Hi JB Families! Here is a puppet show video about Feelings during Quarantine and meeting by Zoom. Ellie and Popple, the puppets in the video, also encourage you to do a scavenger hunt for things that appear in 4s around the house --Send us pics if you'd like! Teacher Lee
Hello families, News: Yesterday we received Oak family feedback from the survey Naima sent out to all families. Thank you so much for participating and letting us know how this system is working for you so far! We are currently discussing changes to implement based on your responses and will let you know about [...]
Hi families! Here are our videos and activities for today: Sing a song: Today, Teacher Rachel sings the song “It’s You I Like” along with showing pictures of the Magnolia kids from our times together at school. Seeing pictures from school might bring up a spectrum of different emotions, so consider when the best time [...]
Hey Forest Friends Fam, Firstly, I wanted to check in and see how things have been going at home, particularly in terms of your children's social-emotional wellbeing. Have you seen any behaviors that you're not sure how to address? Are there certain times of day that are particularly challenging? (Ex: nap time, washing hands before [...]
Hi families, News: Teacher Katelyn will have office hours today! Check in on your signup here. Video of the day: Teacher Alex notices shapes and sings a counting song: https://youtu.be/yAZ9eXrJhss Today’s activity: It’s a beautiful day for an indoor or outdoor tea party! Invite stuffed animals and prepare with decorations, invitations, and a tablecloth. Get [...]
Good morning! Here are our (optional, as always) videos and activities for today: Morning meeting: Join Teacher Patricia for morning meeting! She shows the Magnolia kids her rock collection. Read aloud: Teacher Rachel shows kids how she gets up on her roof and then reads “The Invisible String”, a story about how we are all [...]
Hello Redbud families! Video Messages: 1). A Redbud favorite, “Old MacDonald”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEKsAjExpdU 3). And here’s one where I sing “Happy Birthday” to Eleanor; invite your Redbud to sing along!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH9hSijcYnk Pretend Play and Big Feelings Today, I want to share a thought about pretend or symbolic play. We are experiencing a challenging time when [...]
Hellooo Forest Families! Teacher Charlie here. I miss everyone! Today I have a song called Some Things Change, Some Things Stay the Same. I wrote it in the back yard with all of you in mind. I've attached it two ways, Drive and otherwise, but let me know if it doesn't work. Here are the [...]
Hello, Redbud families! In today's teacher message, I tell a story about a time Sock the hand puppet was feeling frustrated when they were having trouble putting a puzzle together. We talk about how asking for help, taking slow breaths, and singing a song can help us feel better when we're feeling frustrated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdDj2AjMtus Today's suggested activity: in [...]
Hello families! News: Teacher Maddie will have office hours today! Video of the day: Teacher Maddie plays Naughty Butterfly https://youtu.be/9K41JFFktzo Activity: It’s a beautiful day out! You can go for a listening walk with your child, “collecting” all of the sounds you hear on your way! This is also a fun activity to help create [...]