Hello Nate Mack Families and Happy Friday, Here is a short presentation on how to make your own play dough for home, and the many ways it can be used to minimize behavior and increase learning. Have a great weekend, and I will check in with you on Monday. Thank you, Ms. Etta Dear Parents,
Hello! I’m the speech pathologist who works with your child. I have met many of you already at the annual IEPs, but for those who I have not met, a BIG hello! I have thought about each and every one of your children this past week and I’m hoping that you are all staying healthy and keeping well. I realize this is a difficult time for many of us and my thoughts go out to all of you. While navigating this “new new” for the next couple of weeks, I will be available to answer any questions you may have. Please email me at [email protected] and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I'm creating a website with speech/language therapy explanations, materials, and example videos. It's taking time, but please check it frequently! I think you'll find it helpful. https://sites.google.com/a/nv.ccsd.net/ccsdslp0927/ In the meantime, the most important thing you can do with your child to increase SPEECH and LANGUAGE skills is to spend time talking and reading. Did you know children who are exposed to language-rich conversations and descriptive words, will have a huge advantage when it comes to increasing speech and language skills? Research shows the importance of increasing those face-to-face interactions, when speech and language skills are being developed. Ask open-ended questions OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS CANNOT BE ANSWERED WITH A YES OR NO. Ask WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, HOW, and WHY questions throughout the day, when reading a story, when playing games, during meals, in the yard, during bath time and bedtime, etc. Expand on your child’s words If your child says ball, expand on that; a red ball, a big, round red ball, bounce the ball, catch the ball, throw the ball. Describe simple daily tasks When cooking in the kitchen, talk about stirring the pot, using a spoon to stir round and round, the soup is hot, the vegetable colors, the crunchy carrots, etc. Use descriptive words and sentences more than imperative statements and simple affirmations. Read, read, read to your child. Ask questions. Who did this? Where were they? What did they need? When did they do it? Use your own books at home. Reading the same books over and over is good for your child. Repetition is good and you can always read it differently the second or third time. Use a granny voice, a whisper voice, a southern accent, etc. Get creative and have fun! And remember to model good clear speech for your child. This helps with “speech sounds” also! As a second option, Youtube has TONS of FREE books, read by the authors as well! https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-author-activities/ Another option: https://www.vooks.com FLASHCARD IDEAS: https://www.superduperinc.com/handouts/pdf/556_ExtraFlashcardFun.pdf https://www.superduperinc.com/handouts/pdf/544_FurtherFlashcardFun.pdf If you would like me to send worksheets home for speech sounds (students working on specific speech sound errors) or language worksheets for language goals, please let me know and I’d be happy to add them to my website. This is a difficult time for many of us, but it can also be a fun and rewarding time with our children. Remember, the time you invest now, will pay off for them and YOU in the future! Please email me privately for specific information regarding your child’s IEP goals and benchmarks if you do not have a copy on hand. All the best, Morgan Fenstermaker SLP -- Thank you, Morgan Fenstermaker Speech-Language Pathologist Nate Mack (T, TH, F)/ Estes McDoniel (M/W) 702-799-7760 x 4023/ WAN 04284023 Hello families, here is a list of age-appropriate resources for continued learning at home. A special thank you to our Librarian Ms. Juliano for customizing these applications for us.
Good Morning Nate Mack Families and Happy Second Day of Spring!
Here are additional website programs with access information to aid your preschooler in remaining engaged and motivated at home. As always, I continue to monitor emails and phone calls on a daily basis so please don't hesitate to reach out for any questions. A special thank you to the PRE-K Team (Mrs. Herrald & Mrs. Adams) for sharing these resources with us. Have a great weekend and I will talk to you again on Monday. Sincerely, Ms. Etta *Pebble Go* Username and Password are both natemack. Pebble Go has access to various topics of science and social studies. Explore the topics and have your child draw a picture and explain what it means to them as they build their expressive language skills. *Starfall* User name: [email protected] Password: Kinder428 Starfall has access to alphabet letters, numbers, math concepts and beginning reader books. There is A LOT your child can do on this website. They think they are playing games and they don't even know they are learning. Let your child explore the website to increase their attending, comprehension, and engagement in the learning process. *ABC Mouse* ABC Mouse is another fun learning program that is similar to Starfall. You can redeem a free membership at this time using the code SCHOOL2568. *Music & Movement* At the Pre-K grade level, we learn best while at play. Here are additional videos we use during inclement weather sessions as we demonstrate our understanding of following directions, receptive and expressive language, imitation, gross motor and balancing skills. -The Freeze Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UcZWXvgMZE (2:06) -Listen and Move: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j24_xH5uvdA (4:54) -If You're a Kid (Dance Around!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr9ge4XGUYs&list=PLbw0eclu2gv3aMRg3-v1BPBhqShEZduy- (2:45) -We're Going on a Bear Hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_ShP3fiEhU (3:19) -Baby Shark Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w (2:16) -The Goldfish Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCF3vBuxXS8 (3:39)
Due to the Covid-19 coronavirus, our school will be closed until at least April 13. Please call Ms. Etta for any questions at 702-755-0040.
This week’s focus will be on Fairy Tales as we read the many versions of The Three Little Pigs. We will discuss the importance of building a strong foundation that only comes with persistence and hard work. Upcoming Events
March 10th (Tuesday) – Book Fair Final Day, SLLC, 7:30-2:30 March 11th – 12th – PTO Bake Sale Fundraiser during lunch and after school March 20th (Friday) –Family Engagement Day –Start with a Book: My Five Senses,10-11am in room 25; no school for students. March 24th (Tuesday) – Mountain Lion of the Month during lunch, MPR March 27th (Friday) – 5th Grade Movie Night, 6pm-8pm, MPR April 3rd (Friday) – Talent Show at 9:00am & 12:45pm April 6th – 10th – Spring Break – no school for students April 17th (Friday) – Spring Field Trip to Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat (Please complete field trip applications and turn in to Ms. Etta as soon as possible, thank you). April 24th (Friday) – Cici’s Pizza during lunch in the MPR May 4th (Monday) – May the 4th Event, MPR, 2:15pm-3:15pm May8th (Friday) – Muffins with Mom, MPR, 7:15am-7:45am May 12th (Tuesday) – Mountain Lion of the Month, MPR during lunch May 15th (Friday) – End of Year Celebration, Room 25 from 10:00am-11:30am (Please bring a dish to share). May 20th (Wednesday) – Last day of school for students; school ends 11:30am. |
Important Dates
September 16th - Parent/Family Engagement
September 26th - Auditions for Alice in Wonderland Performance Archives
May 2020
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