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Tuesday June 9, 2020
Today is the last day of preschool!! You and your child made it! Now take time to relax and have fun together. Hopefully you will get some time to be outside, maybe do some swimming. I had a great year with all of you and wish we got to spend the past 3 1/2 months together. I am still here during the summer if you need anything, just send me a remind message.
Below is an activity calendar for the month of June, in case you are looking for some activities to do during the summer. I will share another one at the beginning of the July as well as the beginning of August.
Monday June 8, 2020
These are the last 2 days of Preschool! Today would have been our family picnic at the park and tomorrow would have been our end of the year celebration day. I still want to share the joy of these days with the kids and you so today I am sharing the end of the year slideshow. The slideshow has pictures from the whole school year; both our time in the classroom and our time learning from home.
I also made an end of the year video to tell the kids just how proud I am of them and how much I loved being their teacher. The kids worked so hard this year, while being in the classroom as well as still working at home. I am so proud of all of them, as well as all of you families. Parents, you took on the role of teaching your kids at home and worked so hard at it. I loved seeing all the pictures, the videos, and the phone calls.
Take time today to have a picnic with your child or as a whole family. You could have a picnic outside or just lay a blanket on the floor inside the house and eat on the blanket.
Here is the link for the slideshow. Watch the show with your child and talk with them about what was happening in the pictures and who they see in the pictures. https://photos.app.goo.gl/G5onuqF6uyQB3KaX8
Here is the link for my end of the year video message. https://photos.app.goo.gl/5D7zbjwpK9248sKt6
Thursday June 4, 2020
Today was scheduled to be field day. Use the day today to hang out and play with your child. Enjoy time outside in the fresh air and sunshine!
Main Idea: Field Day
Literacy Activity (10 minutes): Draw and write outside with chalk. Create different pictures, write different names and words, or write different letters and numbers. (Send Mrs. Vasas a picture of chalk drawings outside)
Math Activity (10 minutes): Play with a ball, bike, or scooter outside. Kick the ball back and forth with your child, counting how many times you can kick it back and forth. Have your child ride their bike or scooter around. (Send Mrs. Vasas a picture of your child playing outside)
Play Activity/Work Time (1 hour or more):
Start (Plan): Ask your child “What would you like to do today?”
Play (Do): Allow your child to play for at least 1 hour of free play time with their toys (no screens-no TV, no tablets). It is important for your child to have time to be creative and use their imagination.
Clean-Up: Provide a warning before it is time for your child to clean up, so they can bring an end to their play. Then have them clean up, or help clean up, the toys they were playing with. It should not be your job to clean up after your child.
End (Review): Ask your child “What did you do today?”
*Mention what they told you at the start and see if they did do that or if they chose to do something different. It is ok if they change their mind and do something different.*
Extra Activity (10 minutes): Make your own bubbles. Use a spoonful or 2 of dish soap, add ¼ cup of water and stir. Use bubble wands to blow bubbles. (Send Mrs. Vasas a picture of child blowing bubbles)
Learning Websites:
Scholastic Learn at Home – reading books and activities
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html
Red Apple Reading – I have sent you your child’s username and password
https://redapplereading.com/login
Books read to kids
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Learning Games
https://www.abcya.com/grades/prek
More Learning Games
Wednesday June 3, 2020
If you know anyone who has a 4 year old for preschool next year and needs an application for preschool, they will be handing them out tomorrow and Thursday from 12:00-2:00 at Cotter Early Childhood Center. See the message below.
Dearborn schools GSRP will be handing out applications at Cotter Early Childhood Center,on Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4 from 12 to 2 PM. We are located at 13020 Osborn. Please come in off of Osborn and wait in line as you come through the bus loop. You do not need to exit your car a staff member will be out there to assist you.If you currently have an application and all your information that is needed with the application continue to look on our website and other social media for upcoming registration dates.
Main Idea: Story and Measuring
Literacy Activity (10 minutes): Watch the video of Mrs. Vasas reading the book ‘Elmer.’ Then have your child draw a picture of their own colorful elephant. It could be colorful squares like Elmer or it could be any colorful design they would like. (Send a picture of their colorful elephant to Mrs. Vasas)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/k3VPG2Ci83B8PCct7
Math Activity (10 minutes): Measure length of items. Use the cubes to measure how long the scissors, glue stick, book, journal, and anything else the kids would like. See the pictures below to see how to measure different items. (Send me pictures of the different items being measured)
Play Activity/Work Time (1 hour or more):
Start (Plan): Ask your child “What would you like to do today?”
