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September · Infant
Focus — secure attachment, face-to-face “serve & return,” and a sign of the month
Sign of the Month
- “More” (and “all done”) — model at every feeding.
- Bonus family sign: “mama / dada.”
- Narrate each baby by name; echo coos and add one word.
Songs & Lap Play
- “Where Is Baby?” (peekaboo with a scarf)
- “This Little Piggy”
- Name-sung hellos: “Hel-lo, baby ___.”
Sensory Picks
- Non-breakable floor mirror
- High-contrast family photo cards
- Peekaboo scarves
- Soft crinkle books
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card at the diaper station — name your own face: “Teacher is happy to see you!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Family Book by Todd Parr
- All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- Family photo card to laminate for the crib area.
- A “sign ‘more’ with me” half-sheet for parents.
- A lullaby list for the car and bedtime.
- One “serve-and-return” tip card.
Infants get the take-home pack + a sign-language focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — September (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me & See Me Eat Meat (watch on Bear Phonics) · Your Feelings Matter — “I belong / I’m proud of me” (get on Amazon) · suggested trade books on family & feelings (teacher’s choice).
Song & fingerplay sheet: “Twinkle, Twinkle” · “If You’re Happy…” · “The More We Get Together”.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Non-breakable floor mirror · high-contrast family photo cards · peekaboo scarves · soft crinkle & cloth books · duplicate soft loveys.
Printables: fill-in weekly grid · “All About Me” mini-book · family-portrait frame · Ss / number-2 / square practice page · the September Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
September · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 This Is Me | Mirror play — pat your nose, head | Name each body part in a song | Point to own photo, smile back | Face-parts felt board |
| Week 2 My Family | Carry a “baby” doll to the crib | Family photo book, name faces | Hug the doll, pat gently | Fabric squares = “family blankets” |
| Week 3 My Feelings | Big / soft movements to a feeling song | “Happy face / sad face” board book | Adult names the feeling in the moment | Calm-down basket introduced |
| Week 4 My Friends | Roll a ball to a friend | “Bye-bye” wave song at pickup | Parallel play, two of each toy | Bubble “hello” at the door |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Introduce the calm-down basket (squishy toy, board book, soft lovey).
- Name feelings out loud all day, in the moment.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Family Book by Todd Parr
- All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- “Name your baby’s body parts at bath time” sheet.
- Family photo-book prompt.
- The /s/ snake card.
- Feelings-faces fridge card.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Where Is Thumbkin?”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Unbreakable mirror · family-photo board book · duplicate soft toys (two of each) · large soft blocks · peekaboo scarves.
Teacher Resources — September (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me & See Me Eat Meat (watch on Bear Phonics) · Your Feelings Matter — “I belong / I’m proud of me” (get on Amazon) · suggested trade books on family & feelings (teacher’s choice).
Song & fingerplay sheet: “Where Is Thumbkin?” · “If You’re Happy and You Know It” · “The More We Get Together”.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Unbreakable mirror · family-photo board book · duplicate soft toys (two of each) · large soft blocks · peekaboo scarves.
Printables: fill-in weekly grid · “All About Me” mini-book · family-portrait frame · Ss / number-2 / square practice page · the September Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
September · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 This Is Me | “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes” | Name-card photo hunt; “I am ___” | Count 2 eyes, 2 hands (number 2) | Self-portrait mirror look | Paint a “me” paper-plate face |
| Week 2 My Family | Push a stroller / doll around the room | Family photo wall; who is this? | Sort big / little family shoes | Rock & feed the baby doll | Family collage with photos |
| Week 3 My Feelings | Stomp when mad, float when calm | Feelings picture cards + mirror | Match happy / sad faces (sorting) | Practice “breathe like bubbles” | Play-dough feeling faces |
| Week 4 My Friends | Roll / toss ball naming a friend | “My friend is ___” at circle | Count friends at the table | Take turns with a sand timer | Handprint “friendship tree” |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read the Your Feelings Matter “proud of me” title; make the faces in a mirror.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Family Book by Todd Parr
- All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- Paper-plate “me” face to finish at home.
- Family collage frame.
- /s/ sound card + “say sss with me.”
- Feelings-faces talk sheet.
- Trace-the-S page.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Twinkle, Twinkle” (Ss star)
- “Where Is Thumbkin?”
- “This Is the Way We…”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Feelings picture cards + mirror · family-photo pockets · sand timer · play-dough + tools · counting bears · orange square tiles.
Teacher Resources — September (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me & See Me Eat Meat (watch on Bear Phonics) · Your Feelings Matter — “I belong / I’m proud of me” (get on Amazon) · suggested trade books on family & feelings (teacher’s choice).
Song & fingerplay sheet: “Twinkle, Twinkle” (Ss star) · “Where Is Thumbkin?” · “This Is the Way We…” · “The More We Get Together”.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Feelings picture cards + mirror · family-photo pockets · sand timer · play-dough + tools · counting bears · orange square tiles.
Printables: fill-in weekly grid · “All About Me” mini-book · family-portrait frame · Ss / number-2 / square practice page · the September Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
September · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 This Is Me | Body trace on big paper | Name card: find, trace, stamp | Count body parts to 10 | 5 senses: taste / smell / touch table | “I am special because…” | Life-size self-portrait |
| Week 2 My Family | Act out family jobs (sweep, cook) | Draw & label “my family”; dictate | Sort family by size (tall / short) | How families are alike / different | Family roles & belonging | Family photo picture-frame craft |
| Week 3 My Feelings | Feeling freeze-dance (mad / happy / calm) | Feelings book read-aloud + retell | Graph “how we feel today” | Why does my heart beat fast? | Name feelings + causes; empathy | Feelings faces watercolor |
| Week 4 My Friends | Cooperative parachute / ball games | “A friend is someone who…” chart | Count & compare friends per center | Sink / float: our favorite toys | Turn-taking, kind words | Handprint friendship wreath |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock S and T; read the decodable “See Me.”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the S row (Bear Tracks page).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Lesson 1 free →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Read the Your Feelings Matter “I belong / I’m proud of me” title; grow a class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter — “I belong / I’m proud of me” title. Get on Amazon →
- “This Is My Family” & “all about me” picture books (teacher’s choice).
- Bear Phonics decodable readers. Watch on Bear Phonics →
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- “All About Me” fold-out (favorites, family, my hand).
- Family-frame craft to finish.
- Feelings talk-starter.
- Trace-S, count-to-2 sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: See Me.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “If You’re Happy…”
- “The More We Get Together”
- “This Is My Family” (Frère Jacques)
Materials — tap to shop
Name cards + letter stamps · feelings check-in chart · family-photo pockets · counting bears · watercolors · big roll paper · parachute.
Teacher Resources — September (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me & See Me Eat Meat (watch on Bear Phonics) · Your Feelings Matter — “I belong / I’m proud of me” (get on Amazon) · suggested trade books on family & feelings (teacher’s choice).
Song & fingerplay sheet: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” · “If You’re Happy…” · “The More We Get Together” · “This Is My Family” (Frère Jacques).
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Name cards + letter stamps · feelings check-in chart · family-photo pockets · counting bears · watercolors · big roll paper · parachute.
Printables: fill-in weekly grid · “All About Me” mini-book · family-portrait frame · Ss / number-2 / square practice page · the September Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
Teacher note: Every Friday = spiral review + a “win” (sticker / Honey Coin).
September · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 This Is Me | Trace body; write my name | Ss intro; name in print; “All About Me” book | Count 1-to-1 to 5; number 2; pairs | 5 senses investigation stations | I am part of a family & a class | “I am proud that I can…” | Self-portrait with mirror |
| Week 2 My Family | Fine-motor: family finger puppets | Draw + dictate a family story; family words | Sort / graph family members; more / fewer | Alike & different among families | Family roles, homes, cultures | Belonging; my job in the family | Family portrait, labeled |
| Week 3 My Feelings | Yoga: calm-down “smell the flower” | Feelings vocabulary; read-aloud + retell | Feelings graph; count & compare | Body clues: how feelings feel | How we help friends feel better | Name feelings + causes; empathy | Feelings self-portrait series |
| Week 4 My Friends & My Class | Cooperative team games | Class-made “Our Den” friendship book | Pattern with friends (AB); count class | Sink / float with class toys (predict) | Class rules we make together | Turn-taking, solving small conflicts | Mural: “This Is Our Class” |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock S, then T. Teach: read “See Me” (Lesson 1), Socratic questions.
- Workbook (you-do): Bear Tracks Lesson 1 — Meet S, Write S, find-the-S grid; then Lesson 2 “See Me Eat Meat” (t).
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!” win.
- Watch Lessons 1–2 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in chart every morning.
- Read the Your Feelings Matter “I belong / I’m proud of me” title; build the class kindness tree.
- Role-play “how can we help ___ feel better?”
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter — “I belong / I’m proud of me” title. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “See Me” & “See Me Eat Meat” decodable readers. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Diverse family & “all about me” picture books (teacher’s choice).
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- “All About Me” mini-book to finish with family.
- Family-portrait page.
- Your Feelings Matter talk-starter + feeling-of-the-week chart.
- Write-your-name & S / 2 / square practice sheet.
- A completed Bear Tracks page as “proof of work.”
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: See Me.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Twinkle, Twinkle” (Ss)
- “If You’re Happy…”
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Where Is Thumbkin?”
- “This Is My Family”
Teacher Resources — September (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me & See Me Eat Meat (watch on Bear Phonics) · Your Feelings Matter — “I belong / I’m proud of me” (get on Amazon) · suggested trade books on family & feelings (teacher’s choice).
Song & fingerplay sheet: “Twinkle, Twinkle” (Ss) · “If You’re Happy…” · “The More We Get Together” · “Where Is Thumbkin?” · “This Is My Family”.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Name cards + letter tiles · Bear Tracks Lesson 1–2 workbooks · Sound Clock poster · feelings check-in chart · ten-frames + counters · unbreakable mirrors · watercolors / oil pastels · family-photo supplies.
Printables: fill-in weekly grid · “All About Me” mini-book · family-portrait frame · Ss / number-2 / square practice page · the September Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
September · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 This Is Me | Identity & goals | “About Me” journal page + a personal goal for the year; interview a partner |
| Week 2 My Family | Family & heritage | Family tree or “my family map”; share a family tradition or recipe |
| Week 3 My Feelings | SEL & self-regulation | Feelings journal; make a personal “calm-down toolkit”; discuss what helps |
| Week 4 My Friends & Community | Belonging & leadership | Design “our after-school code”; be a reading buddy to a younger class |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: School Agers become reading buddies — they read “See Me” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Great confidence builder + drives familiarity with the readers.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal + personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Talk through what belonging means.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter anthology — for the feelings journal. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics readers to read aloud as buddies. Watch on Bear Phonics →
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- “About Me” journal page to share at home.
