Hello Redbud families, As we approach the end of the school year, we want to tell you how much teaching the Redbud kids, getting to know and partner with families, and being a part of the CCS community has meant to each of us this year. Thank you all so much. Our school year [...]
Hello families! News: We forgot to send this email this morning--apologies! We will still see you at our Zoom call at noon. Patterns Week 5: Focus for the week: Repeating a pattern to show change over time, accumulation (for example, growing plants, de-stringing beans). Activity: Practice simple ABAB patterns at home! With a little guidance, [...]
Hi families! Here are our activities and videos for today: We have transitioned to sending out our weekly activities on Sunday evening. Here is the document with our activities for this week. End-of-school video: Teacher Rachel and Teacher Patricia discuss what it means for school to be ending and talk about some feelings [...]
Hello Redbud families! Teacher Message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc1jXQaAHf0 In today’s video, I talk about how people, animals, and plants all need air. Then I invite Redbuds to pretend to be a tree as they take some slow breaths. Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSeGxjtPR-w In this video, I read Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems by Kate [...]
Hi Juneberry Families! Here's a video of Teacher Lee reading a story about being Allies! This is the PDF if you'd like to read the story again later. Activity Suggestions Have a conversation with your child about how they can be an "Ally," a friend who supports other people. Brainstorm ways to be allies [...]
Hello families! News: The folks who run the West Philly Bunnyhop food distribution effort are also coordinating some diapers and wipes to be distributed to families in need as part of Philly Pride Month. Click this link if you have extra resources to give, or if you are in need of resources. Drop off and [...]
Hey Forest Friends Families, Today I am going to share this Black Lives Matter instructional library with you. Within this resource, you'll find links to read-alouds of children's books on the subjects of Activism and Advocacy, Self-Love and Empowerment, Black History, and some books in Spanish. I would also like to encourage you to take a [...]
Hi Redbud families: In today's teacher message, Sock and I talk about how we help our houseplants take care of themselves, including one very special thing we do for our plants: we sing to them! Today's suggested activity: Singing to your plants, both indoor and outdoor, is more than a sweet mindfulness exercise. It truly helps [...]
Hi families! Here are our videos and activities for today: We have transitioned to sending out our weekly activities on Sunday evening. Here is the document with our activities for this week. Morning meeting: Join Teacher Patricia as she reads “The Napping House”. Take care and drink lots of water! It’s getting [...]
Hello families! News: Yesterday Philly Sanitation Workers held a rally at love park to demand PPE and hazard play, along with other demands for city workers. Here is their petition! Because kids see sanitation workers in their neighborhood, this is a great opportunity to notice their work and talk about how they are protesting to [...]