Pineapples Padlet 2020 by Jeanine White _ Staff - EarlyLearning https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o Virtual Learning Activites en-us 2020-08-13 17:40:50 UTC 2021-05-21 18:00:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1451144520425-8765fb87d284?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjc4MjZ9 About Your Teachers jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/679168883 A little bit about the Pineapples Teachers and classroom!]]> 2020-08-13 17:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/679168883 About Your School jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/679169382 2020-08-13 17:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/679169382 Science: Seed Harvesting jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/683317021 Watch to see what you can do at home to find seeds from you favorite fruits, vegetables and flowers. After you find some, be sure to take a picture and send to Ms. Jeanine. Hold on to those seeds for an activity next week! 

Skills worked on: engaging in conversations with peers and adults; asking and answering questions in order to get information; observing and describing characteristics of living things; attentiveness and focus]]> 2020-08-17 17:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/683317021 Art: Color Mixing jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685143478 Look in your toolkit for two markers and a paintbrush.  Ms. Sharon shares with us how to combine colors to see what new color you can make!

Skills worked on: attentiveness and focus; demonstrating creativity, imagination and inventiveness; developing small muscle control and hand eye coordination to work with tools; appreciating different forms of artistic expression]]> 2020-08-18 15:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685143478 Social Emotional: Turn Taking jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685156700 Watch as Ms. Sharon and Ms. Jeanine model how to use language to take turns in play activities.  Encourage your child to take turns with their siblings or with you!

Skills worked on: Forming relationships and interacting positively with other children; demonstrating social and behavioral skills needed to successfully participate in groups ]]> 2020-08-18 15:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685156700 Literacy: Brown Bear jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685163503 Listen to Ms. Jeanine singing the book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do you see?"  You can talk to your child about the colors and animals and use their communication board as well.

Skills worked on: describing familiar people, places and things; responding to and using a growing vocabulary; developing an interest in books and motivation to read ]]> 2020-08-18 15:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685163503 Language: Book walk jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685166487 Watch Ms. Jeanine take a "Book Walk."  You can do this with your child and any book in your house.  Talk about what you see on each page.  

Skills worked on: Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings and ideas clearly; developing an interest in books and motivation to read ]]> 2020-08-18 15:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685166487 Math: Counting Seeds jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685168723 Use the seeds you harvest at home and count what you have. Ms. Sharon shows you how!

Skills worked on: using their senses to construct knowledge about the world around them; showing an understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities.]]> 2020-08-18 15:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685168723 Physical: Dance Party jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685173423 Join us for a dance party! Get up and MOVE!

Skills worked on: engaging in active physical play; developing large muscle control and abilities to more through and explore their environment.]]> 2020-08-18 15:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/685173423 Interactive Circle Time jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/690259284 Check out the Bitmoji Classroom! You can click on different items to hear Circle time songs and listen to the book of the week. You may need to click on present to make it full screen.

Skills worked on: attentiveness and focus; developing interest in books; engaging in active play]]> 2020-08-20 19:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/690259284 Science: Planting Seeds jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721606701 Look in your tool kit for a planting cup and soil.  Watch as Ms. Sharon and Ms. Jeanine plant the seeds they harvested from fruits, vegetables and flowers.  We will keep track of them to see how they grow! 

Skills addressed: Show curiosity and express interest in the world; Develop small muscle control and hand eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools ; Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing generalizations]]> 2020-09-04 17:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721606701 Social Emotional: Animal Play jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721610103 shows us how to engage in pretend play with your pet! 

Skills addressed: Engage in increasingly complex play; speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly; respond to and use a growing vocabulary; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance]]> 2020-09-04 17:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721610103 Literacy: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721611989 Listen as Ms. Sharon reads “The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse.” What colors are these animals usually?  Can you find these animals in another book?  Check out the Language activity to see what else you can do! 

Skills addressed: Maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read; ]]> 2020-09-04 17:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721611989 Language: Animal Search jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721635868 Watch and listen as Ms. Jeanine looks through a book to search for animals.  She is labeling different animals that she finds in the book and identifying their colors. Skills addressed: Try new and challenging tasks; describe familiar people, places, things, and events; Children recall information and use it for new situations and problems.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dOP0ouF41wHs3NbsRBRtvkTneX5Glz3a/view?usp=sharing]]> 2020-09-04 17:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721635868 Math: Color Scavenger Hunt jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721636892 Watch as Ms. Sharon and Ms. Jeanine do a Color Scavenger Hunt around the school.  What colors can you find around your house?  Print out the attachment or simply use colored objects (such as Legos or crayons) to help your child identify colors they see outside your home.  
Skills addressed: Show Curiosity and express interest in the world around them; Develop the large muscle control and abilities to move through and explore the environment; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; compare, sort, group, organize, and measure objects and create patterns in their everyday environment; mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment]]> 2020-09-04 17:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721636892 Physical: Ball Play jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721641126 Watch as Ms. Sharon demonstrates different ways you can play with a ball.  Encourage your child to get up and play with a ball inside or outside and try out these different moves.  

Skills addressed: engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment]]> 2020-09-04 17:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721641126 Art: Self Portrait jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721643135 Ms. Sharon shows us how to create your own self portrait on a paper plate.  Encourage your child to look in a mirror and talk about what they see on their own faces.  Send a picture to Ms. Jeanine when they finish! 

