Judy's Diary Week 6

You are reading JUDY’S DIARY The newsletter for Judy’s Preparatory School. Our MOTTO: small steps…BIG CHANGES! Website: www.judyspreparatoryschool.com/ Email:[email protected] Phone Number: 0811-966-3611 / 0902-035-0597 / Week 6 Newsletter: 22nd – 24th February, 2021 Announcements & Reminders Classroom Themes Infant Bubbles & Toddler Pebbles – Toys Playgroup Marble – Jungle Animals Nursery Cuddle – Minibeasts Reception Sparkle– Materials/Recycling Character Building Theme - Nutrition Please be informed that our midterm break starts Mon 2nd – Thur Celebrating from tomorrow Thursday 25th to Friday 26th 5th March Literacy Week February, 2021. Only the infant bubbles class will remain open during this period. Happy 2nd Birthday to our adorable Ijeamaka. Thurs 25th - Fri 26th Midterm Break Feb, 2021 - (Infants Bubbles Remains Open) Monday 1st March, School resumes for 2021 the 2nd Half of the Term. Thank you for sharing your special day with us!! We love you!!

Stars of the Week Semilore Fadare-Nursery Cuddles – These children have distinguished themselves in For actively participating in class most areas worthy of applause this week and therefore have won for themselves the Star of the week. Congratulations to you all!!! Ono Okumo Ezekiel- Reception Sparkle: For being an excellent writer. The lovely Ono in the Reception Sparkle class Imani Ejiga–Playgroup Marble : For helping to Tidy up wrote this Oghenekome Okumo – Toddlers Pebbles: thoughtful letter, inviting his friends for his 5th birthday party on Saturday. He went further to write a ‘Thank You’ note after they attended his birthday over the weekend. It’s such an incredible feeling to see how well he was able to write and spell without assistance. Well Done Ono!!! For participating actively in class.

Toddlers Pebbles Playgroup Marble LITERACY: We are learning to sound /a/s/t/p/ Literacy: Assessment on letter name, sound Maths: We are learning to identify 2D shapes recognition. Also we traced letter s/a/t/i/p/n. and colors (Red & Blue) Maths: Assessment on number recognition 1- 20, counting of objects 1-20 and matching numerals to quantify 1-10. We sorted objects according to shape and size. Understanding the world: We enjoyed talking about farm animals, what they eat, different sounds they make and what their babies are called e.g A duck’s baby is called a Physical development: We enjoyed exploring duckling. our fine and gross motor skills by filling sand Communication and language: Assessment into a bowl. on our ability to retell a story and talk about our emotions.

Nursery Cuddles Reception Sparkle Literacy: Assessment on letter sounds, two and Communication and language: We enjoyed three letter words, sight words and tricky words reading traditional tales. Also, we learnt story e.g he, me, we, be, my, go so, to, do. sequencing (the beginning, middle and the Maths: Assessment on matching numbers to end) the settings and the characters. quantities 1-50, 2D shapes, comparing sizes, shapes and quantities. Communication and language: Literacy: Assessment on letter names, letter independent books on opposites. sounds, level 7 group of sounds Making (qu,oi,ou,ue,er,ar) Also, long A sounds(ai,a- e,ay) long E sounds (ee,e-e,ea,y) and long I sounds (ie,i-e,y) .

4. Tell stories. Make up elaborate stories with characters, an adventure, and a happy ending. Be sure that the stories fit your child's interests and aren't too scary for their liking. Ways to Help Your Child's Language 5. Follow your child's lead. If your little Development and Speech. one seems interested in a particular picture in a book, keep talking about it. If they Parents play a critical role in a child's seem intrigued by a boat, show them more language development. Studies have shown boats and talk about them, too. Repeat that children who are read to and spoken with babbles back to them, ask questions, and a great deal during early childhood will have interact and you can also try recording your larger vocabularies and better grammar than child on a tape recorder and playing it those who aren't. Here are some simple ways back. to nurture your baby's language development. 6. Never criticize your child's 1. Talk, talk, talk. Narrate the day as it articulation or speech patterns. Instead, evolves. Tell your child, for instance, \"Now repeat their statements back to them with we're going to take a bath. Can you feel the the correct pronunciation or word usage. water on your body? Give your child lots of praise for their efforts. 2. Read, read, read. It's never too early to read to your baby. Parents can start with 7. Use television and computers simple board books and graduate to picture sparingly. The American Academy of books and longer stories as their child gets Pediatrics recommends that children older. younger than 2 not watch television at all, and that children 2 and older view no more 3. Enjoy music together. Young children than two hours of quality programming a love music and movement. When they listen day. While some educational programs can to lively songs, like \"Old McDonald Had a be beneficial to kids, TV shows don't Farm,\" they learn about the world around interact with or respond to children, which them and the rhythm of language. are the two catalysts kids need to learn language. Computer games are interactive, but they aren't responsive to a child's ideas.

8. Treat ear infections thoroughly. Children in group child-care situations are more prone to ear infections, which can put them at risk for hearing loss and, consequently, language delays. If your pediatrician prescribes an antibiotic to treat an infection, make sure your child takes the correct dosage each day Importance of Respect and Responsibilities and uses it for the full prescribed time. When After respect and kindness, the most important your child finishes the prescription, schedule a follow-up visit with your pediatrician to lesson children need to learn before they leave make sure the infection has cleared. home is responsibility. An individual with a 9. Go on field trips. A trip to the zoo, the highly developed sense of personal park, or a children's play area will open up a whole new world for your child. As an added responsibility is more likely to succeed in bonus, they will want to learn the names of school, in the workplace, and in society at all those fascinating creatures and fun activities they have experienced. large. Here are some age appropriate jobs for kids: Kindly zoom in for a larger view. • putting away their toys after use or their dirty clothes in the right place, • helping to pour pet food/water in the pet bowl. • Cleaning and dusting • cooking, setting and clearing the table, • watering flowers, • and sorting out laundry accordingly. Remember that the best way to instill a sense of responsibility in children is by starting early.

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PICK UP & DROP OFF POLICY. Kindly check class Dojo on a daily basis for more pictures and updates. For feedback, comments and suggestions, please do not hesitate to use our contact details above or email [email protected] Thank you for reading and have a beautiful weekend. Mrs. Omolara Akinwolere Director – Judy’s Preparatory School Kindly be reminded that parents are to always wear their face masks or shield during drop off. Children are to be handed over to an adult at the front entrance inside the school compound. They will be received by a member of staff and taken directly to their classes. Please note that we do not allow parents/visitors inside the building during the school hours.