Kindergarten
Your child should be able to:
1. Match sounds to each alphabet letter.
2. Recognize and use rhyming words.
3. Recognize a few frequently used sight words such as the, and, is.
4. Count, recognize, and write the numbers up to 20.
5. Identify days of the week and seasons of the year.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Bathtime game for babies
Dear Readers,
Bathtime can be a fun or fussy time for babies.
Try to acheive a fun bath time by trying this game called All Washed Up.
Talk and sing while bathing you infant in the tub. Sing about the parts of the body you are washing. Sing this song to the tune of "London Bridges Falling Down":
Head, shoulders knees and toes,
Knees and toes, knees and toes,
Head, Shoulders Knees and Toes,
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Bathtime can be a fun or fussy time for babies.
Try to acheive a fun bath time by trying this game called All Washed Up.
Talk and sing while bathing you infant in the tub. Sing about the parts of the body you are washing. Sing this song to the tune of "London Bridges Falling Down":
Head, shoulders knees and toes,
Knees and toes, knees and toes,
Head, Shoulders Knees and Toes,
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Quote of the Day
Dear Readers,
“There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an art of writing.”
- Isaac D'Israeli
“There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an art of writing.”
- Isaac D'Israeli
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Develomental milestones for babies
Hello Readers,
The miracle of life is shown through babies. Their sensory development is a miracle in itself. They are able to concentrate on what is important to them, because their eyes can only focus about 8 inches for the first month of life. So all they see is their parents, or caregiver at the time. The baby's hearing is about the same as an adult and they can be startled by loud noises. One fact remains the same, babies know their mothers because their sense of smell is developed for them to identify that. Babies eat and sleep in the first 3 months of life. They are constantly growing and learning as the days go by because smiles and other playfull gestures increase daily. Soon they have reached the 3 month mark and are smiling, recoginzing family members, and delighted to play games because of the attentio given to them.
The miracle of life is shown through babies. Their sensory development is a miracle in itself. They are able to concentrate on what is important to them, because their eyes can only focus about 8 inches for the first month of life. So all they see is their parents, or caregiver at the time. The baby's hearing is about the same as an adult and they can be startled by loud noises. One fact remains the same, babies know their mothers because their sense of smell is developed for them to identify that. Babies eat and sleep in the first 3 months of life. They are constantly growing and learning as the days go by because smiles and other playfull gestures increase daily. Soon they have reached the 3 month mark and are smiling, recoginzing family members, and delighted to play games because of the attentio given to them.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Tips to make the new school year go smoothly
Dear Readers,
Here are a few tips to help make your school year go smoothly.
1. Plan your week on the weekend. Make sure everything is ready and in place for Monday - Friday. This will cut down on the morning chaos (missing shoes, belts, coats, etc.)
2. If you carpool make sure you know your route ahead of time, and watch the news for morning traffic.
3.Establish a betime routine and do it every night.
4.Make reading part of the bedtime routine.
5.Limit television on school nights.
Have a fun and safe school year!
Here are a few tips to help make your school year go smoothly.
1. Plan your week on the weekend. Make sure everything is ready and in place for Monday - Friday. This will cut down on the morning chaos (missing shoes, belts, coats, etc.)
2. If you carpool make sure you know your route ahead of time, and watch the news for morning traffic.
3.Establish a betime routine and do it every night.
4.Make reading part of the bedtime routine.
5.Limit television on school nights.
Have a fun and safe school year!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
The new school year
Dear Readers,
Well the 1st week of school is behind me. I planned to have dinner ready, homework completed, and get ready for bed routine completed by 8:30 pm. Well, 1:5 days is not a bad ratio. My main goal was for the television to not be turned on and that part was a success 5:5.
This was easier than I thought, I sent family members upstairs if they wanted to watch TV. Television in our house will be limited this year, and more learning combined with fun activities will be forthcoming.
Well the 1st week of school is behind me. I planned to have dinner ready, homework completed, and get ready for bed routine completed by 8:30 pm. Well, 1:5 days is not a bad ratio. My main goal was for the television to not be turned on and that part was a success 5:5.
This was easier than I thought, I sent family members upstairs if they wanted to watch TV. Television in our house will be limited this year, and more learning combined with fun activities will be forthcoming.
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