Good Morning, Boys and Girls!Let’s get ready for a brand-new day!

It is Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Today is Earth Day!A day we celebrate Earth and work hard to take extra care of it. Today there are some stories to listen to, all about ways to protect the Earth - saving water and reusing materials if you can. Because today is Earth Day, I am going to spend some time outside enjoying the Earth. I will use some of my 5 senses too - and listen for some sounds of nature, look around me to see all the beautiful things on Earth, smell the fresh air. Try spending some time outside today, using your 5 senses and enjoying the Earth!

Circle Time:Please continue to try do our regular morning routine each day.  As a class we meeton the carpet for morning prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, calendar, holidays, days of the week, months, seasons, weather.We start with the Hail Mary.  

We say the Pledge and sing God Bless America.  Please go over the calendar and weather with them each day.  They should be able to lead you through most of this, hopefully you have some type of calendar.  Sign of the CrossIn the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! Morning Prayer: Hail Mary Pledge of Allegiance

Calendar What day of the week is it? What date is it? What month is it? Tomorrow is? Yesterday was? What is the weather today? Pattern – create a pattern and ask him/her to finish it. How many girls are here?  How many boys are here?  How many students are

here today?  How many are absent and who are they?  (You can be inventive and write students names on small slips of paper and turn over the names that are here).

What number comes before (pick a number 0 to 10) What number comes after (pick a number 0 to 10)  What number comes between (example 5 and 7)It helps if you can show them a number line when asking the above 3 questions.Months“How many months are there in a year?” "There are 12 months in a year".Months of the Year Song

“Which month are we in?”  “We are in the fourth month - April.”

Days of the WeekHow many days are there in a week?” Count how many days are left until the end of the month.Identify any special days for your child in April (Easter, birthdays).

Days of the Week Songs

“Yesterday was…, so which day is today?  Which day will tomorrow be?” Clap the day of the Month - If it is April 6 - clap and count aloud to 6. Today is Monday, April 6, 2020

WeatherThe Weather Song

(Sung to the tune “Clementine”)What’s the weather?

What’s the weather out today?What’s the weather?

What’s the weather out today?Is it sunny?

(Hold hands above head in a circle)Is it cloudy?

(Cover eyes with hands)Is it rainy out today?

(Flutter fingers downwards)Is it snowy?

(Wrap arms around the body and shiver)Is it windy?

(Blow children over with a swoop of your arms)Is it foggy?(Owl eyes)

What’s the weather out today

Seasons

Review 4 Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.  “Which season are we in?” We are in the Season of Spring.

Sing ABC SONG as you point to each letter.Letter sounds – point to letter A and say the letter name and then the letter sound a/apple and a/ape.  Recognizing Aa – Ww (we will stop here and review/catch up on classwork or activities that you would like to do till after Easter Break)

NumbersCount 0-10Count 11-20Count backwards 10 to zero then say blast off

ShapesShapes – point to pictures of these shapes and ask them to name itCircle, oval, rhombus/diamond, star, heart, triangle, rectangle and squareAsk your child to say and use their hands to form these shapes while saying these shapes poems:Circle – Make a circle, make a circle, big and round with me.  No straight lines, no straight lines, a circle you will see.Oval – Make an oval, make an oval, tall and thin with me, no straight lines, no straight lines, just like a zero.Rhombus – Make a rhombus, make a rhombus, with slanted lines.  Make this shape, make this shape, just like a diamond.Triangle – make a triangle, make a triangle, with corners 3, three lines, three lines, a triangle is its name.Rectangle – Make a rectangle, make a rectangle, two sides long, two sides short, just like a door.  Knock, KnockSquare – Make a square, make a square, with 4 corners sides the same, make this shape, make this shape, square is its name. 

Snack Time:Don’t forget even when we are not in school, always wash your hands very well before your morning snack and say our Snack Time Prayer.

Take a break and have a morning snack.Remember to wash your hands before you eat. Prayer Before We Eat - Our Snack Time PrayerPrayer of ThanksgivingThank you for the world so sweet.Thank you for the food we eat.Thank you for the birds that sing.

Thank you, God, for everything.Amen

Fine Motor SkillsDeveloping fine motor skills is important for this age. It improves the use of the small muscles in the hands, wrists and fingers. It also strengthens hand-eye coordination.Here are some suggestions for activities the children have done in the classroom:drawing, coloring and painting

Tracing cutting with scissors building blocks and Legos Play-Doh and puzzles lacing or tying activities stacking up cups using tweezers or tongs to pick up objects

Be creative with any other activities and have fun!

Literacy:Let’s review our letter sounds!

Review letters Alphabet Song/Phonics Song by Have Fun Teachinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36IBDpTRVNEDraw the Earth on a large paper. Write different letters of the alphabet on the Earth.

There are three ways to play:1. Say a word and have your child mark the correct initial sound using a

crayon/marker.2. Have your child find items around the house to place on each letter.3. For independent work - write all the letters on the Earth uppercase. On

post-its, write all the same letters lowercase. Have your child correctly match the lowercase and uppercase letters.

