Each one of us belongs to our home school and to our virtual school. We are going to be a family at our virtual school. We are going to get to know each other, pray together and learn together, and have a wonderful Catholic learning experience.

Activity #1 Kindergarten- Gr.3

1. Setting up a prayer space in your home; with a cross, a bible or children’s bible and a prayer book. Create a picture of your family and add it to your prayer space (Wall space).

As Believers we are called to believe in the stories of the bible

“I am a believer when I pray I talk to God, When I read, God talks to me.”

Task for Kindergarten and Gr. 1

How does the umbrella show hospitality to everyone it meets? You can draw pictures or write about your thinking. You can also tell a family member or share with a friend your ideas.

Task for Grade 2-3

After listening to the story think about:

What are some ways we can show hospitality? How can we show hospitality to our new friends in the virtual learning space?

Write your responses on a google document in your google drive to share with your teacher or use a notebook to write your responses.

Click on the following link to view the Movement Activity Card:

Jump into September!

Parent Guide:

• Join in movement activities with your child

• To encourage your child to participate in physical activity daily, consider having them complete the following Physical Activity Tracking sheet.

Physical Activity Tracking Sheet

Consider asking your child the reflection questions below:

• What is your favourite kind of jump and why do you like it best?

• How does your jumping look different if you are jumping like a frog instead of completing tuck jumps?

• Can you create your own type of animal jump?

Isaiah 49: 16

“I can never forget you. I have written your name on the palms of my hands.”

Activity # 3 Kindergarten- Grade 3

Each one of us is a gift of God and have been blessed with a name. Let us take some time to explore our name. Ask your family the following questions and write your responses on a google document in your google drive to share with your teacher or use a notebook to write your responses.

Write your responses on a google document in your google drive to share with your teacher or use a notebook to write your responses.

1. Write your name using items around your house to create the letters in your name. (for example; buttons, string, pebbles, blocks, beads, playdough, beans etc) and take a picture of your name art. You will be sharing it with your teacher and peers.

As you work on your name creation listen to the song, Here I Am Lord.

Accommodation/Modification: Print your child’s name on a piece of paper and invite them to place loose parts on top to form the letters, then take a picture to upload.

Place shaving cream on a tray and have your child trace their name with a finger or small spatula, then take a photo to share. You can help your child to share how to say their name. You are encouraged to video record your child saying their name so you can play it back for them. This will help them practice.

For further activities please visit: Empowered Parent

Use the Google Read and Write extension to have text read aloud or write for you.

• 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.

1. Use a visual schedule, visual supports, and the first-then strategy to assist with organizing the day.

2. Support written text with visuals (pictures).

3. Check for understanding by asking your child to repeat instructions.

4. Give breaks when needed. Space activities during the day to provide for optimal participation. Use a visual timer to assist with task completion.

5. Use the Google Read and Write extension to have text read aloud or write for you.