Henrico, VA

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Worms At Work
May 1, 2012

Worms At Work

Children will learn about the wonderful work of worms when they create an organic worm habitat with shredded newspaper, soil, water, and food scraps.

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Music with Ms. Betsy
May 2, 2012

Music with Ms. Betsy

Ms. Betsy will return with her keyboard and a bagful of props to sing theme-related songs with all classes during her weekly music lesson!

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Dear Zoo
May 3, 2012

Dear Zoo

Kindergarteners will be inspired by Rod Campbell's imaginative book Dear Zoo to write their own letters to the "zoo" to ask for the perfect pet!

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Goodnight, Gorilla
May 4, 2012

Goodnight, Gorilla

We will add a gorilla, keys, a banana, and all of the zoo animals featured in the story Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann to the Block Center! 

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The Gym Bus
May 7, 2012

The Gym Bus

Children will develop their gross motor skills when Mr. Mike returns with the Big Red Gym Bus for his weekly gymnastics lesson. 

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Garden Snails
May 8, 2012

Garden Snails

Toddlers will chant and engage in finger play as they "let their fingers do the walking", creeping slowly like a garden snail down to their toes and quickly back up to their nose!   

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Music with Ms. Betsy
May 9, 2012

Music with Ms. Betsy

Ms. Betsy will return with her keyboard and a bagful of props to sing theme-related songs with all classes during her weekly music lesson!

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Early Birds
May 10, 2012

Early Birds

Children will learn that the early birds catch the worms when tweezers and pipe cleaners are added to the Writing Center!

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Mother's Day Tea
May 11, 2012

Mother's Day Tea

3:30 PM Each class will host a "sweet" Mother's Day Tea Party and honor their "mums" will a  handmade craft!

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The Gym Bus
May 14, 2012

The Gym Bus

Children will develop their gross motor skills when Mr. Mike returns with the Big Red Gym Bus for his weekly gymnastics lesson.

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Flying Buttresses
May 15, 2012

Flying Buttresses

Children will see how blocks "fly"  when they practice making "Flying Buttresses" with blocks and paint during their weekly Art History Lesson!  

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Music with Ms. Betsy
May 16, 2012

Music with Ms. Betsy

Ms. Betsy will return with her keyboard and a bagful of props to sing theme-related songs with all classes during her weekly music lesson!

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Humming Bird Nectar
May 17, 2012

Humming Bird Nectar

Children will experiment with eyedroppers and "humming bird nectar" in the Science Center.

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Yoga Butterflies
May 18, 2012

Yoga Butterflies

Children will add antennas to their "Butterflies" during their daily Yoga lesson! 

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The Gym Bus
May 21, 2012

The Gym Bus

Children will develop their gross motor skills when Mr. Mike returns with the Big Red Gym Bus for his weekly gymnastics lesson.

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The Carrot Seed
May 22, 2012

The Carrot Seed

Children will extend the story The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss when plastic carrots, dirt, a watering can, and lima beans are added to the Sensory Table.

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Music with Ms. Betsy
May 23, 2012

Music with Ms. Betsy

Ms. Betsy will return with her keyboard and a bagful of props to sing theme-related songs with all classes during her weekly music lesson!

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Rose Period
May 24, 2012

Rose Period

Children will explore Picasso's "Rose Period" when polka music, red paint, and green pipe cleaners are introduced during the weekly Art History Lesson! 

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Roots and Shoots
May 25, 2012

Roots and Shoots

Children will employ the Scientific Method as they "plant" carrot tops in soil and observe the results over time!

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School Closed
May 28, 2012

School Closed

The Goddard School will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday!

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Rainbow Dance
May 29, 2012

Rainbow Dance

Children will enjoy dancing with rainbow colored streamers to hit music during their weekly Rock 'n' Tots lesson!

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Music with Ms. Betsy
May 30, 2012

Music with Ms. Betsy

Ms. Betsy will return with her keyboard and a bagful of props to sing theme-related songs with all classes during her weekly music lesson!

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Planting a Rainbow
May 31, 2012

Planting a Rainbow

Children will practice "planting" rainbows when assorted vegetables and brown play dough are added to the Creative Art Center!