Hi Redbud Families! In today's teacher message, I performed The Goldfish (Let's Go Swimming) by Laurie Berkener with my house troupe. I hope you enjoy the many comedic antics of our youngest member! Also, yesterday's video link was not working, but has been fixed, don't forget to check it out. This song got me thinking about [...]
Hey Forest Friends Fam, Today I have an activity that Oakster Emilia and I have been playing during the past few weeks. Lately she has been very interested in reenacting parts of the day from school. This form of pretend play has been a great way for me to learn what parts of school Emilia [...]
Hi families! Here are our videos and activities for today: Morning meeting: Join Teacher Patricia and Banjo for morning meeting -- telling a story and singing a song! Silkworm video: Under the microscope! A big thank you to Tasman for this wonderful up-close look at a baby silkworm with commentary! Nature/silkworm journals: [...]
Hello Redbud families, Today's teacher message features me and Sock the hand puppet reading Redbud favorite I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!, by Karen Beaumont and David Catrow. We sing and dance to tell the story, so get ready to sing and move! Today's suggested activity: as we face yet another grey and rainy day, consider using it [...]
Hi families! News: Just a reminder that ALL zoom calls are now on the oak teachers personal meeting id, which is in a google doc under the signature of every email. Video for today: Mindful wake-up with Teacher Katelyn Activity: If you froze toys in water yesterday, you can take them outside for some rainy [...]
Hi families! Here are our videos and activities for today: Nature/silkworm journals: Writing. There are a few ways to write with your child! Often, we have children sound out the letters of the word, but are not concerned with correct spelling. Kids will learn spelling later in school, right now they’re learning how to hear [...]
Hello Forest Friends Families, Reminder we are having our fist ever Forest Friends zoom hangout this Thursday (4/30) at 4:00. Before we left school, the Forest Friends showed lots of interest in the ocean. We had worked together to make some great under the sea collages. Yesterday Teacher Sarah read Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle. I am going [...]
Hello Everyone! I hope you enjoy this video of me planting a few of my plants. I hope you get to plant something also. Teacher Octavia https://youtu.be/6b35UZFrWaA
Hi families! News: Yesterday we had our Monday noon zoom call! While we said before to pick one, it seems like it will work for friends to come to one or both of the weekly calls. Video for today: Teacher Alex reads Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: https://youtu.be/Wiyw7pLTzao Activity: It’s a sunny day out today! Build [...]
Hi Families, In response to the recent parent survey, we've decided to offer individual Zoom meetings for a child and a teacher or between a parent/caregiver and a teacher for families who would like to participate. Child-Teacher Zoom Meeting We're anticipating that these would be fairly short (around 5 minutes). We will be ready with a [...]