Good Morning, Boys and Girls!Today is Wednesday, May 6, 2020.The season is Spring.The weather is rainy and cool.Can you guess what numbers these are?

Make today an AMAZING day!Stay strong and be proud of all that you are doing.

Love,Mrs. Anello

Circle Time:Please continue to try do our regular morning routine each day.  As a class we meeton 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 fourth month - April.”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 April (Easter, 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 6 - clap and count aloud to 1. Today is Wednesday, May 6, 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

Alphabet /Literacy: Review Letters of the Alphabet I can recognize letters and sounds.I can trace and write the letter.

Review Letter Aa:Aa is for alligator

Purpose: 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 Aa Review PacketPlease see Little Angels Class Webpage – PDF

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

Story Time: 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.Space:When astronauts are on the moon, there is no gravity. Gravity is invisible, but it is a special force that keeps us stuck to the Earth - so we don’t float away! Listen to this song about Gravity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMZChwqAVNE

I would like you to watch/read this story: A simple introduction to our solar system and the planets in it.Me and My Place in Space By: Joan Sweeney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6othEERKKU

Math : I can count to 10.I can recognize some numbers.

Counting Song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR-cfDsHCGA

1. Count household objects and toys to 10. Order numbers 1-10 to correspond with the totals.

                                                                    

2. Ordering Numbers

Topmarks Caterpillar Ordering:https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ordering-and-sequencing/caterpillar-ordering

There are 2 worksheets: Space Counting Rocket Number OrderPlease see Little Angels Class Webpage – PDF

Religion:May: We honor MaryMary was Jesus’s mother, so we can also celebrate her around Mother’s Day. Listen to the story about how Mary was chosen to be Jesus mom.Mary is Chosen – Holy Tales Bible:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQlVt6dn11wWho came to tell Mary she was going to have baby Jesus? (Gabriel, an angel) How was Mary feeling? (Confused) Mary knew God would protect her, and she loved God so much, that she would do whatever he asked her to do.

Listen and sing along to a song about Mary, and how much we appreciate her.Hail Mary (Echo Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OxeUAtiuHk Activity:Help Crown Mary Coloring PagePlease see Little Angels Class Webpage – PDF

Free Choice/Creative Playtime:Take a Playtime Break!!It’s an important part of our Little Angels day! It’s what we need each and every day!

Constellation ViewersThe children color a paper towel tube with markers. We cover the end with a circle of black paper, attach it with a rubber band, and poke holes in the paper with a toothpick. When the viewer is held up to the light it looks like stars are shining through.

Name RocketChildren write each letter of their name on squares of paper, glue the letters in order on paper, and decorate it to look like a rocket.

Music and Movement:

The Solar System Songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2prtmPEjOc

Jump Uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52pdktAMDe4

Eight Planets, by Mother Goose Clubhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-63Xx7jK26A

Exercise:Cosmic Kids Yoga: Space Picnichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d85dw-AcAaU

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.AmenAre you singing a song when you wash your hands and saying

grace?I know you are!

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 safely go outside and get some fresh air! Go for a walk, play with sidewalk chalk, bubbles, play catch, do some jumping jacks, sports balls, ride your scooter, bike. Or if you need to stay inside use GoNoodle.com (indoor recess is GREAT) or YouTube children’s

Zumba, children’s yoga, children’s exercise, you can even have a dance party with mom, dad, and/or siblings.

End of the Day Routine: Time for whatever you would like to do as long as your mommy, daddy, or caregiver says its OK!Sing songs, read a story, and recap the day’s activities