EDC Update May 8, 2020

Mrs. Angela Klassen  EDC

Weekly Learning Plan: May 11 to 15, 2020

Opening Comments

·      Hello to all our EDC friends and families!  ·      We sure do miss you!

Google Meets Online Circle Time Schedule

Monday, May 11:   Cowboy Day! – dress like a farmer or a cowboy  Morning Class @ 10:30 am   Afternoon Class @ 2:30 pm Tuesday, May 12:  Small Circle time for select students  Morning Class @ 10:30 am   Afternoon Class @ 2:30 pm Wednesday, May 13:   Favourite Colour Day!  Morning Class @ 10:30 am   Afternoon Class @ 2:30 pm Thursday, May 14:  Drawing with Mr. Adam for select students  @ 2:00 pm

Extras if you have time!  These are optional activities if you have extra time.

Story Time with Ms. Betty https://drive.google.com/file/d/17vv6TGagXthyqbqIFFTqdV0PHx5X3sUX/view?usp=sharing Small Circle Story with Ms. Sue – ·      Panda Bear Panda Bear by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K4meiibPIZNyZr3B0YgTFFCv7yKP0a2A/view?usp=sharing

Learning Outcomes

·      Circle Time Routines o   Listening Skills o   Focus and attention o   Participation ·      This week we are reading the Old MacDonald Had a Farm with our old friend Pete the Cat!

Circle Time Video – watch this once a day! LINK:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-jU3K9AIh0Hra4oQ-oeudyfuwgFrNoPn/view?usp=sharing

Task Description: ·      Circle Time Routine plan using visuals ·      Hello Song – encourage your child to sing along.   Here are the words:        Hi, Hi Hello!   Hi, Hi Hello!        It’s time for circle!        Hi, Hi Hello!   Hi, Hi Hello!        It’s time for circle now.        Hello (Child’s name)        Hello (Child’s name)        Hello (Child’s name)        Hello (Child’s name)        Hi, Hi Hello!   Hi, Hi Hello!        It’s time for circle now. ·      This week’s story is:   ­­­­­Pete the Cat Old MacDonald Had a Farm  by James Dean ·      Here is the Super Simple Songs version on YouTube:              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6HzoUcx3eo  Language Development with Ms. Shauna: ·      Farm Topic Board:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/14PWoj2uEHLdELXq7AXLC1j4N-HEBWxpq/view?usp=sharing ·      Using the words and understanding the meaning of “same” and “different” ·      For example, “the horse is bigger than the donkey”, or “this cow is brown, that cow is black and white” ·      Using the describing words big, little, tall, short, fat, skinny, etc. ·      For example, “the big, fat pig” or “the small, fuzzy lamb” etc. Story Follow-up: ·      Animal Match Game – use photos of farm animals from the farm animal topic board and match the animals from the story to the pictures ·      If you have farm animal toys at home – match them to the topic board ·      Do all cows look the same?  How are they different? ·      How is a donkey different from a horse?  How are they the same? Observation and Feedback: ·      Observe your child as they participate in Circle Time. ·      If you are able, take a picture of your child participating in the activity and email it to Ms. Angela – alklassen@cbe.ab.ca

Fine Motor with Ms. Jill

Materials: ·      Small farm animal toys (or dinosaurs, cars, etc.) ·      Small sponges ·      Turkey baster, squeeze bottles from the recycling (i.e. empty mustard or Ketchup bottles) ·      Washable markers or if you are very adventurous – real dirt if you are outside! ·      A large bucket or even the bathtub ·      Dish soap ·      Towel Instructions: ·      Use markers (or real dirt) to make the toys dirty – this is a great way to practice proper grip on the markers ·      When the animals are good and dirty, wash them in a tub of warm, soapy water ·      Use the turkey baster, sponges or squeeze bottles to scrub the toys clean ·      When they are clean, use the towel to dry the toys off ·      Repeat as many times as your child stays interested in the activity!

