June Newsletter – Carrington Academy

Monthly Curriculum

Links To Learning Curriculum Goals

This is a glimpse of what each classroom will be focusing on in the upcoming Month. Please see the classroom bulletin board for more detailed lessons.

Infant

This month, your child will learn to sign the words “Dog” and “Cat.” To sign the word “dog,” tap your hand flat against your thigh repeatedly. To sign the word “cat,” pinch your thumb and index finger together by the side of each cheek, while keeping your remaining fingers straight. The action resembles pulling your whiskers straight.

Beginner

This month, your child will identify events that occur in the beginning and at the end of stories, continue naming shapes, and discuss summertime activities.

Intermediate

This month, your child will compare and contrast objects by using physical attributes (color, shape, size, weight), explore rocks in nature, and express her own wants and needs.

Pre-K

This month, your child will compare characters in stories, practice writing uppercase and lowercase letters, and explore the postal mail process.

Read Together Talk Together

***This is a glimpse of what books will be introduced this month. Please see classroom bulletin boards for additional themed books.

Books:

-Beach Day
– Commotion in the Ocean
-Zigby Camps Out
– A Summery Saturday Morning

Vocabulary Words:

beach, ocean, starfish, sand, jellyfish, submarine, paddle, camping, chase, sailboat, webbed feet, sandals, flapping, hissing, carrying, muddy

What’s Happening This Month

June 2017 Calendar

Monthly Spotlight

Rainbow Crispy Treats

Ingredients to make 24 Treats

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 (10 ounce) package mini marshmallows
6 cups of fruity pebbles cereal (or store brand)

Directions See How It’s Made

Melt margarine or butter in large saucepan over low heat.
Add marshmallows.
Stir until melted and mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat.
Immediately add cereal.
Mix lightly until well coated.
Press firmly into lighty greased 13x9x2-inch pan.
Cool completely;cut into squares.
Microwave: Microwave margarine or butter in large microwavable bowl at HIGH (100% power) 45 seconds or until melted.
Add marshmallows;toss to coat.
Microwave 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and mixture is smooth, stirring after 45 seconds.
Proceed with step#5.
(You can also add rainbow colored chocolate candies into the mixture.).

From Our Education Department

Toddlers and Biting: Tips You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

June, 2017 | Topics: Social Emotional

Although biting among toddlers is a common developmental behavior, it can be upsetting for both adults and children. Toddlers may bite out of anger, frustration or a need for control and attention. Instead of being able to say, “I am sad,” or “I wanted that toy,” they bite as a[.....]
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