MECC Extended Learning

Preschool Engagement Opportunities

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?

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.

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.

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.

Friday, April 10th

Question of the Day:

How many letters are in your name?

Reading:

Read a book in a different location. Go outside or to a different part of your home.

Letters/Sounds:

Letter Hopping: Draw or write letters on paper or the sidewalk if outside. Spread the letters out. Call a letter and your child can run or hop to the letter.

Math:

Shape Hunt: Ask your child to find examples of these shapes around the house or yard: circle, square, oval, and rectangle.

Writing/Fine Motor:

Make letters with the playdough you made. Make the letters within your name.

Gross Motor:

Have a race. Run a race with someone. Mark the starting and stopping points. Try to beat your own time.

Kindergaten Engagement Opportunities

Week of June 15th - 18th

Week of June 8th - 12th

Week of June 1st - 5th

Week of May 26th - 29th

Week of May 18th - 22nd

Week of May 11th - 15th

Week of May 4th - 8th

Week of April 27th - May 1st

Week of April 20th - 24th

Week of April 13th - 17th

Alphabet and Numbers

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?

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.

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:

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.

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:

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.

Friday, April 10th

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:

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 cloudy day.

Math:

Practice counting to 100 starting at 68.

count to 100 by 10’s
Practice writing numbers 1-20
make a group for each of the following numbers: 9, 13, 15, 18, 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

Week of June 15th - 18th

Week of June 8th - 12th

Week of June 1st - 5th

Week of May 26th - 29th

Week of May 18th - 22nd

Week of May 11th - 15th

Week of May 4th - 8th

Week of April 27th - May 1st

Week of April 20th - 24th

Week of April 13th - 17th

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?

Tuesday, April 7th

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.

Thursday, April 9th

Friday, April 10th

Social Skills for Kindergarten and Preschool

Week of June 15th - 18th

Week of June 8th - 12th

Week of June 1st - 5th

Week of May 26th - 29th

Week of May 18th - 22nd

Week of May 11th - 15th

Week of May 4th - 8th

Week of April 27th - May 1st

Week of April 20th - 24th

Week of April 13th - 17th

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."

(https://www.zonesofregulation.com/learn-more-about-the-zones.html)