Friday, December 18, 2015

SAPITOS A 
Miss Marcia & Miss Juliana 
Week from:  December 21 th to December 23 th 2015.
Theme of the Week: “Christmas' Projects”

Dear Parents,

Welcome to a new week! This week will be very short – only three days - but will have activities that make them happy and we will learn new things. One day during the week, we will invite a family to read a Christmas story. We‘ll also decorate a postcard to take home for Christmas and the children will share what they like about this season. It will be fun.
We wish all of our Sff! families the best Christmas holiday and we hope they in the company of their families and friends.

We will continue encouraging children to learn Spanish as a second language in a fun way, while continuing to grow and enjoy fun activities in a comfortable, healthy, and safe environment.

CANCION/ SONG
The children in Sapitos A class enjoyed singing the song "TRADICIONES." Parents, please encourage your child to listen to this song at home too. It can be found on our Sff! CD.

Tips:
Encourage children to during the game and respect holiday’s space and friends and share their joys and emotions.

Star Words of the Week:

Navidad: Christmas
Postal: Postal
Fiestas: Holidays
Regalos: Gifts

Friendly Reminders:

  • Please, remember to check if your child has a set of changing clothes at school.
  • Do not forget your child’s blanket on Friday and any craft in his/her cubby.    
  • On Monday, please bring diapers and towels with your name or initials for use during the week if possible, thank you.
  • Please avoid bringing toys from home, these could break or get lost.
Thank you for your support and for being part of Spanish For Fun! Glenwood!

Friday, December 11, 2015

SAPITOS A 
Miss Marcia & Miss Juliana 
Week from:  December 14th to December 18th   2015.
Theme of the Week: “Christmas' Projects”

Dear Parents,

Welcome to a new week!  We are very excited for the Christmas Party and Santa Claus visit! This week children will work on Christmas gifts and learn to sing Christmas carols - all of these will be amazing!
We will continue encouraging children to learn Spanish as a second language in fun way while they continue growing up and enjoying of fun activities in a comfortable, healthy and safe environment.

CANCION/ SONG
The children in Sapitos A class enjoyed singing the song "TRADICIONES." Parents, please encourage your child to listen to this song at home too. It can be found on our Sff! CD.

Tips:
Encourage your child to follow directions and to complete some task at home, such as: cleaning up toys, placing dirty clothes in the basket, or picking up the dry leaves on the grass.

Star Words of the Week:
Santa Claus
Elf
Christmas tree
Christmas carols

Poem:
¿Qué es la navidad?
Pregunté a mamá
Un día muy dulce como el mazapán
¿Qué es la navidad?
Pregunté a papá
Un día muy lindo donde aprendemos a dar
¿Qué es la navidad?
Pregunté a mi abuela
El día que deseamos salud amor y paz.

Riddle:
De verde me visto cada diciembre
Y los niños disfrutan poniéndome
Adornos y  luces de colores.
Árbol de Navidad

Friendly Reminders:

  • Please, remember to check if your child has a set of changing clothes at school.
  • Do not forget your child’s blanket on Friday and any craft in his/her cubby.    
  • On Monday, please bring diapers and towels with your name or initials for use during the week if possible, thank you.
  • Please avoid bringing toys from home, these could break or get lost.


Thank you for your support and for being part of Spanish for fun! -Glenwood!

Friday, December 4, 2015

SAPITOS  A 
Miss Marcia & Miss Juliana 
Week from:  December 7 to 11,   2015.
Theme of the Week: “Traditions Around the World”


Dear Parents,

Welcome to a new week! We will start working on a new topic, "Traditions Around the World." We’ll address well-known traditions, talking to children from other countries to further widen their knowledge and vocabulary.   Knowing well the importance of these celebrations, through play and art they will learn in a safe, free, and secure environment.

CANCION/ SONG
The children in Sapitos A class enjoyed singing the song "TRADICIONES." Parents, please encourage your child to listen to this song at home too. It can be found on our Sff! CD.

Learning activities:
The children will continue to learn concepts such as prepositions, colors, and shapes.In addition, they will continue working on their socio-emotional development through routines and following directions. They will share with others to express themselves in a positive way.
Through artwork, the children will express their creativity and imagination.

Tips:
Encourage your child to take part in home activities, such as: spatial orientation, helping with laundry, putting away toys.

Star Words of the Week:
Dim Sum; Palitos para el arroz y carnes.
Tambor; Drum
Pizza; Pizza
Huevos; Eggs

Homework
Paste the images where appropriate
Color the objects from different continents.

