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Themes for February
Hearts and Hugs – Information about hearts and symbols
of Valentine’s Day will be shared. The children will be
encouraged to find special ways to show their loved ones
they care.
All Kinds of Opposites – Learn all about opposites with some
fun activities that examine how two things can be very different.
Large and small, on and off, hot and cold, and fast and slow. Can
the children come up with others?
Activities f
or
Ho m e!
• If possible, have your child help you prepare 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 gift.
• February is Children’s National Dental Health Month.
Encourage your child to brush at least twice a day. It is
recommended that toothpaste not be used until the age of
two years, and only an amount the size of a pea is needed.
Introduce flossing and rinsing if your child is not already
familiar with them. Encourage your family to choose healthy
snacks.
• Point out opposites throughout the day as you notice them.
Doors can be open or closed. The temperature can be warm
or cold. Snacks may be sweet or salty. Try to find opposites
that can be experienced with all the senses. Act out opposites.
Practice being quiet and loud while clapping, stomping,
talking, or singing. Open and close hands, eyes, and mouths.
Walk, run, dance, and hop fast and slow.
• February is American Heart Month. The American Heart
Association recommends that adults exercise for 30 minutes at
least three to four times a week. Involve your child in physical
activity. Go for walks or ride a bike. Play music and hold a
family dance party in your living room. Allow your child to
help plan meal or snack menus that include a food item from
each of the healthy food groups. Habits start at an early age.
Make each habit a healthy one!
The Way I Love You
by David Bedford
The Day It Rained Hearts
by Felicia Bond
The Colors of Us
Counting Kisses
both by Karen Katz
A Book of Hugs
by Dave Ross
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
by Eileen Spinelli
Panda Big and Panda Small
by Jan Cabrera
Eric Carle’s Opposites
by Eric Carle
Opposites
by Robert Crowther
Exactly the Opposite
by Tana Hoban
What’s Opposite?
by Steven R. Swinburne
Help me review!
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Sing Along W ith Me!
These songs can be found on the FunShine Express®
“2013-2014 Music and Movement”
CD available at funshineexpress.com.
I Have a Little Heart
Sung to “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain”
Oh, I have a little heart just for you!
Oh, I have a little heart just for you!
Oh, I have a little heart,
Filled with lace and candy.
Oh, I have a little heart just for you!
Oh, I have a great big heart just for you!
Oh, I have a great big heart just for you!
Oh, I have a great big heart
Filled with lace and candy.
Oh, I have a great big heart just for you!
Valentine Smoothies
Ingredients:
3/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt or milk
2 ripe bananas, cut into chunks
10 oz. fresh or frozen strawberries
3 Tbs. honey or sugar
1 cup ice
Place all ingredients into
blender and puree until
smooth. Talk about the
color and the healthy
ingredients in the smoothies.
Enjoy as a Valentine snack!
Left and Right
Sung to “Skip to My Lou”
Left hand, right hand.
Clap, clap, clap!
Left foot, right foot.
Tap, tap, tap!
Left arm, right arm.
Stretch out wide!
Turn around once.
Now hands by your side!
My Spanish Words
Reminders...
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happy/sad
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