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Preschool Sign Language
February 1, 2012
Preschool Sign Language
Our Silly Spiders Preschool class will learn the sign for duck today. Quack! Quack!
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Petting Zoo Visit
February 2, 2012
Petting Zoo Visit
As we learn about life down on the farm, we will interact with bunnies, goats, ducks and chickens today when the mobile petting zoo visits our School.
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On the Farm
February 3, 2012
On the Farm
So much happens on the farm. That is where the farmer works. Cows, ducks and pigs live there. There is likely a cool tractor to ride! As our Kindergartners learn about life on the farm, they will learn the Spanish word for this busy place. Farm = granja
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Down on the Farm
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M is for Monkey
February 6, 2012
M is for Monkey
Today our Grinning Grasshoppers will work on their fine motor and language skills as they learn to sign the letter of the week "M."
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El Mono Eats Bananas!
February 7, 2012
El Mono Eats Bananas!
Our Kindergartners enjoy expanding their Spanish vocabulary and today they will learn the Spanish word for monkey - el mono!
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Pre-K Spanish
February 8, 2012
Pre-K Spanish
Today our Pre-K Dragonflies will expand their Spanish vocabulary as they learn the Spanish word for jungle. Ask one of these bright students which animals live in "la selva."
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Jungle Animal Fun
February 9, 2012
Jungle Animal Fun
Our Snuggly Snails will play with stuffed giraffes, monkeys and elephants today as they learn about the different animals that live in the jungle.
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Let's be Gorillas!
February 10, 2012
Let's be Gorillas!
Our Young Toddler class will stretch their bodies today as they practice the yoga pose "gorilla." It feels so good to take care of our bodies. Yoga can also be very calming.
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Open House
February 11, 2012
Open House
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Goddard Community Games Open House
Join us for a morning of fun and learning as we flex our minds and bodies at the Goddard Community Games! Open to current and prospective families, we will have activities highlighting our different curricular areas as well face painting, a parade and more. We hope to see you there!
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Monkey Business (Jungle/Rainforest)
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Valentine's Week
February 13, 2012
Valentine's Week
In preparation for tomorrow's holiday, our Pre-Kindergarten Dragonflies will practice telling each other "Happy Valentine's Day!" Of course, to make it more fun, they will do it in sign language.
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Valentine's Day Parties
February 14, 2012
Valentine's Day Parties
Happy Valentine's Day! Our students will celebrate their love for each other today at their classroom parties.
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Friendship Jewelry
February 15, 2012
Friendship Jewelry
Our Preschool Grasshoppers love to give gifts to their friends. Often it is a picture they drew, a sticker or a big hug. Today they will have the chance to make each other friendship bracelets. Celebrating our friends is a perfect way to continue our week dedicated to Valentine's Day.
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Showing Our Love
February 16, 2012
Showing Our Love
Our Toddler Caterpillars will practice the sign for 'love' today. They love their parents, their family, their friends and their teachers so this is a sign they will be able to use often!
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Preschool Spanish
February 17, 2012
Preschool Spanish
Our Preschool Spiders will learn the word 'amor' in Spanish today. If one of these young students uses the word to express their feelings for you, be flattered. It means love!
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Won't You Be My Valentine?
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Who's at the Zoo?
February 20, 2012
Who's at the Zoo?
Our Wiggly Worms will learn about the different animals they might see at the zoo today including lions, tigers and bears. They may even learn to say the names of some of these zoo friends in Spanish!
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Roar!
February 21, 2012
Roar!
Our infants will learn the sign for tiger today. It will be fun to hear the sound effects they do with the movement. These precious students love to discover the world around them and to show us every day the new skills they are learning.
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Let's go to the zoológico!
February 22, 2012
Let's go to the zoológico!
If any of our precious one-year-olds come home tonight talking about going to the zoológico, you'll know they want to take a trip to the zoo. We incorporate Spanish into our curriculum with our youngest students all the way through our Kindergarten class.
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What is an Oso?
February 23, 2012
What is an Oso?
An oso can be black, brown, cinnamon, blond, blue-gray, or white. Some osos look cute and cuddly while others are big, fierce and we certainly wouldn't want to meet one face to face. Do you know what an oso is? Ask one of our young toddlers after school today and they'll be able to tell you! (hint: koalas and kodiaks are types of osos)
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Lion Masks
February 24, 2012
Lion Masks
Creative is just one of the many adjectives that could be used to describe the students in our Silly Spiders preschool class. These young three-year-olds enjoy art of all kinds and today they get to express their artistic spirit by designing lion masks. Roar!
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Centennial Parade
February 25, 2012
Centennial Parade
We will be walking in a parade today as Avondale & Goodyear host "A Tale of Two Cities: Celebrating Arizona's Centennial." After the parade, join us at the Centennial Festival from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Estrella Mountain Community College.
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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! (zoo)
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Silly Sock Day
February 27, 2012
Silly Sock Day
Pull out your silliest socks or mismatch a couple with fun designs as we showcase our fun footwear to kick off Wacky Week at The Goddard School.
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Crazy Hat Day
February 28, 2012
Crazy Hat Day
Dig through your closet and find your craziest hat. We continue our celebration of all things wacky with Crazy Hat Day today!
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Pajama Day / Happy Leap Day!
February 29, 2012
Pajama Day / Happy Leap Day!
Let's celebrate Leap Day in comfort. Today is pajama day!
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Wacky Week - Celebrating Dr. Seuss
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