- Family-tradition interview.
- A family game-night suggestion.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: See Me.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Kindergarten Bop” (movement)
- “Success Anthem” (buddy-reading warm-up)
Materials — tap to shop
Teacher Resources — September (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me & See Me Eat Meat (watch on Bear Phonics) · Your Feelings Matter — “I belong / I’m proud of me” (get on Amazon) · suggested trade books on family & feelings (teacher’s choice).
Song & fingerplay sheet: “Kindergarten Bop” (movement) · “Success Anthem” (buddy-reading warm-up).
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Journals · colored pencils · family-tree printables.
Printables: fill-in weekly grid · “All About Me” mini-book · family-portrait frame · Ss / number-2 / square practice page · the September Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
“See Me!” · Bear Phonics Lesson 1
The matching reader for September’s Letter Ss — sounds M · E · S blend into the very first sentence: “See me!”
September · Infant
All About Me & My Family · a note to take home
Baby’s biggest lesson this month is you. Faces, names, and cuddles are how little ones first learn: “I belong.”
Try this at home
- Play peekaboo with a scarf.
- Sign “more” at every feeding.
- Name faces in a family photo.
- Talk, then pause — let baby “answer” with coos.
Sing together
- “This Little Piggy”
- “Where Is Baby?” (peekaboo)
Read together
September · Ones
All About Me & My Family · a note to take home
Your one-year-old is discovering “me” and “my family.” Name everything in sight — it grows their words fast.
Try this at home
- Name body parts at bath time.
- Look at a family photo book together.
- Make the “sssss” snake sound.
- Point to happy and sad faces.
Sing together
- “Where Is Thumbkin?”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Read together
September · Twos
All About Me & My Family · a note to take home
Twos love to say “me!” and “mine!” Lean in — this month is all about who they are and who loves them.
Try this at home
- Make a paper-plate “me” face.
- Hunt for things that start with sss.
- Count 2 eyes, 2 hands, 2 shoes.
- Name a feeling out loud together.
Sing together
- “Twinkle, Twinkle” (S is for star!)
- “The More We Get Together”
Read together
September · Threes
All About Me & My Family · a note to take home
Threes are ready to tell you all about themselves. Ask lots of “who” and “why,” and listen big.
Try this at home
- Draw “my family” and label who’s who.
- Practice writing the letter S.
- Count to 2 and find squares around the house.
- Talk about a feeling — and what caused it.
Sing together
- “This Is My Family”
- “If You’re Happy…”
Read together
September · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
All About Me & My Family · a note to take home
Your Pre-K’er is becoming a reader! This month they meet the letter S and read their very first sentence: “See me!”
Try this at home
- Read See Me together — let them point to each word.
- Write your child’s name together.
- Practice S, the number 2, and squares.
- Talk about a feeling and why it happened.
Sing together
- “Twinkle, Twinkle” (Ss)
- “The More We Get Together”
Read together
September · School Age
All About Me & My Family · a note to take home
Big kids shine as leaders and helpers this month. Invite them to teach what they know.
Try this at home
- Share a family tradition or recipe.
- Read See Me aloud to a younger sibling.
- Start an “About Me” journal page.
- Plan a family game night together.
Do together
- Family game night
- “Success Anthem” warm-up
Read together
“See Me Eat Meat!” · Bear Phonics Lesson 2
October’s reader adds the new sound T (review M · E · S) — blending all the way to a whole sentence: “See me eat meat.”
October · Infant
Focus — outdoor senses, gentle movement, and one new sound (T)
Sound & Sensory
- Listen for birds and wind on a stroller walk; name what you hear.
- Bear Phonics /t/ — the “tick-tock” clock sound; tap a toy clock.
- Touch a smooth leaf and a crinkly leaf (always supervised).
Songs & Lap Play
- “The Leaves Are Falling” (float a scarf down)
- “Twinkle, Twinkle” (night sky)
- Name-sung hellos: “Hel-lo, baby ___.”
Nature Sensory Picks
- Non-breakable floor mirror
- Big leaves & pinecones (supervised)
- Nature texture board
- Soft animal toys
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card outside — “the wind feels silly!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
- The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger
Character Development — Responsibility
- Model gentle care: “We are soft with our friends and our things.”
- Narrate clean-up as you tidy: “Teacher puts the toy away.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Outdoor play isn’t a break from learning — it is learning. Children with daily outdoor time show sharper focus, stronger motor skills, and lower stress; even 20 minutes of “green time” boosts attention. Take a lesson outside this week!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “listen for the birds” nature-walk card.
- A leaf to tape near the crib area.
- The /t/ tick-tock sound card.
- One outdoor “serve-and-return” tip card.
Infants get the take-home pack + a nature-sensory focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — October (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me Eat Meat (Lesson 2) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite fall / nature picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: T (Bear Phonics), plus G and J for full-alphabet coverage · Number 3 · triangle · brown.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Magnifiers · nature journals · leaves & pinecones · bug counters · brown/green play-dough · triangle tiles.
Printables: nature scavenger hunt · leaf-rubbing page · T / G / J & number-3 practice · “My Nature Journal” cover · the October Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
October · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Leaves & Trees | Crunch leaves with your feet | Name “leaf, tree” | Wave bye to falling leaves | Smooth vs. crinkly leaves |
| Week 2 Bugs & Critters | Crawl like a bug | “Buzz” & “hop” | Watch a bug together | Bug figures in a bin |
| Week 3 Weather & Sky | Reach up to the sun | “Sun, rain” | Feel the wind on a walk | Water & sponge play |
| Week 4 Animals & Homes | Crawl into a cozy “den” | Animal sounds | Pat a soft animal | Nest-building basket |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Name feelings outside: “the cold wind is a surprise!”
- Keep the calm-down basket handy.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
- The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger
Character Development — Responsibility
- First classroom job: help drop toys in the bin.
- Clap and cheer for every helper!
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Outdoor play isn’t a break from learning — it is learning. Children with daily outdoor time show sharper focus, stronger motor skills, and lower stress; even 20 minutes of “green time” boosts attention. Take a lesson outside this week!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- Collect 3 leaves on a walk.
- Name the outdoor things you see.
- Make the /t/ “tick-tock” sound.
- A “weather window” talk card.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Leaves on the Trees” (to Wheels on the Bus)
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
Materials — tap to shop
Leaves & pinecones · large bug figures · magnifying toy · laminated leaf cards · soft animals.
Teacher Resources — October (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me Eat Meat (Lesson 2) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite fall / nature picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: T (Bear Phonics), plus G and J for full-alphabet coverage · Number 3 · triangle · brown.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Magnifiers · nature journals · leaves & pinecones · bug counters · brown/green play-dough · triangle tiles.
Printables: nature scavenger hunt · leaf-rubbing page · T / G / J & number-3 practice · “My Nature Journal” cover · the October Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
October · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Leaves & Trees | Jump in a leaf pile | “Big / little leaf” | Sort leaves by color | Share the rake | Leaf-print art |
| Week 2 Bugs & Critters | Creep like an ant | Bug picture cards | Count to 3 bugs | Be gentle with living things | Fingerprint bugs |
| Week 3 Weather & Sky | Sun / rain freeze dance | Weather words | Today’s weather chart | Help a friend zip a coat | Cotton-ball clouds |
| Week 4 Animals & Homes | Animal walks | “Who lives here?” | Match animal to home | Take turns feeding toy animals | Paper-bag nest |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read Your Feelings Matter; make the faces.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
- The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger
Character Development — Responsibility
- Each child gets a simple job (napkin helper, line leader).
- “We take care of our toys and our room.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Outdoor play isn’t a break from learning — it is learning. Children with daily outdoor time show sharper focus, stronger motor skills, and lower stress; even 20 minutes of “green time” boosts attention. Take a lesson outside this week!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- Leaf-rubbing page to finish.
- A backyard bug-hunt checklist.
- Count 3 rocks or leaves.
- Trace the letter T.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Leaves Are Falling Down”
- “Itsy Bitsy Spider”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Leaf-rubbing crayons · bug counters · magnifiers · brown / green play-dough · triangle tiles.
Teacher Resources — October (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me Eat Meat (Lesson 2) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite fall / nature picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: T (Bear Phonics), plus G and J for full-alphabet coverage · Number 3 · triangle · brown.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Magnifiers · nature journals · leaves & pinecones · bug counters · brown/green play-dough · triangle tiles.
Printables: nature scavenger hunt · leaf-rubbing page · T / G / J & number-3 practice · “My Nature Journal” cover · the October Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
October · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Leaves & Trees | Leaf-pile jump | Describe a leaf (color / shape) | Sort & count to 3 | Why do leaves fall? | Rake & take turns | Leaf-rubbing |
| Week 2 Bugs & Critters | Bug movement game | “A bug is / has” chart | Count bug legs | Living vs. non-living | Gentle with critters | Egg-carton caterpillar |
| Week 3 Weather & Sky | Weather freeze dance | Weather words + retell | Graph the week’s weather | Where does rain come from? | Dress for the weather | Watercolor sky |
| Week 4 Animals & Homes | Animal-walk relay | “Animals live in…” | Match & count homes | How animals get ready for fall | Kindness to pets | Habitat diorama |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock S, M, E, then new T; read “See Me Eat Meat.”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the T row (Bear Tracks).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Lesson 2 free →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Grow the class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
- The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger
- Bear Phonics decodable readers. Watch on Bear Phonics →
Character Development — Responsibility
- Classroom-job chart; care for a class plant.
- “I clean up what I use” — inside and outside.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Outdoor play isn’t a break from learning — it is learning. Children with daily outdoor time show sharper focus, stronger motor skills, and lower stress; even 20 minutes of “green time” boosts attention. Take a lesson outside this week!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A nature scavenger hunt.
- Draw “my backyard.”
- Trace-T, count-to-3 sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: See Me Eat Meat.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Autumn Leaves Are Falling”
- “Itsy Bitsy Spider”
- “This Is the Way We Rake the Leaves”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
Materials — tap to shop
Magnifiers · nature journals · leaf press · counting acorns · watercolors · triangle blocks.
Teacher Resources — October (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me Eat Meat (Lesson 2) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite fall / nature picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: T (Bear Phonics), plus G and J for full-alphabet coverage · Number 3 · triangle · brown.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Magnifiers · nature journals · leaves & pinecones · bug counters · brown/green play-dough · triangle tiles.
