• Good Morning!

    Today is Friday and that means we have a guest reader to share a story with us. I am so excited to have Ms. Candelmo read the story The Icky Sticky Frog by Dawn Bentley. It is one of my favorite books.  Be sure to listen carefully because this book has a fun surprise ending.
     
    THANK YOU MS. CANDELMO !!!!!
     
    I have attached some fun activities for you to do after you listen to the read aloud.  
    1.Frog Hat.   Let's all pretend to be the Icky Sticky Frog. You can color (or paint) the frog template I provided.  Be sure to color the frog's face and the headband on the top of the page. There is a small rectangle you can cut out and color both sides red. This is going to be the frog's sticky tongue.  Once all the pieces are colored and cut out you can curl the tongue with a pencil and put the frog together. 
    2.Movement: The Bossy Frog   
    3. Frog puzzle cut and paste:  Have your child cut along the dotted line to make puzzle pieces. I would encourage you to let your child cut until it becomes frustrating for them, then you can help them cut the remainder. It would be beneficial if your child could cut at least four strips. Once the pieces are apart have your child glue the pieces on a separate piece of paper and color.  If you do not have access to a printer you or your child can draw a simple frog and lightly place pencil lines as a guide as to where to cut. 
    4. Number Trace:  Have your child trace the numbers with a pencil or marker. If you would like to make this activity one that can be practiced repeatedly, you can put the printed worksheet in a big ziploc bag and use a dry erase marker to trace.  As an extended activity, hold up  some fingers on your hands. Have your child count the fingers and trace the corresponding number. 
         (I have received emails from several of you expressing some frustration in working with proper pencil position when coloring or writing. I have included a brief tutorial to help support you)
     
    I hope you enjoy the story! Thank you again Ms. Candelmo.  Let's hop to it!
     
    Mrs. Fiore

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  • I Am Earth

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  • My Blue Boat

    Today's story is My Blue Boat by Chris J Demarest.  I have included three activities along with the story for you to share with your children.
    1. Movement - A Sailor Went to Sea Sea Sea  
    2.Sink or Float Science Experiment: I have included a list of items to test for whether they sink or float. If  you do not have them, feel free to substitute items but be sure to have your child "predict" the outcome before placing in the water.
    3.Sink or Float Worksheet: Have your child cut out the pictures and glue them in the appropriate column based on the above activity.  Please encourage your child to cut the pictures out. It may be helpful for some to cut the picture strip out first so all they have to do is snip. 
     
    I have also included a series of outtakes from taping the movement activity.  I couldn't resist and I know we can all use a good laugh! I don't know what I was thinking of trying to tape with the dog in the room.  If you are unsure of what I am laughing at, at any given time, look for the shadow and you'll understand!
     
    Enjoy!
     
    Mrs. Fiore
     
     
     
     
     
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  • Pete The Cat I Love My White Shoes

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  • We're Going On A Bear Hunt

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  • I Ain't Gonna Paint No More

    Today's story is I Ain't Gonna Paint No More by Karen Beaumont. As your child listens to the story help him or her identify not just rhyming words but also the different parts of the body presented. 
    I have attached three follow up activities for you to share with your child.
     
    1. Hokey Pokey (movement )  Encourage your child to recall the different body parts mentioned in the story, in addition to those that are suggested in the video. (I wasn't real comfortable shakin' my butt on video for all to see for all prosperity...LOL!) Ask your child to suggest different body parts along with  left/right indicators that can be included
     
    2.."Paint" your body:   I have included a simple drawing of the little boy in the story.  If you do not have access to a printer you (or your child) can make a simple outline of the human body.  Have your child listen to the story again, pausing the video as the little boy paints his body part and have your child do the same using paint, crayons, or markers.  If it is a nice  day you can take the activity outside and trace your child's body on the driveway or sidewalk with chalk and have them follow the story as above. Aint Gonna Paint Boy
                                                                                                               
         If you are feeling particularly ambitious, your can have your child identify the body parts at bathtime using homemade bath paint. Beware it may too much fun before bedtime and your child may be too excited to fall asleep. Maybe a before dinner activity?   It's a simple recipe, just mix the following ingredients and paint away........
                               1/4 cup body wash or bubble bath
                               1/4 cup cornstarch
                               food coloring
     
    3. Can you find the missing body part ?  Show your child the pictures and help them determine which body part is missing. You can also print them out and have your child add the missing part to the picture with pencils or crayons.     https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r-fAcxCNZmwEM917krAYKE3TLo7d-Hjt/view?usp=sharing 
     
          As always, please feel free to share pictures that I can post on my webpage so the children can see their classmates!
     
     
     
     
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