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Art room Wishlist!
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Already planning for the coming school year. These things will help keep our Art room organized!

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Out Of The Box Goodbye Song.

It’s the end of our school year, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of our learning or music making! I have had the best time being your music teacher this year and I can’t wait to see what kind of music we will create together again soon. But as for this year we can say ‘goodbye, so long, until we meet again!’

Stay in touch, and remember we all love you so much!

-Ms. Tougas ❤️🎶

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For every hour of brisk walking, life expectancy for some people may increase by two hours.
Research has shown that walking at a lively pace at least 150 minutes a week can help you:
• Think better, feel better and sleep better.
• Reduce your risk of serious diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and several types of cancer.
• Improve your blood pressure, blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels.
• Increase your energy and stamina.
• Improve your mental and emotional well-being and and reduce risk of depression.
• Improve memory and reduce your risk of dementia.
• Boost bone strength and reduce your risk of osteoporosis.
• Prevent weight gain.
If 150 minutes sounds like a lot, remember that even short activity sessions can be added up over the week to reach this goal. And it’s easy to fit in a few minutes of walking a several times a day.
Walking vs. Running
Did you know more Americans walk for fitness than run? Maybe you’re not that into running. Or maybe you’ve had an injury and can’t run anymore. Then just walk — every step counts. In fact, walking briskly can help your health as much as running, according to a 2013 research study.
How to walk for fitness
• Gear up. All you need to get started are comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. Keep your cool by layering clothing, because exercise raises your body’s temperature. Shoes designed for walking or running are best, but not required. Just make sure you have a little wiggle room (about half an inch) between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. Avoid cotton socks because they retain moisture and can lead to blisters. (Who knew?!)

• Easy does it. If you’re out of shape, begin with short distances. Start with a stroll that feels comfortable (perhaps 10-15 minutes) and gradually increase your time or distance. If it’s easier on your body and your schedule, stick with a couple of 10- to 20-minute walks a day instead of one long walk.

• Focus on form. Keep your head lifted (no texting!), abs engaged and shoulders relaxed. Swing your arms naturally. Avoid carrying heavy items or hand weights because they can put extra stress on your elbows and shoulders – try a backpack instead. Stick to a comfortable, natural stride.

• Breathe. If you can’t talk or catch your breath while walking, slow down. At first, forget about speed. Just get out there and walk!

• Pick up the pace. To warm up, walk at an easy pace for the first several minutes. Then gradually increase your speed.

• Add variety and challenge. Try brisk intervals. For example, walk one block fast, two blocks slow and repeat several times. Over time you’ll be able to add more fast intervals with shorter recovery periods. Walking hills or stairs is a great way to increase muscle tone and burn more calories.

• Stretch. The end of your walk is a great time to stretch since your body is warmed up. Stretch your hamstrings, calves, chest, shoulders and back. Hold each stretch for 15 to 30 seconds.

• Track your progress. Fit walking into your schedule whenever you can. That may mean three several short walks a day. When you can fit it in, longer walks will help you improve your stamina. Just remember your overall goal is at least 150 minutes each week.
Stay safe while walking
• Be alert. Listening to music while you walk can help keep you energized. And making phone calls is a good way to multitask. But if you use headphones, keep the volume low and watch out for traffic that you may not hear. Don’t text or stare at your device while walking, so you can keep your eyes on the road.

• Stand out. Wear light colors or reflective clothing and carry a flashlight or glow stick (it adds to the fun!) if you walk when visibility is low.

• Be street smart. Walking on sidewalks is best, but if you have to walk on the street, stick to streets with lower speed limits and make sure drivers can see you.

• Know the neighborhood. Note which businesses are open when you’ll be walking and the location of emergency telephones. Walk on well-traveled streets rather than taking shortcuts through alleys or parking lots.

• Listen to your body. If you have foot, knee, hip or back pain when walking, STOP and check with your doctor to find out the cause. You may need different shoes or another form of activity like cycling or water exercise. But don’t give up! Find the activity that’s right for you.
Just Walk
Maybe you haven’t been active for a while. No problem! Just get started. It’s not all or nothing… it’s step by step. Even if you’re already active, here are some easy ways you can add more steps into your day:
• Grab the leash and take the dog out for a walk.
• Forget about rock star parking. Park a bit farther from the entrance to your workplace, school, grocery store, restaurants, etc.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator, even if just for one or two floors.
• Catch up with a friend by walking around the block while you chat on the phone.

