Ludlow Elementary School: April 2019

Friday, April 26, 2019

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Preschool newsflash

Preschool Newsflash * Week of April 8, 2019

Kate turns 4! Birthdays are always so much fun!

Vivian brings in her stuffed bunny, “Gus”, to put on a puppet show for me to make me feel better…such a wonderful group of children we have the privilege to teach!

Reading to our babies, painting on the easels, water play and helping each other! This classroom is filled with incredible relationships and learning!

Pictured below is our chime. I use this chime to signal to the children that it is time to stop and take a breath. Usually this is at the beginning of our circle. We sing “Good Day” and then I ring the chime. When the children see the chime, they put their hands together at their heart, close their eyes and listen to the sound of the chime as it disappears. After a few moments we take a deep breath in our nose and out our mouths. It’s really fantastic!

I have also introduced the children to “Star Breathing”. They hold up one hand and spread their fingers into a star shape. Then they use the pointer finger of opposite hand to take breaths in and out as they move their finger up each finger and thumb of their hand. I will continue to do this, along with our regular Friday yoga! Such a wonderful way to learn the power and relaxation of simple breathing!

Reminder that tomorrow, Friday April 12^th is an early release day! Pick up at 11:30 and next week is Spring Vacation Week!

Enjoy this time with your family!

When we return to school on April 22^nd, we will begin a building unit! One of my favorite units! The children have been busy lately building incredible structures using the magnetic blocks! We will also add in wooden blocks, legos and fun items such as paper, sticks, rocks and unifix cubes! I look forward to all of the creations we will have during these activities!

Wishing you a safe, happy and WARM week next week!