- Middleborough Public Schools
- MECC Extended Learning
Preschool Engagement Opportunities
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Week of June 15th - 18th
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Week of June 8th - 12th
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Week of June 1st - 5th
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Week of May 26th - 29th
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Week of May 18th - 22nd
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Week of May 11th - 15th
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Week of May 4th - 8th
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Week of April 27th - May 1st
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Week of April 20th - 24th
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Week of April 13th - 17th
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Alphabet and Numbers
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Monday, April 6th
Question of the Day:
What is your favorite color?
Reading:
Choose a book and have a grown up read it to you.
What is the name of the title of the story?
What was your favorite part?
Letters/Sounds:
Listen to the song, Down by the Bay (youtube).
Come up with 3 words that rhyme with each of the following words:
- Cat
- Bear
- Moose
Math:
Count to 10 or 20 three times.
Each time pick a different body part to tap as you count.
Writing/Fine Motor:
Make a batch of playdough using the recipe below.
Ingredients: 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, 3 tablespoons of of cream of tartar(powder), 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 cups of boiling water, 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract (optional), and food coloring (optional).
Instructions:
- Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir
- Knead until smooth
What shapes can you make with the dough?
Gross Motor:
Go on a walk with the family.
What did you see?
Social Skills:
B is For Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings
How can you use taking deep breaths to help you?
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Tuesday, April 7th
Question of the Day:
Do you like carrots?
Reading:
What happened in the story?
Retell the story to someone in your house.
Letters/Sounds:
Sing the ABC song. Go on an ABC walk. Find items that begin with to following letters: A, B, C, D, and E.
Math:
Use an object and do simple math. Count them or do simple problems:
2 fish and 2 fish= 4 fish
6 cars and 3 blocks=9 toys.
Writing/Fine Motor:
Draw a picture or write a note to someone in your family. Don't forget to write your name!
Gross Motor:
Play hopscotch with chalk or tape.
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Wednesday, April 8th
Question of the Day:
Would you rather ride a bike or take a nap?
Reading:
Who were the characters in the story?
Who was your favorite character and why?
Letters/Sounds:
Put the letters of your child’s first name on cards or paper. Lay the cards on the floor and have them hop or step and say the name of each letter.
Challenge: Try your last name.
Math:
Find three objects of each shape: circle, square, rectangle, and triangle.
Writing/Fine Motor:
Draw a picture/write a story. Have an adult dictate what the story you told.
Gross Motor:
Go on a 5 minute parade about your home.
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Thursday, April 9th
Question of the Day:
Do you have a teddy bear?
Reading:
Read a book under the covers with a flashlight.
Letters/Sounds:
Sing the ABC song. Go on an ABC walk. Find items that begin with to following letters: F, G, H, I, and J.
Math:
Pick five objects. Put them in order from shortest to tallest or tallest to shortest.
Writing/Fine Motor:
Practice writing your name.
Challenge: Learn your middle and last name.
Gross Motor:
Make an obstacle course. Jump over stuffed animals, go around pots, etc.
Kindergarten Engagement Opportunities
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Week of June 15th - 18th
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Week of June 8th - 12th
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Week of June 1st - 5th
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Week of May 26th - 29th
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Week of May 18th - 22nd
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Week of May 11th - 15th
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Week of May 4th - 8th
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Week of April 27th - May 1st
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Week of April 20th - 24th
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Week of April 13th - 17th
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Alphabet and Numbers
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Monday, April 6th
Reading:
Choose a book and have a grown up read it to you. When they are finished reading the story tell your grown up about the beginning, the middle and the end.
“In the beginning…
In the middle…
At the end…”
Phonics:
Choose 10 sight words and write them on a post it or small scrap paper and tape them up around your house. Get another piece of paper and find all your sight words and write them down. Read your list of words to a grown up.
Handwriting:
Practice writing the alphabet both uppercase and lowercase letters. If you need to look at an ABC chart.
