Good Morning, Little Angels! Today is Wonderful Wednesday!It is Wednesday, April 29, 2020.The season is Spring.It is cool and cloudy outside.We will have an exciting day today!

We are going to celebrate someone’s birthday today!

Who is turning 4 today?If you would like to share with the class when your birthday is…tell us on Zoom.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!!!Click on the link below to sing happy birthday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90w2RegGf9wWe will sing to Matthew in class!

Have a great day!Love,

Mrs. Anello

Remember to do work at your own pace throughout today.

Circle Time:Please continue to try do our regular morning routine each day.  As a class we meeton the carpet for morning prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, calendar, holidays, days of the week, months, seasons, weather.We start with the Hail Mary.  

We say the Pledge and sing God Bless America.  Please go over the calendar and weather with them each day.  They should be able to lead you through most of this, hopefully you have some type of calendar.  Sign of the CrossIn the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! Morning Prayer: Hail Mary Pledge of Allegiance

Calendar What day of the week is it? What date is it? What month is it? Tomorrow is? Yesterday was? What is the weather today? Pattern – create a pattern and ask him/her to finish it. How many girls are here?  How many boys are here?  How many students are

here today?  How many are absent and who are they?  (You can be inventive and write students names on small slips of paper and turn over the names that are here).

What number comes before (pick a number 0 to 10) What number comes after (pick a number 0 to 10)  What number comes between (example 5 and 7)It helps if you can show them a number line when asking the above 3 questions.Months“How many months are there in a year?” "There are 12 months in a year".Months of the Year Song

“Which month are we in?”  “We are in the fourth month - April.”Days of the WeekHow many days are there in a week?” Count how many days are left until the end of the month.Identify any special days for your child in April (Easter, birthdays).

Days of the Week Songs

“Yesterday was…, so which day is today?  Which day will tomorrow be?” Clap the day of the Month - If it is April 29 - clap and count aloud to 29. Today is Wednesday, April 29, 2020Weather

The Weather Song(Sung to the tune “Clementine”)

What’s the weather?What’s the weather out today?

What’s the weather?What’s the weather out today?

Is it sunny?(Hold hands above head in a circle)

Is it cloudy?(Cover eyes with hands)

Is it rainy out today?(Flutter fingers downwards)

Is it snowy?(Wrap arms around the body and shiver)

Is it windy?(Blow children over with a swoop of your arms)

Is it foggy?(Owl eyes)

What’s the weather out today

Seasons

Review 4 Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.  “Which season are we in?” We are in the Season of Spring.

Sing ABC SONG as you point to each letter.

Letter sounds – point to letter A and say the letter name and then the letter sound a/apple and a/ape.  Recognizing Aa – Zz.

NumbersCount 0-10Count 11-20Count backwards 10 to zero then say blast off

ShapesShapes – point to pictures of these shapes and ask them to name itCircle, oval, rhombus/diamond, star, heart, triangle, rectangle and squareAsk your child to say and use their hands to form these shapes while saying these shapes poems:Circle – Make a circle, make a circle, big and round with me.  No straight lines, no straight lines, a circle you will see.Oval – Make an oval, make an oval, tall and thin with me, no straight lines, no straight lines, just like a zero.Rhombus – Make a rhombus, make a rhombus, with slanted lines.  Make this shape, make this shape, just like a diamond.Triangle – make a triangle, make a triangle, with corners 3, three lines, three lines, a triangle is its name.Rectangle – Make a rectangle, make a rectangle, two sides long, two sides short, just like a door.  Knock, KnockSquare – Make a square, make a square, with 4 corners sides the same, make this shape, make this shape, square is its name. 

Snack Time:Take a break and have a morning snack.Remember to wash your hands before you eat. Prayer Before We Eat - Our Snack Time PrayerPrayer of ThanksgivingThank you for the world so sweet.Thank you for the food we eat.Thank you for the birds that sing.Thank you, God, for everything.Amen

Fine Motor SkillsDeveloping fine motor skills is important for this age. It improves the use of the small muscles in the hands, wrists and fingers. It also strengthens hand-eye coordination.Here are some suggestions for activities the children have done in the classroom:drawing, coloring and painting

Tracing cutting with scissors building blocks and Legos Play-Doh and puzzles lacing or tying activities stacking up cups using tweezers or tongs to pick up objects

Be creative with any other activities and have fun

Alphabet/Literacy:I can recognize letters and sounds.I can spell my name.