Friendly Reminders:
  • Please, remember to check if your child has a set of changing clothes at school
  • Do not forget your child’s blanket on Friday and any craft in his/her cubby.    
  • On Monday, please bring diapers and towels, with your name or initials, for use during the week if possible, thank you.
  •  Please avoid bringing toys from home, these could break or get lost.

Thank you for your support and for being part of Spanish for fun! Glenwood!

Miss Marcia, Miss Juliana

Monday, November 30, 2015

SAPITOS  A
Miss Marcia & Miss Juliana
Week from:  November 30th to December 4th,   2015. 
Theme of the Week: “My family's traditions”
  
Dear Parents,

Welcome to a new week!  We will start to work on a new topic, “My Family’s Traditions.” December is a special month that encourages people to gather together to celebrate. As members of a family and community, we are engaged in different celebrations and events. Through the study of this topic, our Sapitos will have the opportunity to understand the importance and reasons for these celebrations, like: how and where are held, and which elements are included in these celebrations.  Also, they’ll learn about different traditions and celebrations that take place at different levels of society, including: the household, the community, and the world.
We will continue to teach Spanish as a second language in fun way while they grow up enjoying our fun activities in a comfortable, healthy, and safe environment.

CANCION/ SONG
The children in Sapitos A class will enjoy singing the song "Mis Tradiciones Familiares." Parents, please encourage your child to listen to this song at home too. It can be found on our Sff! CD.

Learning activities:        
Children will continue to learn special concepts, including: colors, shapes, and prepositions. They will continue to work on their socio-emotional development by following routines, listening to directions, sharing with others, and expressing themselves in constructive way.
Through art activities the children will continue to express their creativity and imagination.

Tips:
Encourage child to follow directions and to complete some tasks at home, such as: cleaning up toys, placig dirty clothes on the basket, or picking up the dry leaves on the grass.

Star Words of the Week:
Birthday party
Christmas
New Year party
Thanksgiving

Tongue-Twister
Señora compre coco
No compro coco porque como poco
Como poco
Coco compro

Friendly Reminders:
  • Please, remember to check if your child has a set of changing clothes at school.
  • Do not forget your child’s blanket or any craft in their cubby on Friday.    
  • On Monday, please bring diapers and towels with your name or initials for use during the week if possible, thank you.
  • Please avoid bringing toys from home, these could break or get lost.

  
Thank you for your support and for being part of Spanish for fun! - Glenwood!


Miss Marcia and Miss Juliana

Friday, November 20, 2015


SAPITOS  A
Ms. Marcia - Ms. Juliana.
Week from:  23 to 27, November    2015.
Theme of the Week: “Thanksgiving Project”

Dear Parents,

During this short, three day week, we will have several projects for Thanksgiving.  This time will be filled with many messages of thanks to you and your children for being a part of our great family and supporting Sff! every day. Thank you for giving us your trust with this beautiful stage of childhood!

Children will have fun with a pajama party on Tuesday; a voluntary parent will come to read a story about Thanksgiving Day. We will also do a nice art job, in these activities we will be talking about the importance of giving and give thanks

CANCION/ SONG
The children in Sapitos A class enjoyed singing the song "PROFESIONES/COMUNIDAD." Parents, please encourage your child to listen to this song at home too. It can be found on our Sff! CD.


Star words of the week

Gracias: Thank you
Pavo: Turkey
Familia: Family
Fiestas: Holidays


Tic:
Use the magic words:
Say “please” and “thank you.”
Ask permission.
Apologize when necessary.

Homework

This week we will have work; but if we are to give grace to those parents who have supported this work in their home with the tasks that are so important to prepare the child for the future as to be responsible and especially in the study with the family, Thanks a lot .

Friendly Reminders
  • On Monday, please bring diapers and towels with your name or initials for use during the week if possible, thank you.
  • The seasons are changing, please check your child’s cubby and replace with weather appropriate clothing, also remember to bring two complete changes extras in case there is any accident.
  • Please avoid bringing toys from home to avoid living well; they could break or get lost, thanks.


Important Upcoming Dates

Happy week!

Miss. Marcia y Miss Juliana

Friday, November 13, 2015

SAPITOS  A
Ms. Marcia - Ms. Juliana.
Week from:  16 to 20, November    2015.
Theme of the Week     “”Places and transport of farm servers”

Dear Parents,

This week we continue with the theme of "My community and I" with a shift to focus on "Buildings and Vehicles that our helpers use.” Children will play several games and develop motor skills and spatial orientation. Children have progressed well and that we owe it to you who care and are part of our family. Thank you for your support.

