Fitness/Yoga Week

 

Dear Parents,

We introduced our “Dental Health” unit by reading Peppa Pig's Trip to the Dentist by, Scholastic Inc. and Sugar Bug Doug, by Ben Magleby.  We then had a discussion about good dental hygiene. We practiced brushing our teeth and flossing, using a dental teeth model. We learned a new toothbrush song - Brush, brush your teeth, gently up and down.  Visit your dentist twice a year and you won't have a frown.

We also made our own set of teeth.  The children spread Wow butter (from the protein group) onto apple slices, and finally added cubes of apples (from the fruit group).  They put it all together and voila! a set of teeth!                                                                                                 

On Tuesday we had a discussion about the importance of physical activity.  Some of the activities the children participated this week were:

~Hula hooping

~Jumping and counting while holding onto a parachute

~The Hokey Pokey

~Running in place

~Hopping

~Creative movement to "Animal Action" song CD

~Exercising  to the "Exersong" fitness CD

~Yoga

                           Easy Pose                       Child's Pose

     

Child's Pose

Tree Pose                     Downward Facing Dog

Here is a video of Nolan's dance moves:

https://youtube.com/shorts/2bjNqq53EzQ?feature=share

Here is a video of the children hula hooping:

https://youtu.be/GPkLJyp1e2Q

The letter of the week was "W." We practiced writing the letter in our workbooks and pronouncing the sound it makes.  The children came up with several "W" words such as: water, wagon, wheel, wash, and wish. 

On Tuesday we made breakfast.  We had scrambled eggs (protein and dairy) and cinnamon toast (grain), and orange juice (fruit).  Each child cracked an egg, whisked them to mix it and added milk. The children enjoyed the nutritious breakfast.

On Wednesday we had vegetables for snack.  Each child cut cucumbers, peppers, carrots, and celery.  They enjoyed their veggies with some yogurt dip and WOW Butter. 

Fun at school!!

On Wednesday the children cut up several vegetable for their snack such as:  celery, cucumbers, peppers, and carrots.  They dipped their veggies in Wowbutter and yogurt dip.  They loved their healthy snack.

In math this week we practiced a subtraction game using number cards and unifix blocks. We also practiced an addition game called Pop Up and Add. We were amazed at how fast the children caught on.  What a smart class we have!

Fun in the playground:

                               Lilia demonstrating a yoga pose

Notes:

~ Please bring extra spring clothes to keep in your child's cubby, since the weather is finally getting warmer.

~ Spring break is from April 19th to April 23rd.

Love,

Ms. Bonne and Ms. Denise