Activities for your home literacy centers:

1. Alphabet Paint By Letter Game: 

https://pbskids.org/superwhy/games/alpha-pigs-paint-by-letter/

2. Create a phonics mystery bag. Place a few objects in a bag, and have your child pull them out and identify the initial sound of the name of each item. Give your child the choice of 2 or 3 letters to choose the first letter of the name of the object. You may also use pictures of different items, and match them to the alphabet chart you are making.

                                                                               

3. Make a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom apple blossom tree. Cut out apple blossom shapes and write one letter from your child’s name on each blossom. Place the blossoms in the tree. Have your child pick the blossoms, one by one, to spell his/her name. Provide your child with a name card to copy the letter order, as necessary

Story Time: Introduce the story by reading the title and showing the front and back cover.  Ask what does he or she see on it?Read the name of the author and ask what does an author do? Read the name of the illustrator and ask what does an illustrator do?  Turn to the title page and read title again and ask – Why does a book have a title?  (It tells us what the story is going to be about.)  Ask what is this page called?  (The title page).Introduce any words in the story that your child may not know and explain definition.Read story.  At the end of the story ask some who, what, where, and when questions.

Who are the characters in the story?  Remember characters can be people or animals.

Ask where did the story take place? Was it in a house, forest, outside, kitchen etc.?

When did the story take place?  Was its morning, noon, or night. Is this a true story?  Could it happen in real life? Example: Can animals

talk in real life? What happened in the beginning of the story?  How did the story end? What was your favorite part or character in the story? Your child can

draw a picture to one of these questions.

Epic! AssignmentsAssignment: Curious George and the Birthday Surprise

Before reading - Who’s birthday do you think it will be? After reading - George made a mess in the kitchen. What did he do to clean it up? (Let all the dogs in to clean up the kitchen) Who’s birthday was it? (George’s) Did George know it was his birthday? (No, he was surprised) What kind of cake do you think a monkey might like for his birthday? What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?When is your birthday? Practice learning the month and day.

Math:Listen to the story Mouse Shapes By: Ellen Walshhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UQqEIktca0

In the story Mouse Shapes, three mice stumble into a pile of shapes. They begin to build houses, trees, and the sun.  During their building, they are interrupted by a cat.  They scatter away and then return later to build a surprise to scare away the cat the next time he returns.  It works and they get to build their final creation.  It’s something that mice really like. I’ll give you a hint…you will need a triangle and lots of circle holes to make it!

Create your own Mouse Shape:You will need circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles to create your own mouse.I have attached a pattern/template for you to use. See Little Angels Class Webpage – PDF

Music and Movement:Gross Motor/Movement IdeasDevelopment of gross motor skills is as important as development of fine motor skills. These are activities that involve using the larger muscles of our bodies (like when we walk, run, jump and skip). Exercise promotes a healthy body and a health mind.It makes us healthy and strong.

The children have been doing regular exercises and dances in the classroom.

Exercise:Bouncing Up and Down Exercise Song by Patty Shuklahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HLjxcrgiPg

Pedro the Penguin, Cosmic Kids Yogahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSZvMHlw9vs

Simon Says Dance by Time 4 Kids TVhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxRfqmLJCXw

Let’s exercise and have fun!!

Here are some enrichment/educational songs that you can listen to while learning about shapes.“The Shapes Song”, ABCmousehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzS78Wc0O5U

Name the Shape Game, Jack Hartmannhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svrkthG2950

Shape Song, Have Fun Teachinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVgP3AZCfdU

Free Choice/Creative Playtime:You get to play with your own toys at home.Playdough – play with clay BlocksArts/Crafts - Drawing, painting Cars/Trains

Board games/Puzzles Dramatic Play Center - Kitchen

What will you play with today?So many choices, so much to do!

Don’t forget our clean up song! Barney SongClean Up, Clean Up!Clean up, clean up Everybody everywhereClean up, clean upEverybody do your share

Lunch:Take a break and have some lunch. Our Lunch Time PrayerGrace Before MealsGod is great,God is good.Let us thank Him for our food.Amen

Rest Time:A little Quiet Time after lunch is always good.Look at some books, bring some stuffed animals over with you, play some soft soothing music (children’s lullabies, relaxing music) for you tolisten to while you rest.

Free Choice Play Time:After rest time…Use this time to safely go outside and get some fresh air! Go for a walk, play with sidewalk chalk, bubbles, sports balls, ride your scooter, bike. Or if you need to stay inside use GoNoodle.com (indoor recess is GREAT) or YouTube children’s Zumba, children’s yoga, children’s exercise, you can even have a dance party with mom, dad, and/or siblings.

End of the Day Routine:Sing songs, read a story, and recap the day’s activities