FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Here are two ways you can get your FREE copy! This is exactly what families need right now to play, learn, and have fun!!!
Click to download Scavenger Hunt
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/20-Ready-to-Use-Scavenger-Hunt-Games-around-the-house-5393573
SIGHT WORDS
Here's a link to "MY WORD!" on my website. You'll find games, songs, and materials to make sight words taste "yummy"!
There is also a FREE website that would be helpful to parents.
And if you don't know about Heidi Songs you'll definitely want to check out her clever tunes for helping children learn to readm
Visit HeidisongsMANNERS
You'll find a free link "Magic Words" to encourage children to use good manners. I also think it helps to teach children sign language for "please" and "thank you" so you can prompt them non-verbally.
Magic Words
There are two little magic words
That will open any door with ease.
One little word is, “Thanks!
And the other little word is, “Please!”
When you’d like to ask for someone’s help,
And you’re not sure where to begin.
“Please” will start you off,
and “thanks” comes at the end.
Click the Buy Now button and follow along. You should get a screen that lets you download the songs. In addition, you should receive an email with the links.
FINGER PLAY MATH
You know how much I love finger plays for oral language, phonological awareness, small motor skills, etc. Many of the finger plays are also perfect for introducing subtraction to little children.
Gummy Bears
Down at the candy shop what did I see?
Five little gummy bears smiling at me. (Hold up 5 fingers.)
Along came (child’s name) with a penny one day.
He/she bought the green one and took it away. (Put one finger down.)
Down at the candy shop what did I see?
Four little gummy bears smiling at me. (Hold up 4 fingers.)
Along came (child's name) with a penny one day.
He/she bought the red one and took it away. (Put another finger down.)
Three...two...one
*Trace around a child's hand on construction paper and cut out. Glue the palm to another sheet of paper. Bend down one finger at a time as you sing the song.
VIDEOS TO COMFORT CHILDREN
I'd like to think that all children have families who talk to them about what's going on in the world right now. I'd like to think that parents are trying hard to make their children feel secure and have some family fun. However, you and I know that isn't always the reality for our little ones. Here's a video that Deborah Penney made to comfort her children. I know something this sweet is like a "hug" for her students!
HOME TEACHING GRID
You can order Carolyn Kisloski's "home teaching grid" for next week here:
