{"id":4154,"date":"2020-12-07T13:08:46","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T18:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/numbertwopencil.org\/?p=4154"},"modified":"2020-12-08T08:47:57","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T13:47:57","slug":"winter-holiday-celebration-reindeer-letter-j-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/numbertwopencil.org\/?p=4154","title":{"rendered":"Winter Holiday Celebration – Reindeer – Letter J (1)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s sing together our song \u201cRise and Shine – Welcome to School Today\u201d by Dr. Jean https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jyAD2OoFuoY<\/a> and our greeting song \u201cHello to all the children of the world\u201d: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2nYjGy_ZUG8<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite Closing Song<\/strong> sung on \u201cTwinkle, Twinkle Little Star\u201d tune with movement:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twinkle, twinkle little stars! Time is over and we say goodbye. (Open and close hands)
We had fun with all our friends. Let\u2019s come back and do it again! (Arm moved up and back)
Twinkle, twinkle, little stars! What a wonderful bunch you are! (Blow kisses) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the writing\/reading process,<\/strong> have your child trace or copy (advanced skill) daily<\/strong> his\/her name on paper\/dry eraser board\/ mini blackboard (kindergarten handwriting page) starting at the top of each letter (you could draw \ud83d\ude42) either in all uppercase letters or just first letter in capital\/uppercase and the rest in lowercase. If your child is starting to write on paper, you can write your child\u2019s name with a highlighter and your child can use a crayon to trace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I realize that you might have to survey other members of your family for the question of the day<\/strong> so that your child have enough tally marks to count or have your child put more than one tally mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which word starts with the letter J ?
SNAKE \ud83d\udc0d \/ JAGUAR \ud83d\udc06 \/ GOAT \ud83d\udc10 \/ JELLY <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with Jumping Jim<\/strong> from Letterland<\/strong> and listen to the song: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7OUEtSROwE8<\/a> After listening to the song, have your child trace a capital J and a lower case j, starting at the top (song – https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BJnZePnDo-U<\/a>), go down and jump back up https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MzQCbX_7wDs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A whole week activity<\/strong>:
For the phonetic<\/strong> part, have a big yogurt container with a lid filled with small objects or pictures that start with the letter J (Jacquet, jam, January, jar, jaw, jelly, jigsaw, job, jog, joke, jolly, journey, joy, jug, juggle, juice, July, jump, jumper, June, jungle, just.) You might want to add a picture of an Snake, so that your child can say that Snake does not start with J! Here is a book of J word pictures: https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/j-minibook\/<\/a> and https:\/\/www.first-school.ws\/t.asp?t=http:\/\/www.first-school.ws\/images\/alpha\/ap1\/j.gif<\/a> Also, you can add new objects\/pictures starting with the letter J every day and let your child explore the container all through the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preparing<\/strong> Reindeer Chow<\/strong> is a fun activity for your child if you celebrate Santa Claus. For reindeer food, you need (1) sandwich ziplock bag, (2) oats, (3) a big spoon, and (4) some sparkle or colored sand. Have you child spoon oats with a spoon in a sandwich ziplock bag and shake some sparkle or colored sand in it. This rhyme<\/strong> will tell your child what to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMake a wish and close your eyes tight.
Then sprinkle the chow on your lawn at night.
As Santa Claus\u2019 reindeer fly and roam.
This chow will guide them to your home!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the tune of \u201cOh, my Darling Clementine\u201d, we can sing: what\u2019s the weather, what\u2019s the weather, what\u2019s the weather like today? Is it cloudy, is it rainy, is it sunny, is it cold?<\/strong> (You can also change the weather words).
Let your child check the weather and tell you about it. You might want to ask your child to do a weather drawing that you can label. Some activities will be repetitive to create a routine that brings comfort to your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language Arts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reindeer Literature Time:
1. The Littlest Reindeer<\/span> by Brandi Dougherty https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hI51ds2sTUY<\/a>.
2. Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer<\/span> https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9jN_BCI1w-Y<\/a>
3. Olive the Other Reindeer<\/span> by Vivian Walsh and J. Otto Seibold (advanced) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KDcCVXou1G8<\/a>.
4. The Wild Christmas Reindeer<\/span> by Jan (advanced) Brett https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YOqqFrtj3iM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After viewing a book, help your child to sequence the story<\/strong>: what happened first, next,… at the end. The major theme in all four books is to praise differences<\/strong>. Brainstorm with your child how differences are good like Rudolf\u2019s red nose guided Santa\u2019s sled or Olive\u2019 s smell found Santa\u2019s home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer\u201d Song<\/strong>
You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid,
And Donner and Blitzen.