Writing:
Write and draw a picture about something to do on a sunny day.
Math:
Practice counting to 100 starting at 12.
- Count to 100 by 10’s
- Practice writing numbers 1-20
- Make a group for each of the following numbers: 7, 11, 13,15, and 18
Example: Write the number 7 and draw 7 ants or use cars or Legos to show the number 7 and so on.
Social Skills:
B is For Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings
How can you use taking deep breaths to help you?
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Tuesday, April 7th
Reading:
Choose a book and have a grown up read it to you. When they are finished reading the story tell your grown up about the beginning, the middle and the end.
“In the beginning…
In the middle…
At the end…”
Phonics:
Choose 10 different sight words and write them on a post it or small scrap paper and tape them up around your house. Get another piece of paper and find all your sight words and write them down. Read your list of words to a grown up.
Handwriting:
Practice writing the alphabet both uppercase and lowercase letters. If you need to look at an ABC chart.
Writing:
Write and draw a picture about something to do on a rainy day.
Math:
Practice counting to 100 starting at 23.
- Count to 100 by 10’s
- Practice writing numbers 1-20
- Make a group for each of the following numbers: 5, 10, 12, 14, and 19
Example: Write the number 7 and draw 7 ants or use cars or Legos to show the number 7 and so on.
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Wednesday, April 8th
Reading:
Choose a book and have a grown up read it to you. When they are finished reading the story tell your grown up about the beginning, the middle and the end.
“In the beginning…
In the middle…
At the end…”
Phonics:
Choose 10 different sight words and write them on a post it or small scrap paper and tape them up around your house. Get another piece of paper and find all your sight words and write them down. Read your list of words to a grown up.
Handwriting:
Practice writing the alphabet both uppercase and lowercase letters. If you need to look at an ABC chart.
Writing:
Write and draw a picture about something to do on a windy day.
Math:
Practice counting to 100 starting at 37.
- Count to 100 by 10’s
- Practice writing numbers 1-20
- Make a group for each of the following numbers: 6, 13, 16, 19, and 20
Example: Write the number 7 and draw 7 ants or use cars or Legos to show the number 7 and so on.
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Thursday, April 9th
Reading:
Choose a book and have a grown up read it to you. When they are finished reading the story tell your grown up about the beginning, the middle and the end.
“In the beginning…
In the middle…
At the end…”
Phonics:
Choose 10 different sight words and write them on a post it or small scrap paper and tape them up around your house. Get another piece of paper and find all your sight words and write them down. Read your list of words to a grown up.
Handwriting:
Practice writing the alphabet both uppercase and lowercase letters. If you need to, look at an ABC chart.
Writing:
Write and draw a picture about something to do on a snowy day.
Math:
Practice counting to 100 starting at 56.
- count to 100 by 10’s
- Practice writing numbers 1-20
- make a group for each of the following numbers: 8, 12, 17, 19, and 20
Example: Write the number 7 and draw 7 ants or use cars or Legos to show the number 7 and so on.
Unified Arts Engagement Opportunities for Preschool and Kindergarten
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Week of June 15th - 18th
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Week of June 8th - 12th
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Week of June 1st - 5th
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Week of May 26th - 29th
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Week of May 18th - 22nd
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Week of May 11th - 15th
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Week of May 4th - 8th
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Week of April 27th - May 1st
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Week of April 20th - 24th
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Week of April 13th - 17th
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Monday, April 6th
Art:
Draw different lines: horizontal, vertical, and diagonal.
PE:
Do 20 wall squats.
Hold a plank for 30 seconds twice a day.
Music/Computers:
Create your own music beat by clapping and stomping your feet. You can mix it up with tapping your feet, patting your lap, or snapping your fingers. What beat pattern can you make? Can someone copy it or add to your pattern?
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Tuesday, April 7th
Art:
Draw a picture of a house using squares, triangles, parallelograms and rectangles. How many of each shape did you use?
