Good morning, Redbud families. Teacher Messages: Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx8qJL3QCyU&t=6s In this video I read The Shape of Things by Dayle Ann Dodds and illustrated by Julie Lacome. Activity Suggestion: Cut some shapes from scrap paper and let your child glue or tape them to paper, then use crayons or markers to [...]
Hi Redbud Families! Talking about feelings is something I have been thinking about lately, especially when trying to help my kids self-regulate in these strange days. The teacher video today is about feelings and of course, making all kinds of silly faces. https://youtu.be/WMW44jZy-p4 In line with the video, my activity idea involves feelings! You can use playdough to make [...]
Hi Redbud Families, It's the return of the monkeys! For today's teacher message, 5 of my little puppet friends help me read Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed. Today's suggested activity, inspired by the five little monkeys, is to incorporate emotional literacy into storytime with your Redbud. Emotional literacy is "the ability to identify, understand, and respond [...]
Good morning everyone! Teacher Message In today’s video, I read Where The Wild Things Are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=370-XpaYbXU At home, please join children and adults from CCS in celebrating the Spring Jubilee from home! Here’s Justine’s description from the Email Blast, in case you missed it: SPRING JUBILEE FRIDAY Our school’s annual Spring Jubilee is this [...]
Hi Redbud Families! In today's teacher message, I performed The Goldfish (Let's Go Swimming) by Laurie Berkener with my house troupe. I hope you enjoy the many comedic antics of our youngest member! Also, yesterday's video link was not working, but has been fixed, don't forget to check it out. This song got me thinking about [...]
Hello Redbud families, Today's teacher message features me and Sock the hand puppet reading Redbud favorite I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!, by Karen Beaumont and David Catrow. We sing and dance to tell the story, so get ready to sing and move! Today's suggested activity: as we face yet another grey and rainy day, consider using it [...]
Hi Families, In response to the recent parent survey, we've decided to offer individual Zoom meetings for a child and a teacher or between a parent/caregiver and a teacher for families who would like to participate. Child-Teacher Zoom Meeting We're anticipating that these would be fairly short (around 5 minutes). We will be ready with a [...]
Hello Redbud Families, We hope you are well! Teacher Message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zW57RBPwbo&t=15s In today’s video I read the book Little Green by Keith Baker, and demonstrate a drawing activity based on the book. Sensory Play Ideas: With so many rainy days forecast this week, I wanted to share some simple ideas for sensory play. One of the [...]
Hi Redbud Families, In today's teacher message, I read Blueberries for Sal. Video: https://youtu.be/LRvCQ6uHOwQ My suggested activity is something we have been doing a lot in our house (and I suspect many of your houses as well); creating our own peace corners aka forts. This gives children a big project to work on and look forward to and [...]
Hi Redbud Families, In today's teacher message, I attempt a guided progressive relaxation exercise, which you and your Redbud can watch here. I first learned about progressive relaxation in a Stress Management course I took in college. Can't say I've stuck with it since then, but in these times of heightened anxiety I decided to [...]