McKendree Play 2 Learn

Time has truly flown by these past few weeks! It’s been an absolute pleasure getting to know all of our wonderful children and families.

A quick reminder to please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before class starts. This gives everyone enough time to check in so we can begin promptly on time.

We always kick off our sessions with lap reading, where adults and children share a book together right from the start!

We are learning about parts of a book.

• Each night when you read: point to the front cover of the book, the back cover of the book, and the title. Explain that the author is the person that wrote the words and the illustrator is the person that drew the pictures.

Writing

We are learning to draw, scribble, or write with a purpose.

• Incorporate writing / drawing at home in everyday activities as well as in imaginary play experiences. Include your child in creating a grocery list, map of your home, or family portrait. Encourage your child to label the pictures.

Math

We are learning about positional words.

• Using a stuffed animal and a chair, practice placing the animal above, below, on top and beside the chair. Repeat this process with other toys and furniture in your home.

Science

We are learning about properties of water.

• Engage your child in exploring and investigating water in liquid form and solid form. Consider freezing small toys in water. Give your child a paintbrush and a cup of water. Let your child melt the ice with the paintbrush to set the toy free.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

We are learning about feeling happy.

• Point out the everyday things that make you happy throughout the day. Say, “I am happy because _____”. Ask your child to tell you about what makes them feel happy. Talk about facial expressions and body language that let us know when people are happy. (smiles, laughter, hugs, etc.)

Art

We are learning to create original artwork with a variety of materials.

• Allow your child to create original artwork using pasta noodles, paint, buttons, cereal, construction paper, and glue. Ask your child to tell you about the artwork they created. Point out colors and shapes as you talk about the artwork.

*** Home learning activities included are designed for families with children ages 0-5. However, young infants may not be able to perform these tasks. Parents are encouraged to complete the activities themselves with their infants close to them while talking about what they are doing and describing the activities as they do them. ***

What do you do when your baby won’t sit for a story?

Watch this video and learn some tips!

There will be no in person classes. A presentation will be sent with activities to "Play 2 Learn" at home.