Spring 2020
What a crazy time it is! I didn't realize that the school day prior to Spring Break might be the last of the year. I hope it isn't, but I guess we'll all have to wait and see.
First of all, please tell your child that I am missing him or her. All of the teachers are trying to find ways to connect with students. We're compiling activities to keep everyone entertained, engaged and learning. That be said, the "rules" for what we can and can't do, keep changing. I plan to contact each family as soon as things settle down a bit.
What should you be working on at home right now? I'm so glad you asked. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Talk positively with your child and reassure your child that everything will be okay!
2. Sing familiar songs, read stories and count lots of different things.
3. Practicing personal information. (Birthday, address, phone number and full name)
4. Practice printing full name correctly. (Capital letter at the beginning only. Most letters start at the top.)
5. Practice shoe tying independently.
6. Establishing and maintaining regular routines for meals, bathtime, bedtime, etc.
7. Play board games and card games and do puzzles.
8. Create a scavenger hunt around the house.
9. Check out some new websites. You child is already familiar with PebbleGo, Teach Your Monster to Read, Starfall and Zearn just to name a few. PBS Kids and Scholastic also have some cool things online.
10. Draw a picture, write a letter or email something to me. I will respond!
11. Want to introduce something new to your child? We were just about to learn how to tell time to the hour and the half hour. Go for it!
12. Cook something with your child. Have him/her help measure ingredients, assist with serving and cleaning up.
13. Life skills matter! Have your child help to organize a drawer/closet, dust the furniture, fold clothes or match socks.
If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to contact me. I can be reached at [email protected] (the email link above works for this too). I will get back to you asap.
Sincerely,
Stacy Leonard
P.S. Be sure to check out our classroom Facebook page (Mrs. Leonard's Kindergarten) if you haven't already done so. You can also sign up for "Remind" messages from me. Contact me if you need the information about how to do that.
P.S.S. Don't forget to check out the MAES Facebook page for updates from Mr. Miller. New things from various teachers will be posted from time-to-time as well.
What a crazy time it is! I didn't realize that the school day prior to Spring Break might be the last of the year. I hope it isn't, but I guess we'll all have to wait and see.
First of all, please tell your child that I am missing him or her. All of the teachers are trying to find ways to connect with students. We're compiling activities to keep everyone entertained, engaged and learning. That be said, the "rules" for what we can and can't do, keep changing. I plan to contact each family as soon as things settle down a bit.
What should you be working on at home right now? I'm so glad you asked. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Talk positively with your child and reassure your child that everything will be okay!
2. Sing familiar songs, read stories and count lots of different things.
3. Practicing personal information. (Birthday, address, phone number and full name)
4. Practice printing full name correctly. (Capital letter at the beginning only. Most letters start at the top.)
5. Practice shoe tying independently.
6. Establishing and maintaining regular routines for meals, bathtime, bedtime, etc.
7. Play board games and card games and do puzzles.
8. Create a scavenger hunt around the house.
9. Check out some new websites. You child is already familiar with PebbleGo, Teach Your Monster to Read, Starfall and Zearn just to name a few. PBS Kids and Scholastic also have some cool things online.
10. Draw a picture, write a letter or email something to me. I will respond!
11. Want to introduce something new to your child? We were just about to learn how to tell time to the hour and the half hour. Go for it!
12. Cook something with your child. Have him/her help measure ingredients, assist with serving and cleaning up.
13. Life skills matter! Have your child help to organize a drawer/closet, dust the furniture, fold clothes or match socks.
If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to contact me. I can be reached at [email protected] (the email link above works for this too). I will get back to you asap.
Sincerely,
Stacy Leonard
P.S. Be sure to check out our classroom Facebook page (Mrs. Leonard's Kindergarten) if you haven't already done so. You can also sign up for "Remind" messages from me. Contact me if you need the information about how to do that.
P.S.S. Don't forget to check out the MAES Facebook page for updates from Mr. Miller. New things from various teachers will be posted from time-to-time as well.