Kangaroo & Krazy

Weekly Newsletter: Kangaroo & Krazy Week
Jan 20-24, 2025

Our focus for the week is all about the letter “K” and our furry friend, the kangaroo. We’ll dive deep into the letter K with fun activities, crafts, and stories.

Monday: CLOSED for Martin Luther King Holiday
Tuesday: Sing a Song of Sixpence – Get ready to sing and dance as we learn this classic nursery rhyme!
Wednesday: Pouches and Pockets – Discover the wonders of pockets and pouches as we explore different animals and their unique features.
Thursday: Krazy Hair Day – Let your imagination run wild! Come to school with the craziest hairdo you can create.
Friday: Krazy Socks and Shoes Day – Mix and match your socks and shoes for a fun and funky Friday!

We can’t wait to see all the creative and colorful outfits!

Phonics: K says K K K K Kangaroo, you will find me at the zoo!

Parent Tip: Sing a Song of Sixpence Fun

“Sing a Song of Sixpence” is a classic nursery rhyme that can be a fun and educational experience for your child. Here’s a tip to make it even more enjoyable: Act it out! Bring the rhyme to life by using props or costumes. Let your child be the king, queen, or maid. You can use stuffed animals for the blackbirds or create a simple pie out of cardboard. This hands-on approach helps children understand the story better and enhances their creativity.

Remember, the goal is to make learning fun and engaging!

Kangaroos (sciencekids)
- They are marsupial animals that are found in Australia as well as New Guinea.
- There are four different species, the red kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo, western grey kangaroo and antilopine kangaroo.
- They can hop around quickly on two legs or walk around slowly on all four.
- They can’t walk backwards.
- They have very powerful legs and can be dangerous at times.
- They can jump very high, sometimes three times their own height.
- They can swim.
- Most eat grass.
- Babies are known as ‘joeys