Preschool
Hello Friends!
Beatriz and I miss seeing you all so much in our Lessons in Living classes, but we are happy that you are safe at home with your families.
Below are some videos, links and other fun resources for you to enjoy a bit of our Lessons in Living classes while you are learning virtually.
We hope you enjoy them!
IMG_5981.MOVWeek 7 ~ Be a Bucket Filler!
Lets take a moment to listen to the story "Have You Filled A Bucket Today?" Read by author Carol McCloud.
What is a good sign that you filled a bucket?
(Answer: A smile)
What are things that fill YOUR bucket?
What can you do today to fill another person's bucket?
Download this Bucket to print out and draw a picture of something you can do to fill a bucket!
Week 6 ~ Being Brave
Did you ever meet a penguin who doesnt like the water? This story is about a little penguin who overcomes his greatest fear... swimming! How will he do it?
Let's listen to : Be Brave, Little Penguin by Rachel Elliot and illistrated by Karen Sapp
What is something that made you very scared, but then you were brave and tried something new?
Week 5 ~ Thunder Cake
Enjoy this story of Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco . This is a story about a grandmother and her grandchild. They are of Russian decent. "Babushka" in Russia means Grandmother. In the beginning of the story, the grandchil d is fearful of thunderstorms. Lets see what happens as a thumderstorm approaches.
Play Along! As the story is read, drum your hands on the floor or or your legs to sound like rolling thunder!
What is one thing you do to feel brave?
Week 4 ~ I Like Myself!
Enjoy this silly story that teaches us to like ourselves beaucse of all our unique, wonderful qualities!
I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont and Illustrated by David Catrow
Pick one thing that you LOVE about yourself. Share with a family member and then ask them what their favorite quality about themselves!
Week 3 ~ Be A Friend
We have lots of friends, but what does it mean to BE a friend?
In this story, Be a Friend by Salean Yoon , we will meet a boy named Dennis who is an ordinary boy but expresses himself in an extraordinary way.
What makes a good friend to you? Why?
Week 2 ~ Gratitude Jar
Gratitide is a BIG word! Do you know what it means?
It means to be Thankful - What are you Thankful for?
Enjoy this story "Gratitude Jar " Written and Narrated by Kristin Wiens
Maybe you and your family can create your very own Gratitude Jar at home!
Bonus Question - In the story, what did the teacher tell the little boy to do to help him feel better?
(Answer : take deep breaths)
Week 1 ~ Being Kind
Enjoy listening to this story about Kindness.
BE KIND by author Pat Zietlow Miler and Illustrator Jen Hill
What does it mean to Be Kind?
What does it look like when other people are kind to you?
How do YOU feel when you are kind to others?