EDC Update Ongoing Learning June 1 - 5, 2020

Mrs. Angela Klassen  EDC

Weekly Learning Plan: June 1 – 5, 2020

Opening Comments

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

Google Meets Online Circle Time Schedule

Monday, June 1:   Music Monday!  Come sing and dance with us!  Morning Class @ 10:30 am   Afternoon Class @ 2:30 pm Tuesday, June 2:  Small Circle time for select students  Morning Class @ 10:30 am   Afternoon Class @ 2:30 pm Wednesday, June 3:   Fruit Salad!  Gather your favourite fruits to make a yummy salad snack!  Morning Class @ 10:30 am   Afternoon Class @ 2:30 pm Thursday, June 4:  Drawing with Mr. Adam for select students  @ 2:00 pm

Learning Outcomes

·      Circle Time Routines o   Listening Skills o   Focus and attention o   Participation ·      This week we are reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  Read it to see a surprise at the end!

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

Story Time with Ms. Betty - Fox, Pig and the Stinky Socks! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wSUSVy8Z8nFw43uANMjzH2RGNlnyRMfo/view?usp=sharing The Very Hungry Caterpillar animated film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75NQK-Sm1YY

Circle Time Video – watch this once a day! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gGqhjlB0tsXB-QUNdSZA1sHMpV52AsmQ/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:   ­­­­­The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Language Development: ·      Numbers from 1 to 5 – can you count all the things the caterpillar eats! ·      Days of the week – (Kindergarten readiness) Story Follow-up:  Pretend play with The Very Hungry Caterpillar ·      Act out the transformation from caterpillar to beautiful butterfly - wrap up in a cocoon (blanket) then change into a butterfly who dances around the room ·      Include play food (or real food) as a snack for the wiggly caterpillar – “munch, munch, munch”!  What is your favourite treat to eat?  ·      Have a picnic with some of the caterpillar’s favourite foods ·      Explore your backyard or nearby park to hunt for caterpillars and other insects 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

Beading a Bracelet Materials: ·      Small beads – Pony beads work well as the hole in the centre is larger than other beads ·      String or yarn or even a pipe cleaner ·      Small cup or bowl to hold the beads Instructions: ·      Cut the string or yarn to fit your child’s wrist leaving enough at each end to tie the bracelet together when it is done (about 15 – 20 cm) ·      Select one bead to use as a “stopper” at the end of the string by looping the string through the whole and then tying a small knot to secure it in place ·      Invite your child to select beads from the bowl to thread onto their bracelet ·      Guide your child in using their Pincher Grip – holding the bead between their thumb and forefinger.  This is great for developing proper pencil grip later on. ·      (if you find the string or yarn is fraying at the end, you can dip it in clear nail polish or wrap the end with a tiny bit of tape to make it stronger and easier to use) ·      Encourage your child to continue adding beads until they almost reach the end ·      When all the beads are in place, tie the two ends together and slip it on your child’s wrist! ·      For students going to Kindergarten next year, encourage them to create a simple pattern with their beads (i.e. red, blue, red, blue, etc.) Here is a quick video demonstrating beading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie39yrDchSg

Creative Time

Very Hungry Caterpillar Headband Materials: ·      Paper in different colours o   1 long strip about 5 cm wide and 30 cm long (or big enough to go around your child’s head) o   2 large circles o   2 medium circles o   2 long thin strips to make the antennae ·      Scissors ·      Glue ·      Tape or stapler (optional) Instructions: ·      Measure the long strip around your child’s head leaving enough space to overlap the edges – you may have to glue two pieces of paper together for this ·      Draw 2 large circles on one colour of paper (about 4 cm across) ·      Draw 2 medium circles on a different colour of paper (about 3 cm across) o   TIP: use a cup or small bowl to draw around to make the circles o   TIP: use a marker to make the cutting line very thick to make it easier to cut ·      Invite your child to cut along the line using their scissors keeping their thumb up and fingers down with their helper hand holding, cutting out the 4 circles ·      Use glue to attach the 2 large circles to the front of the long strip of headband paper ·      Next, glue the 2 medium circles on top of the 2 large circles ·      Then, glue the 2 antennae to the back side of the head band paper ·      Finally, wrap the long paper around in circle and glue, tape or staple together into the headband ·      Now you are a caterpillar! Here is a YouTube video from another Preschool teacher showing the individual steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y8waj8TfW4

Gross Motor with Ms. Stacey

Insect Walks Materials: ·      Insect Walk Cards https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-zWIpzuHGdTHiqyyf--ZEHqEejAVQKZN/view?usp=sharing o   if you have access to a printer, you can print them off and cut them out o   you can also show them on your smartphone or computer Instructions: Caterpillar – Have kids pretend to be caterpillars by inching forward on their bellies in an army crawl.  Then, have them get into a “cocoon” (lying on their backs, curled up tight into a ball with arms wrapped around knees).  Have them hold this position for a count of 10. Butterfly – Have kids roll onto their tummies, lifting their arms and legs up off the floor like they’re flying (airplane pose).  Hold this butterfly position for a count of 10 too! Worm – Have your child start in a standing position. Have them bend forward so they are touching the ground with both their hands and feet and their bottom is pointing up to the sky.  Then move only their hands forward until their body is stretched out. Finally, have them walk their feet in to meet her hands. Repeat! Grasshopper – Start by crouching down low to the ground and then springing up, jumping like a grasshopper! Spider – Show kids how to crab walk.  From a sitting position, place hands and feet on the ground.  Then have them lift their bottom off the floor so they are balanced on their hands and feet only.  Can you slowly crawl forward to feel what it’s like to creep and crawl like a spider? Snail – Have kids start in child’s pose (sit in a kneeling position with legs tucked underneath and curled forward so their body is over their knees in a ball shape).  Have them slide themselves forward on the floor using only their arms/hands. Additional Resources: ·      Ms. Hennick has created ideas for you on her blog  https://rosphysicaleducationathome.weebly.com/

Music with Ms. Christina

This week’s songs are called: ·      Follow Me Bugs  https://youtu.be/l5J6_eh1slQ ·      I’m Gonna Sing all Day - https://youtu.be/5ZO1AiPRwiw Additional Resources: ·      Ms. Mann has created ideas for you on her blog ·      Music:  https://royaloakmusic.blogspot.com/

Message from FOP

Welcome to week SIX of online Family Oriented Programming! We have added new YouTube videos: 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 |  Creating a calming space for children description | Every child becomes frustrated, overwhelmed and angry at times. Discover how you can create a calming space at home and learn simple techniques to practice emotional regulation with your child. visuals/handout | Emotion visuals - strategies handout | Supporting regulation and learning at home weblink | How to create a calm down space https://www.cbc.ca/parents/learning/view/how-to-create-a-calm-down-space-for-your-kids weblink | Ways to meet a child's sensory needs at home https://www.edutopia.org/article/diy-ways-meet-childs-sensory-needs-home Video | Super fun fine motor practice with Dry Erase Magic description | Motivate your child to practice their fine motor skills with this super fun and creative idea from our Occupational Therapist, Ms. Danielle visuals/handout | Step by step drawings Thanks everyone! Please email us at  fop@cbe.ab.ca if you have any questions! Janelle, Fatima, and Natasha

                                                                                       

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!

Making Monkey Puppets

Silly Monkey!

Please remember to send my pictures of your child learning at home so we can add them to our gallery!