Alternate Learning Plan Name _____________________________

Grade: 6th Grade Dates:

Content Areas Essentials Enrichment Completed Student and Parent Initials

Art

Learning Targets - I can learn about the artist Betty

Woodman and/or create a three-dimensional artwork using homemade clay

Learning Instructions Betty Woodman/Clay lesson https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P 3enIh1HbnV9VPALINFYdMCYOMXAc4 SaHqUoRZqcnCk/edit#heading=h.ybnllk z4tdir Materials Needed

- See lesson plan

Additional art activities (optional but awesome!) https://docs.google.com/docume nt/d/1rG4MvRZEsy6mgeRcRxw ZVNKxHM6yn7TAuRMQIxfUvVE /edit

_________ _________

PE

Learning Targets: - I can maintain healthy habits and

a healthy lifestyle. Students: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yq toWIfcmqPdQAJkk3BUYoeJrGNzR4wD 9XHYwZkYztk/edit?usp=sharing

Parents: https://docs.google.com/docume nt/d/1N9ZZ7ZVBGzUhCJCB-WC FNIft9XEtfK1JWaLcFK-UzLY/edit ?usp=sharing

_________ _________

Music (Choir & General Music)

Learning Target: - I can build a musical instrument

using resources from around the house.

Learning Instructions: - https://www.smore.com/t3f27

(contains active links) Materials Needed

- Household items for creating an instrument

For the family, watch as others turn trash into musical instruments: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=YxUuKthY1dQ https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=YNuKklhTE-g

_________ _________

Guidance

From Leah Mouw Students please join my google classroom: Class code  26kkal6  

Letter to Parents regarding coronavirus and anxiety: https://docs.google.com/docume nt/d/13T4Wb9YDmpIJOsYaehXz 47YlZppcRIV7UZ3v9SNVNDE/e dit?usp=sharing Things to do while your students

_________ _________

are home: : https://docs.google.com/docume nt/d/1OIooP48EYmAJPgnnQvL OSE591-2hBoPAloM1EWLn6JE/ edit?usp=sharing

Library

From Mrs. Van Soelen https://docs.google.com/docume nt/d/1Xq-HqTQWO1s0i1oeN_BL -oMUlF73Q6s2ARZhcoHPG6c/e dit?usp=sharing

_________ _________

Instrumental Ensembles (Orchestra and Band)

Learning Targets: - I can continue to practice my

instrument. - I can create a SmartMusic

account and understand how the program works in preparation for weeks ahead.

Learning Instructions: - https://www.smore.com/xhdr3

(contains active links) - Each week day, spend 20

minutes practicing your instrument.

- Register for a SmartMusic account and explore it!

Materials Needed: - Instrument, method books, music

_________ _________

Technology

Learning Targets - I can use proper keyboarding strokes to communicate efficiently on a computer. Materials Needed - computer

1. Dive in and practice your keyboarding skills 15 minutes a week if you have access to a computer. Use the school webpage - student life - student stuff to access Typing Club.

_________ _________

SCCS K-6 Music: Learning at Home For March 18-26, 2020 Psalm 150

Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.

Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,

praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancing,

praise him with the strings and flute, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.

Learning Target: I can build a musical instrument using resources from around the house The Bible clearly tells us that as Christians we are to commanded to praise the Lord both with our voice and with instruments! Nearly every type of instrument in mentioned in Psalm 150, and as creation enjoyers we realize that music is a gift from God. This week students will create an instrument from items found in your home. Project Instructions:

1. If you have access to a computer, check out the websites listed below for ideas. Or do a search for your own ideas!

2. For K-2nd, students may make either an unpitched or pitched instrument 3. For 3rd-6th, the instruments must be able to change pitch (no shakers, untuned drums, or Kleenex

box guitars) 4. Have a parent send a picture or recording of the instrument to your teacher (K-2 to Mrs. Friend, 3rd-

6th to Mr. Kuipers) by Thursday, March 26. 5. For grades 3-6, answer the following questions and return to Mr. Kuipers. Due date is March 26.

Answers can be a paper copy either handwritten or typed, or students can fill out the following google form. Answers must be in complete sentences. Project is worth 50 points:

Questions for grades 3-6:

1. How was the instrument made? How much time did it take to create? 2. How is the sound produced? Does the instrument have to be strummed? Blown into? Struck?

Tapped? Shaken? Tipped? 3. How do you change the pitch? How can you change the dynamics? 4. What "real" instrument is this homemade instrument most like, and why?

Grading Rubric (for 3rd-6th students):

• Written response - 20 points • Instrument created - 20 points • Appearance/Neatness/Attention to detail - 10 points

Here are few pictures of examples to get you thinking!