Play (Do): Allow your child to play for at least 1 hour of free play time with their toys (no screens-no TV, no tablets). It is important for your child to have time to be creative and use their imagination.
Clean-Up: Provide a warning before it is time for your child to clean up, so they can bring an end to their play. Then have them clean up, or help clean up, the toys they were playing with. It should not be your job to clean up after your child.
End (Review): Ask your child “What did you do today?”
*Mention what they told you at the start and see if they did do that or if they chose to do something different. It is ok if they change their mind and do something different.*
Extra Activity (10 minutes): If you have sheets left to do in the packet, choose a sheet to work on today. If you do not have any sheets left, practice using scissors by cutting paper/junk mail into pieces.
Learning Websites:
Scholastic Learn at Home – reading books and activities
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html
Red Apple Reading – I have sent you your child’s username and password
https://redapplereading.com/login
Books read to kids
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Learning Games
https://www.abcya.com/grades/prek
More Learning Games
Tuesday June 2, 2020
Here is a link with helpful information to know about how to help your child move from preschool (GSRP) to Kindergarten and Young 5. Click on the link and look through the slides. Ms. Unis and I will be talking about it with you during our phone call this week. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FZTWOot93qAaJPMf_ws2a1ho3_Z9qPu6xdW8pvB5wu4/edit?usp=sharing
Main Idea: 5 Little Monkeys Swinging in the Tree
Literacy Activity (10 minutes): Watch the video of the song 5 Little Monkeys Swinging in the Tree. Then have your child draw a picture of 5 monkeys in a tree and have them write the sentence ‘5 monkeys swinging in a tree.’ (Send Mrs. Vasas a picture of your child’s drawing and writing)
Math Activity (10 minutes): Make collections of 5 items, 4 items, 3 items, 2 items, 1 item. You could use the cubes, the beans, or anything else they can count. (Send Mrs. Vasas a picture of your child’s different collections)
Play Activity/Work Time (1 hour or more):
Start (Plan): Ask your child “What would you like to do today?”
Play (Do): Allow your child to play for at least 1 hour of free play time with their toys (no screens-no TV, no tablets). It is important for your child to have time to be creative and use their imagination.
Clean-Up: Provide a warning before it is time for your child to clean up, so they can bring an end to their play. Then have them clean up, or help clean up, the toys they were playing with. It should not be your job to clean up after your child.
End (Review): Ask your child “What did you do today?”
*Mention what they told you at the start and see if they did do that or if they chose to do something different. It is ok if they change their mind and do something different.*
Extra Activity (10 minutes): Practice writing letters, numbers, names, sight words by writing in shaving cream (like the picture below). If you do not have shaving cream, use some flour or salt on the table.
Learning Websites:
Scholastic Learn at Home – reading books and activities
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html
Red Apple Reading – I have sent you your child’s username and password
https://redapplereading.com/login
Books read to kids
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Learning Games
https://www.abcya.com/grades/prek
More Learning Games
Monday June 1, 2020
Ms. Unis and I will be making our video calls and phone calls this week. If you want to set up a video call with me, please let me or Ms. Unis know so we can schedule one.
Main Idea: Writing and Shapes
Literacy Activity (10 minutes): Write name (first and last name) on a sheet of paper, have your child spell over the name using cereal pieces, fruit snacks, candy, or the beans (see the picture below). (Send pictures of the writing to Mrs. Vasas)
Challenge: Write out sight words for your child to spell.
Challenge: Have your child create their own letters or numbers using the cereal, fruit snacks, candy, or the beans.
Math Activity (10 minutes): Create a shape hopscotch outside. Draw a line of different shapes (heart, circle, triangle, square, diamond, rectangle, oval). Have your child jump from shape to shape naming the different shapes they are jumping on. (Send pictures of the shapes to Mrs. Vasas)
Challenge: Describe the a shape, naming its features (example: has 4 sides that are all the same size-square, has 3 sides-triangle), then have your child jump to the shape you are describing.
Play Activity/Work Time (1 hour or more):
Start (Plan): Ask your child “What would you like to do today?”
Play (Do): Allow your child to play for at least 1 hour of free play time with their toys (no screens-no TV, no tablets). It is important for your child to have time to be creative and use their imagination.
Clean-Up: Provide a warning before it is time for your child to clean up, so they can bring an end to their play. Then have them clean up, or help clean up, the toys they were playing with. It should not be your job to clean up after your child.
End (Review): Ask your child “What did you do today?”