Printables: nature scavenger hunt · leaf-rubbing page · T / G / J & number-3 practice · “My Nature Journal” cover · the October Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
October · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Leaves & Trees | Nature walk + gross motor | Tt intro; label a leaf; “outdoors” words | Count & graph to 3+; triangles | Parts of a tree; why leaves change | People who care for our parks | Responsibility: care for our yard | Leaf-print collage |
| Week 2 Bugs & Critters | Bug-movement obstacle | Gg; write bug words; insect book | Count legs; sort by number | Insect body parts & life cycle | Helpers: farmers & bees | Gentle stewards of living things | Model-clay insects |
| Week 3 Weather & Sky | Weather yoga | Jj; weather journal | Weather graph; patterns | Clouds, rain & seasons | Community weather helpers | Perseverance on rainy days | Cloud-dough sky |
| Week 4 Animals & Homes | Animal-movement games | Class “Habitats” book | Count & compare homes | Animal homes & camouflage | Maps: where animals live | Caring for animals | Diorama mural |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock M / E / S, then new T. Teach: read “See Me Eat Meat” (Lesson 2).
- Workbook: Bear Tracks Lesson 2 — Meet T, Write T, find-the-T grid.
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!”.
- Watch Lessons 1–2 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in every morning.
- Build the class kindness tree; role-play helping.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “See Me Eat Meat” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
- The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger
Character Development — Responsibility
- Weekly job wheel; care for a class plant.
- “Responsibility” word + role-play caring for our room and our Earth.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Outdoor play isn’t a break from learning — it is learning. Children with daily outdoor time show sharper focus, stronger motor skills, and lower stress; even 20 minutes of “green time” boosts attention. Take a lesson outside this week!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- “My Nature Journal” page.
- Family walk — collect & label 3 finds.
- Write T / G / J + the number 3.
- A completed Bear Tracks T page as “proof of work.”
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: See Me Eat Meat.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Leaves Are Falling”
- “Itsy Bitsy Spider”
- “Five Little Leaves”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
Materials — tap to shop
Magnifiers · nature journals · letter tiles (T / G / J) · Bear Tracks Lesson 2 · ten-frames · leaves & acorns · brown paint.
Teacher Resources — October (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me Eat Meat (Lesson 2) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite fall / nature picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: T (Bear Phonics), plus G and J for full-alphabet coverage · Number 3 · triangle · brown.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Magnifiers · nature journals · leaves & pinecones · bug counters · brown/green play-dough · triangle tiles.
Printables: nature scavenger hunt · leaf-rubbing page · T / G / J & number-3 practice · “My Nature Journal” cover · the October Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
October · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Leaves & Trees | Nature & science | Leaf-collection field guide; identify local trees |
| Week 2 Bugs & Critters | Observation | Bug-watch journal; research a favorite insect |
| Week 3 Weather & Sky | STEM | Build a rain gauge or weather station; track the week |
| Week 4 Animals & Their Homes | Ecology & leadership | Build a bird feeder; be a nature buddy to a younger class |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: read “See Me Eat Meat” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Challenge: build new /t/ words on the word wall.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal; a personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter anthology. Get on Amazon →
- Field guides & nature nonfiction to explore.
- Bear Phonics readers to read aloud as buddies. Watch on Bear Phonics →
Character Development — Responsibility
- Lead a clean-up crew; mentor a younger buddy.
- Set one personal goal: “I’m responsible for ___.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Outdoor play isn’t a break from learning — it is learning. Children with daily outdoor time show sharper focus, stronger motor skills, and lower stress; even 20 minutes of “green time” boosts attention. Take a lesson outside this week!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A backyard-explorer challenge.
- A family hike suggestion.
- Start a fall nature journal.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: See Me Eat Meat.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Kindergarten Bop” (movement)
- “Success Anthem” (buddy-reading warm-up)
Materials — tap to shop
Journals · field guides · magnifiers · clipboards · colored pencils.
Teacher Resources — October (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me Eat Meat (Lesson 2) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite fall / nature picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: T (Bear Phonics), plus G and J for full-alphabet coverage · Number 3 · triangle · brown.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Magnifiers · nature journals · leaves & pinecones · bug counters · brown/green play-dough · triangle tiles.
Printables: nature scavenger hunt · leaf-rubbing page · T / G / J & number-3 practice · “My Nature Journal” cover · the October Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
October · Infant
The Great Outdoors · a note to take home
Autumn is a feast for the senses. Bundle up and let baby feel the wind, hear the birds, and touch a leaf — that’s real learning.
Try this at home
- Go on a “listen for the birds” walk.
- Let baby touch a smooth and a crinkly leaf (watch closely).
- Make the /t/ “tick-tock” clock sound.
- Point to the sun, a tree, a bird.
Sing together
- “The Leaves Are Falling”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
Read together
October · Ones
The Great Outdoors · a note to take home
Your one-year-old is a little explorer! Every leaf, bug, and puddle is a lesson. Get outside and name what you see.
Try this at home
- Collect 3 leaves on a walk.
- Find something that starts with /t/ (tree, toy).
- Watch a bug together — be gentle.
- Talk about today’s weather at the window.
Sing together
- “The Leaves on the Trees”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Read together
October · Twos
The Great Outdoors · a note to take home
Twos love to dig, stomp, and discover. This month we’re outside — leaves, bugs, weather, and animal homes!
Try this at home
- Make a leaf rubbing with a crayon.
- Go on a backyard bug hunt.
- Count 3 rocks, 3 leaves, 3 sticks.
- Say the /t/ sound and trace the letter T.
Sing together
- “The Leaves Are Falling Down”
- “Itsy Bitsy Spider”
Read together
October · Threes
The Great Outdoors · a note to take home
Threes are full of “why?” Nature gives you a hundred answers. Explore the outdoors together and wonder out loud.
Try this at home
- Do a nature scavenger hunt.
- Draw “my backyard” and label it.
- Sort leaves big / little and count to 3.
- Read See Me Eat Meat and practice writing T.
Sing together
- “Autumn Leaves Are Falling”
- “This Is the Way We Rake the Leaves”
Read together
October · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The Great Outdoors · a note to take home
Your Pre-K’er is reading more every week! This month they add the T sound and read a whole sentence: “See me eat meat.”
Try this at home
- Start a “My Nature Journal” — collect & label 3 finds.
- Read See Me Eat Meat together.
- Practice letters T, G, J and the number 3.
- Give your child a job at home — responsibility grows big kids.
Sing together
- “Five Little Leaves”
- “Itsy Bitsy Spider”
Read together
October · School Age
The Great Outdoors · a note to take home
Big kids make great outdoor leaders. Send them exploring, journaling, and helping this month.
Try this at home
- Take a family hike or backyard-explorer challenge.
- Build a bird feeder or rain gauge.
- Read See Me Eat Meat aloud to a younger sibling.
- Start a fall nature journal.
Sing together
- “Kindergarten Bop” (movement)
- “Success Anthem”
Read together
“See Me” · Bear Phonics
We open the year by re-reading our very first book — sounds M, E, S — building the sentence “See me!”
August · Infant
Focus — sensory play, gentle movement, and one new sound
Sound & Sensory
- Soft welcome songs and lots of name-saying.
- Bear Phonics /s/ /m/ /e/ at cuddle time.
- Gentle textures: soft toys, family photos.
Songs & Lap Play
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Where Is Baby?” (peekaboo)
- Name-sung hellos
Sensory Picks
- Non-breakable floor mirror
- Family photo cards
- Soft welcome loveys
- Crinkle books
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card nearby — name your own face: “Teacher feels happy!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
- Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
Character Development — Belonging & Community
- We all belong here — every friend has a cubby, a carpet spot, and a warm welcome.
- Learn each friend’s name in a song.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
The first weeks are all about safety and belonging. A predictable routine actually lowers children’s stress hormones — so those repetitive songs and schedules are brain science, not busywork.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
Infants get the take-home pack + a sensory focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — August (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me (Lesson 1) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite welcome to our den picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: A · B · C · Number 1 · circle · red.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Name cards · family-photo pockets · routine picture cards · A/B/C letter tiles · soft welcome toys.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the August Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
August · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Our New Den | Tour the room; practice walking feet | Name room areas; “my cubby” | Find my carpet spot; feel safe | Explore the sensory table |
| Week 2 New Friends | Roll a ball to a new friend | Learn friends’ names in a song | Say hi; make a first friend | Partner play-dough |
| Week 3 Rules & Routines | Practice line-up & clean-up | Picture-schedule words | Calm-down corner introduced | Soap & water hand-washing play |
| Week 4 All About School | Obstacle course: school skills | “All About Me” sharing | “I love school because…” | Backpack & supply exploration |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Keep the calm-down basket handy.
- Name feelings out loud in the moment.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
- Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
Character Development — Belonging & Community
- We all belong here — every friend has a cubby, a carpet spot, and a warm welcome.
- Learn each friend’s name in a song.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
The first weeks are all about safety and belonging. A predictable routine actually lowers children’s stress hormones — so those repetitive songs and schedules are brain science, not busywork.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Hello, How Are You?”
- “This Is the Way We Come to School”
Materials — tap to shop
Name cards · family-photo pockets · routine picture cards · A/B/C letter tiles · soft welcome toys.
Teacher Resources — August (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me (Lesson 1) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite welcome to our den picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: A · B · C · Number 1 · circle · red.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Name cards · family-photo pockets · routine picture cards · A/B/C letter tiles · soft welcome toys.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the August Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
August · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Our New Den | Tour the room; practice walking feet | Name room areas; “my cubby” | Count our tables and chairs | Find my carpet spot; feel safe | Decorate my cubby tag |
| Week 2 New Friends | Roll a ball to a new friend | Learn friends’ names in a song | How many friends are here today? | Say hi; make a first friend | Friendship handprint mural |
| Week 3 Rules & Routines | Practice line-up & clean-up | Picture-schedule words | What comes first, next, last? | Calm-down corner introduced | Draw a class rule |
| Week 4 All About School | Obstacle course: school skills | “All About Me” sharing | Sort school supplies | “I love school because…” | Self-portrait for the wall |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read Your Feelings Matter; make the faces.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
- Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
Character Development — Belonging & Community
- We all belong here — every friend has a cubby, a carpet spot, and a warm welcome.
- Learn each friend’s name in a song.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
The first weeks are all about safety and belonging. A predictable routine actually lowers children’s stress hormones — so those repetitive songs and schedules are brain science, not busywork.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Hello, How Are You?”
- “This Is the Way We Come to School”
Materials — tap to shop
Name cards · family-photo pockets · routine picture cards · A/B/C letter tiles · soft welcome toys.
