Theme: Zoo
Dates: June 1-7
From: Tanya

Language Experiences:

• The teachers will perform a skit about the zoo and zoo rules.
• We will make a book about the zoo rules.
• We will make a zoo animal mask.
• We will categorize different types of animals and their homes.
• We will make a zoo using animal crackers and pretzels.
• We will make a giraffe puppet.
• We will prepare for recognition night!:)

Vocabulary: zoo, zoo keeper, seal, elephant, tusks, trunk, polar bear, rhinoceros, flamingo, camel, buffalo, gorilla, penguin, giraffe, lion, tiger, elephant, peacock, stroller, cage, sunscreen, wagon, merry go round, panda bear

Notes: We are wrapping up the remaining part of the school year! Our last day of school is June 9th. Please join us for recognition night on the evening of June 9th at 6:30pm. I wanted to thank you all for everything you have done this year to help your child learn to listen and speak. They continue to amaze me each and everyday! Know that none of this would be possible without all of your love and support. Some day they will thank you for this incredible gift of communication!! The possibilities are endless for these amazing children.:)

Show and Tell Dates:
Monday: Ben D. and Kennedy
Wednesday: Frank and Isiah
Friday: Sooah and Rilee

Theme: X-treme Weather and Yard
Dates: May 17-28
From: Tanya


Language Experiences:

• The teachers will put on a weather skit in which we act out various types of extreme weather (thunderstorm, blizzard, hot etc.).
• We will make a paper plate weather wheel.
• We will read a book about kites, make them, and fly them outside in the windy weather!
• We will make a tornado in a bottle.
• We will do a cloud experiment and craft.
• We will use straws to pretend to blow various objects like the wind.
• We will plant pocket gardens (lima beans, wet paper towel, plastic bag, and sunlight).
• We will plant grass (a "yard") in a cup.
• We will make a diorama of a yard.
• We will pack a picnic to share with our friends in the courtyard.
• We will have a picnic with our friends in the school courtyard.

Vocabulary: kite, freeze, hurricane, hail, lightning, earthquake, tornado, thunderstorm, weather, sunny, cloudy, windy, rainy, snowy, umbrella, blow, blizzard, fog, fan, garden, plant, seeds, dandelions, mud, fence, grow, picnic table, hose, lawn mower, picnic, swing set, picnic basket, grill, BBQ

Notes: Just a reminder...the "Walk For Talk" is this Saturday, May 22nd! Please bring your pledges to school by Wednesday, May 19th. Thanks! Hope to see you all there!

Show and Tell Dates:
Monday: B en D. and Kennedy
Wednesday: Isiah and Frank
Friday: Rilee and Sooah

Theme: Vehicles and Mother's Day!
Dates: May 4-14th
From: Tanya

Language Experiences:

• We will sort vehicles in to Air, Water, and Land categories.
• We will make a few special surprises for our lovely Mother's!:)
• We will make a yummy treat for our Mother's Day tea party.
• The teachers will put on a "Travel" skit (i.e., pack a suitcase, go to the airport, get a ticket, meet the flight attendants, things you can and can't do on an airplane etc.).
• We will make a banana airplane for snack.
• We will make a paper plate sailboat.
• We will do a hot-air-balloon craft.
• We will do a freight train craft.

Vocabulary: vehicles, school bus, city bus, wheel/tire, suitcase, motorcycle, helicopter, airplane, propeller, wings, pilot, fly, drive, sailboat, hot-air-balloon, semi-truck, ship, freight train, submarine, road, bridge, across, above below, through

Notes: I hope all of you lovely moms can join us for our Mother's Day Tea Party on Friday, May 7, at 12:15 to 1:15pm! Please remember to RSVP on the sign-up sheet outside of Angie's room or send me an email. Thanks!!:)

Show and Tell Dates:
Monday: No School
Wednesday: Frank and Isiah
Friday: Rilee and Sooah

Theme: Underground/Underwater
Dates: April 19-30
From: Tanya

Language Experiences:

• We will bury things in dirt and dig "under the ground" to find them.
• We will make play dough and then construct an "ant farm."
• We will explore worms.
• We will make a paper craft ground hog.
• We will make "ants on a log" for a snack.
• We will examine various items that sink and float.
• We will make an ocean with sand, water, and ocean animals.
• We will make a paper plate octopus.
• We will make yummy jello oceans!
• We will go "scuba diving" in our pretend ocean.