Skills addressed: Use a variety of strategies to solve problems; Demonstrate a positive sense of self identity and self awareness; develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; describe familiar people, places, things, and events; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance; observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world]]> 2020-09-04 17:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/721643135 Physical: Sidewalk Dance jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743501444 Join us as we do a sidewalk dance.  You can join us from inside your own house by imitating our actions or you can go outside and make your own.  Be sure to send a picture or video of your child (and you) participating in this and send it to Ms. Jeanine. Skills addressed: engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance]]> 2020-09-14 11:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743501444 Science: Plant Care jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743502727 Ms. Jeanine shows us how to care for you seeds that you have planted.  They need air, water, sunshine and dirt to live.  Do your plants have all these things? Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; actively seek to understand the world around them; develop independence in caring for themselves and their environment; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world ]]> 2020-09-14 11:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743502727 Math: Plant Growth Chart jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743503729 Ms. Jeanine shows us how to use our Plant Growth Chart.  You can use your dry erase marker to mark how tall your plant is.  You can do this as often as you would like with your child to monitor the growth of your plants.  Take a picture to share with Ms. Jeanine and Ms. Sharon so we can see what you are growing at home! Skills addressed: show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; develop independence in caring for themselves and their environment; use writing and other symbols to record information and communicate for a variety of purposes; compare, sort, group, organize, and measure objects and create patterns in their everyday environment; use mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment]]> 2020-09-14 11:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743503729 Literacy: Eating the Alphabet jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743504830 Ms. Jeanine reads the book “Eating the Alphabet.”  Do you eat any of these foods? What color foods do you eat?  See how many different colored fruits and vegetables are in your fridge or pantry and let us know how many colors you found! Skills addressed: develop healthy eating habits; develop interest in books and motivation to read; describe familiar people, places, things, and events]]> 2020-09-14 11:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743504830 Art: Food Art jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743505921 Ms. Sharon shows us how you can make art with your food.  Did you know there are seeds that you can eat and seeds that you cannot?  What kinds of seeds are in the foods you eat?  Are they the same colors?  Take a picture of your child’s art and email it to us! Skills addressed: develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; ]]> 2020-09-14 11:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743505921 Language: Book Talk jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743507164 Ms. Jeanine shows how you can work on asking questions to your children from familiar or new books.  We can talk about what we see, the colors shown or for basic comprehension questions.  Encourage your child to talk about the books you read to them and explore their understanding of the content.  Skills Addressed: speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly; describe familiar people, places, things, and events ]]> 2020-09-14 11:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743507164 Social Emotional: Greetings jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743508730 Ms. Sharon shows us different ways we can say hello to the people we see each day.  Did you know there are many ways to do this?  How do YOU say hello to those you see each day? Let us know! Skills addressed: express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do; demonstrate the social and behavioral skills needed to successfully participate in groups; participate in conversations with peers and adults in one-on-one, small, and larger group interactions; recall information and use it for new situations and problems; explore concepts connected with their daily experiences in their community]]> 2020-09-14 11:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/743508730 Circle Time Link (9:00-9:30) Daily jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/759834341 2020-09-18 17:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/759834341 Language Group and Closing Circle (3:00-3:30) Daily jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/759835237 2020-09-18 17:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/759835237 Literacy: Pete the cat: I Love My White Shoes jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763843090 Listen to Ms. Sharon read the book “Pete the Cat: I Love my White Shoes.”  Encourage your child to say the repeated link or identify colors in the book as it is read.  Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read; ]]> 2020-09-21 12:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763843090 Language: What Color are my Shoes? jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763845565 Ms. Jeanine talks about cause and effect.  Pete’s shoes change colors as he walks through different items.  Encourage your child to listen to the questions and feel free to pause the video so that they can answer.  
Skills addressed: ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; describe familiar people, places, things, and events; respond to and use a growing vocabulary; recall information and use it for new situations and problems; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing generalizations
]]> 2020-09-21 12:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763845565 Math: How Many Steps jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763862390 Ms. Jeanine and Ms. Sharon measure distances on the playground using steps.  How many steps from one thing to another in your house? Take a video and let us see!
Skills Addressed: engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment; show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities; use mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment;
]]> 2020-09-21 12:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763862390 Science: How seeds Change jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763864312 We have started lots of seeds in our classroom.  Ms. Jeanine shows us how those seeds change and grow.  Have you started your seeds? What do you have growing?  Let us know!
Skills addressed: show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; develop independence in caring for themselves and their environment; use their senses to construct knowledge about the world around them; observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing generalizations;
]]> 2020-09-21 12:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763864312 Social Emotional: Animal Play Song jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763867251 Ms. Jeanine and Ms. Sharon show a different way to use your animal play kit from your toolkit. Encourage your child to explore pretend play with their stuffed animals or their Animal Play Kit.  They can imitate what we do with our animals with their kit while they watch the video. 
Skills addressed: engage in increasingly complex play; 
]]> 2020-09-21 12:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763867251 Physical: Move Like An Animal jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763875984 Ms. Jeanine shows how different animals move.  What other animals move in interesting ways?  Encourage your child to move like these animals and explore different ways to move. 
Skills addressed: express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do; engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment; 
]]> 2020-09-21 12:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763875984 Art: Shoe Art jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763880959 Ms. Sharon show us how we can create our own fun shoes on paper.  Pete the Cat had different colored shoes as well! Show us what your child can create with their own shoe print!
Skills addressed: demonstrate creativity, imagination, and inventiveness; develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance; 
]]> 2020-09-21 12:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/763880959 Circle Time Link (9:00-9:30) Daily jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785243453 2020-09-28 17:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785243453 Language Group and Closing Circle (3:00-3:30) Daily jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785244153 2020-09-28 17:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785244153 Art: Stringing Art jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785253245 Ms. Sharon shows us how we can use beads, buttons or even pasta to make necklaces, bracelets or even leashes for our pets! Take a picture of what you can create and send us a picture! Skills Addressed: persist at challenging activities; develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance]]> 2020-09-28 17:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785253245 Literacy: Pete The Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785255274 Ms. Sharon reads our book of the week.  In this book Pete keeps losing the buttons on his shirt.  How silly!  What do you have at your house that has buttons?  Can you count the buttons on you clothes?  Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-09-28 17:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785255274 Language: Pete’s Buttons jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785257805 Ms. Jeanine asks questions about the book of the week.  Make sure to give your child time to answer the questions.  Feel free to do one or two questions from the book each day! Skills addressed: ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; describe familiar people, places, things, and events; respond to and use a growing vocabulary; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-09-28 17:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785257805 Science: Seeds You eat jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785259911 Ms. Jeanine and Ms. Sharon show the different types of seeds you might find in your fruits and vegetables that are edible! What fruits and vegetables do you have in YOUR house that can be eaten? Take a picture or video and let us know! Skills addressed: show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; develop healthy eating habits; use their senses to construct knowledge about the world around them; observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing
generalizations
]]> 2020-09-28 17:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785259911 Physical: Musical Body jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785261899 Ms. Sharon shows us how we can make noises with different body parts.  How else can you move and make noise?  Let us know what you discover.  Skills addressed: demonstrate creativity, imagination, and inventiveness; engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance]]> 2020-09-28 17:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785261899 Math: Button Patterns jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785263978 Ms. Sharon shows us how we can use our pattern strip in our Toolkit to make patterns out of buttons.  You can use nature items too!  Show us the patterns that you can make by sending us a picture or video of what you have created.  Skills Addressed: Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities; compare, sort, group, organize, and measure objects and create patterns in their everyday environment; use mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment;]]> 2020-09-28 17:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785263978 Social Emotional: “How Do You Feel”: Emotional Labels jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785266167 In our book, Pete does not get upset when his buttons pop off.  Ms. Sharon helps show us some different emotions through pictures and a book.  How do you feel today? Skills addressed: actively seek to understand the world around them; demonstrate a positive sense of self-identity and self-awareness; identify, manage, and express their feelings; explore concepts connected with their daily experiences in their community]]> 2020-09-28 17:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/785266167 Physical: Dance Party jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803163842 Join us for a dance party! Get up and MOVE!

