Hello Families!

I hope your Tuesday is a terrific one! Here are the morning lessons that I posted on Whatsapp for the children. Thank you for helping them with the assignments and sending me a picture or video of the assignments they complete. Mr. Abu-Rus and I are keeping track of every student’s work. Please feel free to watch the lessons and complete the assignments today during times that work for you and your child! Always remember, to reach out to me through email, text, or a phone call if you have any questions or concerns. 🙂

Assignment #1

The goal of this lesson is for the children to identify the name, sound, and formation for the letters Cc, Nn, and Tt. The children are asked to write each upper and lowercase letter 5 times each as well as draw pictures that begin with the sounds for the letters C, T, and N.

Click here to view lesson #1

Assignment #2

The goal of this lesson is for the children to write a message with the words they came up with for the letters C, N, and T. They are to follow the directions in the writing video as well as put spaced between the words.

Click here to view lesson #2

Assignment #3

The goal of this lesson is for the children to make a prediction and help examine the illustrations of the fairy tale to tell what they think we will learn from the Elves and the Shoemaker. Please send a video back of the children telling what they think we will learn from this fairy tale.

Click here to view lesson #3 (the read aloud follows in the next video)

I look forward to seeing and hearing from ALL of my students on Whatsapp!

Here are some fun literacy brain breaks!

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Families!

I hope you all had a fun morning of literacy! Here are the afternoon lessons! Thank you for the videos that were and will be sent to me of your child’s work! I love seeing them! Feel free to contact me anytime!

Assignment #4

The goal of this lesson is for the children to learn and practice fair ways to play with each other.

Click here to view lesson #4

Click here for Cosmic Kids Yoga time!!!

Assignment #5

Click here to view calendar time

Click here to count to 100

The goal of this lesson is for the children to solve an addition story problem using a part part whole number bond.

Click here to view lesson #5

Be sure to check your Whatsapp for the link and code to join our Google Meet at 7PM!!! It will be so terrific to see everyone and hear everyone together!

And….tune into Whatsapp for the bedtime story tonight!

This evening’s personal phone calls will be to Yara and Moheb! I will talk to and see you all on the Google Meet!

PLEASE visit Mrs. F’s Music blog! On Mondays and Tuesdays we have music with our lovely music teacher, Mrs. F.!

This is the beginning of Earth Day Week….check out these incredible STEM ideas that go along with the theme of Earth Day from the site Little Bins for Little Hands

Click on the link below to access this resource from Little Bin for Little Hands.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=10K4wta_nESCGW9v2ZziNAm-fha2wgnL9

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Families!

I hope you all had a relaxing weekend! It is such a lovely day full of sunshine!

*Please remember:

1. I need to have ALL students check in with the 5 assignments each day! These can be viewed and completed at your pace. I am keeping track of all assignments that are turned into me through Whatsapp. PLEASE stay connected to your Whatsapp.
2. We will have a Google Meet tonight at 7PM to 7:30PM. The children will have fun getting to chat live with each other, myself, Mr. Abu-Rus, and our special area teachers. I will send the link to access the virtual meeting this afternoon.

Assignment #1

The goal of this lesson is for the children to identify the sight word (one). They will read it, write it 5 times in 5 different colors, and spell it.

Click here to view lesson #1

Assignment #2

Click here to view lesson #2

The goal of this lesson is for the children to write a message with the new sight word (one). They will follow the message writing directions in the video.

Assignment #3

The goal of this lesson is for the students to count the number of syllables for the picture words presented and use the sentence stem…”____has _____syllables.”

Click here to view lesson #3

Here are two fun brain breaks!

AND……look!!! We have a surprise for the first day of Earth Day week!!!! (Earth Day is on Wednesday) I ordered a butterfly kit! The larvae (caterpillars) came too! We will learn about these magnificent creatures!

Please remember…I am always available for you to reach out with any questions, comments, needs….or just to say hello! Call, text, or email me!

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Families!

I hope you all are well and had a beautiful weekend! Take a look at the week at a glance for our home learning.

Click here for the live schedule where you can activate the links.

Thank you for all you do!

I look forward to another week of learning remotely together! Please remember to stay connected to Whatsapp for our communication! And…..families, remember, I truly care about all of you….please never hesitate to call me, text me, or email me anytime.

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Families!

I hope you all are having a fun Friday so far! Thank you for the videos and pictures I have received on Whatsapp! I have posted all of these lessons earlier on Whatsapp today for you to use at your own pace! Please never hesitate to reach out to me with a call or text! I love hearing from you all!

Assignment #1

The goal for the lesson is for the children to identify the sight word can and write it 5 times in 5 different colors. The letters c a n come together to make the word can!

Click on the video to view lesson #1

Assignment #2

The goal for this lesson is for the children to write 2 sentences using the word can. They are asked to following the message writing directions in the video! Thank you for your support in helping them!!

Click on the video to view lesson #2

Assignment #3

The goal for this lesson is for the children identify that words like gold can have more than one meaning! I also referenced the word can in this video. The children are asked to find something that is the color gold and something that is the metal gold and send a picture. Or…they can draw these items. Or….you can help them find something else at home that has more than one meaning.

