Morning Stories:
Pirates don't need tucking in! by Robin Liberty
We're in the wrong book! by Richard Brynne
Little Red Riding Hood by Mara Alperin
Peanut Butter and Cupcake by Terry Border
That's NOT mine by Anna Kang
Bible Time (One in Christ Curriculum):
Our story this week is Jairus' Daughter. The students are able to hear a sad but miraculous story about the power of God. A man came to Jesus begging for help. His daughter was sick. On the way to the man's house they were stopped in the road by a man with horrible news. Jairus was told that his daughter has died. As he was filled with emotions, Jesus reassured the man and said - "Don't be afraid, just believe." As they came to the house, Jesus took the daughters hand and spoke to her, telling her to get up! The people in the room were amazed! Jesus spoke these words and Jairus' daughter came back to life! It is amazing to see the work of our Lord in the lives of those around Him. He was able to bring someone back to life, which seems impossible! We know that we can trust in the Lord, as it says in Psalm 31:14, "I trust in You, O LORD." We too can feel at peace knowing that God is control of our lives. He will continue to show us love and mercy.
Movement Time (SPARK Curriculum):
In movement, they are focusing on galloping. This can be a tricky concept, especially for those younger students. We have been playing various games to help the students solidify this. It will take practice but the students will review throughout the year. Our older students are able to demonstrate their knowledge of galloping to those who are struggling. What a blessing it is to have students working together to help one another! We have also brought GoNoodle back for the students! They enjoy being able to dance and be introduced to new songs as well! This is a free website you can use at home. I always watch the videos before introducing them to the students to be sure that they are age appropriate.
Music Time (Sing and Make Music Curriculum):
The students have been working on rhythm. They have been snapping their fingers and tapping their toes to help them with this concept. We are continuing to review songs that the students are familiar with. They have added another song, 'Hey Betty Martin.' We have been integrating movement and music together in our new flex classroom downstairs. The students enjoy being able to switch back and forth to focus on the concepts and get their bodies moving!
Small Group Time (HighScope Curriculum):
This week we have been focusing on the letter O. The students have been doing various art activities to relate to this letter.
Tuesday: the students worked on tracing their letters once again - this week they practiced their upper and lower case O's.
Wednesday: they created an octopus art project! They used the letter O as the 'head and body' of the octopus and were able to add legs and eyes.
Thursday: they will take the letter O outline and glue pom poms throughout the O.
Friday: they will be creating an Orca art project using a variety of items from our art closet!
Afternoon Table Activities:
The students can choose from one of the activities listed each day or to have snack.
Tuesday(Fine Motor): connectors, Jenga, lacing cards and puzzles.
Wednesday(Manipulatives):numbered muffin tins with buttons, numbered popsicles, number puzzles.
Thursday(Art and Literacy): shaving cream on tables while practicing their letters, books and opposites puzzles.
Friday(Sensory): sensory tubs filled with corn, beans and rice.
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