Skills worked on: engaging in active physical play; developing large muscle control and abilities to more through and explore their environment.]]> 2020-10-05 14:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803163842 Literacy: Pete the Cat and the New Guy jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803164987 Listen as Ms. Sharon reads the book Pete the Cat and the New Guy.  In this book, Pete makes a new friend and tries to find something they have in common.  Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read; ]]> 2020-10-05 14:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803164987 Language: Pete the Cat and the New Guy (Qs) jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803168040 Listen as Ms. Jeanine asks questions about the book of the week.  Give your child wait time to see if they can answer the questions asked.  Feel free to expand on the questions asked. Skills addressed: describe familiar people, places, things, and events; respond to and use a growing vocabulary; ]]> 2020-10-05 14:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803168040 Math: Sorting jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803172070 See how we used seasonal Fall items to sort by shape and color.  What items do you have that you can sort in your house?  Skills addressed: use a variety of strategies to solve problems; compare, sort, group, organize, and measure objects and create patterns in their everyday environment; use mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment; ]]> 2020-10-05 14:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803172070 Science: Walking Water jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803174546 Ms. Jeanine shows us how water moves through paper towels.  You have cups and paper towels in your second toolkit to try this experiment out! Skills addressed: show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; use their senses to construct knowledge about the world around them; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing
generalizations
]]> 2020-10-05 14:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803174546 Social Emotional: Greetings jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803177278 Ms. Sharon and Ms. Jeanine show how to greet a friend or a new person, just like Pete the Cat did in the book of the week.  Practice with your parents, siblings or a friend in your neighborhood! Skills addressed: demonstrate initiative; form relationships and interact positively with familiar adults who are consistent and responsive to their needs; form relationships and interact positively with other children participate in conversations with peers and adults in one-on-one, small, and larger group interactions; explore concepts connected with their daily experiences in their community; ]]> 2020-10-05 14:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803177278 Art: Friends and Family Collage jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803180635 Ms. Sharon shows how you can make a picture with pictures! This is called a collage.  Take a picture of your collage and send it to us and we can put it up in the classroom for when you return! Skills addressed: demonstrate creativity, imagination, and inventiveness; demonstrate a positive sense of self-identity and self-awareness; develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; demonstrate knowledge of relationships and roles within their own families, homes, classrooms, and communities; recognize that they are members of different groups (e.g. family, preschool class, cultural group); ]]> 2020-10-05 14:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/803180635 Literacy: I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821754316 Listen to Ms. Sharon read the book “I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves.”  Can you name say any of the repeated lines in the book?  Encourage your child to say the repeated lines and label items from the book as it is read.  Skills Addressed: Maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read;]]> 2020-10-12 14:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821754316 Language: Questions with props in book center jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821756848 Ms. Jeanine asks questions based on the book of the week.  Pause the video after the questions have been asked so that your child has time to answer the questions. Skills addressed: Try new and challenging tasks; describe familiar people, places, things, and events; Children recall information and use it for new situations and problems.]]> 2020-10-12 14:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821756848 Science: How water travels through Plants jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821758717 In this video, Ms. Jeanine shows how plants drink up the water they are put in.  We use different colors to show this.  Watch and see! Skills addressed: Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing generalizations]]> 2020-10-12 14:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821758717 Social Emotional: Cooking Pretend play jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821760295 Ms. Sharon shows us how to pretend to cook in the pretend play center in our classroom. What can you cook up? Skills addressed: Engage in increasingly complex play; speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly; respond to and use a growing vocabulary; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance]]> 2020-10-12 14:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821760295 Art: Nature Scarecrow jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821761697 Ms. Sharon shows us how we can create a scarecrow, like the one in our book this week, with nature items.  Skills addressed: develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; describe familiar people, places, things, and events; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance; observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world]]> 2020-10-12 14:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821761697 Math: Blocks with leaves jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821763389 Ms. Sharon put leaves on our blocks in the block center.  She shows how we can build and count at the same time. Skills addressed: ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; compare, sort, group, organize, and measure objects and create patterns in their everyday environment; mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment]]> 2020-10-12 14:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821763389 Physical-Playground- Bean Bag Toss jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821765132 Ms. Sharon and Ms. Jeanine show some different ways that you can use a bean bag.  How can you play with a bean bag at home? Skills addressed: engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment]]> 2020-10-12 14:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/821765132 Literacy: Mouse’s First Fall jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840723800 Ms. Sharon reads the book “Mouse’s First Fall.” Listen as Mouse explores things like leaves and trees during this beautiful season of the year.  Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2020-10-19 12:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840723800 Language: Mouse Prepositions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840727178 Ms. Jeanine shows how we can use prepositions to show where a mouse can go in relation to its home.  Can you show these prepositions?  Skills Addressed: willing to try new and challenging experiences; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-10-19 12:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840727178 Art: Fall Tree Art jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840729326 Ms. Sharon shows how you can make tree art.  Follow her directions and try to make your own tree at home.  What season will your tree belong to?  Take a picture and send it to us.  Skills Addressed: develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; describe familiar people, places, things, and events; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance.; observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world]]> 2020-10-19 12:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840729326 Math: Leaf Comparing jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840731396 Ms. Jeanine shows how you can use leaves outside of your own home to compare sizes.  What kinds of leaves do you have outside your home?  Can you compare their sizes?  Skills addressed: show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; compare, sort, group, organize, and measure objects and create patterns in their everyday environment; use mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment]]> 2020-10-19 12:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840731396 Science: Leaf Type Chart jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840734603 Ms. Jeanine shows how to talk about the different types of leaves.  Did you know that leaves come in different shapes and layouts?  What types of leaves can you identify in your area? How are they laid out on the branches?  Skills addressed: show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; develop independence in caring for themselves and their environ; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; demonstrate the ability to think about their own thinking: reasoning, taking perspectives, and making decisions; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing
generalizations.
]]> 2020-10-19 12:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840734603 Physical: Fall Yoga jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840742052 Join Ms. Jeanine outside for some yoga inspired by fall ideas.  Parents you can join in too! Skills addressed: engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment.]]> 2020-10-19 12:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840742052 Social Emotional: Puppet Show jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840744299 Ms. Sharon uses a puppet show to demonstrate turn taking, how to initiate play with friend and appropriate ways to play.  Skills addressed:   engage in increasingly complex play; speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly; respond to and use a growing vocabulary; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance.]]> 2020-10-19 12:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/840744299 Literacy: Let it Fall jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861627496 Listen to Ms. Sharon Read “Let It Fall” to hear about different activities that you usually do in the fall.  After you have heard Ms. Sharon read the book, make sure to listen to the Book Questions that Ms. Jeanine asks in the Language activity. Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2020-10-26 13:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861627496 Language: Book Qs jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861629834 Ms. Jeanine asks questions about the book of the week.  Feel free to pause the video in order to give your child wait time to answer the questions.  Help them make connections to actual items you see outside or that you have in your house.  Skills Addressed: willing to try new and challenging experiences; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-10-26 13:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861629834 Math: 5 Little Leaves jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861632049 Ms. Jeanine sings the song “5 Little Leaves.”  Encourage your child to count the leaves, sign and sing with the song as she sings it.  