Locker Combination Video Directions --->
Locker Combination Video Directions --->
Transition Activities.pdfActivities Only
Activities Only
Locker Combination Tutorial 1.webmWeek 11 Theme: Growth, Transition and Change
Week 11 Theme: Growth, Transition and Change
Monday, June 1st - Motivational Monday
Monday, June 1st - Motivational Monday
We are getting ready for some changes as we approach the end of the school year. We will be saying good bye to the grade we are in and preparing to move to the next grade. This week we will think about growing, changing and moving up.
As we move forward, it can help to reflect on what we have already accomplished during the year. Choose one activity below to think about this year.
Take some time to ask yourself "What I Loved This Year"(Click this link). You can write or draw your responses.
Draw a picture of how you have changed from the first day of school to the last day using this link.
Tuesday, June 2nd - Read Aloud Tuesday
Tuesday, June 2nd - Read Aloud Tuesday
Choose one of the books below to listen to as you begin to look ahead to next year. Think about what feelings you have as you think about these changes.
A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle
Don't Be Afraid to Drop by Julia Cook
4th grade only - Fill out this sheet about Moving up to Middle School
Wednesday, June 3rd
Wednesday, June 3rd
Grades K - 4: A transition is a change from one thing to another. We experience many changes throughout the school year; however, this year has been full of many unexpected changes. Some of these changes have brought strong feelings and many questions. One transition that we are now approaching is the end of this school year and the beginning of the next.
Take some time over the next few days to think about the end to this school year and the move up to the next grade.
You may choose to listen to this video presentation about transitions or read about transitions to yourself.
Please complete at least three of the activities within the presentation. You may listen to the video directions to the transition activities or complete the activities on your own. You can write your answers to the questions or tell them to an adult. You may also choose to draw a picture to illustrate your answers.
Thursday, June 4th
Thursday, June 4th
Mindfulness Thursday
Grades K - 3 - Do You Know How to Go with the Flow when changes come? (Try some yoga movements and listen to this song by clicking the link above).
4th Grade Only - Take a look at this slide show about Going with the Flow in middle school.
Here are some ideas for How You Can Deal with Change. Brainstorm some ways to cope with the stress of change by filling out this worksheet: I Can Deal with Change by...
Grades K-4 - Don't forget to complete three activities about your transition to next school year.
Friday, June 5th: Fun Friday
Friday, June 5th: Fun Friday
4th Graders: Escape to Middle School Challenge
Try to solve these 4 challenges that will reveal tips for moving up to 5th grade. Can you solve them all? Good Luck :)
Click on the Challenge Link for each activity
Challenge 1 <--- Find the hidden word as you escape the maze
Challenge 2 <--- Decode the messages that will help you make new friends
Challenge 3 <--- Determine the positive mindset
Challenge 4 <--- Unscramble the school supplies
Answers
4th Grade Only - Perhaps you would like to set a goal to prepare for middle school by practicing to use a locker combination.
Listen to this video about mastering the locker combination in middle school. If you can, get a combination lock to practice.
Grades K - 3 Do you Know How to Grow Even When You Make Mistakes? Let's find out more from Katie at Class Dojo. Watch one episode or all three, it's up to you!
Episode 1: Katie Discovers the Dip
Episode 2: Climbing Out of the Dip
Grades K-4 - Don't forget to continue going through the activities about your transition to next school year.
Week 12
Week 12
Theme: Celebrating Differences and Helping Others
Theme: Celebrating Differences and Helping Others
Monday, June 8th - Motivational Monday
Listen to a Message from Mrs. Collins about our theme for the week.
Racism means to hate someone, exclude, them , or treat them badly because of their race or the color of their skin. It might help to listen to a book called A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory to better understand this idea.
Another book that might be helpful is called Let’s Talk About Race by Julius Lester.
As people respond to racism throughout our country, we share in the suffering that is felt across our nation and in our own town. Speaking out against the mistreatment of any person is the responsibility of every person. Although education is one way we can fight against hatred and bring about healing, sometimes we need to realize our need to respectfully listen to someone else and embrace the differences among us.
Listen to a Message from Mrs. Collins about our theme for the week.
Celebrate our differences and what makes us unique by filling out this worksheet (K-4) or this one (2-4) about yourself.
Despite our Differences - Choose someone in your life that seems different from you. Draw a picture of yourself and that person. (Optional: If you are able, use this questionnaire to interview that classmate). Then record some ways you and this person are the same.
