Opening exercises

Please open the Google Slide Deck for opening exercises including an overview of today's topic. Open the slide deck full screen for the best user experience.

Activity #1

Look for three pictures of yourself. One when you were a baby, one when you were a preschooler and one today. (create a growth picture frame). This frame can be placed in your learning space. ( this can be done on paper, cardboard, etc)

What do you notice about what you could do when you were a baby or preschooler to what you can do now? (parent/guardian you are invited to assist your child in writing their thoughts to the sentence starters below in a notebook or on a sheet of paper).

Kindergarten/ Gr. 1

I like…

I am good at…

I want to learn more about….

Grade 2/3

What goals do you want to set for yourself this year? Write 3 learning goals you have on a piece of paper. (e.g. I want to login by myself, I want to learn to code) Place your goals near you when you are learning.

Activity #1 Kindergarten-Gr.3 Listen to the story (My Magic Breath)

https://safeYouTube.net/w/2y3Z

Students will begin to explore social/emotional learning and self-regulation.

Task #1

Kindergarten and Gr. 3

Try some of the following exercise, these exercises can become part of your toolkit to help when you are feeling frustrated while working online.Take a video or a photo of your own breathing exercise or physical movement that you can share with your peers.

You are invited to print the posters below or take a picture of the posters to reference later on when you need to.

FEEL FREE TO PRINT

Play a game of Fitness Tic-Tac-Toe with a sibling or family member.

Parent Guide:

Before playing use the following checklist to ensure the activity and area is safe for your child:

Is the activity age appropriate for my child(ren)?
Is the ‘home’ equipment being used safe for my child(ren)? (e.g., no objects with sharp edges)
Does the activity require direct supervision?
Is the surface where the movement activity is to take place: a non-slip surface? (e.g., remove area rugs), large enough for the number of participants and required movements?, free of obstacles? (e.g., tables, chairs)

Extension Activity:

Use this blank Tic-Tac-Toe board to create your own game. Fill in your favourite movement exercises by drawing a picture or writing the words. Challenge a family member to a game!

What is your child saying?
What is your child showing?
How does your child show her/his thinking?
Families are invited to record what their child is saying, doing or showing and share these observations with your child’s educators.

Use a visual schedule, visual supports, and the first-then strategy to assist with organizing the day.
Support written text with visuals (pictures).
Check for understanding by asking your child to repeat instructions.
Give breaks when needed. Space activities during the day to provide for optimal participation. Use a visual timer to assist with task completion.
Use the Google Read and Write extension to have text read aloud or write for you.

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