Pause the video between numbers and allow them to do their own counting to practice! Skills addressed: show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities; use mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment; maintain attentiveness and focus]]> 2020-10-26 13:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861632049 Science: Making Bubbles jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861634137 Ms. Jeanine tries out two different recipes to make bubbles.  Feel free to do this same experiment at home to see which works better for you! The bubbles can be used in two more activities this week, so make sure to save them! Skills addressed: show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; demonstrate the ability to think about their own thinking: reasoning, taking perspectives, and making decisions; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing generalizations.]]> 2020-10-26 13:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861634137 Social Emotional: Feeling Safe jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861636809 Ms. Sharon shows ways that you can feel safe at home or in the classroom.  Help your child to practice these skills so that they can feel safe and secure in their environments and seek help when they need to. Skills addressed: form relationships and interact positively with familiar adults who are consistent and responsive to their needs; demonstrate a positive sense of self-identity and self-awareness; develop awareness of their needs and the ability to communicate their needs]]> 2020-10-26 13:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861636809 Art: Bubble Art jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861639003 Ms. Jeanine shows how you can make art with your bubbles that you made and food coloring.  Make sure to show us your art after you make it! Skills addressed: develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; describe familiar people, places, things, and events; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance.]]> 2020-10-26 13:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861639003 Physical: Blowing Bubbles jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861641710 Ms. Jeanine tries different tools to blow bubbles.  What types of bubble tools do you have at home? Make a video of your child playing with bubbles and their tools and send it in! Skills addressed: engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment.]]> 2020-10-26 13:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/861641710 Literacy: Hedgehugs jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882274376 Listen as Ms. Sharon reads Hedgehugs.  Encourage your child to listen to to it more than once and then listen to the Language activity to answer questions about the book. Feel free to ask your own questions for comprehension.  Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2020-11-02 13:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882274376 Language: Book Talk jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882276656 Ms. Jeanine leads us through the book of the week to ask questions about activities that are happening in the book.  Feel free to pause the video in order to allow wait time for your child to answer the questions.  Skills addressed: willing to try new and challenging experiences; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-11-02 13:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882276656 Math: I want another one! jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882279546 Ms. Jeanine reads another book this week! This one is about a hedgehog who wants more babies.  Encourage your child to count on each page and pause the video to allow for wait time. Skills addressed: show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities; use mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment; maintain attentiveness and focus]]> 2020-11-02 13:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882279546 Science: All about Hedgehogs jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882281694 This video teaches all about hedgehog quills and what hedgehogs look like.  Enjoy learning about this really neat creature! Skills addressed: observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing generalizations]]> 2020-11-02 13:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882281694 Social Emotional: Sending a hug jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882284560 Ms. Sharon shows how you can make a super special card to send to a relative or friend you are really missing and want to hug.  Skills addressed: identify and demonstrate acceptance of similarities and differences between themselves and others; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance]]> 2020-11-02 14:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882284560 Physical: Woodland Yoga jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882287612 Watch as the teacher tells a story through Yoga.  Encourage your child to join in with the poses and the story.  (You can too!) Skills addressed: engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment.]]> 2020-11-02 14:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882287612 Art: Paper Scrap Hedgehogs jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882290078 Ms. Sharon shows us how we can make paper hedgehogs with paper scraps and paper plates.  Feel free to try at home! Skills addressed: develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-11-02 14:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/882290078 Literacy: Little Owl’s Night jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904357975 Ms. Sharon reads the book “Little Owl’s Night.”  Did you know there are animals that are awake at night and NOT during the day?  Listen as the Owl greets his friends and see what they are up to in the middle of the night. Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2020-11-09 14:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904357975 Language: Animal or Bug? jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904360889 In this activity, Ms. Jeanine leads the talk on whether different creatures are animals or bugs.  Feel free to pause the video in order to allow wait time for your child to answer the questions.  Skills addressed: willing to try new and challenging experiences; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-11-09 14:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904360889 Math: Bug sorting jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904363724 In our book this week, we see a few different bugs that are awake at night.  Help Ms. Jeanine sort three different animals into containers.  Can you sort three things at home? Let us know! Skills addressed: show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities; use mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment; maintain attentiveness and focus]]> 2020-11-09 14:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904363724 Science: Fall Scavenger hunt jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904367311 Your child was sent home a laminated Fall Scavenger Hunt page that looks like this.  Take a walk around your home or neighborhood and see how many things you can find.  Let us know what you found when you are done! Skills addressed: observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing generalizations]]> 2020-11-09 14:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904367311 Social Emotional: What Are You Doing? jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904369956 Ms. Sharon takes a walk around the school to greet the teachers and therapists in their rooms and see what they are doing.  This is just like Little Owl did in our book this week.  Can you do this at home or as you take a walk in your neighborhood?  Let us know how it goes! Skills addressed: identify and demonstrate acceptance of similarities and differences between themselves and others; ]]> 2020-11-09 14:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904369956 Physical: Woodland Creature Movements jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904372557 Ms. Jeanine shows us how we can move like different animals in the woods.  Join your child in doing these movements to learn how animals get around.  Skills addressed: engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment.]]> 2020-11-09 14:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904372557 Art: Pine Cone Creatures (Hedgehogs/Owls) jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904375851 Ms. Sharon creates different creatures out of pinecones.  What types of animals can you make out of a pinecone? Take a picture and let us see! Skills addressed: develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-11-09 14:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/904375851 Literacy: Imogene’s Antlers jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936622279 Ms. Sharon reads the book “Imogene’s Antlers.”  In this book, the main character, Imogene, wakes up with antlers on her head! How silly! This was one of Ms. Jeanine’s favorite books growing up! Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read ]]> 2020-11-18 13:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936622279 Language: Animal Body Parts jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936625262 Ms. Jeanine talks about different body parts that animals might have.  Can you find different body parts on toy animals or real ones at your house? Let us know! Skills addressed: willing to try new and challenging experiences; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; recall information and use it for new situations and problems ]]> 2020-11-18 13:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936625262 Math: Animal Covering Sorting jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936628547 Ms. Jeanine shows how we can sort animals based on the type of coverings they have on their bodies.  Some have fur, some have scales, some have smooth skin, some have feathers and some have shells.  How neat! Skills addressed: show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities; use mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment; maintain attentiveness and focus]]> 2020-11-18 13:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936628547 Science: Antlers vs. Horns jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936633061 Watch this interesting video about the differences in horns and antlers.  What animals do you know that have horns? What about antlers?  Let us know what you come up with! Skills addressed: observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing generalizations]]> 2020-11-18 13:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936633061 Social Emotional: It’s Okay to be different jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936636053 In our book this week, Imogene was looking quite different because of her antlers.  She was feeling so different and sad at times.  In this book read by Ms. Sharon, we are reminded that it is okay to be different than others.  Skills addressed: identify and demonstrate acceptance of similarities and differences between themselves and others; ]]> 2020-11-18 13:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936636053 Physical: Move Like An Animal jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936638969 Ms. Jeanine shows how different animals move.  What other animals move in interesting ways?  Encourage your child to move like these animals and explore different ways to move. 
Skills addressed: express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do; engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment; 