Take care, be safe, and KNOW Ms. Seal Loves you!

5-Count Mindful Breathing & Wiggly Eye Exercise

It’s important we manage the perception of mindfulness as something that’s magical and fun, to spark kids’ natural interest and curiosity. I’ve integrated wiggly eyes into my daily practice for self-care for this exact reason. Sounds silly, but that’s the point really! Wiggly eyes are a great tool to add some fun into your daily wellness routine! This silly addition helps lighten the mood and shake things up a bit. It also keeps you in touch with your senses and allows for auditory and tactile benefits. Ms. Seal loves you!

Why is Mars red?

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Storyline Online is a great place to listen to stories!

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Get the whole family moving more at home.
Finding ways to be more active around the house sets a good example for kids and can help you stay on top of housework. You can combine exercise with other activities, like watching TV, cleaning or cooking.
• Make active chore cards. Let each family member draw a card each day with a different active task that needs to be done. Cleaning up after dinner, walking the dog, taking the trash out, folding laundry and unloading the dishwasher are all good ways to get your family up off the couch – and get the chores done.

• Clear some space, put on some music, and take a dance break! It can re-energize a study session, lazy Sunday or game night. Let each person take a turn as DJ so everyone’s favorites get played.

• Put the screens on hold. Instead of heading right for the TV or game console after dinner, make that family activity time. Take a walk, practice a sport, or play a game of hide-and-seek.

• Tune into fitness during TV time. Walk or jog in place or on a treadmill, lift weights, or do yoga while you watch your favorite shows. Break up a TV binge with a bit of activity between episodes. Or challenge each other to see who can do the most burpees, push-ups or jumping jacks during commercial breaks.

• Shake up your family’s routine. Join your kids for a bike ride or shoot some hoops before starting on homework and chores. You’ll all feel better and think better.

• Play actively with pets. Throw a ball or stick for the dog to fetch. Lead the cat on a string chase around the house.

• Include active games in family game night, like Twister, charades and hide-and-seek.

• Keep a list of kid-friendly activities handy for when you hear “I’m bored."

• Choose toys for your kids that encourage physical activity, such as balls, skateboards, hula hoops and jump ropes.

• Keep exercise equipment out where it can easily be used for a quick workout.

• Instead of always having the TV on for company or background noise, play music that inspires you to get up and move.

If the great outdoors is your thing, take your workout outside.
Being outdoors can make exercise seem more like play, so you may enjoy it more and stick with it. Dress in layers so you’re ready for changes in temperature and weather. And don’t forget hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• When the weather’s nice, take a walk or bike ride around your neighborhood.

• Get your garden on. Gardening, mowing and yard work are a great way to get active outdoors. No yard? No problem! Try container gardening or a local community garden.

• After a heavy rain, put on some old clothes, grab some towels, and take the kids out for good old-fashioned mud fight.

Want even more ways to squeeze a little more activity into your life?
• Always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance, practice karate or shoot a bow and arrow? Find an online tutorial and teach yourself. It’s never too late to pick up a new skill and get more active.

• When you’re out walking, throw in some wall push-ups, lunges and other exercises. Or do short, one-minute intervals at a faster pace to boost the intensity.

• When you’re at home watching TV do some micro-movements like glute squeezes, abdominal contractions and pelvic floor exercises. Your core will thank you!

Our newest Curtis Koala has arrived! Ada Wolfe was born on May 31st. We hope everyone is doing well!
I love and miss you!
💗 Mrs. Wolfe

Hey everyone! It's been a long and weird end of school but, we will be back soon. Please start saving some recyclable stuff like cereal boxes, paper towel rolls, milk jugs and tops, egg cartons, aluminum foil...anything that we could make stuff with! We are getting closer. Stay strong, stay safe, and stay curious!

CNN and 'Sesame Street' to host a town hall addressing racism

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cnn.com As anger and heartbreak have swept across America over the killing of yet another black man at the hands of police, CNN and Sesame Street are refocusing their second town hall to address racism.