Teacher Resources — August (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me (Lesson 1) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite welcome to our den picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: A · B · C · Number 1 · circle · red.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Name cards · family-photo pockets · routine picture cards · A/B/C letter tiles · soft welcome toys.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the August Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
August · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Our New Den | Tour the room; practice walking feet | Name room areas; “my cubby” | Count our tables and chairs | Explore each learning center | Find my carpet spot; feel safe | Decorate my cubby tag |
| Week 2 New Friends | Roll a ball to a new friend | Learn friends’ names in a song | How many friends are here today? | We are alike and different | Say hi; make a first friend | Friendship handprint mural |
| Week 3 Rules & Routines | Practice line-up & clean-up | Picture-schedule words | What comes first, next, last? | Why we wash our hands | Calm-down corner introduced | Draw a class rule |
| Week 4 All About School | Obstacle course: school skills | “All About Me” sharing | Sort school supplies | Our five senses at school | “I love school because…” | Self-portrait for the wall |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock review, then new S; read “See Me.”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the S row (Bear Tracks).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Lesson 1 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Grow the class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
- Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
- Bear Phonics “See Me” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Your Feelings Matter anthology. Get on Amazon →
Character Development — Belonging & Community
- “I belong, you belong, we are a community.”
- Make classroom promises together and pick a class name.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
The first weeks are all about safety and belonging. A predictable routine actually lowers children’s stress hormones — so those repetitive songs and schedules are brain science, not busywork.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: See Me.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Hello, How Are You?”
- “This Is the Way We Come to School”
Materials — tap to shop
Name cards · family-photo pockets · routine picture cards · A/B/C letter tiles · soft welcome toys.
Teacher Resources — August (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me (Lesson 1) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite welcome to our den picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: A · B · C · Number 1 · circle · red.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Name cards · family-photo pockets · routine picture cards · A/B/C letter tiles · soft welcome toys.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the August Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
August · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Our New Den | Tour the room; practice walking feet | Name room areas; “my cubby” | Count our tables and chairs | Explore each learning center | This is our classroom | Find my carpet spot; feel safe | Decorate my cubby tag |
| Week 2 New Friends | Roll a ball to a new friend | Learn friends’ names in a song | How many friends are here today? | We are alike and different | Everyone belongs here | Say hi; make a first friend | Friendship handprint mural |
| Week 3 Rules & Routines | Practice line-up & clean-up | Picture-schedule words | What comes first, next, last? | Why we wash our hands | We make classroom promises | Calm-down corner introduced | Draw a class rule |
| Week 4 All About School | Obstacle course: school skills | “All About Me” sharing | Sort school supplies | Our five senses at school | The jobs helpers do at school | “I love school because…” | Self-portrait for the wall |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock review, then new S. Teach: read “See Me” (Lesson 1).
- Workbook: Bear Tracks Lesson 1 — Meet S, Write S.
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!”.
- Watch Lesson 1 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in every morning.
- Name feelings + causes; role-play helping.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “See Me” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
- Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
Character Development — Belonging & Community
- “I belong, you belong, we are a community.”
- Make classroom promises together and pick a class name.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
The first weeks are all about safety and belonging. A predictable routine actually lowers children’s stress hormones — so those repetitive songs and schedules are brain science, not busywork.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: See Me.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Hello, How Are You?”
- “This Is the Way We Come to School”
Materials — tap to shop
Name cards · family-photo pockets · routine picture cards · A/B/C letter tiles · soft welcome toys.
Teacher Resources — August (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me (Lesson 1) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite welcome to our den picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: A · B · C · Number 1 · circle · red.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Name cards · family-photo pockets · routine picture cards · A/B/C letter tiles · soft welcome toys.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the August Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
August · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Our New Den | Team-building | Design our after-school code & a team name |
| Week 2 New Friends | Getting to know you | “All About Me” poster + partner interviews |
| Week 3 Rules & Routines | Routines & leadership | Set up jobs; be a first-week buddy |
| Week 4 All About School | Community | Plan a welcome activity for the group |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: read “See Me” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Challenge: build new /s/ words on the word wall.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal + a personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “See Me” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
- Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney
Character Development — Belonging & Community
- “I belong, you belong, we are a community.”
- Make classroom promises together and pick a class name.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
The first weeks are all about safety and belonging. A predictable routine actually lowers children’s stress hormones — so those repetitive songs and schedules are brain science, not busywork.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: See Me.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Hello, How Are You?”
- “This Is the Way We Come to School”
Materials — tap to shop
Name cards · family-photo pockets · routine picture cards · A/B/C letter tiles · soft welcome toys.
Teacher Resources — August (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics See Me (Lesson 1) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite welcome to our den picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: A · B · C · Number 1 · circle · red.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Name cards · family-photo pockets · routine picture cards · A/B/C letter tiles · soft welcome toys.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the August Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
August · Infant
Welcome to Our Den · a note to take home
Welcome to our den! The first weeks are about feeling safe, learning names, and loving school. Talk about the new friends and routines each day.
Try this at home
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Hello, How Are You?”
Read together
August · Ones
Welcome to Our Den · a note to take home
Welcome to our den! The first weeks are about feeling safe, learning names, and loving school. Talk about the new friends and routines each day.
Try this at home
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Hello, How Are You?”
Read together
August · Twos
Welcome to Our Den · a note to take home
Welcome to our den! The first weeks are about feeling safe, learning names, and loving school. Talk about the new friends and routines each day.
Try this at home
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Hello, How Are You?”
Read together
August · Threes
Welcome to Our Den · a note to take home
Welcome to our den! The first weeks are about feeling safe, learning names, and loving school. Talk about the new friends and routines each day.
Try this at home
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Hello, How Are You?”
Read together
August · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
Welcome to Our Den · a note to take home
Welcome to our den! The first weeks are about feeling safe, learning names, and loving school. Talk about the new friends and routines each day.
Try this at home
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Hello, How Are You?”
Read together
August · School Age
Welcome to Our Den · a note to take home
Welcome to our den! The first weeks are about feeling safe, learning names, and loving school. Talk about the new friends and routines each day.
Try this at home
- An “All About My Family” intro card.
- A photo of our new classroom.
- A simple daily-routine picture strip.
- A letters A-B-C tracing sheet.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Hello, How Are You?”
Read together
“He Eats Meat” · Bear Phonics
November’s reader adds the new sound H — “he, eats, meat” — reviewing M · E · S · T.
November · Infant
Focus — sensory play, gentle movement, and one new sound
Sound & Sensory
- Coo back and forth with “thankful” happy faces.
- Bear Phonics /h/ listening — “ha-ha!”
- Warm textures: soft blankets.
Songs & Lap Play
- “I’m Thankful”
- “This Little Piggy”
- Gentle rocking songs
Sensory Picks
- Autumn-leaf photo cards
- Soft pumpkins
- Family photos
- Warm fuzzy fabrics
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card nearby — name your own face: “Teacher feels happy!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson
- Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
Character Development — Gratitude
- Say “thank you” at snack and clean-up.
- Notice one good thing together each day.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Gratitude is teachable! Children who practice naming what they’re thankful for show a more positive mood and better sleep. A daily “one good thing” circle builds the habit.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
Infants get the take-home pack + a sensory focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — November (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite thankful hearts picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: H · K · L · Number 4 · rectangle · yellow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Thankful-tree branches · leaves for writing · family-photo frames · H/K/L tiles · harvest play food.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the November Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
November · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 I Am Thankful | Gratitude yoga stretches | “I am thankful for…” | Name a happy feeling | Autumn-leaf sensory bin |
| Week 2 Family & Home | Act out family chores | Draw & tell about my family | I belong in my family | Build a home with blocks |
| Week 3 Sharing & Giving | Pass-it-along movement game | “Please & thank you” practice | Take turns & share | Scoop & share sensory rice |
| Week 4 A Thankful Feast | Set the table; carry with care | Name harvest foods (H sound!) | Gratitude circle | Play-food feast in dramatic play |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Keep the calm-down basket handy.
- Name feelings out loud in the moment.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson
- Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
Character Development — Gratitude
- Say “thank you” at snack and clean-up.
- Notice one good thing together each day.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Gratitude is teachable! Children who practice naming what they’re thankful for show a more positive mood and better sleep. A daily “one good thing” circle builds the habit.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “I’m Thankful” (to Frère Jacques)
- “The More We Get Together”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Materials — tap to shop
Thankful-tree branches · leaves for writing · family-photo frames · H/K/L tiles · harvest play food.
Teacher Resources — November (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite thankful hearts picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: H · K · L · Number 4 · rectangle · yellow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Thankful-tree branches · leaves for writing · family-photo frames · H/K/L tiles · harvest play food.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the November Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
November · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 I Am Thankful | Gratitude yoga stretches | “I am thankful for…” | Count our blessings to 4 | Name a happy feeling | Thankful-tree handprint leaves |
| Week 2 Family & Home | Act out family chores | Draw & tell about my family | Count family members | I belong in my family | Family portrait |
| Week 3 Sharing & Giving | Pass-it-along movement game | “Please & thank you” practice | Share snacks equally | Take turns & share | Make a thank-you card |
| Week 4 A Thankful Feast | Set the table; carry with care | Name harvest foods (H sound!) | Count plates & cups | Gratitude circle | Paper-plate harvest craft |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read Your Feelings Matter; make the faces.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson
- Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
Character Development — Gratitude
- Say “thank you” at snack and clean-up.
- Notice one good thing together each day.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Gratitude is teachable! Children who practice naming what they’re thankful for show a more positive mood and better sleep. A daily “one good thing” circle builds the habit.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “I’m Thankful” (to Frère Jacques)
- “The More We Get Together”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Materials — tap to shop
Thankful-tree branches · leaves for writing · family-photo frames · H/K/L tiles · harvest play food.
Teacher Resources — November (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite thankful hearts picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: H · K · L · Number 4 · rectangle · yellow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Thankful-tree branches · leaves for writing · family-photo frames · H/K/L tiles · harvest play food.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the November Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
November · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 I Am Thankful | Gratitude yoga stretches | “I am thankful for…” | Count our blessings to 4 | Five senses to be thankful for | Name a happy feeling | Thankful-tree handprint leaves |
| Week 2 Family & Home | Act out family chores | Draw & tell about my family | Count family members | Homes keep us warm & safe | I belong in my family | Family portrait |
| Week 3 Sharing & Giving | Pass-it-along movement game | “Please & thank you” practice | Share snacks equally | How helping feels good | Take turns & share | Make a thank-you card |
| Week 4 A Thankful Feast | Set the table; carry with care | Name harvest foods (H sound!) | Count plates & cups | Where our food comes from | Gratitude circle | Paper-plate harvest craft |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock review, then new H; read “He Eats Meat.”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the H row (Bear Tracks).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Lesson 3 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Grow the class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson
- Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
- Bear Phonics “He Eats Meat” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Your Feelings Matter anthology. Get on Amazon →
Character Development — Gratitude
- Keep a class gratitude chart — add one thing daily.