]]> 2020-11-18 13:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936638969 Art: Antler decorating jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936650730 Ms. Sharon shows us how we can decorate our own antlers, like the did with Imogene’s antlers in our book this week.  We will do this activity at school, but feel free to make more at home too! Skills addressed: develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; recall information and use it for new situations and problems ]]> 2020-11-18 14:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/936650730 Literacy: Bear’s New Friend jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979615127 Ms. Sharon reads the book “Bear’s New Friend.”  What animals do you see in the book?  Feel free to pause the book as Ms. Sharon reads it in order to ask your child questions about what has been read. Skills Addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2020-12-02 13:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979615127 Language: Animal Letter Sounds jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979619917 In this activity we work on identifying letter sounds and connecting that to the letter.  This can be done with any toy you have at home.  Give it a try and let us know! Skills addressed: willing to try new and challenging experiences; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-12-02 13:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979619917 Math: Bear Counter Patterns jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979625440 Ms. Jeanine shows how we can complete patterns when they are started for them.  Pause the video as needed for your child to work on completing the pattern at home.  They can use the bear counters that we sent home in their toolkits.  Skills Addressed: show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities; use mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday environment; maintain attentiveness and focus]]> 2020-12-02 13:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979625440 Science: Animal Prints jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979628764 Ms. Jeanine shows the different types of footprints that animals make.  We can look at their feet and see that they will make different prints.  Can you remember what the prints look like after the book has been read?  Skills addressed: observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing generalizations]]> 2020-12-02 13:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979628764 Social Emotional: Postcards for friends jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979632158 In school, we are making postcards to share kindness to send to a retirement community.  Do you have someone in your life that would appreciate a well wish along with card?  Let us know what you make and who you think needs a postcard! Skills addressed: identify and demonstrate acceptance of similarities and differences between themselves and others;]]> 2020-12-02 13:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979632158 Physical: Walk the Line jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979636522 Watch as your teachers “Walk the Line.” You can do this activity outside with chalk or inside with tape and whatever music your child likes.  Let us know what you do! Skills addressed: express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do; engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment;]]> 2020-12-02 13:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979636522 Art: Feathers and Fur Animal Art jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979638865 Ms. Sharon shows how we can make different animals from our book.  Some of the animals have fur and some have feathers.  Can you make a set of friends with different covings? Show us what you can make! Skills addressed: develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-12-02 13:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/979638865 Language: Story Questions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007481841 Follow along to answer questions based on information from the book.  Skills addressed: Children describe familiar people, places, things, and events; Children recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-12-10 18:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007481841 Math: Forest Animal Counting jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007484161 Ms. Jeanine shows how to use the counting activity that was sent home this week.  Check it out and then try for yourself! Skills Addressed: Children show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities;]]> 2020-12-10 18:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007484161 Science: Bird Feeders jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007486330 Check out how we can make bird feeders out of simple materials.  Can you do this at your house? Skills addressed: Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools]]> 2020-12-10 18:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007486330 Social Emotional: Acts of Kindness Bingo jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007488295 Ms. Jeanine shows how to use the Act of Kindness Bingo that was sent home this week.  Help spread kindness with those you know and love! Skills addressed: Children show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; Children express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do; ]]> 2020-12-10 18:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007488295 Physical: Litter Pick up Walk jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007490114 Ms. Jeanine and Ms. Sharon take a walk around our school to help pick up litter or trash.  Have your mom or dad or a big brother or sister walk with you to help clean up your neighborhood.  Skills addressed:  Children engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; Children develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment]]> 2020-12-10 18:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007490114 Art: Painted Rocks jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007492367 Ms. Jeanine and Ms. Sharon painted rocks to brighten the path alongside the school.  Can you paint rocks in your yard to help make your yard brighter?  Skills addressed: Children demonstrate creativity, imagination, and inventiveness; Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; Children demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance]]> 2020-12-10 18:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1007492367 Literacy: Walking in a Winter Wonderland jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021896827 Listen to the song and book “Walking in a Winter Wonderland.”  Did you know that some books are based on songs?  Lets follow along in the book while we hear the song. Skills Addressed: Children develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2020-12-15 20:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021896827 Language: Story Questions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021898702 Encourage your child to recall information from the text in order to answer knowledge questions about animals and activities in the book. Skills addressed: Children describe familiar people, places, things, and events; Children recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2020-12-15 20:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021898702 Math: Snowflake Math jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021901580 Ms. Sharon has fun counting snowflakes with us.  Follow along and encourage your child to count with Ms. Sharon! Skills Addressed: Children show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities; ]]> 2020-12-15 20:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021901580 Science: Winter Slime jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021903077 Ms. Jeanine and her helper Vincent try out some Slime recipes.  Sometimes a recipe doesn’t turn out like you hoped, but part of the fun is trying out something new! Skills Addressed: Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools]]> 2020-12-15 20:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021903077 Social Emotional: Kindness Bingo Update jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021904649 Last week Ms. Jeanine introduced the Kindness Bingo card.  This week Ms. Sharon shares what she has done to work on filling out her Kindness Bingo Card.  How are you all doing with your card? Skills Addressed: Children show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; Children express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do; ]]> 2020-12-15 20:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021904649 Physical: Winter Yoga jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021906785 This fun Yoga activity is an adventure through the cold! Join in with your child to do this yoga from the warmth and comfort of your own home! Skills Addressed: Children engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; Children develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment]]> 2020-12-15 20:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021906785 Art: Mini Marshmallow snowman jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021908663 Ms. Sharon shows us how we can make a snowman out of marshmallows (and maybe we can eat some along the way!). Skills Addressed: Children demonstrate creativity, imagination, and inventiveness; Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; Children demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance]]> 2020-12-15 20:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1021908663 Circle Time Link 9:00-9:30 jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051879809 2021-01-04 13:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051879809 Live Streamed Activities 11:30-11:45 jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051889851 2021-01-04 14:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051889851 Literacy: On the First Day of Winter jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051893216 Listen as Ms. Jeanine sings the book “On the First Day of Winter.”  What do you see on the pages as she reads?  Skills addressed: Children develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2021-01-04 14:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051893216 Language: Action Labels jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051896444 Follow along in this PowerPoint to label actions that happen in our book for these weeks.  Skills addressed: Children describe familiar people, places, things, and events; Children recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2021-01-04 14:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051896444 Math: Story Object Counting jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051903093 Ms. Sharon shows us how we can count the items in our book.  How many do you see of each item? Can you count all the way to 12? Skills addressed: Children show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities; ]]> 2021-01-04 14:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051903093 Science: Melting Ice jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051906528 Ms. Jeanine does a science experiment to see what helps ice to melt the quickest.  What ways can you think of?  Skills addressed: Children show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools]]> 2021-01-04 14:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051906528 Social Emotional: Winter Play jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051909712 Ms. Sharon shows us how we can create a winter play scheme with animals and a really neat decorated box.  Take a look and see what you can create at home.  Skills Addressed: Children express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do;]]> 2021-01-04 14:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051909712 Physical: Winter Movement Cube jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051912999 Follow along as we go through some different winter movements.  