another thing for the first week

Also, in support of our Abiyoyo unit, we need boxes, paper towel tubes, and other materials to challenge our students to build the town in the story.  The children will be invited to re-enact the part of the story where Abiyoyo is coming to town.  This is great for the spatial, bodily-kinesthetic and interpersonal learner.  Please send them in as soon as you can.

Thanks again,
Miss Mynes

a fun idea for the first week

The first week of school, we will be reading Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger.  It is a South African folktale about a boy and his father who, after being banished from town for making mischief, are welcomed back when they find a way to make the scary giant, Abiyoyo, disappear.  In support of this unit, visit a music store with your child.  Examine the ukuleles and other srting instruments.  Point out percussion and wind instruments.  Ask your child how these groups of instruments are different from string instruments.  If your child is musical or a naturalist, they will really love connecting to our unit this way.

:)
Miss Mynes

if anyone is reading

I want to do an activity the first week of school that requires the cardboard tube often found on the bottom of hangers from the dry cleaners.  I am trying to find a dry cleaner who will donate some or an online source to purchase them but I thought I would try the environmentally friendly way and see if we can't recycle some.  If you could collect any that you have around the house and donate them to room 9, we will make something fun and educational with them.

I hope you are having a wonderful summer,
Miss Mynes