"Sisi Ni Moja" by Jacob Narverud (SATB Choir)

Sisi ni Moja, we are one! This song is so uplifting and has a great message about how we are all one people and one world. We all feel, hurt, laugh, and smile. This song always makes me happy, and reminds me of the wonderful community we have at Curtis where we all lift each other up. I hope you’re doing well today, and remember I Love and miss you all so much ❤️ - Ms. Tougas

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FUN IDEAS FOR PE AT HOME, Love you guys, Ms Seal

Wacky Weave
Set out cones—or canned goods, stuffed animals or whatever else you have on hand—to create an obstacle course for kids to weave their way through. The closer together you place the cans or cones, the harder it is; the farther you place them apart, the easier it becomes (which can be an important adaptation for children who are younger, less balanced or less stable on their feet). Use a stopwatch to time their progress so each kid can compete against themselves, trying to best their own times. They can also dribble or kick a ball through the course for added challenge.
Agility Ladder
Set up your own agility ladder by marking off squares in a line indoors with masking tape or with chalk on the driveway or sidewalk. Then let children determine their own activities and rules: Will they hop on one foot in each square, or alternate feet while skipping every other square? Will they hop into the first square on both feet, the second square on just their left foot, and so on? Kids love making up their own sequences. You’ll be amazed at how many different ways they can figure out to use a simple ladder drawn on the ground!
Crazy Hoops
Set out colored hula hoops or use different colors of sidewalk chalk to draw large circles on the driveway, and have children jump from one circle to the next according to the colors called out by the leader. If you have several children playing at once who are all of similar abilities, you can mix it up (and make it competitive) by seeing who can process directions and leap into the right circle first. The last one in must jump rope or do pushups on the sidelines for the next round.
Fit-Tac-Toe
This game can be played as a warm-up or as the main event, and there are many different ways to structure it. Set out hula hoops in the pattern of a tic-tac-toe grid (three rows of three), or use chalk or tape to mark out a large tic-tac-toe grid on the ground. Children can play a traditional tic-tac-toe relay game by forming two lines a certain distance away from the grid. Each line is a team, and everyone on a team is given a shirt, bean bag or whatever items you have on hand, all of the same color. The first players from each line run to the grid, drop their items into their chosen section of the grid and then run back, so the next players can take their turns. It’s also fun to play a rousing game of fit-tac-to by giving kids set activities to perform, depending on which section of the grid they choose to run to—such as hopping, doing lunges, doing pushups, dancing or performing high-kicks.
Jump the Noodle
Children can play this in pairs or groups with a pool noodle: One holds the noodle close to the ground and swipes it back and forth, while the other players try to jump over it a set number of times without touching the noodle. The person holding the noodle can choose to speed it up, make it choppy, or otherwise switch things up so the jumpers must think quickly on their feet.
Sneak Attack
This game works best with several players, and requires at least three. Two or more players hold hands, facing one another, while one player outside the circle darts around, trying to grab a scarf (or colored shirt, stuffed animal or other item) that is tucked into one of the circle players’ back pockets. The players forming the circle together try not to drop hands as they twist and pivot together, turning the scarf-bearer away in order to protect the precious item. This activity builds teamwork skills along with agility—and, of course, it gives everyone a fit of the giggles.

Why can't fish breathe on land?

Mystery Doug: Why can’t fish breathe on land?

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Mrs. Wolfe's Art Room

Check out our virtual Art Room!
I love and miss you!
💗Mrs. Wolfe

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docs.google.com Welcome to the Art Room! Click around to explore some art and art history!. Click here for Drawing Videos led by Mrs. Wolfe.

31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance

31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance 📚

embracerace.org Beyond addressing issues of race and racism, this children’s reading list focuses on taking action. It highlights resistance, resilience and activism; and seeks to empower youth to participate in the ongoing movement for racial justice.

FUN IDEAS to do inside or outside! Remember all you have to do is MOVE to stay healthy! Remember Ms. Seal loves you! 😘

Indoor Bowling
Grab some paper cups, and a soft ball. Simply stack the paper cups on top of each other to form a pyramid. Start with 6 cups on the bottom and built up.

2. Hot Lava Game
We’re sure kids invented this super fun game! The floor is the lava and kids must avoid it by jumping onto other objects. Throw some pillows and blankets onto the floor and let your kid’s imagination do the work!

3. Musical Statues Game
You might know this as the freeze game. Play some tunes. When you stop the track, kids must freeze and strike a pose. If they move, they’re out. Keep going until all kids are ‘out’.

