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Today's 2-minute activity
Today's 2-minute activity
We have spoken with many parents and realize that you may only have time to complete a brief activity with your child. If you only have 2 minutes to spare, please consider trying the following:
Talk to your child about the weather. You can use this opportunity to teach your child many different words (weather, brisk, foggy, chilly, warm (vs. hot), precipitation, temperature, etc). Look out the window. Watch the weather network or turn to the weather app on your phone. Discuss what the weather is today, how it might change as the day goes on. Talk about what clothes you might need to wear if/when you go outside for a walk (maintaining social distance, of course!).
Today we will learn about the letter W and the sound /w/. We can hear the sound /w/ in words like wind, wash, wiggle and wonder.
Can you think of some other words that have the /w/ sound?
How about the word "wind"? Wind starts with the sound /w/.
Try writing each letter (w-i-n-d) on little pieces of paper. Review with your child the name and sound of each letter. Then, slowly "read" the sounds as you blend them together to create/read the word "wind".
Let's read!
The Wind Blew is a favourite story of ours. Enjoy "reading" the story with your child. As you read, occasionally pause the book to ask questions like
What do you think the wind will blow next?
How is that character feeling?
What would you do if the wind blew away your hat/scarf/shirt/whatever?
Science time!
Science time!
Did you know you can make it rain inside? All you need are a ziploc bag, some soil or dirt, something to mist water on the dirt, tape, and your window! Follow the instructions on the sheet to see if you can make it rain inside. This is a fun activity to encourage lots of conversation.
make rain.pdfwonderful weather book.pdfHelp your child to make a weather book! If you have a printer, print out the book. If not, you can still do this activity!
1) Get some blank paper
2) Brainstorm different types of weather with your child (see the "Wonderful Weather Word" book for inspiration)
3) Help your child to think about what types of activities you can do depending on what the weather is. Your child can then draw a picture of them doing that activity! Remind your child of what clothes they might wear during that weather (e.g., shorts when it is hot and sunny; coat when it is cold out)
4) Help your child to write the weather words
The Thankful Game
The Thankful Game
This is a very challenging time, but it is always good to remember to be thankful for all that we have.
Here is a fun talking game you can play with a family. This game allows you to practice answering questions as well speaking in full sentences.
How to Play:
1. Sit in a circle with your family.
2. Take turns closing your eyes and picking a coloured crayon or the item you have chosen to use.
3. Look at the colour of the crayon you chose and match it to the item on the list.
4. Say what you are thankful for.
The Weather Inside: Social-Emotional Learning
Different emotions can feel like different weather patterns inside. For example, happiness can feel like warm sun; sadness can feel like rain. In this social emotional learning activity, children will learn and reflect on how emotions change and practice mindfulness of emotions. You can also help your child learn the names of different emotions they might be feeling.
Ask, "What are some emotions or feelings you have had today?"
Explain that emotions come and go all the time and that this is completely natural.
Play the video "The Feelings Song."
Ask, "What do you remember from the video? What were some of the different emotions the boy and the girl felt?"
Ask, "What else comes and goes, like emotions?"
Explain that the weather is something that changes, just like our emotions!
Play the video "Kids Meditation: Bulldog Weathers the Storm."
Ask, "What did you notice? How do you feel?"
This activity was adapted from education.com worksheets
The Feelings Song
The Feelings Song
Bulldog Weathers the Storm
Bulldog Weathers the Storm
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