You can print out your own cube and do this together as a family as well! Skills addressed: Children engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; Children develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment]]> 2021-01-04 14:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051912999 Art: Marshmallow Igloos jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051921374 Ms. Jeanine and her special helper, Vincent, create an igloo out of a cup, frosting and marshmallows.  Can you do this too? Skills addressed: Children demonstrate creativity, imagination, and inventiveness; Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; Children demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance]]> 2021-01-04 14:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1051921374 jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1060308731 2021-01-06 17:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1060308731 Circle Time Link jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101841451 9:00 Daily]]> 2021-01-19 15:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101841451 Language Group and Live Streamed Activities jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101847048 Daily at 3:00]]> 2021-01-19 15:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101847048 Literacy: Polar Bear Polar Bear jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101868893 Listen as Ms. Sharon reads the book about Arctic Animals.  Do you know any of these animals?  Can you identify any of them? Skills addressed: Skills addressed: Children develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2021-01-19 15:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101868893 Language: Animal Questions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101873193 This powerpoint asks you to identify different animals from our book.  How many could you identify? Feel free to do this a few times to work on identifying the animals correctly.  Skills addressed: Children describe familiar people, places, things, and events; Children recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2021-01-19 15:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101873193 Math: Animal Patterns jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101875761 Help complete these patterns in Powerpoint.  Can you make patterns in your own home?  Take a picture and show us what you can do! Skills addressed: Children compare, sort, group, organize, and measure objects and create patterns in their everyday environment.]]> 2021-01-19 15:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101875761 Science: Learn About Arctic Animals jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101879013 This powerpoint has videos to help us learn about the different animals in our book this week.  Did you learn something new?  Let us know! Skills addressed: Children observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world.]]> 2021-01-19 15:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101879013 Social Emotional: Animal Play jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101881480 Ms. Sharon uses boxes in her house to help animals practice taking turns to build a tower! What can you use in your house to build a structure? Take a picture and let us know! Skills addressed: Children engage in increasingly complex play; Children demonstrate creativity, imagination, and inventiveness.]]> 2021-01-19 15:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101881480 Physical: The Snowy Day jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101888133 In this activity, Ms. Sharon acts out a book.  Did you know that you can do that?  What types of movement are in the books you like to read?  Skills addressed: Children engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; Children demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance.]]> 2021-01-19 15:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101888133 Art: Ice Art jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101891532 Ms. Sharon shows us how we can make art with liquid watercolor and ice cubes.  Do you have food coloring and ice cubes in your house that you can use to make a piece of artwork?  Take a picture of your work and send it to us.  Skills addressed: Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; Children demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance.]]> 2021-01-19 15:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1101891532 Circle Time Link jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148648839 9:00 Daily]]> 2021-02-01 13:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148648839 Language Group and Live Streamed Activities jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148649693 Daily at 3:00]]> 2021-02-01 13:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148649693 Literacy: White is the Moon jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148670573 Ms. Jeanine reads the book “White is the Moon.”  What colors do you see around you?  Can you label them?  Let us know what you see! Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2021-02-01 13:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148670573 Language: Story Questions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148672955 Ms. Jeanine asks questions about the book for the week.  What color are our items in the book?  Can you find the different animals and objects in the pictures?  What is happening in the pictures?  Where are the animals?  Skills addressed: participate in conversations with peers and adults in one-on-one, small, and larger group interactions; respond to and use a growing vocabulary]]> 2021-02-01 13:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148672955 Math: Shape Sorting jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148676929 Join Ms. Jeanine for a sorting activity with shapes.  Can you help her to sort the shapes?  Let us know how you did! Skills addressed: compare, sort, group, organize, and measure objects and create patterns in their everyday environment; identify and use common shapes and concepts about position during play and other activities]]> 2021-02-01 13:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148676929 Science: Color Viewer Exploration jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148679565 Ms. Jeanine shows us how we can use the color viewers in the dark.  Can you use your tools to make colors on the wall? Or shapes? Or colored shapes? See if mom or dad can take pictures of your work and send it to us.  Skills addressed: show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; senses to construct knowledge about the world around them; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing
generalizations
]]> 2021-02-01 13:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148679565 Social Emotional: Shape Faces/emotions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148685824 Ms. Sharon shows how we can make faces out of shapes.  Can you make some different faces?  Why is your person sad? Happy? Scared?  Ms. Sharon walks us through this idea and helps give some ideas of why people might have the emotions that they do.  Skills addressed: express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do; explore concepts connected with their daily experiences in their community]]> 2021-02-01 13:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148685824 Physical: Shape scavenger hunt jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148691435 Ms. Sharon takes us on a shape scavenger hunt in her house. Can she find a square? A circle? A rectangle?  What can you find at your house! Take some pictures or a video and let us know what you found! \Skills addressed: engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment]]> 2021-02-01 13:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148691435 Art: Shape viewer Art jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148693419 Ms. Jeanine shows us how we can make art with our shape viewers, a flashlight and markers.  She uses the shadows and the light to make shapes then turns the lights on to decorate the traced shapes.  Be sure to send us a picture of your artwork! Skills addressed: willing to try new and challenging experiences; develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance]]> 2021-02-01 13:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1148693419 Literacy: A Color of his Own jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208486385 Listen to the book “A Color of His Own.”  How does the chameleon feel?  What colors and objects do you see? Feel free to listen to the story more than once! Skills addressed: recognize and respond to the needs and feelings of others; develop interest in books and motivation to read;]]> 2021-02-16 19:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208486385 Language: Story Questions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208488147 Ms. Jeanine asks questions based on the book of the week, “A Color Of His Own.”  See if you can answer the questions she asks.  Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood; respond to and use a growing vocabulary]]> 2021-02-16 19:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208488147 Math: Sorting and Patterns jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208490014 Ms. Jeanine leads us in an activity of making patterns, sorting and counting.  See how much you can do! Skills addressed: willing to try new and challenging experiences; compare, sort, group, organize, and measure objects and create patterns in their everyday environment]]> 2021-02-16 19:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208490014 Science: Dry Erase Markers experiment jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208491675 Ms. Jeanine does an experiment with dry erase markers, a glass plate and water.  Check it out and try it at home.  Let us know how it goes for you! Skills Addressed: develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world]]> 2021-02-16 19:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208491675 Social Emotional: Animal Friends: Same and Different jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208497456
Ms. Sharon talks to us about her animal friends and how they are the same and different.  You and your friends are the same and different too, but we can all get along even if we are different.  Skills Addressed: form relationships and interact positively with other children; observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world
