We are ending the Reptiles Week. What do you remember about the reptiles we discovered: snakes, turtles\/tortoises, chameleons, and lizards. What do they have similar? How are they different?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our last reptiles are alligators and crocodiles. What do you want to know about crocodiles and alligators? Are they similar or different? Let\u2019s look at the National Geographic Kids video https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0wRdFr1t7iI<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\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> Twinkle, twinkle little stars! Time is over and we say goodbye. (Open and close hands) 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 an emoji \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. If you have My First School Book <\/strong>from Handwriting Without Tears<\/strong> methodology https:\/\/www.lwtears.com\/hwt<\/a>. Have your child complete page 68<\/strong>. Your child can also practice writing number 10 on page 89.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A whole week activity<\/strong>: How is your egg in vinegar<\/strong>? If your child has a nature journal<\/span>, have him\/her draw what is left, date and label it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An interesting fact about alligators\/crocodiles<\/strong> is that they float<\/strong>. What else float? For Float or Sink Experiment<\/strong>, you need various objects and a bowl of water. Ask your child to predict first if 1 object floats or sinks? Then, have your child put 1 object at a time in the bowl of water. Observe and describe if it floats or sink. Your child can also make a drawing of a floating alligator in a nature journal.<\/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). Before you read a book, show your child the cover of the book and ask your child what the story is about. After viewing a book, help your child sequence<\/strong> the story: what happened first, next,… at the end. Brainstorm with your child what you know about lizards. Discuss how your child and your family can see lizards (outside, zoo, pet store, …). One theme covered is helping each other<\/strong>. Brainstorm with your child how you and your child help each other and others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For an advanced activity<\/strong>, have your child fill in a simple story map<\/strong>. Take a sheet of paper and divide it into 3 equal size parts. Write \u201cBeginning\u201d, \u201cMiddle\u201d, and \u201cEnd\u201d and encourage your child to make a drawing about the beginning, the middle and the end of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crocodile Song<\/strong> (\u201cTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Star\u201d tune). \u201cFive Little Monkeys\u201d Fingerplay<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Five little monkeys sitting in a tree, Alligator Rhyme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n See you later alligator, For Alligator Eating Fish Number Game<\/strong>, you need a set of playing cards called fish cards and a clothespin that is an alligator. Keep only the number cards. Stack all the cards together face down in a pile. Have your child pick 2 cards and turn them over to see the number on each. Give your child the alligator clothespin. Let your child figure out the number on the cards and tell your child that the alligator clothespin is very hungry. It only wants to eat the biggest number of fish. Tell your child to attach the clothespin to the biggest number card. Once done, have your child give you the clothespin back and put both cards on another pile. You can have many players with cards and an alligator clothespin! <\/p>\n\n\n\n For further challenge<\/strong>, play a Game of War<\/strong> by separating into 2 piles of cards face down for 2 players (only number cards). Each player takes 1 card from the top of each player\u2019s pile and turn it over in front of players. Compare the 2 number cards. The player with the highest number takes both cards and stacks them under the player\u2019s pile. The players continue until 1 player has all the cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spring is in the air in March! 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\/march-calendar-set\/march-calendar-set-4<\/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?How many more (count with fingers)<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Free Watercolor Painting!<\/strong> Your child just need paper, watercolor, water and a huge imagination!<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Clothespin Alligator Art Project<\/strong>, you need (1) clothespin, (2) green construction paper, (3) scissors, (4) glue, (5) green tempera paint with brush, and (6) 2 googly eyes. For Toilet Paper Rolls Crocodile Art Project<\/strong>, you need (1) 6 empty toilet paper rolls, (2) green tempera paint and brush, (3) green and white construction paper, (4) scissors, (5) stapler, (6) glue, (7) 2 googly eyes. For the Artsy Alligator craft<\/strong> from Mailbox Magazine. https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/alligator-craft\/artsy-alligator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alligator patterns https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/alligator-patterns\/alligator-heads<\/a>. Outside time with climbing, jumping, bicycling, running, walking are great ways to develop the whole child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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
How many teeth does a crocodile have?
5 \/ 20 \/ 70 \/ 100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the phonetic<\/strong> part, have a big yogurt container with a lid filled with small objects or pictures that have the letter Y (yacht, yawn, year, yell, yellow, yes, yesterday, yo-yo, yogurt, yolk, you, your). You might want to add a picture of a xylophone, so that your child can say Xylophone does not start with Y! Here is a book of Y word pictures: https:\/\/www.first-school.ws\/t.asp?t=http:\/\/www.first-school.ws\/images\/alpha\/ap1\/y.gif<\/a>\u00a0Also, you can add new objects\/pictures starting with the letter Y every day and let your child explore the container all through the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\nScience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLanguage Arts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Alligator\/Crocodile Literature:
1. Bill and Pete<\/span> by Tomie de Paola (other Bill and Pete adventures too). https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t1xttjEkpCA<\/a>.
2. See You Later, Alligator<\/span> by Sally Hopgood https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w3FOo6d10cc<\/a>.
3. There is an Alligator Under My Bed<\/span> by Mercer Mayer https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=N20nSvXSZFI<\/a>.
4. What Time is it, Mr. Crocodile<\/span>? By Judy Sierra (advanced – basic time reading) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4kqYqKptkQs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crocodile, crocodile, long and green.
The sharpest teeth you\u2019ve ever seen.
His legs are short, his mouth is wide.
Get too close and you\u2019ll be inside!
Crocodile, crocodile, long and green.
The sharpest teeth you\u2019ve ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teasing Mr. Crocodile, \u201cYou can\u2019t catch me!\u201d
Along comes Mr. Crocodile as hungry as can be.
SNAP!
Four little monkeys sitting in a tree,
Teasing Mr. Crocodile, \u201cYou can\u2019t catch me\u201d.
Along comes Mr. Crocodile as hungry as can be.
SNAP!
Three little monkeys sitting in a tree…
Two little monkeys sitting in a tree….
One little monkey sitting in a tree…..
Away swims Mr. Crocodile as full as can be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a while crocodile,
See you soon big baboon,
Give a hug ladybug,
Take care teddy bear,
Bye bye butterflies,
Blow a kiss goldfish,
Got to go buffalo,
Be sweet parakeet,
And toddle-oo kangaroo!
<\/p>\n\n\n\nMath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Directions:
1. Paint clothespin with green paint and brush.
2. Cut thin strip of green construction paper and fold to look like the jagged crocodile\u2019s back.
3. Glue paper and googly eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Directions:
1. Staple 6 toilet rolls together (long sides) and paint green with brush for the crocodile\u2019s body.
2. Cut 3 big triangles for 1 crocodile\u2019s tail and 2 jaws.
3. Cut 4 crocodile feet out of green construction paper.
4. Cut little white triangles for crocodile\u2019s teeth.
5. Glue tail on last roll, 4 feet sticking out from rolls stapled, white teeth on upper jaws, both jaws on first roll, googly eyes on upper jaw, on crocodile\u2019s body.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSmall Motor Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Letter Y Puzzle https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/letter-y-puzzle-coloring-page\/<\/a>.
Letter Y Memory Game https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/letter-y-memory-game-coloring-page\/<\/a>
Alligator Dot Painting https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/alligator-dot-painting-coloring-page\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nGross Motor Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![https:\/\/www.first-school.ws\/t.asp?t=http:\/\/www.first-school.ws\/images\/alpha\/ap1\/y.gif<\/a>\u00a0Also, you can add new objects\/pictures starting with the letter Y every day and let your child explore the container all through the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\nScience<\/h2>\n\n\n\nHow is your egg in vinegar<\/strong>? If your child has a nature journal<\/span>, have him\/her draw what is left, date and label it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAn interesting fact about alligators\/crocodiles<\/strong> is that they float<\/strong>. What else float? For Float or Sink Experiment<\/strong>, you need various objects and a bowl of water. Ask your child to predict first if 1 object floats or sinks? Then, have your child put 1 object at a time in the bowl of water. Observe and describe if it floats or sink. Your child can also make a drawing of a floating alligator in a nature journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLanguage Arts<\/h2>\n\n\n\nBefore you read a book, show your child the cover of the book and ask your child what the story is about.Alligator\/Crocodile Literature: 1. Bill and Pete<\/span> by Tomie de Paola (other Bill and Pete adventures too). https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t1xttjEkpCA<\/a>. 2. See You Later, Alligator<\/span> by Sally Hopgood https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w3FOo6d10cc<\/a>. 3. There is an Alligator Under My Bed<\/span> by Mercer Mayer https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=N20nSvXSZFI<\/a>. 4. What Time is it, Mr. Crocodile<\/span>? By Judy Sierra (advanced – basic time reading) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4kqYqKptkQs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAfter viewing a book, help your child sequence<\/strong> the story: what happened first, next,… at the end. Brainstorm with your child what you know about lizards. Discuss how your child and your family can see lizards (outside, zoo, pet store, …). One theme covered is helping each other<\/strong>. Brainstorm with your child how you and your child help each other and others. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFor an advanced activity<\/strong>, have your child fill in a simple story map<\/strong>. Take a sheet of paper and divide it into 3 equal size parts. Write \u201cBeginning\u201d, \u201cMiddle\u201d, and \u201cEnd\u201d and encourage your child to make a drawing about the beginning, the middle and the end of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCrocodile Song<\/strong> (\u201cTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Star\u201d tune). Crocodile, crocodile, long and green. The sharpest teeth you\u2019ve ever seen. His legs are short, his mouth is wide. Get too close and you\u2019ll be inside!Crocodile, crocodile, long and green. The sharpest teeth you\u2019ve ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFive Little Monkeys\u201d Fingerplay<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nFive little monkeys sitting in a tree, Teasing Mr. Crocodile, \u201cYou can\u2019t catch me!\u201d Along comes Mr. Crocodile as hungry as can be. SNAP!Four little monkeys sitting in a tree, Teasing Mr. Crocodile, \u201cYou can\u2019t catch me\u201d. Along comes Mr. Crocodile as hungry as can be.SNAP!Three little monkeys sitting in a tree… Two little monkeys sitting in a tree…. One little monkey sitting in a tree….. Away swims Mr. Crocodile as full as can be!<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlligator Rhyme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSee you later alligator, After a while crocodile, See you soon big baboon,Give a hug ladybug, Take care teddy bear, Bye bye butterflies, Blow a kiss goldfish, Got to go buffalo, Be sweet parakeet, And toddle-oo kangaroo!<\/p>\n\n\n\nMath<\/h2>\n\n\n\nFor Alligator Eating Fish Number Game<\/strong>, you need a set of playing cards called fish cards and a clothespin that is an alligator. Keep only the number cards. Stack all the cards together face down in a pile. Have your child pick 2 cards and turn them over to see the number on each. Give your child the alligator clothespin. Let your child figure out the number on the cards and tell your child that the alligator clothespin is very hungry. It only wants to eat the biggest number of fish. Tell your child to attach the clothespin to the biggest number card. Once done, have your child give you the clothespin back and put both cards on another pile. You can have many players with cards and an alligator clothespin! <\/p>\n\n\n\nFor further challenge<\/strong>, play a Game of War<\/strong> by separating into 2 piles of cards face down for 2 players (only number cards). Each player takes 1 card from the top of each player\u2019s pile and turn it over in front of players. Compare the 2 number cards. The player with the highest number takes both cards and stacks them under the player\u2019s pile. The players continue until 1 player has all the cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSpring is in the air in March! 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\/march-calendar-set\/march-calendar-set-4<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nDaily 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?How many more (count with fingers)<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\nArt<\/h2>\n\n\n\nFree Watercolor Painting!<\/strong> Your child just need paper, watercolor, water and a huge imagination!<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor Clothespin Alligator Art Project<\/strong>, you need (1) clothespin, (2) green construction paper, (3) scissors, (4) glue, (5) green tempera paint with brush, and (6) 2 googly eyes. Directions: 1. Paint clothespin with green paint and brush. 2. Cut thin strip of green construction paper and fold to look like the jagged crocodile\u2019s back. 3. Glue paper and googly eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor Toilet Paper Rolls Crocodile Art Project<\/strong>, you need (1) 6 empty toilet paper rolls, (2) green tempera paint and brush, (3) green and white construction paper, (4) scissors, (5) stapler, (6) glue, (7) 2 googly eyes. Directions: 1. Staple 6 toilet rolls together (long sides) and paint green with brush for the crocodile\u2019s body.2. Cut 3 big triangles for 1 crocodile\u2019s tail and 2 jaws. 3. Cut 4 crocodile feet out of green construction paper. 4. Cut little white triangles for crocodile\u2019s teeth. 5. Glue tail on last roll, 4 feet sticking out from rolls stapled, white teeth on upper jaws, both jaws on first roll, googly eyes on upper jaw, on crocodile\u2019s body.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor the Artsy Alligator craft<\/strong> from Mailbox Magazine. https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/alligator-craft\/artsy-alligator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSmall Motor Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\nAlligator patterns https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/alligator-patterns\/alligator-heads<\/a>. Letter Y Puzzle https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/letter-y-puzzle-coloring-page\/<\/a>. 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