Simon Says is a childhood classic, and Vann students BEG to play it at breakfast, dismissal, and other waiting times. If you have trouble thinking of creative commands for the game, check out these "ultimate" lists and get a game going at home today! It's great practice at listening to and following directions, and it's just old-fashioned fun!
Did you know that many of the things your family is probably doing this summer are helping your student grow skills like understanding and managing emotions, building relationships, and making responsible decisions? These skills are crucial for personal and social well-being, academic success, and healthy relationships. Talk about valuable summer learning!
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Another Monday...but it's still summer! We hope you're enjoying it, Vann families!
If you don't have plans to go anywhere this summer, you can create your own fun experiences at home! This week can be Nature Week. Encourage your kids to dodge the rain, get outside, and explore the world around them!
Happy Father's Day to all the superhero dads in our Vann school family!
Did you know that playing with LEGOs or other building toys helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, fine motor skills, and spatial awareness? Building can also foster resilience, increase confidence, and even reduce stress! Get the blocks out this weekend and try some or all of these ideas for building. Your teachers would love to see pics of some of your creations in the comments!
Move. 🏃🏾♀️➡️ Read. 📖 Repeat. 🔁
Keep moving this summer, Vann families! Here are some fun activities you can do together to keep your bodies strong and flexible!
We're just saying.... 😉🦕🦖
Grab a book & read!
One of the best ways to keep learning happening during the summer is to READ! Head to the library or bookstore and find some books! You just might see some of our Vann staff's favorites!
There are so many ways to keep your students' math skills sharp while going about your regular summer routine. A little extra practice in June and July will make a BIG difference when we return to school in August!
Way Back Wednesday...featuring the Vann Maker Club! Students involved in our newest school club learned to sew and made pillows! What a fantastic skill to take with you throughout your life!
5 Read Aloud Tips 🗣️📖
ReadBrightly.com recommends these "Legitimately Funny Books to Read With Your Kids." The Book With No Pictures is a favorite around Vann and all of our students have heard that one read aloud, most recently by Ms. Etter and Mr. Coatney. Have you read (and laughed) at any of the others?
Let's hear it! What summer foods are YOU enjoying!
🌞 Happy Monday, Vann families! We hope you're having a great summer! 🌞
If you don't have plans to go anywhere this summer, you can create your own fun experiences at home! This week can be STEM Week, and here are some ways your kids can start inventing and discovering!
🌷Change the future!
🗣️ Oral language 🗣️ is the process of learning how to communicate ideas through spoken words. Parents, teachers, and other adults can support oral language development by encouraging children to engage in purposeful conversations. One way to do this is by telling jokes and explaining the play on words and background information that students may not yet understand. (For example: "A school is where you go to learn, but a school is also what we call a group of fish!") Here are a few to get you started! 😂🤣😂🤣
