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Great News I have 2 spots opening up in my learning pod. If you or anyone you know is looking for childcare during school hours please let me know!

BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Now here is a quality article. By Pallavi Rana
https://www.inceptive.co/articles/how-to-help-kids-reconnect-with-their-family-friends-during-the-lockdown

How to Help Kids Reconnect With Their Family & Friends During the Lockdown During this period of isolation, our children are missing the social aspects of school and extracurricular activities. This can impact their emotional health. So we have put together a few simple activities to keep your kids connected with their friends & maintain these vital relationships!

This is amazing! Everyone knows how much I love reading Roald Dalh books to young children. So here are is James in the Giant Peach for you. Every week they publish a new chapter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJNSg_oMrOQ

SERIES TRAILER: James and the Giant Peach, with Taika and Friends Join Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Taika Waititi as he reads James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, in full across 10 episodes, to raise money for ...

Remember that sensory activities act as medicine for children. Here are some easy examples.

Happy mother's day to all the incredible mothers and caregivers out there!

Make your appointment today! Private and Zoom playdates have been a great success. Message me times and days that work for you and I will do my best to accommodate.

My butterflies have arrived, have yours?

Great Zoom meeting this week! Lesson on what to do with a loose tooth and how to fold a paper airplane.
link bellow
https://youtu.be/veyZNyurlwU

How To Fold A Paper Airplane That Flies Far. (Full HD) Origami Paper Airplane Please SUBSCRIBE for more videos like this! By: Koen Designer: Unknown Level: Very Easy Paper: A4 Printer Paper My Blog: http://tinyur...

100% Please take a photo of your child taking a risk.

"Children who aren't allowed to take risks are more prone to anxiety conditions later in life. No risk = fear, insecurity, anxiety, lack of self-esteem."

- Ellen Sandseter and Leif Kennair

Learning Through Experience (Sunflower pillar)

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Join The Sunflower Circle: https://qoo.ly/35qkfc

Thought of the day. Some of the best curriculum ideas came from allowing myself and my student's to feel bored.

You’re welcome ❤️

Keep in mind the importance of physical touch. Especially for young children. Remember to give extra high fives, hugs, and cuddles.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support me and my new page. During these uncertain times I have been able to continue paying my rent and other bills without interruption. If there are any posts you like please share and if there are any topics you are interested please do message me.

Pouring is a foundational skill for writing. Considering that pouring facilitates practice in gripping objects and completing complex hand movements. On beautiful warm days like these offer children more and varied opportunities to pour, including precision pouring and power pouring on multiple levels to promote extension and balance so they master the art. Mesuaring cups, water and a large bowl is sometimes all you need.

Meet me on Zoom! Monday-Friday at 11 am and 2 pm. Message me for the password.

Save your cardboard! Cutting them into smaller peices provides endless opportunities. Check out our newest creation. Robot Pinocchio. (Depending on your child's age consider precutting some tape to avoid frustration and promoting autonomy)

Now exhale, you are doing an amazing job.

Elmo's Dad Sends a PSA to Overwhelmed Parents at Home: "You Are Doing an Amazing Job" Elmo's dad, Louie, sent out a sweet Sesame Street PSA encouraging parents to take a moment for themselves.

Friendly reminder: Hold periodic family drills both for earthquakes and for fires. Young children need practice and reinforcement. Use language like, "Today we are going to practice, just like you do in school." This should not be scary, in-fact this should help our children feel strong, empowered, and in control.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/parenting/local-fire-department-use-this-extra-time-at-home-to-practice-safety-drills/ar-BB11Ml8r

Local fire department: Use this extra time at home to practice safety drills The Waco Fire Department wants families to practice safety procedures during the COVID-19 crisis to take advantage of the excess time at home.

Special Zoom offer: Need a teacher to check your work? I am here to help. Parent Zoom Calls starting tomorrow! PM to schedule a time. Open from 1 pm- 9 pm.
Here are some topics we can cover during a 30 min Zoom call. Why let the kids have all the fun?
1. Rethinking our Routines 2. Online communication and documentation 3. Fostering autonomy and independence 4. Enabling Environments 5. Transforming activities into Learning Opportunities 6. Project-Based learning Vs Play-Based learning

Followers have asked me about how to speak to children about COVID-19. There are a few scientific communities I follow, this video is the one I recommend to families.

How to tell preschoolers about Coronavirus

Chag Sameach!

While I love seeing children on Zoom please include SENSORY activities in your weekly routine. Exploring the world around them makes every moment a learning experience for kids. Don’t worry about having special bins and objects, there are lots of ways to make sensory tables that work. My favorite is extra long bath tub play and time with uncooked food. (rice, beans, pasta)

Less is more!

What children need now is not your best teaching. . .

Consider collecting some natural materials on your next walk. You can draw any animal's face for this project. Portrait work is a wonderful project that can be recreated over and over on the same piece of paper.

New game tomorrow! "I Spy" will be a fun opportunity for your child to notice more detail on their friend's screens.
See you at 2pm Tuesday Meeting ID is 4460479236
Message me for password.

I will be back on at 2pm! Round two of the Passover story.

Weekend Book Suggestion: Sammy the Spider's First Passover

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTcgqL2BJVM

Sammy Spider's First Passover Sammy Spider's First Passover by Sylvia A. Rouss

I just ordered my yearly collection of caterpillars. Highly recommend this company!
https://www.nature-gifts.com/