]]> 2021-02-16 19:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208497456 Physical: Shapes Around Me jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208500082 Ms. Sharon took a walk in the park and found lots of really neat shapes.  What shapes can you find around you? In your house? In your yard? In your neighborhood? Skills addressed: show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment; use their senses to construct knowledge about the world around them]]> 2021-02-16 19:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208500082 Art: Flashlight Art jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208502364 Check out this neat art activity! You can make constellations, pictures or even faces!  Try it out at home and let us know what you made! Skills addressed: demonstrate creativity, imagination, and inventiveness; develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance;]]> 2021-02-16 19:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1208502364 Literacy: Have You Seen My Duckling? jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246501228 Listen to the book Have You Seen My Duckling.  What was the Mommy duck looking for?  Can you say the repeated line with Ms. Sharon?  Listen to the book and try to answer the language questions next. Skills Addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2021-02-26 18:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246501228 Language: Story Questions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246504453 Follow through this Powerpoint to answer questions about the book for the week.  Feel free to do this activity more than once to help you child have a better understanding of the book. Skills Addressed: describe familiar people, places, things, and events; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2021-02-26 18:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246504453 Math: Counting Ducks and Frogs jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246506798 Follow along as Ms. Jeanine counts the ducks and frogs in the pond.  How high can YOU count?  Do you recognize any of the numbers?  Skills addressed: show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities]]> 2021-02-26 18:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246506798 Science: Pond Life jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246509309 Watch this really neat video about the different creatures you might find in a pond.  Now is the time that things really start happening in ponds.  Do you have a pond near your home that you can go look at and watch for creatures?  Let us know! Skills Addressed: show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; observe and describe characteristics of living things and the physical world]]> 2021-02-26 18:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246509309 Social Emotional: Mommies and Babies jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246511637 Ms. Sharon leads us on this activity to connect mommy animals to their babies.  Do you have toy animals at home that you could work on this activity with? Let us know what you do at home. Skills addressed: use a variety of strategies to solve problems; recognize that they are members of different groups]]> 2021-02-26 18:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246511637 Physical: Follow the Leader jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246514581 Ms. Sharon and Ms. Jeanine work on following the leader.  Do this activity at home to practice moving and following directions.  Skills addressed: express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do; engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment; ]]> 2021-02-26 18:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246514581 Art: Pond Scene jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246516860 Ms. Sharon shows us how to make a pond scene out of animal shapes, glitter and contact paper.  Can you make your own scene at home?  Let us see your creation! Skills addressed: demonstrate creativity, imagination, and inventiveness; develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance]]> 2021-02-26 18:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1246516860 Literacy: Frog’s Lunch jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322559028 Listen to the book “Frog’s Lunch.”  Can you help retell the story?  Listen more than once and see how much you can retell! Skills addressed: maintain attentiveness and focus; develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2021-03-17 19:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322559028 Language: Story Questions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322561333 Follow along through this Powerpoint to answer questions about the book of the week.  Skills addressed: describe familiar people, places, things, and events; recall information and use it for new situations and problems]]> 2021-03-17 19:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322561333 Math: Pond Patterns jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322562806 Help Ms. Jeanine complete patterns using pond items.  How far can you make the pattern go?  Can you make your own pattern at home?  Let us know how you do! Skills Addressed: use a variety of strategies to solve problems; compare, sort, group, organize, and measure objects and create patterns in their everyday environment]]> 2021-03-17 19:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322562806 Science: Frog Life jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322564143 This video shows how a tadpole turns into a frog! Have you ever seen tadpoles or frogs?  Skills addressed: show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; explore the natural world by observing, manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing
generalizations 
]]> 2021-03-17 19:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322564143 Social Emotional: Sensations jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322565301 In our book this week, the main character was hungry! Do you know what that feels like? What about when you are thirsty?  Tired?  Ms. Sharon teaches us about these sensations. Skills addressed: actively seek to understand the world around them; identify, manage, and express their feelings.]]> 2021-03-17 19:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322565301 Physical: In, At and To Throwing jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322566679 Ms. Sharon works on throwing balls and bean bags in containers, at a target and to a friend.  Can you do this with a sibling or your parent?  Its good to get outside and play! Skills addressed: express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do; engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment]]> 2021-03-17 19:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322566679 Art: Monet Inspired Pond Art jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322568127 In this art activity, we will be making art inspired by the artist Claude Monet.  We can either use our fingers or you can place the paper in a bag and smear it around, depending on the choice of your child.  Let us see your artwork when you finish! Skills addressed: develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; demonstrate appreciation for different forms of artistic expression.]]> 2021-03-17 19:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1322568127 Literacy: I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392641543 In this silly book, there is a musician who swallows a whole orchestra! Listening along and see if you can say some of the repeated lines with Ms. Jeanine as she sings the book.  Do you recognize any instruments? Skills addressed: Children develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2021-04-07 17:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392641543 Language: Story Questions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392645637 After you listen to the story, let’s see if you remember anything from the story.  Follow along in this video to see if you remember! Skills addressed: Children maintain attentiveness and focus; Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood]]> 2021-04-07 17:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392645637 Math: Instrument counting jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392647381 In this Powerpoint we work on counting items and identifying the number.  Let us know how you do! Skills addressed: Children show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities]]> 2021-04-07 17:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392647381 Science: How Wind Instruments Work jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392649662 This really neat video shows how wind instruments work.  We will be learning about some different instruments through virtual guests in the next month.  Music is amazing! Skills addressed: Children show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; Children actively seek to understand the world around them; Children use their senses to construct knowledge about the world around them]]> 2021-04-07 17:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392649662 Social Emotional: Togetherness: The Musical jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392651872 This video shows how we can sound good apart, but when we work together to make music, it is even better! Can you work together with someone at home to make some wonderful music?  Let us know how it goes! Skills Addressed: Children form relationships and interact positively with other children; Children demonstrate the social and behavioral skills needed to successfully participate in groups]]> 2021-04-07 17:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392651872 Physical: Parade jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392653289 Ms. Sharon shows us how you can make a parade at your house! Watch this video for some inspiration to get up and make some music while you move! Skills addressed: Children engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; Children develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment]]> 2021-04-07 17:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392653289 Art: Pan Flute Making jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392655191 Ms. Jeanine shows us how to make our own wind instrument in this Powerpoint.  You probably have these materials at home.  Follow along and be sure to show us what you made! Skills addressed: Children are willing to try new and challenging experiences; Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; Children demonstrate appreciation for different forms of artistic expression]]> 2021-04-07 17:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1392655191 Literacy: This Jazz Man jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422219421 Listen to Ms. Jeanine sing the book “This Jazz Man.”  Can you identify any of the numbers or instruments?  Skills addressed: Children develop interest in books and motivation to read; Children demonstrate appreciation for different forms of artistic expression]]> 2021-04-15 17:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422219421 Language: Story Questions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422222049 Ms. Jeanine leads us through some questions about instruments and numbers in this video.  Follow along! Skills addressed: Children maintain attentiveness and focus; Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood]]> 2021-04-15 17:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422222049 Math: Music Counting jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422226559 This PowerPoint has you counting music notes and finding numbers.  How many can you do?  This is a great way to practice counting! Skills addressed: Children show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities]]> 2021-04-15 17:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422226559 Science: How Brass Instruments Work jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422229786 In this entertaining and informative video, we learn how brass instruments work.  Check it out! Skills Addressed: Children show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; Children actively seek to understand the world around them; Children use their senses to construct knowledge about the world around them]]> 2021-04-15 17:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422229786 Social Emotional: Music Is.. jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422233168 Ms. Sharon reads us a book about how music expresses feelings.  Join her for this exploration of music and feelings Skills Addressed: Children identify, manage, and express their feelings]]> 2021-04-15 17:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422233168 Art: Straw Horn jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422237759 Ms. Jeanine leads us in a simple art and science activity to make your own straw horn! Can you do it?  See if you parents or siblings can do it too! Skills addressed: Children are willing to try new and challenging experiences; Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools]]> 2021-04-15 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422237759 Physical: Dance Party jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422240578 Join us for a dance party! Get up and MOVE!