- Draw or write thank-you notes to a helper.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Gratitude is teachable! Children who practice naming what they’re thankful for show a more positive mood and better sleep. A daily “one good thing” circle builds the habit.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: He Eats Meat.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “I’m Thankful” (to Frère Jacques)
- “The More We Get Together”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Materials — tap to shop
Thankful-tree branches · leaves for writing · family-photo frames · H/K/L tiles · harvest play food.
Teacher Resources — November (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite thankful hearts picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: H · K · L · Number 4 · rectangle · yellow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Thankful-tree branches · leaves for writing · family-photo frames · H/K/L tiles · harvest play food.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the November Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
November · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 I Am Thankful | Gratitude yoga stretches | “I am thankful for…” | Count our blessings to 4 | Five senses to be thankful for | Thankful for people who help us | Name a happy feeling | Thankful-tree handprint leaves |
| Week 2 Family & Home | Act out family chores | Draw & tell about my family | Count family members | Homes keep us warm & safe | Families are all different | I belong in my family | Family portrait |
| Week 3 Sharing & Giving | Pass-it-along movement game | “Please & thank you” practice | Share snacks equally | How helping feels good | People who give in our community | Take turns & share | Make a thank-you card |
| Week 4 A Thankful Feast | Set the table; carry with care | Name harvest foods (H sound!) | Count plates & cups | Where our food comes from | Feasts & gratitude traditions | Gratitude circle | Paper-plate harvest craft |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock review, then new H. Teach: read “He Eats Meat” (Lesson 3).
- Workbook: Bear Tracks Lesson 3 — Meet H, Write H.
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!”.
- Watch Lesson 3 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in every morning.
- Name feelings + causes; role-play helping.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “He Eats Meat” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson
- Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
Character Development — Gratitude
- Keep a class gratitude chart — add one thing daily.
- Draw or write thank-you notes to a helper.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Gratitude is teachable! Children who practice naming what they’re thankful for show a more positive mood and better sleep. A daily “one good thing” circle builds the habit.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: He Eats Meat.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “I’m Thankful” (to Frère Jacques)
- “The More We Get Together”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Materials — tap to shop
Thankful-tree branches · leaves for writing · family-photo frames · H/K/L tiles · harvest play food.
Teacher Resources — November (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite thankful hearts picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: H · K · L · Number 4 · rectangle · yellow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Thankful-tree branches · leaves for writing · family-photo frames · H/K/L tiles · harvest play food.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the November Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
November · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 I Am Thankful | Gratitude | Keep a gratitude journal; a “thankful for” wall |
| Week 2 Family & Home | Family & heritage | Share a family recipe or story |
| Week 3 Sharing & Giving | Service | Plan a class giving / thank-you project |
| Week 4 A Thankful Feast | Reflection | Write thank-you notes to school helpers |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: read “He Eats Meat” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Challenge: build new /h/ words on the word wall.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal + a personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “He Eats Meat” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson
- Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
Character Development — Gratitude
- Keep a class gratitude chart — add one thing daily.
- Draw or write thank-you notes to a helper.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Gratitude is teachable! Children who practice naming what they’re thankful for show a more positive mood and better sleep. A daily “one good thing” circle builds the habit.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: He Eats Meat.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “I’m Thankful” (to Frère Jacques)
- “The More We Get Together”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Materials — tap to shop
Thankful-tree branches · leaves for writing · family-photo frames · H/K/L tiles · harvest play food.
Teacher Resources — November (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite thankful hearts picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: H · K · L · Number 4 · rectangle · yellow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Thankful-tree branches · leaves for writing · family-photo frames · H/K/L tiles · harvest play food.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the November Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
November · Infant
Thankful Hearts · a note to take home
This month our hearts are full. Practice gratitude together — name one good thing at dinner. Thankfulness grows happy, healthy kids.
Try this at home
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
Sing together
- “I’m Thankful” (to Frère Jacques)
- “The More We Get Together”
Read together
November · Ones
Thankful Hearts · a note to take home
This month our hearts are full. Practice gratitude together — name one good thing at dinner. Thankfulness grows happy, healthy kids.
Try this at home
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
Sing together
- “I’m Thankful” (to Frère Jacques)
- “The More We Get Together”
Read together
November · Twos
Thankful Hearts · a note to take home
This month our hearts are full. Practice gratitude together — name one good thing at dinner. Thankfulness grows happy, healthy kids.
Try this at home
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
Sing together
- “I’m Thankful” (to Frère Jacques)
- “The More We Get Together”
Read together
November · Threes
Thankful Hearts · a note to take home
This month our hearts are full. Practice gratitude together — name one good thing at dinner. Thankfulness grows happy, healthy kids.
Try this at home
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
Sing together
- “I’m Thankful” (to Frère Jacques)
- “The More We Get Together”
Read together
November · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
Thankful Hearts · a note to take home
This month our hearts are full. Practice gratitude together — name one good thing at dinner. Thankfulness grows happy, healthy kids.
Try this at home
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
Sing together
- “I’m Thankful” (to Frère Jacques)
- “The More We Get Together”
Read together
November · School Age
Thankful Hearts · a note to take home
This month our hearts are full. Practice gratitude together — name one good thing at dinner. Thankfulness grows happy, healthy kids.
Try this at home
- A “what I’m thankful for” drawing page.
- A family gratitude-at-dinner card.
- A thankful-hearts craft.
- H / K / L + number-4 tracing.
Sing together
- “I’m Thankful” (to Frère Jacques)
- “The More We Get Together”
Read together
“We See Feet” · Bear Phonics
December’s reader adds W and F — “we see feet” — building longer decodable sentences.
December · Infant
Focus — sensory play, gentle movement, and one new sound
Sound & Sensory
- Watch soft twinkle lights (supervised).
- Bear Phonics /w/ /f/ sounds at play.
- Textured ornaments to touch.
Songs & Lap Play
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
- Lullabies from many cultures
Sensory Picks
- Safe shiny / crinkly items
- Battery tea-lights (supervised)
- Soft star toys
- Family photos
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card nearby — name your own face: “Teacher feels happy!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Celebrations Around the World by DK Children
- The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper
Character Development — Generosity
- Share a toy: “your turn, my turn.”
- Give a warm “here you go!”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Exposure to many cultures and traditions in early childhood builds cognitive flexibility — the brain’s ability to shift perspectives. Celebrate broadly!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
Infants get the take-home pack + a sensory focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — December (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics We See Feet (Lesson 4) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite lights & traditions around the world picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: W · F · N · O · Number 5 · star · green.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Battery tea-lights · craft stars · multicultural picture books · W/F/N/O tiles · wrapping / collage scraps.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the December Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
December · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Lights Around the World | Twinkle-light freeze dance | Words for light: glow, shine, bright | Warm, cozy, safe feelings | Light table & translucent shapes |
| Week 2 Family Traditions | Dance a tradition from a culture | Share “my family does…” | Proud of my family | Wrapping-paper & ribbon bin |
| Week 3 Giving & Kindness | “Deliver a gift” relay | Kind words & giving stories | “Giving feels good” | Bows & boxes fine-motor |
| Week 4 Celebrations | Celebration parade march | Retell a celebration | Joy & excitement | Jingle-bell & music bin |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Keep the calm-down basket handy.
- Name feelings out loud in the moment.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Celebrations Around the World by DK Children
- The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper
Character Development — Generosity
- Share a toy: “your turn, my turn.”
- Give a warm “here you go!”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Exposure to many cultures and traditions in early childhood builds cognitive flexibility — the brain’s ability to shift perspectives. Celebrate broadly!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
- “We Wish You a Happy Season”
Materials — tap to shop
Battery tea-lights · craft stars · multicultural picture books · W/F/N/O tiles · wrapping / collage scraps.
Teacher Resources — December (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics We See Feet (Lesson 4) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite lights & traditions around the world picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: W · F · N · O · Number 5 · star · green.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Battery tea-lights · craft stars · multicultural picture books · W/F/N/O tiles · wrapping / collage scraps.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the December Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
December · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Lights Around the World | Twinkle-light freeze dance | Words for light: glow, shine, bright | Count the lights; make a pattern | Warm, cozy, safe feelings | Paper-lantern or star craft |
| Week 2 Family Traditions | Dance a tradition from a culture | Share “my family does…” | Sort holiday objects | Proud of my family | Family-tradition collage |
| Week 3 Giving & Kindness | “Deliver a gift” relay | Kind words & giving stories | Count gifts to give | “Giving feels good” | Make a gift for someone |
| Week 4 Celebrations | Celebration parade march | Retell a celebration | Count down & celebrate | Joy & excitement | Class celebration decorations |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read Your Feelings Matter; make the faces.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Celebrations Around the World by DK Children
- The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper
Character Development — Generosity
- Share a toy: “your turn, my turn.”
- Give a warm “here you go!”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Exposure to many cultures and traditions in early childhood builds cognitive flexibility — the brain’s ability to shift perspectives. Celebrate broadly!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
- “We Wish You a Happy Season”
Materials — tap to shop
Battery tea-lights · craft stars · multicultural picture books · W/F/N/O tiles · wrapping / collage scraps.
Teacher Resources — December (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics We See Feet (Lesson 4) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite lights & traditions around the world picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: W · F · N · O · Number 5 · star · green.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Battery tea-lights · craft stars · multicultural picture books · W/F/N/O tiles · wrapping / collage scraps.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the December Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
December · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Lights Around the World | Twinkle-light freeze dance | Words for light: glow, shine, bright | Count the lights; make a pattern | Light & dark; what glows? | Warm, cozy, safe feelings | Paper-lantern or star craft |
| Week 2 Family Traditions | Dance a tradition from a culture | Share “my family does…” | Sort holiday objects | Foods & smells of celebrations | Proud of my family | Family-tradition collage |
| Week 3 Giving & Kindness | “Deliver a gift” relay | Kind words & giving stories | Count gifts to give | Warm hearts: how giving feels | “Giving feels good” | Make a gift for someone |
| Week 4 Celebrations | Celebration parade march | Retell a celebration | Count down & celebrate | Music & sound of celebrations | Joy & excitement | Class celebration decorations |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock review, then new W; read “We See Feet.”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the W row (Bear Tracks).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Lesson 4 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Grow the class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Celebrations Around the World by DK Children
- The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper
- Bear Phonics “We See Feet” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Your Feelings Matter anthology. Get on Amazon →
Character Development — Generosity
- Plan a class giving project (cans, cards, toys).