The children in Sapitos A class enjoyed singing the song "PROFESIONES/COMUNIDAD". Parents do encourage your child to listen to this song at home too . It can be found in in our Sff! CD.


Star words of the week
Ir de Compras:   Go shopping
Parques: Parks
Ambulancia: Ambulance.
Cocinero: Chef

Tic:
Reaffirm share my toys.

Homework

Colors figure equal to model
Paste the pictures in the appropriate server.

Special event

Friday will pizza

Friendly Reminders

  • On Monday, please bring diapers and towels with your name or initials for use during the week if possible, thank you.
  • The seasons are changing, please check your child’s cubby and replace their current clothing with weather appropriate clothing, also remember to bring two complete changes extras in case there is any accident.
  • Please avoid bringing toys from home to avoid living well; they could break or get lost, thanks. 

Important Upcoming Dates

Happy week!

Miss. Marcia y Miss Juliana

Friday, November 6, 2015

SAPITOS  A
Ms. Marcia - Ms. Juliana.
Week from:  9 to 13, November    2015.
Theme of the Week     “Places of my community”


Parents,

This week we will continue with the theme of "Places of My Community” We’ll have fun pretending to visit a restaurant and we will be served by waiters. We’ll  participate in a puppet show and go to the movies. The week promises to be fun and educational! We will learn the rules of behavior, socialization, and opinions that are in our community.

 Song/Canción

In Sapitos A class the children will enjoy singing the song: "PROFESIONES/COMUNIDAD". Parents do encourage your child to listen to this song at home too . It can be found in in our Sff! CD.         

Star words of the week

El cine: Cinema
El Cocinero: the Cook
El restaurant: the restaurant
El bombero: Firefighter


Tic:

I wait a turn to play

Homework

Complete with the missing piece

Flows where there are more objects


Special Event

  • Friday is the day of the cook
  • Friendly Reminders
  • On Monday, please bring diapers and towels with your name or initials for use during the week if possible, thank you.
  • The seasons are changing, please check your child’s cubby and replace with weather appropriate clothing, also remember to bring two complete changes extras in case there is any accident.
  • Please avoid bringing toys from home to avoid living well; they could break or get lost, thanks.

Important Upcoming Dates

Have a happy week!

Miss. Marcia y Miss Juliana

Friday, October 30, 2015

SAPITOS  A
Ms. Marcia - Ms. Juliana.
Week from:  2 to 6, November    2015.
Theme of the Week “My community and Me”

Parents

This week we will discuss our theme, "My Community and Me." It is important for children to learn about the community that we live in, from the farmers to the, public and private places of our city.
We’ll learn about the roles of firemen, nurses, doctors, gardeners, police officers, teachers, and others. We’ll learn about their characteristics and encourage respect and admiration for their work.

Song of the week
           
PROFESIONES/ COMUNIDAD
Conozco mucha mucha gente en mi vida,
Que siempre ayuda con mucha alegría
Y si tú quieres conocer sus oficios
Jugando vamos a nombrarlos en un ratito.
Es l enfermera, es el cartero
Es la maestra de Sff
El policía y el bombero
Son los amigos que te cuidaran.
Conozco mucha……….
Es el dentista y el granjero
El cocinero…delicias te hará
El carpintero y el arquitecto
Son los amigos que te ayudaran.

POESIA I
Son muchas las personas
Que trabajan en mi comunidad
Lo hacen con mucho esmero
Siempre listos a ayudar
Doctor, policía, bombero
Profesor y  muchos más
Cartero, basurero, jardinero.
Son parte de mi comunidad.

POESIA 2
El cocinero mezcla los sabores
Tiene su cocina de ricos olores
El veterinario cura perros y pajaritos
Siempre está rodeado de animalitos.
Pinceles pomos y telas usa el pintor
Hizo un cuadro de mucho color

POESIA 3
El semáforo en la calle
Debemos de mirar
Si esta rojo no pasamos
Pues tenemos que esperar
De pronto se pone ¡!verde!!
Es momento de pasar.

ADIVINANZA
Con pinturas de colores
Con rodillo y pincel
Pinta paredes y puertas
Adivina ¿Quién es él?

El pintor

ADIVINANZA
Con canciones y  con cuentos
Me gusta enseñar
En la escuela a los niños
De Spanish for fun

La maestra.

TRABALENGUA
Erre con rr guitarra
Erre con rr carril
Rápido corren los carros
Rápido el ferrocarril

Star words of the week

El jardinero: The gardener
El bombero: Fireman
La maestra: The teacher
La enfermera: The nurse

Tic:
Respect the space of friends.

