Gentle reminder to complete Daily Attendance and Parent Activity Review
Sign in daily using the Attendance Link in Google Classroom and click on "The Daily Meeting Link" in Google Classroom. We will meet DAILY at 9:15 am for a morning meeting.
Morning Meeting:
In school, we use this time to talk about our neighborhood walk, tie it in the Unit of Study, and sing songs about the weather and days of the week. If you miss the 9:15am meeting, you can check out the "Morning Meeting" tab for circle time songs.
Check out Google Classroom and C91's site. Explore "Today's Activities" for suggested activities based on the current Unit of Study.
Free Play: allow your child to engage in a preferred activity or with a toy while you are preparing for your day) *We encourage responsible use of electronic devices/iPad with recommended screen time limits of 20 minutes per session (Click here for article).
Hand Washing and Breakfast:
If you have't had breakfast yet, now is a great time to sit with your child and discuss unit of study topics.
During this time in school, we assist children in all steps to wash hands, hold eating utensils, request food and help to open food, as well as cleaning up after themselves (i.e.: put in garbage, place dishes in sink). Check out our "Resources" page for mealtime conversation starters and hand washing tutorials.
Movement Break/Outdoor Play/Neighborhood Walk:
Check out videos on C91's YouTube page, as well as links on the "Resources" page,.
Math Activities: Check out the "Today's Activities" page, Boom Learning and Google Classroom
Art & Fine Motor Activities (check out STEAM)
Please take a look at the suggested STEM activity on the "Today's Activities" tab.
Hand Washing and Lunch:
During this time in school, we assist children in all steps of to wash hands, hold eating utensils, request food and help to open food as well as cleaning up after themselves (i.e.: put in garbage, place dishes in sink). Check out our "Resources" page for mealtime conversation starters and hand washing tutorials.
Nap or Quiet Time:
Use this as an opportunity to read a calming story, listen to relaxing music, and have quiet time (for all of you!). Check out the "You Tube" tab for links to similar music and sounds we've played in school.
Click here to find some peace. Click on pictures to access calm down activities Calming Space
Movement Break/Outdoor Play/Neighborhood Walk:
Check out links on our "Resources" page and videos on C91's YouTube page
Use this time to finish any of the day's crafts and reach out to us for any questions!
End of day meeting. Click on "The Daily Meeting" link in Google Classroom for our Goodbye Meetup
*Please complete the Parent Activity Review
From NYC DOE's Guidance for Families of Young Children During School Closures for COVID-19:
Keep a daily routine that works for you and your family so everyone knows what to expect. Children thrive on routines. Following a predictable routine is a helpful way for children to feel safe and know what is expected of them (e.g. washing hands before breakfast, reading a book before nap, or taking a bath or shower before bed). Routines help you and your child move confidently through the day and encourage positive behavior. At the same time, be flexible and responsive to your children’s needs. You know your child best! Find a balance of routines and flexibility that works for your family.● Some language to use with children when discussing a daily routine: “We’ll still wake up every morning, have breakfast, and read a story. Some things that will be different are that we won’t be going to school for a little while and we won’t be going to the library after school.”
Things to consider when planning your daily routines:
● An easy way to get started is to ask yourself- “What are the things we do everyday?”
Here is an example of what a schedule at home may look like:
Morning: Wake up routine
Breakfast
Reading time
Play
Afternoon: Lunch
Quiet time
Music and movement
Play
Evening: Dinner
A walk outside
Bedtime routine