{"id":915,"date":"2020-04-15T09:32:04","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T13:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/miniandlittlescholars\/?p=915"},"modified":"2020-04-15T09:32:05","modified_gmt":"2020-04-15T13:32:05","slug":"all-classes-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/miniandlittlescholars\/2020\/04\/15\/all-classes-14\/","title":{"rendered":"All Classes:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Animated Film\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/75NQK-Sm1YY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our theme this week is spring. Here is a butterfly art activity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th.bing.com\/th\/id\/OIP.HknzyE-TUMOuv8Lpgg0shwHaE8?w=300&amp;h=200&amp;c=7&amp;o=5&amp;pid=1.7\" alt=\"Image result for coffee filter butterfly\"\/><figcaption>1 Prepare some coffee filters.<br>2 Color the coffee filters.<br>3 Let the coffee filters dry.<br>4 Create the butterfly wings.<br>5 Fold a pipe cleaner in half.<br>6 Make the butterfly&#8217;s body.<br>7 Curl the pipe cleaner ends.<br>8 Arrange the wings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hatchearlylearning.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here is an article about cooking with children:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Written by:<\/strong> Courtney Ples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April 13, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hatchearlylearning.com\/blog_images\/working_from_home_blog_553x345.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow me to set the scene: I am propped on a stepstool in my daughter Lucy\u2019s bathroom. I\u2019m balancing my laptop on my knees as Lucy enjoys her 2nd popsicle (sugar-free = lunch?), plays, and splashes! I already feel like this a \u201cmom win\u201d because the popsicle in the bath makes for an almost-no-mess, very little stickiness situation! It is 11:41 AM, and I am on a conference call with my team, and because we are all working from home, our cameras are on as we connect virtually. Little do they know, I am terrified to unmute my microphone because any peep on the receiver could reveal on video that I am \u201clistening\u201d from the bathroom! My office for the past 41 minutes (yes, the bathwater is cold, but my daughter is still happy!) has been a bathroom with a four-year-old office mate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a working mom. I like working, and I LOVE my daughter\u2019s full-day pre-k program! Every day she works on building relationships and cognitive skills while engaging in play with classmates. Lucy misses her friends and teachers, and I am doing my best to live up to her personal hero, her teacher, Ms. Doreda. I am fortunate to work for an early childhood company that is providing weekly Family Connection experiences that help families such as ours to juggle full-time work and being present as I teach and engage with my Lucy. Side note: Has anyone EVER dealt with so many dishes in one week?! I must confess, as a former teacher, the thought of crafts, construction paper, and googly eyes was right up my alley, and I am looking forward to working with Lucy as we navigate this new landscape of being at home together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are opportunities for learning in everything you do during this time of uncertainty, and within the new \u2018daily schedule\u2019 we have implemented. Preparing meals and snacks with our children is an excellent way to teach a variety of skills while combatting a must-do task (lunchtime, snacks, etc.!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This newest Family Connection, entitled, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hatchearlylearning.com\/pdfs\/Cooking_with_Kids_Hatch.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cooking with Kids <\/a>, includes a recipe for \u201cSandwich-y Sushi.\u201d This recipe\/experience enabled Lucy to enhance her fine motor skills by rolling the bread, scooping and spreading the peanut butter, and squeezing and smoothing out the jelly. In addition, as I read the steps of the recipe, Lucy was unknowingly demonstrating receptive language skills (listening and following directions). Most importantly, when she finished making the sun butter and jelly rolls, she was so proud of the accomplishment (\u201cI made my own lunch!\u201d). Cooking provides endless opportunities, and for me, the best part was working together! I plan to add meal\/snack preparation to our daily routine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you cook with your child(ren), consider engaging in meaningful conversation and, ask open-ended questions, such as the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Before we handle food, what is the MOST important thing to do? Show me the best way to wash your hands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. List 3 (or 5) of the ingredients we used today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Help me remember\u2014what was the first step in the recipe? What was last?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. How do you feel about making your own food? Why do you feel that way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Which step of the recipe was your favorite? Which step was the hardest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. What are some ways to stay safe in the kitchen?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. 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Every moment we share with our children provides endless learning opportunities (for them and us!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hatchearlylearning.com\/pdfs\/Family_Connections_Hatch.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Connection Experiences<\/a> are available every week, so come back, read, and reap the benefits!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our theme this week is spring. Here is a butterfly art activity: Here is an article about cooking with children: Written by: Courtney Ples April 13, 2020 Allow me to set the scene: I am propped on a stepstool in my daughter Lucy\u2019s bathroom. 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