PE:
Find someone to do 20 jumping jacks with you. Do push-up shoulder taps while reciting the alphabet.
Music/Computers:
Sing Pirate Song and practice counting forward and backwards from 10.
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Wednesday, April 8th
Art:
Make a robot using different shapes. Draw one big rectangle and 4 small rectangles for arms and legs. Cut them out and then tape or glue them together. Decorate your robot. Add paint, if you have it or color it with crayons. Use buttons for eyes and other items in your house.. Use your imagination.
PE:
Take a walk or ride your bike (wear your bike helmet). Do as many curl-ups as you can.
Music/Computers:
- Clap 5 times, then stomp 4 times, tap your shoulders 3 times, hands in the air twice, spin once.
- Do this twice.
- Play your favorite song and try moving to the beat.
- Clap 5 times, then stomp 4 times, tap your shoulders 3 times, hands in the air twice, spin once.
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Thursday, April 9th
Art:
Make a 3-D design by cutting out strips of paper and making circles. Glue or tape them all together. Build it tall and wide and use a piece of paper or cardboard to build on top of.
PE:
Do as many push ups as you can. Practice jumping and landing safely. Can you do 5 long jumps (outside)?
Music/Computers:
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Friday, April 10th
Art:
Create a Daily Art Journal for how you are feeling. Use colors that represent your mood. For Example; use blue for sad or orange for happy.
PE:
Pick 5 different muscles to stretch. Hold each stretch for 20 seconds. How many ways can you bend, twist, and turn your body?
Music/Computers:
Let's sing! Let's sing your favorite song from this week.
Social Skills for Kindergarten and Preschool
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Week of June 15th - 18th
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Week of June 8th - 12th
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Week of June 1st - 5th
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Week of May 26th - 29th
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Week of May 18th - 22nd
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Week of May 11th - 15th
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Week of May 4th - 8th
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Week of April 27th - May 1st
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Week of April 20th - 24th
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Week of April 13th - 17th
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Zones of Regulation
"THE FOUR ZONES: OUR FEELINGS & STATES DETERMINE OUR ZONE
The Red Zone is used to describe extremely heightened states of alertness and intense emotions. A person may be elated or experiencing anger, rage, devastation, or terror when in the Red Zone.
The Yellow Zone is also used to describe a heightened state of alertness and elevated emotions, however one has more control when they are in the Yellow Zone. A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone.
The Green Zone is used to describe a calm state of alertness. A person may be described as happy, focused, content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone. This is the zone where optimal learning occurs.
The Blue Zone is used to describe low states of alertness and down feelings such as when one feels sad, tired, sick, or bored.
The Zones can be compared to traffic signs. When given a green light or in the Green Zone, one is “good to go”. A yellow sign means be aware or take caution, which applies to the Yellow Zone. A red light or stop sign means stop, and when one is the Red Zone this often is the case. The Blue Zone can be compared to the rest area signs where one goes to rest or re-energize. All of the zones are natural to experience, but the framework focuses on teaching students how to recognize and manage their Zone based on the environment and its demands and the people around them. For example, when playing on the playground or in an active/competitive game, students are often experiencing a heightened internal state such as silliness or excitement and are in the Yellow Zone, but it may not need to be managed. However, if the environment is changed to the library where there are different expectations than the playground, students may still be in the Yellow Zone but have to manage it differently so their behavior meets the expectations of the library setting." -
Monday, April 6th
Talk about what the Zones of Regulation mean with your child.
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Tuesday, April 7th
Draw a picture of how you are feeling today. What zone are you in? Write about it or talk to someone about your picture and how you are feeling.
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Wednesday, April 8th
Show three different expressions: angry, excited, and happy.
Talk about what makes you each emotion and how you can help yourself to feel better when you are feeling each way.
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Thursday, April 9th
Practice counting forward and backwards to 10 or 20 as a calm down strategy. You can also sing the Alphabet Song.