Hi, Redbud families! For today's teacher message, Sock the hand puppet and I talk about some of the feelings that we've been feeling while being at home together, big and little and in between. We talk about how we're happy to be spending more time with each other, how we're a little sad to be away [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Teacher Message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlE7jbP6v7E&t=2s Hi Everyone! In today’s video, I read the book “Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear?” by Martin Wadell and illustrated by Barbara Firth. Forgive the spoiler, but there’s a moment in the book that I really love. Little Bear is afraid of the dark, and Big Bear tries to help by [...]
Hi, Redbud families! In today's teacher message, Sock the hand puppet and I tell a story about a flower that we found together in our backyard! We notice that the flower is taller than Sock's body, and we count how many leaves and blooms the flower has. Today's suggested activity: natural materials are great tools for [...]
Hi Redbud families! In today's teacher video I read Dinosaur rumpus by Tony Mitton. Check out the extra video where I sing Happy Birthday and blow out a candle in for Wyatt's 3rd birthday! https://youtu.be/6gewmfsMgr4 (Dinosaur Rumpus) https://youtu.be/0RuZoJYvY1c (Wyatt birthday song) Inspired by today's book the activity is to have a dance party [...]
Hi Redbud Families, Teacher Message: Pato the puppet and I sing "All the Little Ducks Go Upside Down." Activity for Home: As I attempted to imitate a duck for this video, I was reminded of a game we often play at CCS—you've probably played it too! We like to call it "Can You Do What I [...]
Thank you to the families who shared notes or made donations during Teacher Appreciation Week. Let me say how much we appreciate each family at CCS, and are grateful to be part of this community! Teacher Message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fFSutL8fDU Today, I sing a favorite Redbud train song! Activity for Home: Red Light, Green Light [...]
Hi Redbud families! For today's teacher video I read I love you Sun, I love you, Moon by Karen Pandell and Tomie dePaola. https://youtu.be/2XxUNYOn1hs In the spirit of the book I read, my activity today is going outside and noticing the things that make our world beautiful and interesting. This could mean taking a walk around the block, spending [...]
Hi Redbud Families, Seeing a few of you and your kiddos on Zoom really brightened my days this week! I hope you're all finding ways to stay connected with your loved ones near and far. For today's video, Baking With Teacher Seth: Episode 2, I make bread. And my suggested activity is... bake with your [...]