Mrs. Randall's Special Blog

The 20-21 school year is going to be one to remember, for its uniqueness as well as all of our flexibility.

School officially begins August 31. You will hear from your child’s classroom teacher by phone. I will be in contact with you as well this week to touch base and let you know what special services look like this year.

I am so excited to talk with you and see your child both on the computer AND in person in a safe way:)

The school reopening committee would appreciate your input. Please click on the link below and take this brief survey.

https://forms.gle/DNx3eN8hcRpXsfSs5

Today is our official first day of the book fair! Please ask teachers and parents to visit and share our fair! It runs for the next two weeks! All books ship directly to our homes. 🙂
Shop here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/articles/promote-virtual-fair.html

A great promotion reel of some the cool books being offered! https://players.brightcove.net/1543299976/Eyj59PHsg_default/index.html?videoId=6128684602001

Our great partner at Wayne State has developed a yoga series for all of us to use at home!

Use the following links to find one for you!

 Adult yoga videos:

1. Seated Yoga Sequence for a Healthy Back https://youtu.be/lKcF_xROWZI 
2. Happy Hips – Hip-openers for Mobility, Strength and Flexibility https://youtu.be/EXk5y77lF6g 
3. Parent Yoga for Positive Energy w/ Metta Meditation https://youtu.be/CVNIHahO30c 
4. Gentle Yoga Sequence to Strengthen and Support Respiratory System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECMhR6Za0jU 

Student videos

1. Sun Salute Yoga Flow  https://youtu.be/Q1dfO58XIxE  – This Sun Salute yoga flow is a great physical activity designed to start each day in a positive way. Participate in this kid-friendly series of yoga poses to empower your body and mind.
2. Ocean Breathing https://youtu.be/9jVVBMoazco – Stay calm and collected with deep Ocean Breaths
3. Warrior Yoga Flow for Strength https://youtu.be/ZB_wp9yad-0 – Little Warriors, practice this strengthening yoga flow to feel brave and victorious!  Remember, when things get tough – use deep, ocean breathing to keep calm and carry on. 
4. Lazy 8 Yoga Flow https://youtu.be/m-iGKkz-fRY – Combine this kid-friendly flow with deep abdominal breathing to improve immunity and calm the nervous system.
5. Bodies in Balance https://youtu.be/BjB6-VhDcwI  – A kid-friendly yoga practice to increase confidence and focus 
6. Get Grounded https://youtu.be/Zs19fdBZN1U  Tune into your body and breath with this grounding, kneeling yoga sequence 

I just created a new sequence for those limited to a wheelchair:  

• Seated Spinal Yoga Flow https://youtu.be/lBOAZ4lnLtI
• The playlist#HealthyKidsQuarantined is at https://youtu.be/m-iGKkz-fRY

Hello parents and students! I am going to be setting up a google classroom to help me communicate with my students and provide some learning while we are home over the next few weeks. I will post a link on DOJO as well as here so students can join the classroom to get work and feedback that will allow them to continue to progress in their IEP goals!

Parent University has begun and is taking place at many locations. Long Elementary would be the closest one for our families.

Who: Parents and their children ages 6 months-4 years old

When: 9:00-10:00am (Fridays)

What: Parents and children will engage in a variety of activities lead by Dearborn’s GSRP PreK and Kids Work It Out staff

Why: Why not? Have fun and learn new ideas to support your child’s development!

New Topics and Healthy Snacks each week!

See schedule below:

March 6: Self-Honesty

March 13: Responsibility

March 20: Communication

March 27: Healthy Relationships

April 3: Care and Respect

BRING YOUR KIDS TO THE FIRST ONE!

Please join us for 6 FREE Yoga classes at Nowlin School

Sessions held on Tuesdays, February 25 th to March 31 st from 6-7pm

Yoga Mats provided

Come and Relax with us through Breathing, Yoga and Mindfulness

Learn the self-care strategies our staff and 3rd through 5th grade students have been practicing this year

Each session you attend will enter your name into a raffle

Attend all 6 sessions and receive a brand new yoga mat

Sessions kick off on February 25 th with a family yoga night

Note: the remaining 5 sessions starting on March 3rd will be parent only Yoga

Here is the link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054eaca82babff2-yoga

Why do yoga?

Here are just a few reasons:

increased flexibility
increased muscle strength and tone
improved respiration, energy and vitality
maintaining a balanced metabolism
weight reduction
cardio and circulatory health
improved athletic performance
protection from injury
decrease anxiety
decrease depression
improved sleep

There is no school tomorrow, now what? Are you looking for some ideas for what you can do to fill tomorrow? Click the link below to read about some ideas.

Days off are a great time to spend time with your child doing things out of the ordinary! What will you do?

https://www.thecentsiblelife.com/50-activities-to-do-with-kids/