Vocabulary: tunnel, rat, sand, footprints, ant hill, dig, under the ground, ant farm, hole, through, ant, dirt, worm, ground hog, clam, low, swim, deep, dive, scuba dive, lobster, starfish, octopus, crab, ocean, wave

Notes: Thank you to all of you for attending your child's spring progress report meeting! Each day I come to work and listen to all of the children communicate for themselves, I'm reminded of how blessed I am to have this job. Thanks to all of you...this wouldn't be possible without your love, support, dedication, and encouragement ( I really could go on and on....:))! Someday your child will be thanking you for all of the sacrifices that you have made to allow them to listen and speak. We are lucky to have such wonderful families be a part of Northern Voices! Thank you for all you do.

Show and Tell Dates:
Monday: Kennedy and Ben D.
Wednesday: Isiah and Frank
Friday: Sooah and Rilee

Dates: April 6-16
Theme: Tools and Construction
From: Tanya


Language Experiences:

• Pretend to fix things with tools and pound nails in wood.
• Fix a broken toy with a screwdriver.
• Make a paper toolbox complete with tools.
• Make a construction site road.
• Examine and manipulate various kitchen tools/utensils.
• Make nachos using various kitchen tools.
• Pretend to be a crane and "pick up" heavy and light objects.
• Sort tools into different categories (construction, kitchen, school).
• Jan will put on a "Made for T.V." cooking show and make guacamole with a variety of kitchen tools. Thanks Jan!

Vocabulary: hard hat, tool box, screwdriver, ruler, road, hammer, saw, dump truck, dump, wrench, pliers, tools, construction worker, tape measure, bulldozer, drill, crane, pick-up, fix, school tools, computer, measuring cup, whisk, kitchen tools, grater, spatula, grater, mixer, tongs

Notes: Welcome back!!! I've missed seeing all of your smiling faces this past week! Hope you had a wonderful Spring Break. Looking forward to the next couple of months and seeing the progress each and everyone of your children are making in their speech, language, and listening skills. Thank you for all you do to help them achieve their goals!

Show and Tell Dates:

Monday: Ben D. and Kennedy

Wednesday: Frank and Isiah

Friday: Sooah and Rilee

Theme: St. Patrick's Day/Space and Solar System
Dates: March 15-26
From: Tanya

Language Experiences:

• We will have a "Leprechaun Skit" to give the kiddos a little background about the myth behind St. Patrick's Day and leprechauns. I don't know what it is....but they always seem to love this theme!
• Make delicious shamrock shakes.
• We will do a leprechaun art project.
• Make a solar system windsock.
• Make a rocket ship out of paper towel tubes.
• We will do an astronaut art project.
• Make a rocket ship snack.
• Make the Earth using coffee filters and markers...then spray it with water.
• Paint a styrofoam planet.
• The teachers will sum up our unit by performing a skit about space and the solar system.

Vocabulary: rainbow, leprechaun, shamrock, pot of gold, tricks, planets, earth, astronaut, space shuttle/rocket ship, moon, sun, space, stars, night, day, moon buggy, moon rocks, float, blast off, telescope, moon dust, space suit

Notes: If you haven't already, please remember to sign up for Spring Progress review conferences on the sheet outside of my door. Thanks! Also, don't forget to wear green on St. Patrick's Day or the leprechaun will pinch you

Show and Tell Dates:

Monday: Ben D. and Kennedy Wednesday: Isiah and Frank Friday: Rilee and Sooah

Theme: King, Queens, Royalty, Pretend

Dates: March 1-12

From: Tanya

Language Experiences:

• Special guest: My stepdad "The Magician!" He will put on a magic show for our whole school. Be on the lookout for pictures to come home!



• Make Castles with colored sand and learn about "Who" lives in the castle.



• Make crowns complete with jewels and other fun materials.



• Make magic wands and practice saying "Abracadabra" while doing some fun magic tricks.
  


• Make "Royal" punch and wear our crowns while pretending to drink it in a castle just like kings and queens.



• Read and act out the story of Cinderella.



• Read and act out the story of Snow White.



• We will watch clips from the movie Rapunzel while sequencing the story and working on verb tenses (past and present).



• We will have a Royal Ball at the Castle! This will be on Friday, March 12. Feel free to have your child come dressed as a queen, princess, or prince.
  

Vocabulary: prince, princess, king, queen, Cinderella, Snowwhite, castle, magic wand, crown, gem, treasure chest, chores, Feelings: frustrated, afraid/frightened, angry, Chores: wipe, sweep, clean, mean, nice, dragon, glass slipper

Notes: REMINDER: No School on Monday, March 8th (teacher inservice day). Spring progress review conferences are approaching! Please sign up for a date and time on the sign up sheet outside of my door. My student's conferences will take place April 19-23 from 2:30-3:30 and 3:30-4:30. The only time taken so far is April 19th from 2:30-3:30. Please let me know if you need an alternate date and/or time. Thanks!

Show and Tell Dates: Monday: Kennedy and Ben D. Wednesday: Isiah and Frank Friday: Sooah and Rilee