Paper bag Puppets

The children were instructed to make a paper bag puppet of a member of their family. Some chose to make themselves. Others chose to create parents or siblings. They are all fantastic.

Self Portraits and Hopes and Dream

The children chose a piece of construction paper they thought matched their skin tone and drew a self portrait. I added a picture of them creating the self portrait and the hopes and dreams you sent back. If you need another pink heart to add your hopes and dreams, please let me know.

Mat Man

 We use Mat Man from Handwriting Without Tears as a way to teach the parts of the body for self portraits. Your children helped to build Mat Man yesterday and will again tomorrow. Here is a link to the song that goes with the activity, some cards you can print and use if you'd like to do this at home, and a picture of what Mat Man looks like. We did not watch the video. We listened to the song while the kids built Mat Man.

Mat Man Video

I Am Truly

Today we read I Am Truly by Kelly Greenawalt. It is a story about all of the things that a girl named Truly is capable of. We then made a list of all of the things we are capable of. This is a very talented group of kids!

Virtual Tour Of Ms. Nancy's Classroom

 Here is a 12 minute video tour of our classroom. Please watch it with your child and bring any questions to our virtual Meet and Greet on Tuesday. I am looking forward to seeing you!

Ms. Nancy's Classroom Tour

Wearing A Mask At School Social Story

 Here is a link to help explain wearing a mask at school to your child.

Wearing a mask at school social story

A Social Story for Getting My Temperature Checked

Every day at school children will have their temperatures checked as they arrive. The social story attached here describes what the process looks like and why it is important in language that preschoolers will understand. Please share it with your children as they get ready to come back to school.

https://education.vermont.gov/documents/edu-getting-my-temperature-takena-a-social-story

Mask Song

Here is a great link to a short video song about how to wear a mask. This might be good to show your children before they come back to school.

The Mask Song

Hello Message from the MBS Staff

Please check out the hello message the teachers and staff of MBS put together. You might see some grown ups you recognize... Hello video Message to students

The Adventures of Ms. Nancy

Look at all of the fun I am having with our friends at home! 

I love playing games and Pop the Pig is one of my favorites!

Swoosh! Basketball is fun!

Which vehicle can I drive?!?

Rhyming Scavenger Hunt

Can you find the item our friend is holding that rhymes with knee? How about rock? Last one, what ryhmes with moon? 

Sample of a Preschool Schedule

Consistent routines can be helpful to your child's overall well-being. As an optional resource for you, we put together a sample schedule that includes academic, outdoor and even technology time throughout the day. Please modify as appropriate for your family- this is simply a suggestion. We will continue to provide resources and optional activities for you to explore with yyor child on the weekly Learning Plans. We hope that this is helpful to your family and you enjoy this time together with your family.

Time (Approx.)	Activity
6:30-8:30 am	Wake up, get dressed, brush teeth, eat breakfast.  Typical routine
8:30-9:00 am	Chose activities from Learning Plan**
9:00-9:30 am	Snack/Break Time
9:30 - 11:15 am	Outside Time/Choice Time
11:15 am -12 pm	Lunch
12:00 - 12:45 pm	Quiet Time (this is a great time for your child to look at books or be read to)
12:45-1:45	Nap or Indoor play/creative time, more outside time?
1:45-2:15	Chose activities from Learning Plan**
2:15-2:45	Snack time
2:45 - On	Typical family activities, routine dinner and bedtime

**The Vermont Agency of Education suggests 3-5 minutes for each activity followed by a break.  However you are your child’s expert - some preschool aged children can sustain activity for shorter or longer periods of time. Please feel free to adjust as necessary based on your child’s needs.

Photos Of Activities Done From Home

The emotion shown on this face is excited. The paper is the hair. I love this!

Rock names.

Labeled illustration of a Ladybug