Homework:
Color fireman and follow the dotted line from above/below.
Completes the series of figures.

Special event

Visit from Firefighters on Friday!

Friendly Reminders

       On Monday, please bring diapers and towels with your name or initials for use during the week if possible.
The seasons are changing, please check your child’s cubby and replace spring/summer clothes with weather appropriate clothing.
Remember to bring two complete changes extras in case there is any accident
Please avoid bringing toys from home - they could break or get lost. 

Miss. Marcia y Miss Juliana


  


Friday, October 23, 2015

SALON SAPITOS B
Ms. Marcia & Ms. Juliana 
October 26-30 2015
             “Tipos y Partes de una Vivienda”

Dear Parents

This week we will be talking about different types of family that exist and the different types of homes that we can find around the world. We’ll also expand our vocabulary by talking about the different places that we can find inside of a house. We’ll be having our Halloween parade this Friday and we’re very excited to see our children dressed up for this event (it is not mandatory). Thank you for your time and commitment to us at Sff! we are very happy for your support and the happiness of your child every day.

Cancion: TENGO UNA FAMILIA
Tengo una familia y es fenomenal
Mi papa me ama mi mama igual
Con mis hermanitos yo puedo jugar
Y mis abuelitos bailan sin cesar.(x2)
Con este chachacha
La familia aprenderás
Respeto a papa amo mi mama
Mi abuelo y mi abuela felices están
Esta es mi familia, es mi dulce hogar.
Chachachacha amo a mi mama
Chachachacha amo a mi papa (x2)

POESIA 1

Viva mi familia
Que felicidad
Vivo junto  a ellos
Es fenomenal

Todos los niños y niñas
Necesitan un hogar
Una casita encantada
Un lugar para soñar

POESIA 2
Todas las mañanas
Sueño al despertar
Que del cielo viene un ángel
Que me viene a besar.
Al abrir los ojos
Miro donde esta
Y en el mismo sitio
Veo a mis papas.


ADIVINANZA
 Empieza con “A”
 Y muchos cariños me da.
 Me cuida , me mima
 Y es la mamá de mi mamá
Mi abuelita.

TRABALENGUA
 Mi tía Pancha plancha
 Con dos  planchas
 Con dos  planchas
 Plancha mi tía Pancha.

Star Words of the Week
La familia/ Family
El papá/ Dad
La mamá/ Mom
Los hermanos/ Brothers

PRAXIAS : EJERCICIOS BUCOFACIALES
  • Praxias anteriores
  • Realizar chasquido (trote del caballo)

Friendly Reminders:

  • Please remember to bring a sweater.
  • Please remember homework is given Tuesday and expected back on Friday.
  •  This Friday is our Halloween parade.
  •  Please bring a picture of a fun-time family moment. 
    Thank you!!

Friday, October 16, 2015

SALON SAPITOS A

Ms.Marcia & Ms. Juliana
October 19 -23 2015
“ Mi Familia"
Dear Parents

This week we will be talking about our family and different types of family that can be found around the world. We will be talking about the different members of the family as well.Thank you for your support in the homework and we hope you enjoyed our field trip.


Cancion: TENGO UNA FAMILIA
Tengo una familia y es fenomenal
Mi papa me ama mi mama igual
Con mis hermanitos yo puedo jugar
Y mis abuelitos bailan sin cesar.(x2)
Con este chachacha
La familia aprenderás
Respeto a papa amo mi mama

Mi abuelo y mi abuela felices están
Esta es mi familia, es mi dulce hogar.
Chachachacha amo a mi mama
Chachachacha amo a mi papa (x2)

POESIA 1

Viva mi familia
Que felicidad
Vivo junto  a ellos
Es fenomenal

Todos los niños y niñas
Necesitan un hogar
Una casita encantada
Un lugar para soñar

POESIA 2

Todas las mañanas
Sueño al despertar
Que del cielo viene un ángel
Que me viene a besar.
Al abrir los ojos
Miro donde esta
Y en el mismo sitio
Veo a mis papas.


ADIVINANZA

 Empieza con “A”
 Y muchos cariños me da.
 Me cuida , me mima
 Y es la mamá de mi mamá

 Mi abuelita.

TRABALENGUA
 
 Mi tía Pancha plancha
 Con dos  planchas
 Con dos  planchas
 Plancha mi tía Pancha.

PRAXIAS : EJERCICIOS BUCOFACIALES

      Praxias anteriores
      Realizar chasquido (trote del caballo)


Friendly Reminders:

Please remember to bring a sweater
Please remember homework is taken Tuesday and expected back on Friday

Thank you!!