But, do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?
Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose,
And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer use to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolf join in any reindeer games.
Then, one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say,
\u201cRudolf with your nose so bright, won\u2019t you guide my sleight tonight?\u201d
Then, all the reindeer loved him, as they shouted out with glee,
\u201cRudolf the red-nosed reindeer, you\u2019ll go down in history!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFive Little Reindeer\u201d Rhyme<\/strong>
Five little reindeer playing in the snow.
The first one said, \u201cCan you see my nose glow?\u201d
The second one said, \u201cListen to me sing!\u201d
The third one said, \u201ccan you hear the bells ring?\u201d
The fourth one said, \u201cLook Santa came by!\u201d
The fifth one said, \u201cI\u2019m ready to fly!\u201d
Then clomp went their hooves on a blanket of white,
And the five little reindeer flew out of sight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m a Little Reindeer\u201d Song<\/strong> (\u201cI\u2019m a Little Teacup\u201d tune)
I\u2019m a little reindeer ready to fly.
I pull Santa\u2019s sleigh up in the night sky.
When Christmas is here, we can\u2019t be late.
All the little children just cannot wait!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Math<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I start holiday traditions and celebrations in the classroom, I send families a cardboard star<\/strong> to decorate at home and return to me. I then decorate the classroom with al the beautifully and creatively decorated stars. Here is one for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The night sky is full of stars! Jupiter and Saturn are about to meet in the sky. Many websites will provide information for night sky observers. Encourage your child to go outside on a clear sky to count the stars! Here is a Maryland site: https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/astronomy\/night\/@4361831<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December is here now! The calendar<\/strong> is a daily<\/strong> activity to do with your child that develop number and pattern recognition. Here is the link to print a calendar to update daily with your child. The set has a weather component, if you like. https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/december-calendar-set\/december-calendar-set-2<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily counting of tally marks<\/strong> and show your child a number card or write the number down to show your child. The numbers of the tallies will be different every day. Extend the concept by comparing numbers: which has more? Which has fewer? Which are the same?<\/strong> How many more (count with fingers)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For Reindeer Paper Ornament Art Project<\/strong>, you need (1) light brown construction paper, (2) dark brown tempera paint with brush, (3) red Pom-pompom, (4) 2 googly eyes, (5) scissors, (6) piece of ribbon, (7) glue, and (8) hole puncher.
Directions:
1. Paint your child\u2019s hand with dark brown tempera paint and brush. This is the reindeer.
2. Print on light brown construction paper, cut around hand with fingers and laminate if you can. This is the ornament.
3. Glue the red pompom at the base of your child\u2019s palm and 2 googly eyes above it.
4. Punch a hole between tip of fingers and loop\/tie a piece of ribbon.
5. Picture http:\/\/mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com\/2012\/12\/grinch-and-reindeer-fun.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Letter J for Jellyfish Art Project<\/strong>, you need (1) J print out https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/letter-j-cutting-practice-2-coloring-page\/<\/a>, (2) scissors, (3) white, yellow and blue construction paper, (4) glue, (5) light blue yarn, and (6) 2 googly eyes.
Directions:
1. Cut letter J out of white construction paper with stencil and cut a half-circle for Jellyfish\u2019s head in yellow construction paper.
2. Glue white construction paper letter J and yellow head on blue construction paper sheet.
3. Cut long pieces of light blue yarn and glue them on letter J starting at its head for jellyfish\u2019s arms dangling.
4. Glue 2 googly eyes.
5. Insert the page in your Letterland binder, if you have one. Picture: https:\/\/crystalandcomp.com\/j-is-for-jellyfish-letter-of-the-week-preschool-craft\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Motor Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reindeer Coloring Page https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/reindeer-11-coloring-page\/<\/a>.
Help Reindeer find the Candy Cane https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/help-the-reindeer-find-the-candy-canes-coloring-page\/<\/a>
Letter J Activity Book https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/letter-j-activity-book-minibook\/<\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gross Motor Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Outside time with climbing, jumping, bicycling, running, walking are great ways to develop the whole child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s do the Reindeer Pokey<\/strong> (\u201cHokey Pokey\u201d tune) (With Jack Hartmann https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3pgB82Ok_Pk<\/a>)
You put your hooves in.
You put your hooves out.
You put your hooves in and you shake them all about.
You do the reindeer Pokey and you turn yourself around.
That\u2019s what it\u2019s all about!
Other verses: antlers, tail, …..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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