Kindergarten is a Hoot!: 2016

Friday, November 4, 2016

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Why Read 20 Minutes At Home?

Why Read 20 Mins by Erica Sinicropi on Scribd

Remind Sign-Up Instructions

Remind Directions by Erica Sinicropi on Scribd

Monday, August 22, 2016

Pizza Hut's Book It Reading Program

Book It by Erica Sinicropi on Scribd

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Groovy March is Reading Month Bulletin Board

Our theme for March is Reading Month this year was Feelin' Groovy! The kids thought it was cool to have their pictures create a peace sign. We also included some pictures of the covers of some of our recent favorite books! Its a little blurry but the sign says "Keep Calm and Read a Groovy Book!"

Spring Bulletin Board

We loved making colorful, three-dimensional butterflies! Greay way to add some spring cheer to our hallway!

Winter Bulletin Board

The kids loved making their own unique snowflakes for this board!

Sunday, January 3, 2016

Christmas Songs

The Reindeer Pokey

(to the tune of The Hokey Pokey)

You put your antlers in.

You put your antlers out.

You put you antlers in,

And you shake them all about.

You do the Reindeer Pokey,

And you turn yourself around.

That's what it's all about!

Continue with phrases below:

You put your hooves in....

You put your red nose in....

You put your fluffy tail in...

You put your reindeer body in…

Call Rudolph

Eight little reindeer pulling Santa's sled,

One fell down and bumped his head.

The elves called Santa and Santa said,

"Can seven little reindeer pull my sled?"

Count down the same way until you get to the last part below:

One little reindeer pulling Santa's sled,

He fell down and bumped his head.

The elves called Santa and Santa said,

"Call Rudolph!"

Where is My Gingerbread Man?

(to the tune of "Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?")

Oh where, oh where is my Gingerbread Man?

Oh where, oh where can he be?

He popped out of the oven and ran out the door.

Oh where, oh where can he be?

I'm a Little Snowman

(to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot")

I'm a little snowman,

Short and fat.

Here are my buttons,

Here is my hat.

When the sun comes out,

I'll melt away.

But I'll be back

On a snowy day!

10 Little Elves

10 little elves jumping in the sleigh,

One falls off and slides away.

Santa calls the reindeer and the reindeer say.,

"No more jumping in Santa's sleigh!"

(Repeat until you get to 1.)

Fall Songs

Tiny Little Apple Seed

(to the tune of "The Itsy Bitsy Spider")

The tiny little apple seed

was planted in the ground,

down came the rain,

falling all around,

out came the sun,

as bright as can be,

and the tiny little apple seed

became an apple tree!

Four Red Apples

(sung to the tune of "This Old Man")

Four red apples, on the tree

Two for you and two for me

So-o shake that apple tree and watch them fall

One, two, three, four, that is all.

Farmer Brown

Farmer Brown had 10 red apples

Hanging from a tree

He picked one apple

And ate it hungrily

(make eating noise)

Continue the song, counting down the number of apples.

Five Red Apples

Five red apples in a grocery store,

Bobby bought one & then there were 4.

Four red apples on an apple tree,

Susie ate one & then there were 3.

Three red apples, what did Alice do?

Why she ate one & then there were 2.

Two red apples ripening in the sun,

Tommy ate one, & now there was 1.

One red apple & now we are done,

I ate the last one & now there are none!

(I always use the kids' names!)

Five Autumn Leaves

5 autumn leaves were hanging from a tree.

The first one said, “Soon we’ll be free!”

The second one said, “I’m falling down to the ground!”

The third one said, “I’ll fly to town!”

The fourth one said, “Let’s not wait!”

The fifth one said, “Isn’t fall great?”

Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down

Autumn leaves are falling down,

falling down, falling down

Autumn leaves are falling down,

Yes, it’s autumn.

Rake the leaves and jump right in,

Jump right in, jump right in.

Rake the leaves and jump right in,

Yes, it’s autumn!

5 Crows All Shiny Black

5 crows all shiny black,

Sat on a scarecrow's back,

Eating some most delicious corn...yum yum!

Scarecrow winked and shouted "Boo!"

Scared one crow and away he flew,

Now there are 4 black shiny crows...caw caw!

4 crows all shiny black,

Sat on a scarecrow's back,

Eating some most delicious corn...yum yum!

Scarecrow winked and shouted "Boo!"

Scared one crow and away he flew,

Now there are 3 black shiny crows...caw caw!

3 crows all shiny black,

Sat on a scarecrow's back,

Eating some most delicious corn...yum yum!

Scarecrow winked and shouted "Boo!"

Scared one crow and away he flew,

Now there are 2 black shiny crows...caw caw!

2 crows all shiny black,

Sat on a scarecrow's back,

Eating some most delicious corn...yum yum!

Scarecrow winked and shouted "Boo!"

