Hi families! Here are our activities and videos for today: Singing: Teacher Rachel sings "There Are Many Ways To Say I Love You". What are some ways that you and your child express love to each other? How can we express love to people who are far away? Activities for transitions. Today’s parent [...]
Hi Redbud Families! In today's teacher video I built (and rebuilt) a magnatile tower. https://youtu.be/Mzv9rFc-P4k (magnatile) The block area in the Redbud classroom is a place where kids learn to build and be creative. It is also a place where they learn resilience and patience. When we build in the classroom we practice strategies to [...]
Hi families! Here are our videos and activities for today: Singing: Join Teacher Patricia for some singing and talking about feelings! She talks about dealing with frustration, disappointment, and sadness by thinking about what she’s thankful for and sings “Thanks A Lot” by Raffi. Decorating silkworm box: Join Teacher Rachel as she decorates [...]
Hey JB Families, Here's a video of me reading a favorite story about the joys and challenges of sharing, and making a reading nook. A Reading Nook is kind of like a fort but a little less involved in terms of building. A nook is a cozy spot where you can rest, play quietly, read, draw... [...]
Hello families! News: If you’re looking for something to watch we suggest the: Superfest Disability Film Festival Kids Showcase which will be held this today 1:30-2:30 via Zoom! Patterns Week 2: Focus for the week: Offering children tactile experiences where they experience differing attributes, while teachers narrate the experience (offering children a chance to hold [...]
Hey Forest Friends Families, Today I'm emailing with a video of me showing my backyard and talking about the new plants I've planted. In this video, I talk about how spending time outside and the consistency of watering plants (or having a schedule in more kid-friendly language) have helped me cope with my feelings of sadness. [...]
Hello Redbud Families! In today's teacher message, I read I am a Bunny with some help from a special guest. The book also inspired my suggested activity: birdwatching! If your family enjoys exploring the great outdoors, Bartram's Garden and Cobbs Creek Park are a couple of great local spots to see some birds. If you'd [...]
Hi families! Here are our videos and activities for today: Morning meeting: Join Teacher Patricia as she decorates her hula hoop with shiny tape. And do an activity along with her... Activity: Do a project as you watch Teacher Patricia. The video is great for your kids to do a project along to: [...]
Hello families! News: If you’re looking for something to watch we suggest the: Superfest Disability Film Festival Kids Showcase which will be held this Thursday 1:30-2:30 via Zoom! Patterns Week 2: Focus for the week: Offering children tactile experiences where they experience differing attributes, while teachers narrate the experience (offering children a chance to hold [...]
Hey Forest Friends Fam, Today I have a video of myself taking a walk through my neighborhood and showing you all of my favorite flowers I pass by. Take a walk with me! I think it is a good practice to record the things that bring you joy, and making this video definitely brought me [...]