Creative Time - Tear art or snipping art pictures

Materials: ·      Paper – scrap paper in different colours ·      Scissors – or you can let your child tear small pieces off ·      Glue ·      Farm Animal outlines (or draw your own or use a plain piece of paper) ·      Colouring pages link: Horse: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13CMHJ70Vq6jnTPTGg9J6bZj8UqYc18oI/view?usp=sharing Pig: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14_olUTzXqOoyDuQKhrr25pfUDrd5XVZA/view?usp=sharing Cow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15EtHegAwQGMWT5EYSV4OPGVJcNRxNE2k/view?usp=sharing Sheep: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RxA3K61lJst8aQQNVu6j6h3ybmRl6CYV/view?usp=sharing Instructions: ·      Snip /tear items from recycling bin or scrap paper ·      Glue the pieces of paper onto a picture of a farm animal ·      Check out this quick instruction video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QppP2l0y4U4nlocZiez2jdFUOMyoABnX/view?usp=sharing

Gross Motor with Ms. Stacey

Materials: ·      Farm Animal Walk Cards – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P6HgBf95gxuJOmtFrWMHSsG3orx2DySs/view?usp=sharing ·      Barnyard Dance movement cards – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bjmdvj6F-zbj1IcD37p_ULiP6HwxW65e/view?usp=sharing ·      Farm animal toys ·      Small box or gift bag Instructions: ·       Show the Farm Animal Walk cards on your device or print them ·       If you are able to print them off, cut them out to make individual cards ·       OR if you have small farm animal toys that will work ·       Place the cards (or toys) into the small box or gift bag ·       Invite your child to select a card or toy from the container and then complete the action ·       Encourage your child to use all their muscles for each animal walk ·       You can make it a game of Red Light/Green Light by saying “Stop” and “Go” so your child pauses for short periods (which encourages them to hold the pose for strength and stability) ·       Dance along to Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton - Read Aloud                 https://youtu.be/Se2KVqGQoUI ·      Remember you can pause the video at each step to allow your child time to do the action for at least 15 seconds for a good workout – use the action cards to show them the movement from the dance Additional Resources: ·      Ms. Hennick has created ideas for you on her blog  https://rosphysicaleducationathome.weebly.com/

Music with Ms. Christina

This week’s song is called: I Know a Chicken!  Grab a shaker and join Ms. Christina Song Link: https://youtu.be/bLAguXufjko Additional Resources: ·      Ms. Mann has created ideas for you on her blog ·      Music:  https://royaloakmusic.blogspot.com/

Message from FOP

Welcome to week 3 of online Family Oriented Programming!  We have added new YouTube videos, here is the link:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMU8-nmnqJ5eYVLOnQ_scAA Remember, you don't have to watch all of the videos, you can choose which ones you are interested in, and will support your goals for your child!  Please copy & paste the text below into an online translator if needed  Video | Sidewalk Chalk with Mr. V  description | More than just drawing on the sidewalk! Mr. V will show you some new ways to use sidewalk chalk - including telling a favourite story! Sidewalk chalk can be a fun way to practice valuable developmental skills for kids including, fine & gross motor skills, and language (preposition, talking about something drawn, storytelling & stimulating imagination).  Sidewalk chalk can stimulate planning, creativity, and loads of outside fun!    This video models a number of fun and different ways to explore using sidewalk chalk with your child.  Video | Making Sidewalk Paint with Ms. Rebecca  description | You will learn step-by-step how to make your own sidewalk paint with Ms. Rebecca! She is an Occupational Therapist with EDC and kindergarten. This is a great recipe to make if you don't have any sidewalk chalk at home. Your children will love having a chance to paint, and you will be happy that they are doing it outside :) You can use any old paint brushes that you have around! Video | Bedtime Made Easier description | In this video we talk about a few ways to make your child's bedtime routine easier including creating and using a visual schedule! visuals | bedtime made easier visuals visuals | more bedtime visuals (PDF)  visuals | bedtime visuals, more examples Thanks everyone! Please email us at fop@cbe.ab.ca if you have any questions!  Janelle, Fatima, and Natasha https://drive.google.com/file/d/11urhbb9RNlE_be-xEyuxjXKkA4RQuyWo/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxH2xARgN9uDY2WEM1Gu0z5_SDkGNdqQ/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tjtekJ93EjVwjwflCJTy2n8OnayfqNCd/view?usp=sharing

                                                                                       

Closing Comments

·      Email me if you have any questions or comments - alklassen@cbe.ab.ca ·      If you are able, please send me a photo or a short video of your child learning! ·      Alternatively, please sent me a comment through email. ·      Thank you so much and remember to have fun!

           

Learning at Home this week:

Drawing with Mr. Adam

A cool picture of MOM!
Happy Mother's Day!

Rock Painting a Strawberry!