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June 8
Same Difference, by Calida Rawles
This week's book is a great story about two cousins who are best friends. One day when playing dress-up in the mirror they find themselves arguing with each other over their physical differences. Luckily, their Grandmother helps them realize that their bond is deeper than what they see and their differences are what makes them beautiful.
Then Elmo and Abby discover how they are different and the same!
June 1
The Ant and the Grasshopper. Written by Rebecca and Ed Emberley
This book is a fun, colorful retelling of the classic story. In this version we meet a hardworking ant, and some jazzy grasshoppers. The grasshoppers music helps makes the ant's work easier, and the ant repays the grasshoppers by sheltering them from the heat of the boulevard. It is a great story to teach perseverance and the rewards of hard work.
The Ant and the Grasshopper. CoComelon Kids Song
This is a musical version of the story. In this classic version, the ants are again hard at work while the grasshopper is playing the fiddle in the sun. The grasshopper is not worrying about preparing for the winter. When winter arrives and grasshopper is cold and hungry, his friends the ants welcome him into their home.
I also added The Ants Go Marching song. The children can sing and count along with the song. Encourage them to share ideas about why the ants are marching and where they are going.
May 26
Ricky, the rock that couldn't Roll. Written by Jay Miletsky, Illustrated by Eric Wozniak
From zippy little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rocks get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Ricky can't roll because he is flat on one side. Determined not to leave their friend behind, the rocks set out to help Ricky roll around - one way or another. This sweet, imaginative book highlights perseverance, acceptance, and the power of friendship.
If you are having trouble opening my video (try clicking the box in the upper right hand corner), I added a YouTube version.
Also, there is a fun sing-along version of Itsy Bitsy Spider (another character who knows about perseverance) that will help your child with fine motor skills.
May 18
Gerald the Giraffe wants to dance like the rest of the jungle animals, but he can't quite get it right. A friendly cricket helps Gerald overcome his obstacles to achieve self-esteem and discover his unique dance style.
Below find a discussion to go along with the book. You can discuss the story along the way and there are questions to ask your child at the end.
I also found a fun giraffe song by the Wiggles. Sing and dance to The Giraffe!
May 11
This week's book is a celebration of sharing. Your children will want to move and groove along with the fun characters as they receive the message that sharing is awesome!
Click on the button to hear the story...then continue the fun dancing the "Dinosaur Stomp"
May 4
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish is a story about two best friends who love exploring the ocean together. They often pass by Crabby the crab who is very crabby and very mean to the pair. One day Crabby needs help...what will Peanut Butter and Jellyfish do?
This a clever story that deals with some big emotions (crabbiness, empathy, and jealousy), the spirit of friendship, and teaches how to be kind to others when it is difficult.
Below are two activities to go along with the book. The Slide Presentation is a Classroom Guidance Lesson about friendly (thumbs up) behavior and unfriendly (thumbs down) behavior.
The ocean exercises will have your student crawling like a crab and much more! If you are able, print the page, cut out the different movements, and place them in a bag, bowl, hat...whatever you have. Then let your child reach in an choose an exercise to try...then another...Have Fun!
April 27
April 27
Welcome back from April break. I hope you all had a fun and restful week.
Welcome back from April break. I hope you all had a fun and restful week.
Little Raindrop was written by Melanie Joyce and illustrated by Gina Maldonado. This sweet story follows a happy little raindrop as it makes it’s way through the water cycle. From living in a cloud to falling to the ground and helping plants to grow, the little smiling raindrop introduces young readers to the steps of the water cycle.
Little Raindrop was written by Melanie Joyce and illustrated by Gina Maldonado. This sweet story follows a happy little raindrop as it makes it’s way through the water cycle. From living in a cloud to falling to the ground and helping plants to grow, the little smiling raindrop introduces young readers to the steps of the water cycle.
Click on the link below to enjoy the story, and then work on number and fine motor skills with the Counting Raindrops activity. When the "work" is done, move with the Drip Drop Rain dance!
Click on the link below to enjoy the story, and then work on number and fine motor skills with the Counting Raindrops activity. When the "work" is done, move with the Drip Drop Rain dance!
Counting Raindrops Activity
Counting Raindrops Activity
Create smiling clouds with white paper and marker. Cut out your clouds and write a number on each one. Then pour blue paint onto a plate and have kids place the correct amount of “raindrop” fingerprints on each cloud. You could also use blue jewels or beads to represent raindrops if you don’t want to use paint.
April 13
April 13
This week's video book tells a very funny story about two fuzzy creatures who can't agree on who is big and who is small until some surprise guests show up! The characters learn that how big or small you are all depends on who you are standing next to. Enjoy the story and try some of the activities using things you have around the house.
April 5, 2020
April 5, 2020
Stick and Stone activity:
Go on a scavenger hunt and find a stick and a stone.
Paint the stone your favorite color and then draw a heart on it once it dries.
Place the stick and stone in a ziplock bag to remind yourself that being a good friend ROCKS!
RetellingPropsforBearHasaStorytoTell.pdfPlease find an activity to do with Bear Has a Story to Tell. If possible, print page 3. Your child can color the pictures and with adult help cut them out. The "props" can be used to "act out" the story.
Lessons from the story: 1. Helping friends (Bear helps each of his friends get ready for the winter)
2. Good Fellowship (Bears friends work together to help him try to remember his story)
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