Tuesday, June 9th - Read Aloud Tuesday
Choose a book or two below to listen to and learn more about celebrating our differences:
Say Something! by Peter H. Reynolds Optional: Say Something! Activities (K-3)
We’re All Wonders by R. J. Palacio Optional: We're All Wonders activities
I Am Enough by Grace Byers (K-3)
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (K - 3)
Don't Forget! During the Week: Connect with a friend, neighbor, or family member on the phone or through Zoom to interview them and learn more about what makes them special. (Optional: If you are able, use this questionnaire to interview that person to find out more about what makes them special). Draw a picture of yourself and that person using this link. Then record some ways you and this person are the same and different.
Remember during this time to use active listening
Listen with your body still and focused
Listen with your eyes looking for body clues and facial expression
Listen with your brain thinking about what the person is saying, not what you want to say
Listen with you ears hearing the words and HOW the words are said- fast or slow, loud or quiet
Listening to others, showing them respect and learning from them is an important skill to have. Keep practicing!
Wednesday, June 10th - Watch your Second Step lesson
Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade
Thursday, June 11th - Mindfulness Thursday
We all have something to say, either with our words, our actions, or our creativity. We can all do our part to listen up, stand up or lift others up. Take a minute to listen to one of the mindfulness reflections below and then consider what you can do with your own two hands (or words) to make the world a better place.
Mind Yeti: The Kid and the Hat
GoNoodle: Be An Upstander (Get Ready to Move)
Friday, June 12th - Fun Friday
GoNoodle: Be An Upstander (Get Ready to Move)
Don't underestimate the power of your voice, your creativity and your own two hands. Sometimes we need to use these things to Shine a Light (Listen to this song by Bryan Adams).
Other times we need to use our own two hands to help others. Ask Yourself: How Can I Make the World a Better Place With My Own Two Hands? You can write, draw or say your answer to an adult.
If you would like to share any of your work from this week, please take a picture and send it to me through email.
Week 13 The Theme for This Week is Friendship.
Week 13 The Theme for This Week is Friendship.
Monday, June 15th Motivational Monday
Monday, June 15th Motivational Monday
Our school year is ending. As we say goodbye to some friends, we can say hello to others. This summer, think about how you want to spend your time. What are some ways to build your friendships?
First, listen to a message from Mrs. Collins about friendship.
K - 2: To have a friend, you have to Be a Good Friend. Draw a picture of you being a good friend.
(Grades 2 - 4),Think about what makes a good friend. Are you a good friend? How can you become a better friend? Fill out this My Friendship Skills chart (K-1 with and adult).
Tuesday, June 16th - Read Aloud Tuesday
Tuesday, June 16th - Read Aloud Tuesday
Listen to some wonderful books about being a good friend. Learn ways to become a better friend.
Peanut Butter and Cupcake by Terry Border
Activity: After listening to this book, brainstorm 5 Ways to Make Friends.
Enemy Pie by Derek Munson
Activity: Make a friendship pie. Draw a circle. Divide the circle into slices of pie. On each slice write what makes a good friend.
Wednesday, June 17th - More Books
Wednesday, June 17th - More Books
Sometimes friends disagree. Sometimes friends have problems they must solve. Listen to these stories about solving problems with a friend.
K-1 - Stick and Stone
Grades 2 - 4 - Peanut Butter and Jellyfish
How Do You Tell a Friend When Your Feelings are Hurt? An I-message is a respectful way to express your feelings. Try practicing using an I-message with this activity (K - 4). Here's some more practice with I-messages (Grades 2 - 4).
Parents: Optional Activities
Stick and Stone activities
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish activities
Thursday, June 18th - Mindfulness Thursday
Thursday, June 18th - Mindfulness Thursday
Let's take some time today to relax and think about friendships. How are you thankful for the friendships in your life?
K - 4 Building Friendships: Inviting Others to Play - When you meet someone new, what can you do or say to invite someone to play?
Grades 2 - 4: What Can You Do When You and a Friend Disagree? Compromise! Find out what it means to compromise with a friend by doing this activity.
Friday, June 19th - Fun Friday
Friday, June 19th - Fun Friday
Let's get moving today. Try a GoNoodle below:
GoNoodle Super Scooper: Friendship
Do you know how to ask a friend to play or set up a Zoom playdate? Click on the links below to learn how to set up a Zoom session with a friend.
If your parent is a PTO member and would like to have access to the PTO directory with other students' contact information so you can reach out to other students (virtually) over the summer, click on this link to sign up for the directory.
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