- “Giving feels good” — reflect after sharing.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Exposure to many cultures and traditions in early childhood builds cognitive flexibility — the brain’s ability to shift perspectives. Celebrate broadly!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: We See Feet.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
- “We Wish You a Happy Season”
Materials — tap to shop
Battery tea-lights · craft stars · multicultural picture books · W/F/N/O tiles · wrapping / collage scraps.
Teacher Resources — December (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics We See Feet (Lesson 4) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite lights & traditions around the world picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: W · F · N · O · Number 5 · star · green.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Battery tea-lights · craft stars · multicultural picture books · W/F/N/O tiles · wrapping / collage scraps.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the December Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
December · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Lights Around the World | Twinkle-light freeze dance | Words for light: glow, shine, bright | Count the lights; make a pattern | Light & dark; what glows? | Lights in celebrations worldwide | Warm, cozy, safe feelings | Paper-lantern or star craft |
| Week 2 Family Traditions | Dance a tradition from a culture | Share “my family does…” | Sort holiday objects | Foods & smells of celebrations | Many traditions, one class | Proud of my family | Family-tradition collage |
| Week 3 Giving & Kindness | “Deliver a gift” relay | Kind words & giving stories | Count gifts to give | Warm hearts: how giving feels | A class giving project | “Giving feels good” | Make a gift for someone |
| Week 4 Celebrations | Celebration parade march | Retell a celebration | Count down & celebrate | Music & sound of celebrations | We celebrate together | Joy & excitement | Class celebration decorations |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock review, then new W. Teach: read “We See Feet” (Lesson 4).
- Workbook: Bear Tracks Lesson 4 — Meet W, Write W.
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!”.
- Watch Lesson 4 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in every morning.
- Name feelings + causes; role-play helping.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “We See Feet” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Celebrations Around the World by DK Children
- The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper
Character Development — Generosity
- Plan a class giving project (cans, cards, toys).
- “Giving feels good” — reflect after sharing.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Exposure to many cultures and traditions in early childhood builds cognitive flexibility — the brain’s ability to shift perspectives. Celebrate broadly!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: We See Feet.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
- “We Wish You a Happy Season”
Materials — tap to shop
Battery tea-lights · craft stars · multicultural picture books · W/F/N/O tiles · wrapping / collage scraps.
Teacher Resources — December (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics We See Feet (Lesson 4) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite lights & traditions around the world picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: W · F · N · O · Number 5 · star · green.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Battery tea-lights · craft stars · multicultural picture books · W/F/N/O tiles · wrapping / collage scraps.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the December Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
December · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Lights Around the World | World cultures | Research a winter tradition from another country |
| Week 2 Family Traditions | Traditions | Create a family-tradition presentation |
| Week 3 Giving & Kindness | Giving | Organize a kindness / giving drive |
| Week 4 Celebrations | Celebration | Plan an inclusive class celebration |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: read “We See Feet” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Challenge: build new /w/ words on the word wall.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal + a personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “We See Feet” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Celebrations Around the World by DK Children
- The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper
Character Development — Generosity
- Plan a class giving project (cans, cards, toys).
- “Giving feels good” — reflect after sharing.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Exposure to many cultures and traditions in early childhood builds cognitive flexibility — the brain’s ability to shift perspectives. Celebrate broadly!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: We See Feet.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
- “We Wish You a Happy Season”
Materials — tap to shop
Battery tea-lights · craft stars · multicultural picture books · W/F/N/O tiles · wrapping / collage scraps.
Teacher Resources — December (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics We See Feet (Lesson 4) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite lights & traditions around the world picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: W · F · N · O · Number 5 · star · green.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Battery tea-lights · craft stars · multicultural picture books · W/F/N/O tiles · wrapping / collage scraps.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the December Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
December · Infant
Lights & Traditions Around the World · a note to take home
Lights and traditions from around the world fill our classroom. Share your family’s traditions with your child — belonging grows when we celebrate who we are.
Try this at home
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
Sing together
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
Read together
December · Ones
Lights & Traditions Around the World · a note to take home
Lights and traditions from around the world fill our classroom. Share your family’s traditions with your child — belonging grows when we celebrate who we are.
Try this at home
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
Sing together
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
Read together
December · Twos
Lights & Traditions Around the World · a note to take home
Lights and traditions from around the world fill our classroom. Share your family’s traditions with your child — belonging grows when we celebrate who we are.
Try this at home
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
Sing together
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
Read together
December · Threes
Lights & Traditions Around the World · a note to take home
Lights and traditions from around the world fill our classroom. Share your family’s traditions with your child — belonging grows when we celebrate who we are.
Try this at home
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
Sing together
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
Read together
December · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
Lights & Traditions Around the World · a note to take home
Lights and traditions from around the world fill our classroom. Share your family’s traditions with your child — belonging grows when we celebrate who we are.
Try this at home
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
Sing together
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
Read together
December · School Age
Lights & Traditions Around the World · a note to take home
Lights and traditions from around the world fill our classroom. Share your family’s traditions with your child — belonging grows when we celebrate who we are.
Try this at home
- A “family traditions” share card.
- A paper-lantern or star craft.
- A giving / kindness idea list.
- W / F / N / O + number-5 tracing.
Sing together
- “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
- “This Little Light of Mine”
Read together
“Feed Me” · Bear Phonics
January’s reader adds the D sound — “feed me” — with more blending practice.
January · Infant
Focus — sensory play, gentle movement, and one new sound
Sound & Sensory
- Feel something cold, then warm (supervised).
- Bear Phonics /d/ sound at play.
- Cozy blanket textures.
Songs & Lap Play
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
- Warm rocking lullabies
Sensory Picks
- Cotton-ball “snow” (supervised)
- White soft toys
- Mirror
- Cozy fabrics
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card nearby — name your own face: “Teacher feels happy!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
Character Development — Perseverance
- Try again with a smile — “I can do hard things.”
- Cheer a friend who keeps trying.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Cold weather doesn’t cause colds — but getting outside still matters. Winter outdoor play boosts vitamin D, mood, and gross-motor development. Bundle up and go!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
Infants get the take-home pack + a sensory focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — January (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Feed Me (Lesson 5) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite winter wonders picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: D · P · Q · Number 6 · diamond · blue.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Cotton balls · white paint · ice & water table · winter-animal figures · D/P/Q tiles · mittens.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the January Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
January · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Snow & Ice | Ice-skating slide movements | Cold words: snow, ice, frost | Cozy, calm feelings | Ice & water table |
| Week 2 Winter Animals | Move like a bear, penguin, fox | “Animals in winter” chart | Gentle with living things | Arctic small-world bin |
| Week 3 Staying Warm & Cozy | Dress-for-winter relay | Name winter clothes (D: down, dry) | Cozy calm-down time | Soft / fuzzy fabric bin |
| Week 4 Winter Fun | Indoor “snowball” toss | Tell about winter play | Share the fun; take turns | Fake-snow sensory dough |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Keep the calm-down basket handy.
- Name feelings out loud in the moment.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
Character Development — Perseverance
- Try again with a smile — “I can do hard things.”
- Cheer a friend who keeps trying.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Cold weather doesn’t cause colds — but getting outside still matters. Winter outdoor play boosts vitamin D, mood, and gross-motor development. Bundle up and go!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “I’m a Little Snowman”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Cotton balls · white paint · ice & water table · winter-animal figures · D/P/Q tiles · mittens.
Teacher Resources — January (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Feed Me (Lesson 5) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite winter wonders picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: D · P · Q · Number 6 · diamond · blue.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Cotton balls · white paint · ice & water table · winter-animal figures · D/P/Q tiles · mittens.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the January Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
January · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Snow & Ice | Ice-skating slide movements | Cold words: snow, ice, frost | Count snowballs to 6 | Cozy, calm feelings | Cotton-ball snowman |
| Week 2 Winter Animals | Move like a bear, penguin, fox | “Animals in winter” chart | Count & sort animals | Gentle with living things | Handprint penguin |
| Week 3 Staying Warm & Cozy | Dress-for-winter relay | Name winter clothes (D: down, dry) | Match mittens (pairs) | Cozy calm-down time | Design a mitten |
| Week 4 Winter Fun | Indoor “snowball” toss | Tell about winter play | Graph favorite winter games | Share the fun; take turns | Snowflake painting |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read Your Feelings Matter; make the faces.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
Character Development — Perseverance
- Try again with a smile — “I can do hard things.”
- Cheer a friend who keeps trying.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Cold weather doesn’t cause colds — but getting outside still matters. Winter outdoor play boosts vitamin D, mood, and gross-motor development. Bundle up and go!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “I’m a Little Snowman”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Cotton balls · white paint · ice & water table · winter-animal figures · D/P/Q tiles · mittens.
Teacher Resources — January (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Feed Me (Lesson 5) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite winter wonders picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: D · P · Q · Number 6 · diamond · blue.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Cotton balls · white paint · ice & water table · winter-animal figures · D/P/Q tiles · mittens.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the January Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
January · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Snow & Ice | Ice-skating slide movements | Cold words: snow, ice, frost | Count snowballs to 6 | Ice melts: cold vs. warm | Cozy, calm feelings | Cotton-ball snowman |
| Week 2 Winter Animals | Move like a bear, penguin, fox | “Animals in winter” chart | Count & sort animals | Hibernate, migrate, adapt | Gentle with living things | Handprint penguin |
| Week 3 Staying Warm & Cozy | Dress-for-winter relay | Name winter clothes (D: down, dry) | Match mittens (pairs) | How clothes keep us warm | Cozy calm-down time | Design a mitten |
| Week 4 Winter Fun | Indoor “snowball” toss | Tell about winter play | Graph favorite winter games | Why we see our breath | Share the fun; take turns | Snowflake painting |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock review, then new D; read “Feed Me.”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the D row (Bear Tracks).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Lesson 5 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Grow the class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
- Bear Phonics “Feed Me” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Your Feelings Matter anthology. Get on Amazon →
Character Development — Perseverance
- “I haven’t got it YET” — the power of yet.
- Set a small goal and stick with it all week.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Cold weather doesn’t cause colds — but getting outside still matters. Winter outdoor play boosts vitamin D, mood, and gross-motor development. Bundle up and go!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: Feed Me.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “I’m a Little Snowman”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Cotton balls · white paint · ice & water table · winter-animal figures · D/P/Q tiles · mittens.
