Letter O: Octopus
Weekly Newsletter: O- Octopus & Wind
February 26-March 1, 2024
Here are samples of activities that your child may be participating in this week.
Monday – Short Letter “O”
How you can participate: Have your child bring in something that starts with a letter “O” to share at school.
Book – Inside Me Sometimes (buy on Amazon)
Phonics – “O says o,o,o,o,octopus…my eight arms make such a fuss”
Art- Octopus Noodle Art
Science – “O” Taste Test
Music – Down by the Bay
Tuesday – Gentle, Giant Octopus
How you can participate: Practice counting to eight with your child. Start by counting the octopus’ legs.
Book – Gentle, Giant Octopus (Amazon)
Action – “O” cards
Art- Finger Paint an octopus
Science – Octopus Ink Experiment
Music – Ocean Friends
Gentle, Giant Octopus Read Aloud
Wednesday – Happy Windsday
How you can participate: Have your child blow through a straw to move a cotton ball. Their breath is the wind. How far can the cotton ball go?
Book – Like A Windy Day (Amazon)
Phonics – “O says o,o,o,o, octopus…my eight arms make such a fuss”
Action – Rhythm Sticks
Art – Wind Socks
Science – Wind Experiment
Music – Swimming in the Sea
Thursday– Go Fly A Kite
How you can participate: Go fly a kite.
Book – Someone Bigger (Amazon)
Action – Parachute with balloons
Art – Decorate a kite
Science – Fly a Kite
Music – Shake My Sillies Out
Friday– Dr. Seuss Birthday
How you can participate: Read one of Dr. Suess’ books before coming to school or the night before.
Book – Green Eggs and Ham (Amazon)
Phonics – “O says o,o,o,o, octopus…my eight arms make such a fuss”
Art – Cat in the Hat
Engineering – Stack the Cat in the Hat’s hat
Music – If You’re Happy and You Know It
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