Good Morning My Friends!Today, is Tuesday, May 26th, 2020

It's Terrific Tuesday!Welcome Back!

I hope everyone enjoyed their 3-day weekend!It is hard to believe that we are in the last week of May!

This week in science the children will learn that all livings grow and change. We are going to learn about caterpillars and butterflies. The children will learn the life cycle of a butterfly and how a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly. If we were in school together, we would have real caterpillars in our classroom! We would’ve watched them grow and turn into butterflies! Even if we aren’t in school together, we can still learn about them together.

I will see you on Zoom!Have an AMAZING day!

Mrs. Anello

Circle Time:

Please continue to try do our regular morning routine each day.  As a class we meet

on 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 AllegianceCalendar

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 fifth month - May.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 May (Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, 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 May 25 - clap and count aloud to 25. Today is Tuesday, May 25, 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.

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!

The next few weeks the children will learn/practice how to cut and glue inpreparation for Pre-Kindergarten.This week we will practice cutting with scissors.

Ready, Steady, Cut: Scissor Skills for Nursery (Preschoolers)Learning how to use scissors plays an important role in developing the fine motor skills young children need in order to hold pencils and crayons. These tips will help you to grow your children’s scissor cutting skills.

Developmental Sequence of Cutting Skills:This is the order in which cutting skills should be introduced to young children.

Rip Snip Fringe Straight lines Zig zag lines Curved lines (circles, waves, hearts) Right angles (squares and rectangles)

Today, have the children practice/reinforce curved lines and right angles.

Step 6: Cutting Curved Lines

Even more difficult than zig zag are curved lines. These lines can be very tricky for young children to cut, it’s best to wait until they have developed the muscles in their hands to accomplish this challenging task. How do you know if your children are ready for curved lines? Observe them ripping, snipping, fringing, and cutting on straight and zig zag lines. If they can do those things, then they may be ready to move on.

Step 7: Right Angels

Cutting squares and rectangles can also be challenging for young children. Trying to turn the paper is always challenging and they instinctively try to turn their arms instead. You may need to practice cutting curved and right angles with your children, demonstrating how to hold the paper and turn it as you cut. It will take lots of practice before your children master cutting curved and right angles.

Scissor Practice Activity Sheets – Cutting Different Shapes (Right Angles) Spring Scissor Skills (Right Angles)Please see Little Angels Class Webpage – PDF

Alphabet /Literacy: Review Letters of the Alphabet I can recognize letters and sounds. I can trace and write the letter. Helpful Hint:Review how to form the letter, first by tracing it with your finger and then by using a pencil to trace. Please look at both the capital and lowercase letter.

Review Letter Nn: Nn is for newtPurpose: For each letter: Varied letter practice

Resources Used: • Letter ___ Pages • Letter ___ Mini-Book

Suggested Use:Use the corresponding Letter Pages for independent practice. The children will be able to recognize, trace, and write the letter.Move on to letter formation practice using the Letter ___ Mini-Book. The first page of the mini-book reinforces proper formation with a fun rhyme to remind the children the motions they make to form each letter. Students will then practice writing the uppercase and lowercase forms of the letter and complete a short activity. Repeat this process with each letter of the alphabet.Letter Nn PacketFirst, 2 Letter Page Worksheets are for independent practice.Second, Pages: 1-4 can be made into a Mini-BookPlease see Little Angels Class Webpage – PDF

There is no timeline for this. Your child can work at his/her own pace.

Story Time:

Please remember, reading is a daily activity! Read with your child for at least 15 minutes a day!Choose additional books from your collection at home to practice important literacy skills. Choose books from different genres and about different subjects.

Helpful Hint:Try to encourage complete sentences from your child, not just one word.Tip: Use the pictures to help your child recall information and answer your questions. Read aloud the author’s name and illustrator’s name (if applicable). Define these terms for your child before reading the story.

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. At the bottom of their picture, write a caption. Your child can dictate what is happening in the picture and you may write it for them.

Epic! Assignment: I See Caterpillars by Genevieve Nilsen

What type of caterpillar did you like the best? What did some of the other caterpillars look like? Were there any caterpillars that you did not like how they looked?

