"A person's a person, no matter how small."
                                                         - Dr. Suess, Horton Hears a Who!

Hello! We have the honor of introducing your child to his/her first school experience. Our goals for this first year of school are to reinforce social skills, provide a language rich environment, as well as improve both small and large motor skills. We hope to lay the foundation for a positive attitude toward learning. 

OUR CLASS PRAYER

Thank you, dear God, for the people we love,
For the stars and the moon that shine above, 
For the sun and the rain and flowers, too,
Thank you, dear God, for all gifts from you. Amen. 

HOMEWORK NEWS
Now that the children have adjusted to the routines of school, homework will be given each week. It will be sent home on Tuesday and should be returned on Thursday. The homework will vary and may include skills, concepts, and tracing pages. This work should be done with parent guidance and supervision. These activities are important because they are building blocks that will enable your child to be a successful reader and writer. 

 Thursday, March 26, 2020
 
Good morning! I hope all is well with you and your family.  I added another morning routine.
 
- Ask your child to look outside and tell you what the weather is like (sunny, cloudy, rainy, foggy, windy).
- Have your child say our class prayer (above in the previous section)
- Say the Pledge of Allegiance
 
Ok, let's begin. Today, we are continuing with the Letter W. 
 
1. Story: I Went Walking
Google mrs reader I went walking. Click on “Videos.” Click on “Mrs. Reader / I Went Walking – YouTube. Before listening to the story, pause the video and have your child look at the cover page and point to letter W’s. At the end of the story, ask your child to name as many animals he/she can remember that the child saw while walking. Watch again for more recall.
 
2. Do-A-Dot or Coloring Activity: Letter W
Take out the Letter W dot page. If you have Do-a-Dot paint markers, have your child put one dot in each circle. Otherwise, have your child color each dot of the letter W.
 
3. Letter Story:
Google alphatales playlist. Click on “AlphaTales – YouTube.” Scroll down to “AlphaTales Worm’s Wagon.” Pause the video to look at the front cover. Read the title of the story. Have your child find the W’s. Ask your child what is the worm pulling? What is a wagon used for? After the video, ask your child to name the animals that took a ride in the wagon (woodpecker, weasel, wombat, wolf, walrus, whale). Count the animals. Ask what happened to the wagon? Why did that happen? Have your child tell you what happens at the end of the story.
 
4. Alphabet Animal: Take out “Walrus Walt.” Have your child trace the uppercase and lowercase Ww. Color picture. Try to stay in the lines! You can Google a video or two of a real walrus.
 
5. Story: Google mouse’s first spring.  Click on “Videos.” Click on “Mouse’s First Spring / Read Aloud for Kids! – YouTube.” (uploaded by The Joyful Bookshelf). Talk about the signs of spring. If it is a nice day today or in the coming days, try to take your child for a walk and find signs of spring together!
 
Complete homework. The packet for this week will have a W in the top right hand corner.
 
On Tuesday, we will begin the letter X.

Any questions or concerns, please email me at vcaffrey5641@stroseschool.net. I will be checking my emails throughout the day between 8:30 and 2:30. Have a good day!