Hi families! We hope you’re all doing okay with all this rain we’ve been having! We know sometimes things can get even more stir-crazy when the weather is fluctuating and outside time is limited. Hang in there, we’re thinking about you! An activity: Leapfrog and measuring! Pretend to be frogs! How far can you leap? [...]
Happy Tuesday! Here is a video of Teacher Lee sharing all about her scarves and what she likes to do with them. And here is a video of her dancing with a scarf! You can bring your own scarf (or rope or string) to dance along! Enjoy...
Hello Forest Friends' Fam, Looking to go on an adventure without having to leave your home? Well then it is time to go on a bear hunt! You can turn this story into a more physical activity by walking around your home acting out the different parts of the story and end up in a cave. (blanket [...]
Hi families, News: It was so lovely to see many of you on Friday’s zoom call! We felt like it went more smoothly than it’s gone in the past, but as always, please let us know what your needs are around the call. Thinking of Governor Wolf’s announcement of school closures, as well as Naima’s [...]
Happy Monday Everyone! I do hope you have had an opportunity to take care of yourselves in a way that is sustaining. Lee and I are so happy to begin a new week with you. Today I will read one of my favorite books that help all of us remember we are special no matter [...]
Hello Redbud Families, Here are today’s videos and activity ideas. I hope you all had a more restful spring break week and are taking care of yourselves. Today I made a video of " We are the Dinoaurs" by Laurie Berkner. Tyler Teacher Video Message: Video 1: https://youtu.be/ctKC4DdyV4Y Activities to Try at Home: 1). [...]
Hi families! Welcome back from “spring break” (if you managed to take one) -- we are back to our regular programming this week! You can expect 3 Zoom meetings, videos, and daily activities this week, along with some information about our upcoming silkworm project -- we’ll be sending out an email about that later today. [...]
Hello Families! News: Today is our group Zoom call! In order to make things smoother Teacher Katelyn will be facilitating and Teacher Alex and Maddie will be hosting. This means Teacher Katelyn will mute and unmute you, hopefully this will make things easier for everyone! Video of the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u3k5urk5Fc With a little playdough, [...]
Hi Redbud Families, In today's video, 5 little monkeys jump on the bed (with some help from me and my finger puppets). Hope your kiddos enjoy counting along! For anyone wondering, the song at the end is the dance remix of Redbud fave "We Are the Dinosaurs" by Laurie Berkner. Take care, Seth for Team Redbud
Hello Families! News: It has been great seeing people in Zoom calls! Similar to teaching, being in so many of these calls has given us a bit of the bird’s eye view on how these calls often go. Friends are showing teachers toys, asking about school, reading books, and showing moves! Children are also having [...]