Teacher Resources — January (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Feed Me (Lesson 5) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite winter wonders picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: D · P · Q · Number 6 · diamond · blue.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Cotton balls · white paint · ice & water table · winter-animal figures · D/P/Q tiles · mittens.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the January Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
January · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Snow & Ice | Ice-skating slide movements | Cold words: snow, ice, frost | Count snowballs to 6 | Ice melts: cold vs. warm | Places that are snowy | Cozy, calm feelings | Cotton-ball snowman |
| Week 2 Winter Animals | Move like a bear, penguin, fox | “Animals in winter” chart | Count & sort animals | Hibernate, migrate, adapt | How we care for animals in cold | Gentle with living things | Handprint penguin |
| Week 3 Staying Warm & Cozy | Dress-for-winter relay | Name winter clothes (D: down, dry) | Match mittens (pairs) | How clothes keep us warm | People who help in winter | Cozy calm-down time | Design a mitten |
| Week 4 Winter Fun | Indoor “snowball” toss | Tell about winter play | Graph favorite winter games | Why we see our breath | Winter fun around the world | Share the fun; take turns | Snowflake painting |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock review, then new D. Teach: read “Feed Me” (Lesson 5).
- Workbook: Bear Tracks Lesson 5 — Meet D, Write D.
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!”.
- Watch Lesson 5 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in every morning.
- Name feelings + causes; role-play helping.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “Feed Me” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
Character Development — Perseverance
- “I haven’t got it YET” — the power of yet.
- Set a small goal and stick with it all week.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Cold weather doesn’t cause colds — but getting outside still matters. Winter outdoor play boosts vitamin D, mood, and gross-motor development. Bundle up and go!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: Feed Me.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “I’m a Little Snowman”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Cotton balls · white paint · ice & water table · winter-animal figures · D/P/Q tiles · mittens.
Teacher Resources — January (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Feed Me (Lesson 5) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite winter wonders picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: D · P · Q · Number 6 · diamond · blue.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Cotton balls · white paint · ice & water table · winter-animal figures · D/P/Q tiles · mittens.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the January Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
January · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Snow & Ice | Winter STEM | Build & test a “melt the ice” experiment |
| Week 2 Winter Animals | Winter animals | Research how animals survive winter |
| Week 3 Staying Warm & Cozy | Engineering | Design the tallest “snow” tower |
| Week 4 Winter Fun | Winter arts | Winter journaling & photography |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: read “Feed Me” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Challenge: build new /d/ words on the word wall.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal + a personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “Feed Me” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
Character Development — Perseverance
- “I haven’t got it YET” — the power of yet.
- Set a small goal and stick with it all week.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Cold weather doesn’t cause colds — but getting outside still matters. Winter outdoor play boosts vitamin D, mood, and gross-motor development. Bundle up and go!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: Feed Me.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “I’m a Little Snowman”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Cotton balls · white paint · ice & water table · winter-animal figures · D/P/Q tiles · mittens.
Teacher Resources — January (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Feed Me (Lesson 5) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite winter wonders picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: D · P · Q · Number 6 · diamond · blue.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Cotton balls · white paint · ice & water table · winter-animal figures · D/P/Q tiles · mittens.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the January Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
January · Infant
Winter Wonders · a note to take home
Brrr — winter wonders! Bundle up and explore snow, ice, and cozy stories. Cold-weather play is great for growing bodies and minds.
Try this at home
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
Sing together
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “I’m a Little Snowman”
Read together
January · Ones
Winter Wonders · a note to take home
Brrr — winter wonders! Bundle up and explore snow, ice, and cozy stories. Cold-weather play is great for growing bodies and minds.
Try this at home
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
Sing together
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “I’m a Little Snowman”
Read together
January · Twos
Winter Wonders · a note to take home
Brrr — winter wonders! Bundle up and explore snow, ice, and cozy stories. Cold-weather play is great for growing bodies and minds.
Try this at home
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
Sing together
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “I’m a Little Snowman”
Read together
January · Threes
Winter Wonders · a note to take home
Brrr — winter wonders! Bundle up and explore snow, ice, and cozy stories. Cold-weather play is great for growing bodies and minds.
Try this at home
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
Sing together
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “I’m a Little Snowman”
Read together
January · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
Winter Wonders · a note to take home
Brrr — winter wonders! Bundle up and explore snow, ice, and cozy stories. Cold-weather play is great for growing bodies and minds.
Try this at home
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
Sing together
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “I’m a Little Snowman”
Read together
January · School Age
Winter Wonders · a note to take home
Brrr — winter wonders! Bundle up and explore snow, ice, and cozy stories. Cold-weather play is great for growing bodies and minds.
Try this at home
- A snowflake cut-out craft.
- A “winter animals” matching card.
- A cozy bedtime-reading tip.
- D / P / Q + number-6 tracing.
Sing together
- “Snowflake, Snowflake”
- “I’m a Little Snowman”
Read together
“The Deer Sees Seeds” · Bear Phonics
February’s reader adds R — “the deer sees seeds” — our longest decodable sentence yet.
February · Infant
Focus — sensory play, gentle movement, and one new sound
Sound & Sensory
- Lots of gentle “I love you” faces.
- Bear Phonics /r/ sound at play.
- Soft heart pillows.
Songs & Lap Play
- “Skidamarink”
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- Cuddle songs
Sensory Picks
- Soft heart toys
- Feelings-face cards
- Mirror
- Red / pink soft fabrics
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card nearby — name your own face: “Teacher feels happy!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud
- Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems
Character Development — Kindness & Friendship
- Use gentle hands and kind words.
- Give a friend a high-five or a hug.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Kindness is contagious and measurable — kids who see peers helping are more likely to help. Narrate kindness out loud: “Look how Maria shared!”
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
Infants get the take-home pack + a sensory focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — February (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite kindness & friendship picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: R · U · V · Number 7 · heart · pink.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Heart doilies · friendship bracelets · feelings cards · R/U/V tiles · red / pink play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the February Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
February · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 What Is a Friend? | Mirror-a-friend movement | “A friend is someone who…” | Make & greet a friend | Partner play-dough hearts |
| Week 2 Kind Words & Deeds | Deliver-a-kindness relay | Kind words practice (R: respect) | Fill a bucket, not dip it | Red / pink sensory rice |
| Week 3 Working Together | Cooperative parachute play | “We can do it together” | Solve a problem with a friend | Shared building bin |
| Week 4 Hearts & Helpers | Helper-of-the-day movement jobs | Thank-you words for helpers | Show love & appreciation | Heart-shaped sensory bin |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Keep the calm-down basket handy.
- Name feelings out loud in the moment.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud
- Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems
Character Development — Kindness & Friendship
- Use gentle hands and kind words.
- Give a friend a high-five or a hug.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Kindness is contagious and measurable — kids who see peers helping are more likely to help. Narrate kindness out loud: “Look how Maria shared!”
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Skidamarink”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Materials — tap to shop
Heart doilies · friendship bracelets · feelings cards · R/U/V tiles · red / pink play-dough.
Teacher Resources — February (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite kindness & friendship picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: R · U · V · Number 7 · heart · pink.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Heart doilies · friendship bracelets · feelings cards · R/U/V tiles · red / pink play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the February Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
February · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 What Is a Friend? | Mirror-a-friend movement | “A friend is someone who…” | Count our friends | Make & greet a friend | Friendship portrait |
| Week 2 Kind Words & Deeds | Deliver-a-kindness relay | Kind words practice (R: respect) | Count kind acts on our jar | Fill a bucket, not dip it | Kindness-heart craft |
| Week 3 Working Together | Cooperative parachute play | “We can do it together” | Build a tower as a team; count blocks | Solve a problem with a friend | Group mural |
| Week 4 Hearts & Helpers | Helper-of-the-day movement jobs | Thank-you words for helpers | Count & sort hearts | Show love & appreciation | Valentines for friends |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read Your Feelings Matter; make the faces.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud
- Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems
Character Development — Kindness & Friendship
- Use gentle hands and kind words.
- Give a friend a high-five or a hug.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Kindness is contagious and measurable — kids who see peers helping are more likely to help. Narrate kindness out loud: “Look how Maria shared!”
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Skidamarink”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Materials — tap to shop
Heart doilies · friendship bracelets · feelings cards · R/U/V tiles · red / pink play-dough.
Teacher Resources — February (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite kindness & friendship picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: R · U · V · Number 7 · heart · pink.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Heart doilies · friendship bracelets · feelings cards · R/U/V tiles · red / pink play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the February Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
February · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 What Is a Friend? | Mirror-a-friend movement | “A friend is someone who…” | Count our friends | We are alike & different | Make & greet a friend | Friendship portrait |
| Week 2 Kind Words & Deeds | Deliver-a-kindness relay | Kind words practice (R: respect) | Count kind acts on our jar | How kindness feels in our body | Fill a bucket, not dip it | Kindness-heart craft |
| Week 3 Working Together | Cooperative parachute play | “We can do it together” | Build a tower as a team; count blocks | Two hands help more than one | Solve a problem with a friend | Group mural |
| Week 4 Hearts & Helpers | Helper-of-the-day movement jobs | Thank-you words for helpers | Count & sort hearts | Our heart beats — feel it! | Show love & appreciation | Valentines for friends |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock review, then new R; read “The Deer Sees Seeds.”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the R row (Bear Tracks).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Lesson 6 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Grow the class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud
- Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems
- Bear Phonics “The Deer Sees Seeds” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Your Feelings Matter anthology. Get on Amazon →
Character Development — Kindness & Friendship
- Fill a class “kindness jar” with kind acts.
- Practice apologizing and making up.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Kindness is contagious and measurable — kids who see peers helping are more likely to help. Narrate kindness out loud: “Look how Maria shared!”
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: The Deer Sees Seeds.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Skidamarink”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Materials — tap to shop
Heart doilies · friendship bracelets · feelings cards · R/U/V tiles · red / pink play-dough.
Teacher Resources — February (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite kindness & friendship picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: R · U · V · Number 7 · heart · pink.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Heart doilies · friendship bracelets · feelings cards · R/U/V tiles · red / pink play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the February Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
February · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 What Is a Friend? | Mirror-a-friend movement | “A friend is someone who…” | Count our friends | We are alike & different | Friends at school & home | Make & greet a friend | Friendship portrait |
| Week 2 Kind Words & Deeds | Deliver-a-kindness relay | Kind words practice (R: respect) | Count kind acts on our jar | How kindness feels in our body | Kindness in our community | Fill a bucket, not dip it | Kindness-heart craft |
| Week 3 Working Together | Cooperative parachute play | “We can do it together” | Build a tower as a team; count blocks | Two hands help more than one | Teamwork in our class | Solve a problem with a friend | Group mural |
| Week 4 Hearts & Helpers | Helper-of-the-day movement jobs | Thank-you words for helpers | Count & sort hearts | Our heart beats — feel it! | Community helpers we love | Show love & appreciation | Valentines for friends |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock review, then new R. Teach: read “The Deer Sees Seeds” (Lesson 6).