Epic! Assignment: Video - I’m a Caterpillar

https://www.getepic.com/app/read/34861What do caterpillars like to eat? What does a caterpillar change into?

Math : There is another Independent Study Packet – Preschool Week 7 that I am able to download and share with you.So, you should have:Independent Study Packet – Preschool Week 1 (Easter Break)Independent Study Packet – Preschool Week 2 (Wednesday, April 22nd)Independent Study Packet – Preschool Week 3 (Monday, April 27th)

Independent Study Packet – Preschool Week 4 (Monday, May 4th)Independent Study Packet – Preschool Week 5 (Monday, May 11th)Independent Study Packet – Preschool Week 6 (Monday, May 18th)It has educational worksheets (Reading, Writing, Math), coloring sheets, art activities and games that the children can do at home. Please see Little Angels Class Webpage – PDF

Make a pattern!I can make patterns.

What are patterns?Patterns are created when objects, shapes or figures are arranged in a particular order that is repeated over and over again.

3 Pattern Worksheets – AB Worksheet ABB Worksheet Insect Pattern WorksheetChoose at least 1 worksheet to do with your child.Please see Little Angels Class Webpage – PD

Science Connection :

Topic: TransformationEssential Question: What is transformation and how do things change?Focus Question: What kinds of changes happen in nature?

Since Spring has sprung, it is the season for caterpillars and butterflies! The children will learn that all living things grow and change.

Listen to the story: Ten Little Caterpillars by Bill Martin Jr.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNMfJr7S5xA

Watch this video: Amazing Symmetry in Butterflieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4tpAileXX8

Butterfly Wing SymmetryButterflies have symmetry in their wings. Both sides are exactly the same. Take a look at the pictures. Look carefully at the butterfly wings and note how the designs on the wings are symmetric, or mirror each other. Was the butterfly symmetrical when they were a caterpillar?

Free Choice/Creative Playtime:

1. Butterfly Matching GameThis Butterfly Matching Game will help children practice visual discrimination skills.

Download the Butterfly Matching Game Cards – Link PDF

2. Butterfly Wings SymmetricalWhen you color or paint a butterfly, the wings should match.

Learning Symmetry with LEGOs and Butterflies (Fun at Home with Kids)The children will have fun playing with Legos while working on symmetry.

https://www.funathomewithkids.com/2014/06/learning-symmetry-with-legos-and.html

Symmetrical Painted Butterfly Craft

http://theendinmind.net/symmetrical-painted-butterfly-craft/

Symmetrical Butterfly Painting – Classroom Activities for Kidshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3czoTZO1OQ8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=042uDqg2k3g

3. Name that Caterpillar

This is any easy and fun way for the children to practice learning the letters in their names. Make caterpillar names by spelling out each child’s name and putting the letters in order to make caterpillar art.

Don’t forget to:Cut out circles for the caterpillar’s bodyDraw or use pipe cleaners for the antennasDraw eyes and a mouth on your caterpillarDraw legs for your caterpillar

Music and Movement:

These videos will help children learn and remember the stages in the process of metamorphosis (Life Cycle of a Butterfly.) Life Cycle of a Butterfly by Jack Hartmann: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4PgljcarTA The Butterfly Song by Patty Shukla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EQeYA5Qbic The Life Cycle of a Butterfly by Fun Creatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o_nE1X014U

Hungry Caterpillars – Bugs Songs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gs8_VUSnMQ

Surprise!!!! A Special Treat for You…

Jack Hartmann Live! End of the Year Full Band Concert – he is going live for you on YouTube at 11:00 a.m.You will have so much fun. I hope you join him!

Lunch:Take a break and have some lunch. Don’t forget to wash your hands. Our Lunch Time PrayerGrace Before MealsGod is great, God is good.Let us thank Him for our food.Amen

Rest Time: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 get fresh air, go for a walk, ride a bike/scooter/skates, play outside OR stay inside and spend time on Go Noodle, do Yoga or have a dance party!

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