Skills worked on: engaging in active physical play; developing large muscle control and abilities to more through and explore their environment.]]> 2021-04-15 17:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1422240578 Literacy: Grumpy Monkey jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517249472 Listen to Ms. Sharon read the book “Grumpy Monkey.”  Do you ever feel grumpy or sad or angry?  What helps you feel better?  Listen to the story and see how Jim Panzee’s friends try to help him feel less grumpy.  Skills addressed: Children develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2021-05-12 12:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517249472 Language: Story Questions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517252824 Follow along in this Power Point and see if you can answer some questions about our book.  Skills addressed: Children maintain attentiveness and focus; Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood]]> 2021-05-12 12:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517252824 Science: All About Monkeys jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517256361 In this video, you learn about different kinds of monkeys around the world.  Which monkey looks like Grumpy Monkey?  What is something new that you learned?  Skills addressed: Children show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; Children actively seek to understand the world around them; Children use their senses to construct knowledge about the world around them]]> 2021-05-12 12:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517256361 Social Emotional: Emotion Labels jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517258226 Ms. Sharon talks to us about how it is okay to feel grumpy sometimes.  What makes you grumpy?  What makes you happy?  Listen as Ms. Sharon connects these feelings to pictures that we use in our class to talk about how we feel each day. Skills addressed: recognize and respond to the needs and feelings of others. Children identify, manage, and express their feelings ]]> 2021-05-12 12:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517258226 Art: Monkey Art jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517260096 Follow along to see how you can make a monkey out of circles.  How do you want your monkey to feel?  Happy? Sad? Grumpy?  Take a picture of your monkey and send it in!  Skills addressed: Children are willing to try new and challenging experiences; Children develop small muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools; Children demonstrate appreciation for different forms of artistic expression]]> 2021-05-12 13:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517260096 Physical: Woodland Creature Movements jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517263970 Ms. Jeanine shows us how we can move like different animals in the woods.  Join your child in doing these movements to learn how animals get around.  Skills addressed: engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment.]]> 2021-05-12 13:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1517263970 Literacy: We’re Going on A Lion Hunt jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548715401 Listen as Ms. Jeanine reads the book “We’re Going On a Lion Hunt.” What animals do you see on the adventure?  Skills addressed: Children develop interest in books and motivation to read]]> 2021-05-21 17:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548715401 Language: Prepositions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548718250 Listen and answer as Ms. Jeanine teaches about prepositions and positional words.  See what you can answer along with her and watch again to get extra practice!  Skills addressed: Children maintain attentiveness and focus; Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood]]> 2021-05-21 17:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548718250 Math: Animal Counting and Numbers jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548720179 Follow through this Powerpoint to work on counting and recognizing African Safari Animals.  Skills addressed: Children show understanding of numbers and quantities during play and other activities]]> 2021-05-21 17:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548720179 Science: African Lions jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548721953 This really neat video is all about Lions, just like the animal in our book this week. What did you learn that was new about Lions from this Video?  Skills addressed: Children show curiosity and express interest in the world around them; Children actively seek to understand the world around them;]]> 2021-05-21 17:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548721953 Social Emotional: Are you Afraid? jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548724276 Ms. Sharon talks with us about things we might be scared of and how we might react to these things.  What are you scared of? How do you act when you are scared?  Skills addressed: Children identify, manage, and express their feelings]]> 2021-05-21 17:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548724276 Art: Lion Face jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548729417 Follow along as Ms. Sharon shows us how you can make your own Lion face! Skills addressed: express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do;]]> 2021-05-21 17:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548729417 Physical: Jungle Yoga jwhite102 https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548731227 This fun yoga video takes you on a jungle adventure.  Do this by yourself or get your family moving too.  Yoga is great exercise! Skills addressed: Children engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors; Children develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to move through and explore their environment]]> 2021-05-21 18:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jwhite102/rffr7qycbli9sq4o/wish/1548731227