At school, the children will learn the new alliteration "Mixing and measuring to make marvelous muffins," incorporating words from our unit vocabulary. These words will be paired with gestures to enhance understanding. This approach reinforces the sounds and meanings of the words while aiding memory retention through physical movement. By engaging multiple senses, the activity supports diverse learning styles.

At home, children can create a recipe card for "Marvelous Muffins" through drawing. This activity strengthens fine motor skills, enhances writing and letter recognition, reinforces alliteration with "Mixing and measuring marvelous muffins," encourages creativity, and promotes language development with new vocabulary.

At school, children will focus on the "B" sound in Spanish words. This activity helps children recognize sounds, improve articulation, and enhance language retention.

At home, you can consider baking a simple recipe with your child, focusing on ingredients or tools that start with the "B" sound in Spanish, or create a collage using pictures of items that start with the same sound. These activities enhance sound recognition, vocabulary building, and fine motor skills.

At school, children will express their creativity by making jewelry with patterned cereals. This activity will enhance their understanding of patterns and develop their fine motor skills. Additionally, it encourages problem-solving as they decide on patterns, and boosts confidence as they create something unique. This experience also provides an opportunity for collaborative learning and social interaction.

At home, children can sort colorful cereals and practice counting, enhancing their sorting and categorizing skills while reinforcing counting concepts. Encourage them to create simple patterns and sequences with the cereals, such as alternating colors or shapes. This supports pattern recognition and helps develop their ability to predict and extend sequences. Handling small cereal pieces also strengthens fine motor skills, improving hand-eye coordination and ability. 

At school, children will embark on a delightful and educational journey by making ice cream in a bag. They start by measuring and mixing cream, sugar, and vanilla in a small bag, which is then placed inside a larger bag with salt. This process demonstrates how mixing ingredients can create new textures and flavors. As they energetically shake the bags, they strengthen their fine motor skills and learn about the importance of mixing in creating a smooth, creamy treat.

At home, you can start by gathering cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt, along with small and large resealable bags or Ziploc bags. Assist your child in measuring and mixing the ingredients into a small bag, then place it inside a larger bag with salt. Encourage them to shake the bags energetically, which enhances their fine motor skills and coordination. Throughout the process, discuss the changes in texture and flavor, focusing on the magic of mixing.

A positive classroom climate is supported when all students feel accepted and welcomed by everyone. In this lesson, tigers will play Opposite Musical Chairs, a game where they get to figure out how to keep everyone included.

Create a "Family Fun Activity Jar" by having each family member write down different activities they'd enjoy doing on small pieces of paper. Each person can suggest things that are special to them—anything from “bake cookies together” to “have a dance-off,” “build a fort,” “play a board game,” or even “watch a family movie.” Every family member gets to contribute their favorite activities, ensuring that everyone feels heard and included. Do these activities together and make sure everyone is included!