Themes Treats for My Sweet Teddy Bear Games

Shapes and Colors

Numbers 13, 14

Letters Pp, Qq, Rr

Alphabet Words pan, pencil, pig, potato,

quarter, queen, question mark, quilt, rabbit, refrigerator,

rose, rug

Sign Language

Activities for Home• In honor of National Dental Health Month, look at the

toothbrush displays during a regular stop at the store. Is it time to replace anyone’s toothbrush? If so, narrow down the choices so your child can pick one. Reinforce good dental health habits. Encourage your child to brush at least twice a day and introduce the process of flossing if he is not already familiar with it.

• If possible, have your child help you prepare special cards or treats to share with friends and relatives for Valentine’s Day. Visit with your child about each special person as you are creating his or her valentine.

• Gather teddy bears from around the home. Compare the bears. How are they the same and how are they different? What are the teddy bears made of? How do they feel? Which is the largest? Are any of the teddy bears extra special to you or your child?

• Talk about teddy bears with your child. Use some of the directional or descriptive terms your child learned in this theme. For example, are some of the teddy bears big and some small? Call out directions such as “Hold a teddy bear up toward the ceiling” and “Hold the bear down toward the floor.” Set a sheet of paper on a table and ask your child to place some teddy bears above the paper and others below.

Theme Descriptions

February 2020 NEWSLETTER

I love you

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Cross arms over chest.Point to yourself. Point to the other person.

February Fireflies® Sign Language

ILY symbolThe sign for is also referred to as ILY because it is a combinationof the American Sign Language letters I, L, and Y all at once. To sign hold hand up, palm facing away from you, with your thumb, pointer, andpinky fingers extended. Keep your ring and middle fingers down.

I love youI love you,

Treats for My Sweet: This theme includes activities to celebrate Valentine’s Day and National Heart Health Month. Hearts, love, and sweet things will be abundant! After all those sweets, the importance of proper teeth care will also be shared for National Dental Health Month.

Teddy Bear Games: Teddy bears are a beloved childhood favorite, so children will be encouraged to bring a teddy bear to participate in daily activities. Directional concepts, feelings, and role-play are introduced using teddy bears. Gather a stuffed loved one and join in the fun!

Look for BooksThe best way to learn which books your child enjoys is to read children’s books—lots of them! Check out funshineextras.com for Book Lists corresponding to each month’s themes. Get to know your local librarians and ask for their recommendations as well.The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by Stan and Jan Beren-stainFancy Nancy: Heart to Heart by Jane O’ConnorWho Will See Their Shadows This Year? by Jerry PallottaIn My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek

Goldi Rocks & the Three Bears by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Beth Coul-tonJamberry by Bruce DegenCorduroy by Don FreemanPresidents’ Day by Anne Rockwell

Sing Along with MeFind these songs at www.funshineexpress.com

Valentine, Valentine Sung to “Skip to My Lou”

Valentine, valentine, I love you! Valentine, valentine, I love you! Valentine, valentine, I love you! (Child’s name), I pick you!

Teddy Bear Rap Sung to “Mary Had a Little Lamb”

Let’s all (clap our hands) to the beat, (Hands) to the beat, (hands) to the beat. Let’s all (clap our hands) to the beat, To the beat of the Teddy Bear Rap!

Repeat with: stomp our feet... blink our eyes... nod our heads... tap our toes... touch our ears...

Cooking TogetherWhen cooking with young children, allow them

to help in a safe way with mixing, pouring, rolling, mashing, shaking, etc. Use words to describe what you are doing and what you

plan to do next. Talk about what you see, smell, feel, hear, and taste.

Crunchy Banana Bites1 or 2 bananas 1/2 cup yogurt (approximately) 1/2 cup granola (approximately)

Put the yogurt in one shallow bowl and the granola in another one. Peel a banana or two. Your child can use a butter knife to help you cut the bananas into chunks. Dunk the bananas in yogurt and then roll in granola. You can use a spoon to practice fine motor skills, or use your hands for messy fun!

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