Rattle Drum Wrench Xylophone

Websites for Inspiration Here are three websites to check out for ideas on how to make your instrument!

• How Wee Learn • Red Tricycle • Buggy and Buddy

A Note to the 5th & 6th Choir Students Consider this exploration into homemade instruments an extension of your learning in General Music with Mrs. De Vries. In the next few weeks, we will find a way to incorporate singing into your at-home learning.

Parents of SCCS,

God is in control!! Even when we do not understand, we rest knowing God has

coronavirus and everything in His hands! My deep hope this year is that we will,

“Trust God in ALL Circumstances.” It is my prayer that each of us will grow in our

trust of God through these difficult seasons. With the spread of COVID-19 and

school closures you may see more anxiety in your students. This will look different

for each individual student. Some may be willing to talk about fears, or become

angry, easily frustrated, withdrawn. Some students may experience nightmares,

anxiety attacks or more fears.

As you discuss COVID-19 with your children be aware that they are taking their

cues from you. Remember everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. 1. Do

your best to remain calm (even if internally you are not feeling calm). 2. Point your

children to Christ. Let them hear of your faith, knowing that God is faithful and we

know that He holds the future. 3. Discuss openly and yet age appropriate issues of

the coronavirus. The handouts below will serve as an excellent guide for your

discussions. 4. Validate their feelings of anxiety, fear etc 5. It is ok to say “I don’t

know” We do not know all the answers but we can talk to the Creator of the

Universe that does have the answers. 5. Reassure them of your love and support

along the daily plan. Giving them structure to know what the plan is helps to

provide security.

Helpful Resources:

https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/pep20-01-01-006_508_0.pdf

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/talking-with-kids-about-the-

coronavirus/

https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-coronavirus-responding-

to-fear-with-wisdom-and-faith/

https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/pdf/children-coping-factsheet-508.pdf

https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-parenting-smarter-

kids/202003/how-talk-kids-and-teens-about-the-coronavirus

Resources for parents of middle school students:

https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/

https://axis.org/

I want you to know that as the SCCS counselor I remain available to you and your

students during these four weeks of school closure. The best way to reach me is

through email at leahmouw@siouxcenterchristian.com I will be available to discuss

any concerns you or your child may be experiencing during this time. I will be

setting up appointments to discuss via phone or arrange for other options as

needed. Please do not hesitate to contact me.

Trusting in Him,

Leah Mouw

School Counselor

Sioux Center Christian School

Things to do with your kids while school is

closed:

Children do better with structure and routine. Having a set plan or

routine will help them to feel safe. Create a daily plan each day and let

your children be part of that plan so they are invested. You may modify

each day to fit your own family schedule.

1. Kids should be doing all assigned learning from their teachers.

2. Scholastic has made their learning from home resources free during

this time of school closures. Here is the link and you can choose your

child’s grade level:

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

3. Teacher vision -is a teacher resource that has made all of their on

line programs free if you set up a free account

https://www.teachervision.com/

4. A few websites to find free activities include:

BrainPop

CircleTime Fun

AdmitHub

2Simple

Gamilab

5. Educational games on line:

https://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

https://www.fun4thebrain.com/mult.html

http://www.math-play.com/multiplication-games.html

https://www.mathplayground.com/

https://www.mathgames.com/

https://www.mathsisfun.com/

6. When possible do some of their homework activities together.

7. Games!! Board games, cards, puzzles etc spend time together as a

family

8. Baking/Cooking day. Bake something and give it away. Try something

you never made before. Have kids cook dinner for the family.

9. Read a book out loud as a family.

10.Make a family exercise program that can be done in your home.

11.Watch a musical together.

12.Put on a play. Costumes are always fun.

13.Clean and organize drawers and closets and give away all clothes

that no longer fit.

14.With legos, books or other household items make a replica of

your home, school, church etc

15.Art project- every family member has to make an art project

made with 5 items in the house.

16.Chores- it is still ok to have expectations for chores that

contribute to the family

17.Humor- during stressful times humor is good medicine for all

of us. Share jokes, riddles etc

18.Make homemade playdough

19.Color, paint

20.Read, read more 😊

21.Write a journal or story

22.Learn to sew, knit, cross stich etc. Do a craft or woodworking

project.

23.Complete some GEMS or Cadet badges, AWANA verses

24.Clean the garage

25. Think of something you can do for someone else.

26. Take your family devotions to a new level and have each child

prepare the devotions for the family and be in charge of prayer or

any other praise team.

27. Plan church services at home with assigned duties to contribute

to the worship service.

28.Make a lypsynx video with costumes.