*Mention what they told you at the start and see if they did do that or if they chose to do something different. It is ok if they change their mind and do something different.*
Extra Activity (10 minutes): Shadow tracing/drawing outside. Take toys and paper or chalk outside. Have your child trace the toys’ shadow onto the paper or onto the sidewalk/driveway. You could also trace the shadows of people. See the pictures below. (Send pictures of shadow drawings to Mrs. Vasas)
Learning Websites:
Scholastic Learn at Home – reading books and activities
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html
Red Apple Reading – I have sent you your child’s username and password
https://redapplereading.com/login
Books read to kids
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Learning Games
https://www.abcya.com/grades/prek
More Learning Games
Thursday May 28, 2020
Main Idea: Journal writing and number counting
Literacy Activity (10 minutes): Journal writing – school is getting close to ending. Talk with your child about what they miss from school. Have them write ‘I miss _________ at school.’ (Send Mrs. Vasas a picture of their journal page)
Math Activity (10 minutes): Watch the dice counting video I made. Have your child count along with me with the dice I have. Your child can draw the dots along with me and write the numbers with me. (Send Mrs. Vasas a picture of the dots and numbers)
Challenge: Find dice at your house and have your child roll the dice and count. They can roll one and count numbers 1-6, roll two and count numbers 7-12, roll 3 and count numbers 13-18.
Challenge: Introduce your child to addition and have your child roll 2 dice then add the numbers together.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SxadsFbF6XBHN45C6
Play Activity/Work Time (1 hour or more):
Start (Plan): Ask your child “What would you like to do today?”
Play (Do): Allow your child to play for at least 1 hour of free play time with their toys (no screens-no TV, no tablets). It is important for your child to have time to be creative and use their imagination.
Clean-Up: Provide a warning before it is time for your child to clean up, so they can bring an end to their play. Then have them clean up, or help clean up, the toys they were playing with. It should not be your job to clean up after your child.
End (Review): Ask your child “What did you do today?”
*Mention what they told you at the start and see if they did do that or if they chose to do something different. It is ok if they change their mind and do something different.*
Extra Activity (10 minutes): Play red light, green light with your child or children. Tell them a movement to do (jump up and down, spin around, touch your toes, walk around the room, anything you can think of) then say green light for them to go. Say red light for them to stop. You can add in yellow light and then they have to do the movement slowly.
Learning Websites:
Scholastic Learn at Home – reading books and activities
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html
Red Apple Reading – I have sent you your child’s username and password
https://redapplereading.com/login
Books read to kids
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Learning Games
https://www.abcya.com/grades/prek
More Learning Games
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Ms. Unis and I will be calling tomorrow to check in and talk with you about setting up a video chat. I would like to see all the students one last time before the end of the school year so I would like to do a video chat with all the students. Ms. Unis and I will be talking with you about what would be best way to video chat (FaceTime on iPhone, Google Duo, or sending an email for a meeting on the computer or tablet).
Main Idea: Shapes and Letters
Literacy Activity (10 minutes): Have your child go on a letter hunt. Write letters (uppercase, lowercase, or both) on small pieces of paper. Hide or place the pieces around the house. Have your child go and find the letters and name what letter they found.
Challenge: Write sight words on small pieces of paper and hide those around the house. Have your child read each sight word as they find them.
Math Activity (10 minutes): Play shape bingo! Create a board with different shapes (like the picture below). Say the name of a shape and have your child cover that shape using a cube or a bean. When your child has covered every shape on their board, they can yell “BINGO” and you could start over.
Challenge: You could make the shapes different colors as well so they need to find the shape and the color, like yellow triangle, blue square, green triangle.
Play Activity/Work Time (1 hour or more):
Start (Plan): Ask your child “What would you like to do today?”
Play (Do): Allow your child to play for at least 1 hour of free play time with their toys (no screens-no TV, no tablets). It is important for your child to have time to be creative and use their imagination.
Clean-Up: Provide a warning before it is time for your child to clean up, so they can bring an end to their play. Then have them clean up, or help clean up, the toys they were playing with. It should not be your job to clean up after your child.
End (Review): Ask your child “What did you do today?”
*Mention what they told you at the start and see if they did do that or if they chose to do something different. It is ok if they change their mind and do something different.*
Extra Activity (10 minutes): Work on patterns by having your child move along with the patterns in the song ‘Banana, Banana, Meatball.’ – We have done this song in the classroom and the kids love it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ9q4U2P3ig&t=15s
Learning Websites:
Scholastic Learn at Home – reading books and activities
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html
Red Apple Reading – I have sent you your child’s username and password
https://redapplereading.com/login
Books read to kids
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Learning Games
https://www.abcya.com/grades/prek
More Learning Games