Birthday Slip
Dear Pathways Parents,
This week was filled with excitement as we celebrated Book Week! The children participated in storytelling activities, explored a variety of books at the book fair, and expressed their creativity by dressing up as their favorite book characters. We also kicked off our new unit, "Sounds," and began discovering the many ways we can hear and create sound in our environment.
Next week, we will continue exploring the world of sounds. The children will enjoy playing different instruments, deepening their understanding of how sounds are made. We are also thrilled to welcome students from Middle School who will join us to talk about composting and share their insights on how we can care for our planet.
Reminders:
- Swimming lessons for Pathways C (Ms. Karla's class). Please ensure your child brings a swimsuit they can put on independently, along with any necessary swimming equipment.
- We need empty plastic bottles and paper rolls for upcoming activities. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated!
- We are making our own Music Wall in the Outside Classroom! Donations for this project are also accepted and appreciated. Anything that can produce sounds, like: pots, pans, metal lids, old graters, etc.
- Our last field trip will take place on May 5th at Huehuete. Please stay tuned for more details!
Thank you for your support!
Best regards,
Pathways Team
Learning Goal
How can I take care of Huehuete? (Aligned to Field Trip)
To get ready for our field trip to Güegüete, the children will learn how to take care of nature and animals in simple, meaningful ways. Through stories, songs, and fun activities, they will explore ideas like not picking plants, being gentle with animals, and keeping nature clean. This helps them understand that they can be kind and helpful when they visit new places, just like little nature helpers!
At home, children can continue learning by helping take care of a small part of nature.
Invite your child to water a plant, pick up litter in the yard or park, or feed a pet with your guidance. Talk to them about how these small actions help animals and plants stay healthy and happy. These everyday moments build empathy and a lifelong love for the environment!
Learning Goal
Karaoke
En esta divertida actividad, los niños podrán elegir sus canciones favoritas para cantar y bailar en una alegre sesión de karaoke. Tendrán la oportunidad de expresarse a través de la música, seguir el ritmo y ganar confianza al presentarse frente a sus compañeros. ¡Una manera divertida de explorar el sonido, el movimiento y la autoexpresión!
Pueden organizar una mini sesión de karaoke en casa con canciones que su hijo o hija disfrute. Solo necesitan una lista de reproducción y muchas ganas de cantar. Anímenlos a usar objetos como micrófonos de juguete o instrumentos caseros para hacerlo más divertido. También pueden turnarse para cantar en familia, lo cual fortalece los lazos afectivos, la confianza y la expresión oral. ¡No importa la voz, lo que importa es disfrutar y expresarse!
Learning Goal
What pattern can you make with sounds?
Children will explore different instruments and sounds by playing and listening carefully. They will then sort the sounds based on their qualities—such as loud or soft, high or low, fast or slow. This activity helps develop auditory discrimination and categorization skills in a fun and interactive way.
At home, students can continue this learning by paying attention to everyday sounds. Invite your child to go on a “sound hunt” around the house or outside, identifying and sorting the sounds they hear. You can also create simple instruments using household items and have fun classifying the sounds they make. It’s a great way to turn everyday moments into meaningful learning experiences!
Learning Goal
What sign can you make to take care of Mother Earth?
In this creative activity, children will listen to different types of music and imagine what shape each sound might have. A calm, slow song might inspire a smooth, curvy shape, while a fast, energetic beat might look more like sharp zigzags. After drawing what they hear, children will use materials like clay, paper strips, or blocks to build the shapes they imagined
At home, children can continue exploring this idea by listening to their favorite songs and drawing or building the shapes the music makes them imagine. You can play different styles of music—classical, pop, or even nature sounds—and ask your child, “What shape does this sound have?” Provide materials like crayons, string, playdough, or recycled items so they can bring those shapes to life. It’s a fun way to connect music, imagination, and creativity together!
Learning Goal
Relationship Skills: Communicating Effectively (Listening)
Part of communicating well is listening or paying attention when others are speaking. In this lesson, learners will develop attentive listening skills. They will work together to practice ways to use the whole body to listen.
Model good listening habits by asking children simple questions and waiting patiently for the response. For example, you might ask: “How was your lunch?” and then quietly face the kid and listen to their answer without interrupting.
-Swimming lessons for Pathways C
-Please send empty plastic bottles and paper rolls.
-Last field trip: May 5th to Huehuete — more info soon!
Pathways A
Pathways B
Pathways C
Pathways D
Music & Movement
Children at this young age thrive in a joyful, fun-filled environment where their days are filled with laughter, song, and love.
Children connect best with real and authentic learning experiences that are grounded in nature, family, and community.
Children at this young age are fascinated with nature and how the world works, so we want them to explore, discover, question, and research their world.