Click on the video to view lesson #3

Assignment #4

The goal for this lesson is for the children to create a fun Friday project using something they can reuse from the house. I used an empty bread crumbs container. They will create a bird feeder to put outside on a nice day to feed the birds seeds. I added a link to Whatsapp for other ideas in creating bird feeders with your children.

Click on the video to view lesson #4

Assignment #5

The goal for this lesson is for the children to create a part part whole number bond that represents the math sentence in the video.

Click on the video to view lesson #5

In addition to these lessons I have also posted the Yoga video for today as well as some fun and energetic brain breaks! Please check them out on Whatsapp!

One more thing….the past 2 nights we have been reading The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf. This was such a lovely story! Just for fun, watch this cartoon of the story from Disney I found on You Tube. Afterwards, help your child compare the cartoon story with the story by Munro Leaf! This is a great way to practice comprehension!

I miss you all so much! I wish you all a joyous weekend! Stay safe and stay healthy! We all need each other!

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Families!

Here are the remaining lessons from today that were previously posted on Whatsapp. Thank you for all of the precious videos and messages of your child’s work so far! I love it!

Assignment #3

The goal of this lesson is for the children to use the evidence from the illustrations in the story to tell how the main character, King Midas is feeling. The children are then asked to use a book from home to tell me how the character in that story feels based of the evidence from the illustrations that they find.

Click here to see lesson #3

Assignment #4

The goal of this lesson is for the children to identify the 3 ways to play fair that we have been learning. The children are asked to sing along with me about the 3 ways to play fair; trade, take turns, and playing together.

Click here to see lesson #4 (Song and adapted lesson is from Second Step)

Assignment #5

The goal of this lesson is for the children to independently create a number bond that represents the picture given to them. The children will orally sort the flowers into 2 groups and count the amount in each group. They will complete the number bond and tell what 2 parts make the whole that is represented in the picture.

Click here to see lesson #5

*As always, please never hesitate to reach out to me for ANYTHING…anytime!

Here is some information about a free resource from our district to help with emotional needs during this time.

Please stay connected through Whatsapp and I will see you soon for bedtime stories as we finish the book, “The Story of Ferdinand” by Munro Leaf.

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Families!

Today is Thankful Thursday! Please tell your child what you are thankful for throughout the day as well as encourage them to share what they are thankful for! I am thankful for all of you and your support in showing your child the Whatsapp videos and messages as well as checking in with our blog! Thank you so much!!! I am also thankful for the answered prayers in my own life this week! 🙂

Assignment #1

The goal for this lesson is for the children correctly form the letters Bb, Gg, and Ff in their writing. They will also identify the sound these letters make by drawing a picture that begins with each letter’s sound.

Click here to view lesson 1

Assignment #2

The goal for this lesson is for the children to write a message using words that begin with the sounds of Bb, Ff, and Gg. The children can also practice using spaces between words. Please help your child complete the writing following the directions in the video below.

Click here to view lesson #2

Thank you for all you do! Please continue to check Whatsapp for the brain breaks and more personal messages from me! I look forward to hearing from all of you!!!!

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Families!

Here are the remaining 2 lessons for the day!

I hope everyone has had an awesome day!!!!

Assignment #4

The goal of this lesson is for the students to use a part part whole number bond as they examine the pictures to solve the quantity of the whole group in the picture. They are asked to create the number bond that represents the picture I show at the end of the lesson of the stars and the suns.

Click here for second step lesson #4

Assignment #5

The goal of this lesson is for the students to help the children in the picture come up with a fair way to play “Store”. The children are asked to send a picture or video of them playing fairly by trading or taking turns with someone in their family.

Click here for lesson #5

Be sure to check Whatsapp for all messages and the bedtime story at 9:00!

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Families!

Here is an example of the schedule you will be receiving to give you all a glance ahead at your learning! 🙂

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Click here to access the live links on the schedule!

Hello Families!

I wish you all a wonderful Wednesday and hope you all got a chance to view the incredible video on whatsapp at bedtime of Mr. Mustonen, our Communications Director for the district. He did a fun and engaging reading for your children!

Assignement #1

The goal of this lesson is for the students to identify (funny) as a sight word and understand that the letters f u n n y come together to spell this word! Your children are asked to write the word funny 4 times in 4 different colors and tell about something they know of that is funny!

Click here to view lesson #1

Assignment #2

The goal of this lesson is for the students to write a sentence using the word funny for their message! They are also asked to draw a picture to match their writing along with their first and last name at the top of the paper.

Click here to view lesson #2

Assignment #3

The goal of this lesson is for the students to retell the key details from the story yesterday titled King Midas’s Gold. The students are shown how to retell in a step by step manner using sentence stems/starters. The children are asked to send a video of them retelling the details from the familiar story of King Midas’s Gold using the supports I provided.

Click here to view lesson #3

I encourage all of the assignments to be turned in today, but if not, don’t worry….you can send them when you are able. I look forward to seeing anything from my adorable and amazing students anytime! Please reach out to me anytime you have questions or concerns.

After the students eat lunch, please help them to do some yoga using Cosmic Kids!

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof