We have been trying to focus on kindness and respect. So today we have created our Kindness Tree. The goal is to notice and record kind acts by others. Not kind acts that you have done but kind things that you see others doing. We are part of a community and want to focus on seeing good in others and not just trying to get “bonus” points for yourself. The more you see good in others will hopefully help you practice good deeds on your own.
It is the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. So we decided to do a unit on it. Keep reading to see the activities we created!
A is working on reading and we have started using a Star Reading Chart to help motivate and encourage her. The goal is to get her excited about reading.
Stars are earned by reading books. Different types of books earn different number of stars. (We choose stars because she is able to easily draw them into the boxes.)
Easy\Short books = 1 star.
Medium books = 2 stars.
Difficult books = 3 stars.
(Difficult level will change as rows are completed, so adjust number of stars as needed.)
I used a big piece of paper and drew boxes about 1″ x 1″.
As she completes a row she can earn a small treat\prize. When the whole chart is completed she can earn a large prize.
We love being outside and having unstructured playtime. But we also like to try & get in some structured learning sometimes. These last few days we did this with sidewalk chalk.
We are working with A to practice her reading. And we notice that if there is a break between days she is fairly resistant to it right now. So, to offer her opportunities for success I am trying to make some short interactive options. Keep reading to see some of the ways we have incorporated chalk.
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