Story Time: Introduce the story by reading the title and showing the front and back cover.  Ask what does he or she see on it?Read the name of the author and ask what does an author do? Read the name of the illustrator and ask what does an illustrator do?  Turn to the title page and read title again and ask – Why does a book have a title?  (It tells us what the story is going to be about.)  Ask what is this page called?  (The title page).Introduce any words in the story that your child may not know and explain definition.Read story.  At the end of the story ask some who, what, where, and when questions.

Who are the characters in the story?  Remember characters can be people or animals.

Ask where did the story take place? Was it in a house, forest, outside, kitchen etc.?

When did the story take place?  Was its morning, noon, or night.  Is this a true story?  Could it happen in real life? Example: Can animals

talk in real life? What happened in the beginning of the story?  How did the story end? What was your favorite part or character in the story? Your child can

draw a picture to one of these questions.

On Earth Day, we celebrate our planet and make plans to help to take care of it.  Below are some Earth Day stories to help us prepare for the day!

EARTH DAY BIRTHDAY!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA-obG2CAkQ

IT’S EARTH DAYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GqM-U5dCsQ

Earth Day Every Dayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvdhsn-BFDI

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Playground Clean-up (PBS Kids)https://pbskids.org/daniel/stories/neighborhood-clean-up

Epic! Assignments

Assignment: We Can Reuse It By: Craig Marks

What did the girl help her mom do? (Reuse items) What were some of her ideas, to reuse the items?How can you reuse materials in your house to create something new?

Assignment: Saving Water By: Abby Walters

What did the boy want to help his family do? (Save water) How did he help his sister save water? (Reminding her to turn off the water until she is ready to brush her teeth) What were some other ways the boy helped his family save water? What can you do to try and save water?

Science Connection:Scholastic Learn at Home https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k-week-2.html

Day 9: Social Studies - Trash and Recycling

Watch the Story:I Stink! by Kate and Jim McMullan

Read the Book:Garbage Trucks by, Mary Lindeen

Do you see the garbage truck in your town? What color is the truck?

Watch the Video: What Happens to Our Trash?

It is important we throw our garbage away and don’t litter - which means to leave garbage on the ground. Who picks up the garbage and puts it into the garbage truck? (Sanitation workers) Then, where does garbage go? (to a landfill) What else can we do, so not too much garbage goes to the landfill? (Recycle)Math:There is another Independent Study Packet – Preschool Week 2 that I was able to download and share with you (similar to the packet I sent out last week during Easter Break on ClassDojo.)

It has educational worksheets (Reading, Writing, Math), coloring sheets, art activities and games that the children can do at home. Please see Little Angels Class Webpage – PDF

Music and Movement:

Earth Day Dance Party!

Going Green! Earth Day Song - to review the 3 R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DJ45Yc3urg

Earth Day Songshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a_8MGdVZHU

If You’re A Kid! Earth Day Remixhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3ZK5pntyNg

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle by The Kiboomershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOvcW8l3RzE

Sesame Street: Use it Again, Recycling Songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkb-T9I43Sg

Free Choice/Creative Playtime:Get Ready for Some Fun!!!!You get to play with your own toys at home.Playdough – play with clay BlocksArts/Crafts - Drawing, painting Cars/TrainsBoard games/Puzzles Dramatic Play Center - Kitchen

Earth Day Art/Video Activities for Today:

Please see Little Angels Class Webpage – PDF for the following activities:

The Diocese has created a list of extra enrichment activities and resources (Earth Day) for your little ones to use.

Earth Day Promise Coloring Sheet (Boy or Girl) Earth Day Headband

I can take care of the Earth with my own tow hands! Coloring Sheet

Happy Earth Day Coloring Packet Make an Earth Day Mascot

The Earth is My Hands – Art and Craftshttps://boymamateachermama.com/2013/04/10/teacher-mama-earth-day-activity/?utm_source=feedly

Game and Video:Play an Earth Day game on Starfall to help clean the Earth.https://www.starfall.com/h/holiday/earthday/?sn=main

Sesame Street: Murray Visits a Recycling Center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0ijMPvIy-ULunch:While washing your hands lets sing “Wash Your Hands with Baby Shark”?Wash your hands really well.

Don’t forget to say our Grace Before Meals

Take a break and have some lunch. Remember to wash your hands before you eat. Our Lunch Time PrayerGrace Before MealsGod is great,God is good.Let us thank Him for our food.

Amen

Rest Time:Look at some books or bring some stuffed animals over to rest with you.

Free Choice Play Time:After rest time…Use this time to safely go outside and get some fresh air! Go for a walk, play with sidewalk chalk, bubbles, sports balls, ride your scooter, bike. Or if you need to stay inside use GoNoodle.com (indoor recess is GREAT) or YouTube children’s Zumba, children’s yoga, children’s exercise, you can even have a dance party with mom, dad, and/or siblings.

End of the Day Routine:Sing songs, read a story, and recap the day’s activities