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Schools are closed from Monday, March 16th – through Friday, March 27thPARENTS: As your child is on a break from school, there are so many ways you can support the learning that happens every day in our classroom. See the list below for some ideas: Suggestions to keep your child in the ‘learning’ mode: EARLY LITERACY: READ to your child!!!!!! Any time you have a minute or two!This is the single-most important skill for them to practice!Point out the pictures Ask your child questions about the pictures and what you are readingAfter you finish, ask questions about:CharactersSetting (where and when the story takes place)Storyline (what is happening)Predictions (if you can guess what happens next)Point out familiar signs, labels etc. Food signs (Pizza, McDonald’s etc.)Images on TV or devices that contain words Show your child THEIR name in printThe print you hand write sometimes looks different than computer-generated words, so it is good to show bothPlay games that work on “positional” words“under”, “next to”, “above”, “ on top of” etc.Point out letters EVERYWHERE you see themCapital and lower case letters both Try to match Upper case and lower case letters PRE-MATH: This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NDThis Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND* Count (anything!) * Saying the numbers in order out loud is VERY helpful for children * As you count, have your child move or point to an object as you say each number* Show your children a number and ask them say it’s name and show you “how many” (by holding fingers up)* Compare and sort (Anything!)* Call attention to differences between SIZE, COLOR, SHAPE etc.* Sorting socks or silverware as you empty the dishwasher helps develop this skillLook for Patterns* Make patterns (alternating colors, shapes, sizes, objects) and ask your child to:* tell you what the pattern is* guess what comes next* Measuring* when you are cooking, maybe get a helper for pouring or mixing SOCIAL SKILLS: This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NCThis Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NCPlay “your turn, my turn” gamesWait for your child to ask (“use your words) for help Prompt your child to say “please” and “thank you” MOTOR SKILLS:This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-NDThis Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-NDOutdoor play time is VERY important!Walking around your neighborhood is a good work out!Provide scissors, markers, etc. to keep practicing those small motor skills PLEASE!!!!!! Continue to work on:toilet trainingself-care skills (zipping jackets, taking clothes on and off etc.) and… *good hygiene habits (nose wiping, hand-washing) ................
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