Scared one crow and away he flew,

Now there is 1 black shiny crow...caw caw!

1 crow all shiny black,

Sat on a scarecrow's back,

Eating some most delicious corn...yum yum!

Scarecrow winked and shouted "Boo!"

Scared one crow and away he flew,

Now there are no black shiny crows...caw caw!

Flutter, Flutter Little Bat

(To the tune of: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”)

Flutter, flutter little bat,

How I wonder where you’re at.

Swooping through the darkest night,

You find your way without a light.

Flutter, flutter little bat,

How I wonder where you’re at!

The Pumpkin Song

(sung to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot)

There's a little pumpkin on a vine,

With all the others, it grows in a line.

When it's big and orange, that's the sign.

I'll pick it and make it mine!

Winter Songs

Polar Pokey

(to the tune of "The Hokey Pokey")

You put your left paw in,

You put your left paw out,

You put your left paw in,

And you shake it all about.

You do the polar pokey,

As you turn yourself around.

That's what it's all about!

Continue with parts below:

(right paw, tail, ears, nose, furry body)

Putting on My Mittens

(to the tune of “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain”)

I’ll be putting on my mittens when it’s cold,

I’ll be putting on my mittens,

I’ll be putting on my mittens when it’s cold.

(Continue with “making lots of snowballs,” “riding on my sled,” etc.)

Community Helpers Song

(to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus)

The doctor in the building says, "Check-up today,"

"Check-up today,"

"Check-up today."

The doctor in the building says, "Check-up today," all around the town.

The fire fighter in the building says, "Stop, drop and roll,"

"Stop, drop and roll,"

"Stop, drop and roll."

The fire fighter in the building says, "Stop, drop and roll," all around the town.

The police officer in the building says, "Safety first,"

"Safety first,"

"Safety first."

The police officer in the building says, "Safety first," all around the town.

The mail carrier in the building says, "Package for you,"

"Package for you,"

"Package for you."

The mail carrier in the building says, "Package for you," all around the town.

The trash collector in the building says, "Clean up your mess,"

"Clean up your mess,"

"Clean up your mess."

The trash collector in the building says, "Clean up your mess," all around the town!

Fun Songs

I'm Being Eaten by a Boa Constrictor

I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor, a boa constrictor, a boa constrictor.

I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor,

And I don't like it one bit.

Oh no, he's up to my toes! (Bend down and touch toes.)

Oh gees, he's up to my knees! (Touch knees.)

Oh fiddle, he's up to my middle! (Touch tummy.)

Oh bleck, he's up to my neck! (Touch neck.)

Oh dread, he's up to my....(Touch head.)

GULP! (Clap hands above head.)

Hermie the Worm

Sittin' on a bench, chewin' some bubble gum. (Pretend to chew four times.)

Playin' with my yo-yo. (Say woo-woo.)

When along came Hermie the worm,

And he was this big. (Hold hands 4-5 inches apart.)

I said, "Hermie, what happened?"

He said, (whisper) "I ate my sister."

Sittin' on a bench, chewin' some bubble gum. (Pretend to chew four times.)

Playin' with my yo-yo. (Say woo-woo.)

When along came Hermie the worm,

And he was this big. (Hold hands a foot apart.)

I said, "Hermie, what happened?"

He said, (whisper) "I ate my brother."

Sittin' on a bench, chewin' some bubble gum. (Pretend to chew four times.)

Playin' with my yo-yo. (Say woo-woo.)

When along came Hermie the worm,

And he was this big. (Hold hands a couple feet apart.)

I said, "Hermie, what happened?"

He said, (whisper) "I ate my mother."

Sittin' on a bench, chewin' some bubble gum. (Pretend to chew four times.)

Playin' with my yo-yo. (Say woo-woo.)

When along came Hermie the worm,

And he was this big. (Hold hands wide open.)

I said, "Hermie, what happened?"

He said, (whisper) "I ate my father."

Sittin' on a bench, chewin' some bubble gum. (Pretend to chew four times.)

Playin' with my yo-yo. (Say woo-woo.)

When along came Hermie the worm,

And he was this big. (Hold hands 3 inces apart.)

I said, "Hermie, what happened?"

He said, "I burped."

Baby Bumblebee

(Cup hands together as if holding a bee)

I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee,

Won't my mommy be so proud of me,

I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee,

(Shake hands as if stung)

Ouch! It stung me!

("Squish" bee between palms of hands)

I'm squishing up the baby bumblebee,

Won't my mommy be so proud of me,

I'm squishing up the baby bumblebee,

(Open up hands to look at "mess")

Eeew! It's yucky!

(Wipe hands off on shirt or pants)

I'm wiping off the baby bumblebee,

Won't my mommy be so proud of me,

I'm wiping off the baby bumblebee,

(Hold hands up to show they are clean)

Now my mommy won't be mad at me!