Something in the Mail

Hi Lucky Duck Families
I hope everyone is well.  I just mailed a letter to your child today, so I am hopeful he or she will receive the letter in the next few days.  If for some reason your child does not receive the letter please email me and I will send along another one.

Additional Resources

Hi Friends

Here are some virtual field trips.

San Diego Zoo: https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/

Live Webcams at the Houston Zoo: https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/

Georgia Aquarium: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale-webcam/

New England Aquarium: https://www.neaq.org/visit/at-home-events-and-activities/

Tour the Boston Children's Museum: https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-virtual-tour


If you're looking for movement activities that can be done at home, GoNoodle is a great resource! We use GoNoodle for shake breaks during the school day. 
https://www.gonoodle.com/good-energy-at-home-kids-games-and-videos/

Free access to ABCMouse.com!

The district has a code for free access to ABCMouse.com while school is not in session.  ABCMouse has a variety of activities for children ages 2- 8. Again, this and the other online learning resources are optional.

1. Go to www.ABCmouse.com/redeem

2. Type in the code: SCHOOL4374

3. Complete the registration pages for your child to create an account based on the student's age

Emotions and Matman

Hi Lucky Ducks
Here is a video about emotions and matman.  This is my first attempt at creating a video with a drawing - so I apologize for the quality, but if it makes you laugh then that's okay too.  To be honest, this has taken me many many attempts, but this is the first one I am posting.  Enjoy!

Routines

Many experts recommend creating routines at home during this extended home time.  The following information is simply my opinion.  Creating routines provides a sense of familiarity and calm for many individuals, both children, and adults.  As a parent of 3, I know it was not easy to create and maintain a routine without a plan.  I believe when creating a routine, particularly in this unsettled time, it's important to remember that the routine you had (when kids attended school) does not need to be the routine you need for this time.  A visual schedule can provide structure and support.  It can be written with words, drawings or even printed pictures.   The routine/schedule can have times attached or just be a list of the activities planned that can help provide a sense of structure.  It is okay if not everything happens that you have listed.  If possible try to enjoy the moment you are in with your child rather than what is next on your list. 


A simple routine may look like:

Wake up - Dressed - Breakfast

Playtime

Worktime - Games/coloring/cutting/ see activities listed on BECC Remote Learning website

Snack

Story

Outside

Lunch

A regular routine that occurred after preschool day. 

If I can provide any support to you and your family please feel free to reach out roofe@bpsk12.org

Week 3 Community Helpers

Week 3
3/9/2020

We are continuing our unit about Community Helpers.

Stories

Nurse by Joann Early Macken

Librarian by Jacqueline Laks Gorman

When I Grow Up by Marilee Jay Mayfield

Small Groups

Color Community Helpers (2-day coloring project)

Building a Fire Truck - Students will use various shapes to make a fire truck.

Choice Time

Art -

Dramatic Play - Pilot - Going on Vacation

Table - unifix blocks

Table - Playdough

Magnifying Glasses

Easel - Painting Dalmations

Block area - Community Helpers Felt Dress Up

Sand Table - Sand with construction trucks

Week 2

Community Helpers

This week we began our next unit about Community Helpers. Here are the theme concepts for this unit:

·                     A community is a group of people with something in common

·                     There are people in our community that help us

·                     Everybody contributes to the welfare of the community

·                     We are all members of multiple communities

The questions we will be answering in this unit are:

·                     What is a community?

·                     Who are the members of a community that help us?

·                      How can you identify community workers?

Stories

A Day in the Life of a Police Officer by Dorling Kindersley

We Need Police Officers by Lola Schaefer

A Day with a Mail Carrier by Jan Kottke

Good-bye Curtis by Kevin Henkes

Small Groups

Sorting items that Community Helpers Use (Tuesday & Thursday)

   Police Officer/Veterinarian
   Mail Carrier/ Dentist

Sorting Mail by Size

Choice Time

Art - Design a Stamp

Dramatic Play - Vet - Taking care of pets

Table - Writing Letters / Decorating Stationary

Playing Dentist with Dr. Drill and Fill Play D'oh set

Magnifying Glasses

Easel - Free Painting/Coloring

Community Helpers

This week we began our next unit about Community Helpers. Here are the theme concepts for this unit:

·                     A community is a group of people with something in common

·                     There are people in our community that help us

·                     Everybody contributes to the welfare of the community

·                     We are all members of multiple communities

The questions we will be answering in this unit are:

·                     What is a community?

·                     Who are the members of a community that help us?

·                      How can you identify community workers?

Stories
We need firefighters by Lola M. Schaefer
When I grow up by Marilee Joy Mayfield
Firefighter Ted by Andrea Beaty and Pascal Lemaitre
The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Helpers in your Neighborhood by Shira Evans

Small Groups
Finding the letters in my name on a firetruck (Tuesday)
Sorting items that Community Helpers Use (Wednesday & Thursday)
    Doctors/Firefighters
    Chef/Construction Worker

Choice Time
Dramatic Play - Being a Doctor and taking care of babies
Game - Rescue Heroes - Firefighters
Block Area - Dressing Up and acting like firefighters in our big firetruck
Sand Table - Squirting out fires (picture on paper) with water bottles
Art - Making a firefighter hat