Week of April 6-10 Library Freyday #1: We Are In a Book!

Two Guest Stars, Mo and Mrs. Frey

We are in a book!

Hello Reader Friends, here is a read aloud for you and your people to enjoy.  I hope you are all having fun and going outside to enjoy the sunshine. Can you see signs of spring when you are outside?  Please note that I've included a link to Mo Willems' YouTube Channel:  Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems, Episode #3.  You'll know why this is important near the end of this video. 

Enjoy! Happy Reading and Doodling! See you soon. 
xox Mrs. Frey

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems! Episode 3

Week of April 6 - 10 Artful Thursday #1: Your Choice: Spread Positivity OR Make a Sketchbook!

SPREAD POSITIVITY ART PROJECT

Did you see the video from Mrs. Francke and me yesterday? Check it out and click HERE for the directions! 

We hope you will join us in our community Window Art Walk to Spread Positivity!! 

We will make a video of ALL of the photos you send us of your artwork. 

Please send us your photo by Tuesday, April 14th. The video will be here on our blog next Thursday! 

MAKE A SKETCHBOOK

First, check out this short video starring Mrs. Kane and her new assistant Michelangelo the Monkey! Then, CHOOSE ONE of the following sketchbooks to create (in order from simple to challenging):

• SCROLL SKETCHBOOK (K-2):Click HERE for video demo, Click HERE for written directions
• Supplies Needed - long piece of paper/packing paper/paper grocery bag/birch bark, tape/glue, sticks/straws, string or ribbon
• ACCORDION SKETCHBOOK (K-4):Click HERE for video demo, Click HERE for written directions
• Supplies Needed - long piece of paper/packing paper, tape or glue, scissors, cardboard or a cereal or cracker box
• CEREAL BOX SKETCHBOOK (K-4):Click HERE for video demo, Click HERE for written directions
• Supplies Needed - Cereal box or cracker box, printing paper or other paper, string, a hole puncher
• SPINE SKETCHBOOK (3-4): Click HERE for video demo, Click HERE for written directions
• Supplies Needed - printing paper or other paper, two rubber bands or string, a pencil or stick, a hole puncher

I hope that you enjoy creating! Please send me a photo of your artwork at kristinak@mpsvt.org. 

Artfully Yours, Mrs. Kane

Week of April 6-10, Technology with Mr. Jarrad, #1

Parents/Guardians

     We know this is an incredibly stressful time for many people...and that we are needing to teach online to even the very young. That means probably more time online than your family has been accustomed to. 

     Two quick resources for managing all of this at home...You may want to consider a clear agreement with your child/children about the safe and healthy use of devices. Safekids. com has a model Family Agreement for Online Safety The wonderful CommonSense foundation has a longer, more flexible one. I'll be posting links to other resources as we go along.

Students

Hi Students! This first video is about how to stay safe and healthy with all the time we are spending on computers, iPads, phones and videogames.

Week of April 6-10 Spreading Kindness and Positivity

Week of April 6-10  Wellness Wednesday - Spreading Kindness and Positivity 

Hello UES students and families.  Please watch this video for an activity that will spread positivity to our community and beyond.  We miss all of you and hope that everyone is staying well and finding lots of ways to spend your time at home that are creative, helpful, kind, and most of all fun!

Here are some directions from Mrs Kane:

And here is the video version:

Please share your messages of positivity with us and the greater Montpelier community.  And check out my post about making a journal below, lots of options for you. Be well!

Wellness Wednesday - Making a Journal from Things you Have at Home

Hello, Wise Owls, Mrs. Francke here, wishing you a happy Wellness Wednesday! I wanted to share an idea I had to help you find ways to show how you are feeling, what you might be thinking about and a project to keep those hands, hearts and brains busy with an artsy/craftsy twist.

Ask a grownup before using any materials and for help with tools like scissors and special tapes or glue. This project could be done with any age, just change the materials or make it super simple depending on how much help grownups can give.  The good news is once you make it you will have a place to go to each day to write, draw, glue or create.

Week of April 6-10, Tuneful Tuesday #1: Getting To Know You!

Hello everyone!

This is Mrs. Clayton, and I am so excited to be working with all you hoot-tastic UES students! 

Today's video is me singing a song from a musical. A musical is a told through a play PLUS singing songs that help to tell the story. In musicals, there is often dancing as well, to help tell the story.

Week of April 6-10 Movement Monday with MJ and Mr. Williams: Week 1

Welcome Moving Owls! 

This week we are excited to share with you a lesson focusing on two skills:  

1. Underhand throwing and catching (grades K-1) 

2. Juggling (grades 2-3-4)  

First, watch the video then practice. If you can, send us a video of you throwing & catching or juggling. Stay strong and healthy! 

Have fun,

MJ & Mr. Williams

Enjoy the video and see you next week.