March
We are looking forward to spring and more time outside!
March
- Art and stories by Eric Carle
- Weather
- Colors
- Bugs and Plants
- Spring Vacation is March 27-31—No School, enjoy your week off.
Our class is learning about primary and secondary colors and will have fun creating our own colors! We will create art inspired by Eric Carle stories. Our students love making their own Hungry Caterpillars, Grouchy Ladybugs and Butterflies.
The week of March 13-17th is color week! Wear the colors of the day! Monday-Red, Tuesday-Blue, Wednesday-Yellow, Thursday-Purple & Orange, Friday-Green!
We will singing some silly songs about bugs, like “The ants go marching 1 by 1”, “I am bringing home a baby bumble bee” and “Itsy bitsy spider.” I bet your kids can sing them to you!
We will investigate insects and noticed some have wings, some can fly and others can not. Some have 8 legs and others 6 legs. We will use the bugs for our number pal job. Counting bees in a hive, or seeing how many insects in the group have wings? How many insects do we have all together? We look forward to our classroom caterpillars arriving soon!
Bat Pig
Bat Pig is the stuffed animal that lives at school, and helps during circle time. This month our classes will enjoy taking turns with Bat Pig to answer questions, introduce themselves and play pop the pig on the parachute! After Spring vacation the kids will be surprised to see that Bat Pig has welcomed piglets. The children will be excited to meet and care for them. Each day one child will be picked to bring home a pig for a sleepover. We will do this every few days, and everyone will have a turn. As you can imagine, this is very exciting and causes many emotions. Everyone will have a turn but not everyone can bring the pig on the same day. It is a great lesson in sharing, patience, taking care of something, and talking about feelings. The kids are always so excited and proud to look after the little pigs. The pigs will be sent to the sleepover with their sleeping bag, teddy bear, toothbrush and a little book for you to write down your adventures of the evening. You can even include photos. And they are stuffed animals….not real pigs, so it isn’t too hard to look after them!
Spring Enrichment Classes
Monday
Tap Dancing!
In tap dance classes, offered by The Independent Dance Project, students will learn through games, play, and fun. Tap shoes will be provided. To register go to their registration site here, create a parent account and enroll your child. Email indiedancepdx@gmail.com with questions!
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Spanish with Portland Early Learning, *Children can attend 1 or 2 days
April and May -Contact PELP for prices
–PELPHandsOnPoster 2021
- Click on above link for poster to register for classes. If you have any questions, please contact
Kathi@PortlandEarlyLearning.com
Thursdays
NW Children’s Theater –April and May-Please email Jennifer to sign up for this class, jennifer@handsonartandplay.com.
$135 for 9 class session
First Stage classes are specially designed for ages three to six years old. Children will explore theater through music, movement and storytelling with an emphasis on physical and emotional self-expression. First Stage teachers use role-playing and improvisation techniques to act out fairy tales and other stories. These classes promote a love for the performing arts and nurture creative energy while supporting developmental milestones, including: Confidence • Self-expression • Critical thinking Cooperation • Social Skills • Imagination • Motor skills
Fridays
Soccer Shots! – March 10th-May 19th –No Class on 3/17 or 5/12
Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork and appreciation.
February
We loved celebrating Valentine’s Day with our friends!
We’ve been enjoying music with special guests Tallulah’s Daddy and Quincy Davis!
To help you with your taxes here is our official name and tax ID number:
Hands On Art & Play Inc.
EIN # is 20-5503578
