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, [...]
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 [...]
Hello families! News: For those who have an instagram we suggest following @phillychildrensmovement for connection to actions that are child appropriate! Patterns Week 5: Focus for the week: Repeating a pattern to show change over time, accumulation (for example, growing plants, de-stringing beans). Activity: While engaging in building play, use language to notice the steps [...]
Hello families! News: Check out this video from Sesame Street, where Common and Cobbie Calliet help calm Elmo by using belly breaths! Patterns Week 5: Repeating a pattern to show change over time, accumulation (for example, growing plants, de-stringing beans). Activity: On our Zoom call today, Teacher Maddie will be telling a pattern story using counting [...]
Hello families! News: Our Oak room summer camp counselor Syeda’s family has been affected by the recent protests and they need our help. Click this Gofundme link for more information. Patterns Week 4: Focus for the week: Singing pattern songs and drawing children’s attention to the repeated refrain. Build patterns out of materials while children [...]
Hello families! News: We continue to stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the protests that are ongoing. A former Oakster family shared an event to the community board from PCM (Philly Children’s Movement) to the community board. We encourage you to connect with this group and ways that people are joining in this [...]
Hello families, News: The recent protest and unionizing at Milk and Honey is an important opportunity to speak to children about protests in their community. If your children notice protesters, or you decide to join in these actions, you can help them understand why people are protesting. The use of the four square tool (ouch [...]
Hello families! News: A reminder to mail your child’s flower art in to CCS if you would like! Stephanie will create a collage that families will be able to see whenever we reopen. Patterns Week 1: Using descriptive language with children, exposing them to words describing size, shape, color, weight, texture, flavor, etc. Skill we [...]
Hello families! News: Thank you so much for all of your Teacher Appreciation Week gifts and drawings! We appreciate you all. Patterns Week 1: Focuses for the week (we will post these with the daily email to give some context for our activities) : Using descriptive language with children, exposing them to words describing size, [...]
Hello families! News: Magnolia teachers have offered to extend their silkworm project to families across CCS! You can learn more about what the project entails in this Silkworm Guide. If your family is interested in raising silkworms at home, please contact magnoliateachers@childrenscommunityschool.org Video of the day: Teacher Maddie sings and plays This Little Light of [...]