Good morning, Redbud families. Teacher Messages: Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx8qJL3QCyU&t=6s In this video I read The Shape of Things by Dayle Ann Dodds and illustrated by Julie Lacome. Activity Suggestion: Cut some shapes from scrap paper and let your child glue or tape them to paper, then use crayons or markers to [...]
Hi families! Here are our videos and activities for today: Silkworm questions and answer video: Teacher Rachel answers Henry’s question: “Why are the tiny dots silkworms make poop?” and talks about how some people in the world use silkworm poop (including to drink...Rachel talks about how we shouldn’t do that, but you might want [...]
If you'd like , you can build a fort at home using cushions, chairs, blankets, tables... You could also consider creating a more permanent peace corner that doesn't have to be put away at the end. It can really help kids to have a contained and cozy spot to go if they're feeling some kinda way. It's also [...]
Hello families! News: Magnolia teachers have offered to extend their silkworm project to families across CCS! You can learn more about what the project entails in this Silkworm Guide. If your family is interested in raising silkworms at home, please contact magnoliateachers@childrenscommunityschool.org Video of the day: Teacher Maddie sings and plays This Little Light of [...]
Hi families! Here are our videos and activities for today: Morning meeting: Join Teacher Patricia and her puppets who are learning and discovering “singing silkworms” and their lifecycle. Watch the video here! Silkworm questions: Please send in any questions your child has about silkworms for the Q&A video (either written or as a [...]
Hello Forest Friend Families, It's Teacher Sarah! It was wonderful to see so many faces last week on our zoom call. Thanks to all who joined! Today, I read a book called The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle. In relation to this book, I am also offering an Animal Sounds game that can help parents [...]
Here is the link to today's video. Enjoy, see you on Zoom tomorrow morning at 10am. https://youtu.be/Cv6MRGQhy98
Hi Redbud Families! Talking about feelings is something I have been thinking about lately, especially when trying to help my kids self-regulate in these strange days. The teacher video today is about feelings and of course, making all kinds of silly faces. https://youtu.be/WMW44jZy-p4 In line with the video, my activity idea involves feelings! You can use playdough to make [...]
Hello families! News: Just a reminder that Teachers zoom call days are the same each week: Teacher Maddie on Tuesday, Teacher Katelyn on Wednesday, and Teacher Alex on Thursday. Video of the day: Teacher Katelyn Looks at patterns Activity: Spring is here! During outside time with your child, whether you go on walks together or [...]
Hi families! Here are our activities and links for today: Zoom morning meeting: Join us for our whole-group Zoom meeting from 11:00-11:30am today! An art activity: Shadow tracing! An activity for indoors or out, it can be created wherever you can find (or create) light and shadow. A sunny windowsill, a patch of sun [...]