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Back to School Basics

8/26/2013

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Here are some proactive ways to talk to your child about what to expect on their first day back to school:
  • Talk about who their new teacher is.
  • Talk about which of the same children will be in their class this year.
  • Show pictures of the new classroom or new school if applicable.
  • Look at fun pictures from school the previous year to reinforce positive memories.
  • Prepare together- pack a lunch, snack, and choose an outfit the day before.
  • Talk about the day's schedule, including what they will do when they get home from school.
  • Get into a back-to-school sleep and waking schedule a few days prior to the start of school.
  • Allow yourself at least 15 minutes buffer time for unexpected events.
  • If your child is new to riding a bus, watch a video on youtube, such as the one below:



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Jello-Filled Oranges

8/12/2013

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Who doesn't love Jello? This one is fun for everyone!!

Beginning language learners at the 1-3 word levels:
  • Talk about open, mix, cut, scoop and pour  for each flavor of Jello.
  • Talk about open, mix, cut, scoop and pour at the 2 word level (ex: I pour, Mommy pour, pour water, pour powder, cut orange)


For higher level language targets:
  • Talk about how the Jello powder dissolves. Discuss other powders that dissolve.
  • Talk about other fruits you could use instead of oranges. Explore why some fruits are better to use than others- Experiment!
  • Talk about which ones are your favorite flavors, rate them and compare with friends.

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Fruit Kabob

8/5/2013

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Wondering what to do with all that fresh summer fruit?  How about some delicious and fun fruit kabobs!

Beginning language learners at the 1-3 word levels:
  • Talk about wash, cut, and push for each fruit
  • Talk about wash, cut, and push for each fruit at the 2 word level (ex: I cut, cut strawberry, more blueberry)



For higher level language targets:
  • Talk about why the fruits that need to be peeled, don't need to be washed
  • Talk about why the berry containers/colanders have holes.  Brainstorm what would happen if the holes were bigger.
  • Discuss what to wash the fruits with and why.  Why don't we use dish soap?  Why don't we use the kitchen sponge?

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