4. Balance Beams
This one isn’t just fun, it’s great for your kid’s balancing and coordination skills. Grab some coloured tape and stick it to the floor in different shapes and ‘paths’. Make the trails as complex or as simple as you like. Each colour trail can represent a different action e.g. yellow = tip-toeing, red = hopskotch etc.

5. Treasure Scavenger Hunt
Kids love hunting for things. Simply hide objects around the house and let your kids hunt for them.
Want to make things extra fun? Create a little treasure map, hiding a bigger, more treasured item that your kids would love e.g. a new toy, a gift basket or a sweet treat.

6. Hot Potato
Younger kids love this game! Pass a ball or even a potato back and forth whilst playing some music. The idea of the game is to pass the potato before the music stops. If you’re holding the potato when the music stops, you’re out.

7. Simon Says
An oldie, but goodie! Kids must follow the command ‘Simon Says’ E.g. Simon Says Jump, and kids then jump. If you just say a command, without saying Simon Says, the kid is out.

8. Indoor Hockey
Grab some pool noodles, and bat an inflated balloon back and forth with the pool noodles. You now have a game of indoor hockey. You can even create some goal posts in the home too.

9. Touch & Feel Sensory Box
Preschoolers and toddlers will love this one. Find an old shoe box and cut a hole in the side of it (big enough for your kiddos hand to fit through). Place some sensory objects in the box e.g. something furry, something hard, something soft, different shapes etc and ask your kids to guess what the objects are.

10. Magical Mama (or Papa)
Always wanted to be a magician? Now’s your chance. Get three cups, and place a coin under one of them. Shuffle them around and ask your kids to guess which one holds the coin.
If you’re looking to create some magic, hold the cups near an edge, and let the coin drop out. Watch your kiddo’s faces when they see the coin has ‘disappeared’!

11. Alphabet Hunting
Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers learning the alphabet. Write letters A-Z on flashcards and hide them around the house. When your kids find them, they have to shout out the letter.

12. Sardines
A more fun alternative to hide and seek! Instead of everyone hiding and only one seeker. One person hides at first and everyone else becomes the seekers. When the person hiding is found, that person must join them in the same hiding spot.
Eventually, everyone bar one person (the final seeker) will be hiding in the same place, hence the name sardines.

13. Wink, Wink Murderer
A super fun indoor game for kids! Ideal for small groups or families. Everyone must sit in a circle. The parent, whilst everyone has their eyes closed, must choose a ‘murderer’ by tapping them on the shoulder. Then, open your eyes and pick a detective.
The murderer must kill everyone by winking at them (in a discreet fashion). When the people die they must do so dramatically! The detective must figure out who the murderer is before everyone dies.

14. Paper Airplane Races
Simple, but oh so fun! Make some paper airplanes and get racing! See who can throw them the farthest.

15. Balloon Ping Pong
All you need for this fun game is some ping pong bats (or your kids can use their hands) and a balloon. Clear some space in the hallway and let them have some fun batting it back and forth!

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Parents check out this great article about eating healthy and calorie intake. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:4a2651b3-e7ec-4404-a6da-5033c7a56745. Please tell the kids I miss them so much! Ms. Seal 😘

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Curtis Virtual Music Room

I miss being in the music room with you guys so much, but lucky for us we have the next best thing! A vIrtual classroom! Be sure you explore all around the room for cool music games, songs and stories!

I can't wait to be together again, but until then remember that Ms. Tougas loves and misses you so much!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QYU8xbbbx7tSw4WvgZMpJlOKxfuxmbILAAUh7Bi9NVc/present

docs.google.com Welcome to our virtual music room! Musician of the Month! Aretha Franklin Click around the room for fun music games, songs, stories and more!

May 27. 3-5 Read aloud: Hansel and Gretel by James Marshall

May 27. K-2 read aloud: Max's Words by Kate Banks.

#MetKids

Ever wanted to travel THROUGH TIME!? Now you can! That's right, the study of Art and Art History gives us the ability to travel THROUGH TIME, and across oceans and continents. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is one of the best in the world. You can check it out here:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/

They have some really awesome tools for exploring their collection, including a TIME MACHINE!
I love and miss you!
💗Mrs. Wolfe

metmuseum.org is a digital feature made for, with, and by kids.