Back to “School”
"Hello friends, it's time to tidy up for class meeting...books away...books away...books away! Georgina, find a spot on the carpet - out of my chair!"
“This morning when I call your name please give me your best soft wolf call, or silent wolf if you refer. Henri the Bear?”
“A silent wolf from Henri the Bear, thank you. Ms. Kelsey”
“Lovely. Thank you Ms. Kelsey.
Now I have to tell about something that happened to me this morning that was very strange - I was reading one of my favourite books and enjoying a tea biscuit (as one does on a Monday morning), and the next thing I knew, a gaggle of furry friends had joined me for tea!
Tell me friends, what have you been reading at home?"
"Ms. Kelsey got a head start this morning on the next step in our mapping project - well done, Ms. Kelsey! She's drawing us a map of her neighbourhood including houses, and roads, and trees...
what else should she include?
Does her neighbourhood look very different from your's? Start your own maps this week during your explorations in your neighbourhood, or even just in your back yard."
"Ms. Sayward is missing all her little yogis - this potato is far less flexible, and enthusiastic, than you."
"Ms. Sayward's yoga studio has been posting videos online for at-home use - maybe you can share this video with your mum or dad.
Be kind and stay silly,
Ms. Sayward, Ms. Sarah, and Ms. Kelsey
For parents:
Today we are asking you to:
1) Have your child show a book they have been reading through a creative representation such as a drawing or painting, a re-enactment with stuffies or toys, building with loose parts or blocks, play acting - or any other creative ideas your child might have. Photos can be posted in response to this story, along with any other information your child wants to share about the book they chose.
2) Have your child begin working on a map of your neighbourhood. The map should include the name of your community, your home, and landmarks that are important to your child (a favourite park or tree, a friend's house, a grocery store, etc). These will be shared at the end of this week on Friday - you will be prompted to post them on this day.
3) If you're unable to get outside today, try out the yoga link above (or another routine that you prefer) for some quiet and focused movements.
Note - This blog is an adapted version of the StoryPark story written by the teachers of Calgary Nature Kindergarten to their class. It’s their way of connecting in a playful way with the children while also communicating the Kindergarten curriculum they’d like them to be working on during this time of remote schooling. The note to parents helps to further clarify and set the timeline.
