Videos

00:57 Henry the Dog!

A bonus video that I made at the beginning of distance learning. Here is Henry the Dog! I hope you enjoy, and Henry says he misses all of you!

5:47 The Happy Day Written by: Ruth Krauss Illustrated by: Marc Simont

A bonus video. I recorded this story a couple weeks ago and never posted it. What are these animals excited and happy about? Watch to find out! Enjoy!

7:03 The Thank You Book by Mo Willems

Here is a video of the story I read during our last Zoom meeting. I dedicate this book to all the families for helping your children continue to lean throughout distance learning. I could not have done it without you! I hope you enjoy the story!

5:46 Second Step Lesson-Handling Having Things Taken Away-Part 1

Join me as we discuss a problem two students are having. Paulo and Caleb both want to play with the same ball, and Caleb takes the ball from Paulo. Oh no! Part 1 of our lesson demonstrates how Paulo calms down before thinking of a solution to his problem. Thanks for watching!

5:47 Second Step Lesson-Handling Having Things Taken Away-Part 2

Join me as we find solution to Paulo's problem of having a ball taken away from him. We discuss different solutions and the consequences of each solution. Snail then practices being assertive. Thanks for watching!

5:51 Addition Lesson #3

Join me as we complete our last addition lesson. Make sure you watch before completing the addition story problems located on the daily blog. Thanks for watching!

5:14 Pete the Cat and the Five Little Ducks by James Dean

Yeah, a Pete the Cat story! Watch as Pete the Cat plays with his Ducks friends. I like this book because it has many rhyming words. Can you hear them? Your writing prompt today is: Which Little Duck is your favorite? Each one looks different. Why is that Duck your favorite?

6:00 Lesson Addition #2

Join me as we complete another addition lesson. Watch as I demonstrate how to complete a variety of addition problems. Use what you have learned to complete the addition problems listed in the daily blog. Make sure to show your work by drawing circles to match each group number, and then joining them to find the sum. Good luck!

6:01 Addition Lesson #1

Join me as we learn the basic concepts of addition. We learn what the plus sign stands for, and what the answer in an addition problem is called. A good review for Kindergarten students, and a good introduction to addition for TK students. Thanks for watching!

6:10 Caps For Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina

A classic story of a peddler who is trying to sell the many caps balanced on top of his head. One day, he decides to take a nap, and when he wakes up, all of his caps are gone! Watch to find out what happened to his caps. Your writing prompt today is: Which cap would you buy from the peddler and why. Don't forget to draw a picture of yourself wearing the cap! Enjoy!

6:10 Caps For Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina

A classic story of a peddler who is trying to sell the many caps balanced on top of his head. One day, he decides to take a nap, and when he wakes up, all of his caps are gone! Watch to find out what happened to his caps. Your writing prompt today is: Which cap would you buy from the peddler and why. Don't forget to draw a picture of yourself wearing the cap! Enjoy!

5:33 Second Step Lesson-Fair Ways To Play-Part 1

Watch as we discuss three fair ways to play: Sharing, Trading, or Taking Turns. We are presented with a problem: a student wants to play with another students' toys. Let us find out who these students are, and how we can solve their problem. Don't forget to watch part two. Thanks for watching!