- Workbook: Bear Tracks Lesson 6 — Meet R, Write R.
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!”.
- Watch Lesson 6 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in every morning.
- Name feelings + causes; role-play helping.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “The Deer Sees Seeds” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud
- Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems
Character Development — Kindness & Friendship
- Fill a class “kindness jar” with kind acts.
- Practice apologizing and making up.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Kindness is contagious and measurable — kids who see peers helping are more likely to help. Narrate kindness out loud: “Look how Maria shared!”
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: The Deer Sees Seeds.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Skidamarink”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Materials — tap to shop
Heart doilies · friendship bracelets · feelings cards · R/U/V tiles · red / pink play-dough.
Teacher Resources — February (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite kindness & friendship picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: R · U · V · Number 7 · heart · pink.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Heart doilies · friendship bracelets · feelings cards · R/U/V tiles · red / pink play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the February Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
February · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 What Is a Friend? | Friendship | Define what makes a good friend; a friendship pledge |
| Week 2 Kind Words & Deeds | Kindness in action | Plan random acts of kindness |
| Week 3 Working Together | Teamwork | Cooperative challenge games |
| Week 4 Hearts & Helpers | Community | Make cards for the community |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: read “The Deer Sees Seeds” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Challenge: build new /r/ words on the word wall.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal + a personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “The Deer Sees Seeds” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud
- Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems
Character Development — Kindness & Friendship
- Fill a class “kindness jar” with kind acts.
- Practice apologizing and making up.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Kindness is contagious and measurable — kids who see peers helping are more likely to help. Narrate kindness out loud: “Look how Maria shared!”
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: The Deer Sees Seeds.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Skidamarink”
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Materials — tap to shop
Heart doilies · friendship bracelets · feelings cards · R/U/V tiles · red / pink play-dough.
Teacher Resources — February (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite kindness & friendship picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: R · U · V · Number 7 · heart · pink.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Heart doilies · friendship bracelets · feelings cards · R/U/V tiles · red / pink play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the February Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
February · Infant
Kindness & Friendship · a note to take home
Kindness and friendship are our focus. Notice and name kind acts at home — “that was so kind!” Kids repeat what we celebrate.
Try this at home
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Skidamarink”
Read together
February · Ones
Kindness & Friendship · a note to take home
Kindness and friendship are our focus. Notice and name kind acts at home — “that was so kind!” Kids repeat what we celebrate.
Try this at home
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Skidamarink”
Read together
February · Twos
Kindness & Friendship · a note to take home
Kindness and friendship are our focus. Notice and name kind acts at home — “that was so kind!” Kids repeat what we celebrate.
Try this at home
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Skidamarink”
Read together
February · Threes
Kindness & Friendship · a note to take home
Kindness and friendship are our focus. Notice and name kind acts at home — “that was so kind!” Kids repeat what we celebrate.
Try this at home
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Skidamarink”
Read together
February · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
Kindness & Friendship · a note to take home
Kindness and friendship are our focus. Notice and name kind acts at home — “that was so kind!” Kids repeat what we celebrate.
Try this at home
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Skidamarink”
Read together
February · School Age
Kindness & Friendship · a note to take home
Kindness and friendship are our focus. Notice and name kind acts at home — “that was so kind!” Kids repeat what we celebrate.
Try this at home
- A “kindness coupon” page for family.
- A friendship-heart craft.
- A feelings talk-starter.
- R / U / V + number-7 tracing.
Sing together
- “The More We Get Together”
- “Skidamarink”
Read together
“I Ride, I Slide” · Bear Phonics
March opens the long-I books — the “magic-e” in ride and slide.
March · Infant
Focus — sensory play, gentle movement, and one new sound
Sound & Sensory
- Touch a leaf or a safe soft plant.
- Bear Phonics long-I “iii” sound.
- Grass / soil texture board (supervised).
Songs & Lap Play
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- Gentle growing songs
Sensory Picks
- Safe plant textures
- Baby-animal soft toys
- Mirror
- Green soft fabrics
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card nearby — name your own face: “Teacher feels happy!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
- Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
Character Development — Patience
- Wait for a turn with a sand timer.
- Watch our seed grow — good things take time.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Watching a seed sprout teaches patience and cause-and-effect like nothing else. Plant something — the wait is the lesson.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
Infants get the take-home pack + a sensory focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — March (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Ride, I Slide (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite things that grow picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: I · X · Z · Number 8 · oval · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Seeds & cups · soil · magnifiers · baby-animal figures · I/X/Z tiles · green play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the March Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
March · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Seeds & Plants | Grow from seed to tree (movement) | Plant words: seed, root, stem, leaf | Patience: good things take time | Soil & seed digging bin |
| Week 2 In the Garden | Dig, rake, water (pretend) | Label a garden picture | Care for our class plant | Flower & petal sensory bin |
| Week 3 Baby Animals | Move like baby animals | Match animals to babies | Gentle & nurturing | Farm small-world bin |
| Week 4 Growing Me | Measure how tall I am | “When I was a baby / now” | “I am growing & capable” | Measuring & height play |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Keep the calm-down basket handy.
- Name feelings out loud in the moment.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
- Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
Character Development — Patience
- Wait for a turn with a sand timer.
- Watch our seed grow — good things take time.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Watching a seed sprout teaches patience and cause-and-effect like nothing else. Plant something — the wait is the lesson.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
- “Inch by Inch (The Garden Song)”
Materials — tap to shop
Seeds & cups · soil · magnifiers · baby-animal figures · I/X/Z tiles · green play-dough.
Teacher Resources — March (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Ride, I Slide (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite things that grow picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: I · X · Z · Number 8 · oval · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Seeds & cups · soil · magnifiers · baby-animal figures · I/X/Z tiles · green play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the March Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
March · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Seeds & Plants | Grow from seed to tree (movement) | Plant words: seed, root, stem, leaf | Count & sort seeds to 8 | Patience: good things take time | Seed collage |
| Week 2 In the Garden | Dig, rake, water (pretend) | Label a garden picture | Measure a plant with cubes | Care for our class plant | Paper-plate flower |
| Week 3 Baby Animals | Move like baby animals | Match animals to babies | Count baby animals | Gentle & nurturing | Handprint chick |
| Week 4 Growing Me | Measure how tall I am | “When I was a baby / now” | Order baby-to-big pictures | “I am growing & capable” | Growth self-portrait |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read Your Feelings Matter; make the faces.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
- Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
Character Development — Patience
- Wait for a turn with a sand timer.
- Watch our seed grow — good things take time.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Watching a seed sprout teaches patience and cause-and-effect like nothing else. Plant something — the wait is the lesson.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
- “Inch by Inch (The Garden Song)”
Materials — tap to shop
Seeds & cups · soil · magnifiers · baby-animal figures · I/X/Z tiles · green play-dough.
Teacher Resources — March (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Ride, I Slide (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite things that grow picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: I · X · Z · Number 8 · oval · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Seeds & cups · soil · magnifiers · baby-animal figures · I/X/Z tiles · green play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the March Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
March · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Seeds & Plants | Grow from seed to tree (movement) | Plant words: seed, root, stem, leaf | Count & sort seeds to 8 | What do seeds need to grow? | Patience: good things take time | Seed collage |
| Week 2 In the Garden | Dig, rake, water (pretend) | Label a garden picture | Measure a plant with cubes | Parts of a plant | Care for our class plant | Paper-plate flower |
| Week 3 Baby Animals | Move like baby animals | Match animals to babies | Count baby animals | Life cycles: egg, baby, grown | Gentle & nurturing | Handprint chick |
| Week 4 Growing Me | Measure how tall I am | “When I was a baby / now” | Order baby-to-big pictures | How my body grows | “I am growing & capable” | Growth self-portrait |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock review, then new i (i_e); read “I Ride, I Slide.”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the i (i_e) row (Bear Tracks).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Block I free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Grow the class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
- Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
- Bear Phonics “I Ride, I Slide” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Your Feelings Matter anthology. Get on Amazon →
Character Development — Patience
- “Patience means waiting with a calm body.”
- Track the plant daily; notice the slow change.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Watching a seed sprout teaches patience and cause-and-effect like nothing else. Plant something — the wait is the lesson.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: I Ride, I Slide.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
- “Inch by Inch (The Garden Song)”
Materials — tap to shop
Seeds & cups · soil · magnifiers · baby-animal figures · I/X/Z tiles · green play-dough.
Teacher Resources — March (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Ride, I Slide (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite things that grow picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: I · X · Z · Number 8 · oval · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Seeds & cups · soil · magnifiers · baby-animal figures · I/X/Z tiles · green play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the March Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
March · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Seeds & Plants | Grow from seed to tree (movement) | Plant words: seed, root, stem, leaf | Count & sort seeds to 8 | What do seeds need to grow? | Farmers grow our food | Patience: good things take time | Seed collage |
| Week 2 In the Garden | Dig, rake, water (pretend) | Label a garden picture | Measure a plant with cubes | Parts of a plant | Community gardens | Care for our class plant | Paper-plate flower |
| Week 3 Baby Animals | Move like baby animals | Match animals to babies | Count baby animals | Life cycles: egg, baby, grown | Caring for baby animals | Gentle & nurturing | Handprint chick |
| Week 4 Growing Me | Measure how tall I am | “When I was a baby / now” | Order baby-to-big pictures | How my body grows | Things I can do now | “I am growing & capable” | Growth self-portrait |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock review, then new i (i_e). Teach: read “I Ride, I Slide” (Block I).
- Workbook: Bear Tracks Block I — Meet i (i_e), Write i (i_e).
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!”.
- Watch Block I free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in every morning.
- Name feelings + causes; role-play helping.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “I Ride, I Slide” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
- Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
Character Development — Patience
- “Patience means waiting with a calm body.”
- Track the plant daily; notice the slow change.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Watching a seed sprout teaches patience and cause-and-effect like nothing else. Plant something — the wait is the lesson.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: I Ride, I Slide.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
- “Inch by Inch (The Garden Song)”
Materials — tap to shop
Seeds & cups · soil · magnifiers · baby-animal figures · I/X/Z tiles · green play-dough.
Teacher Resources — March (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Ride, I Slide (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite things that grow picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: I · X · Z · Number 8 · oval · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Seeds & cups · soil · magnifiers · baby-animal figures · I/X/Z tiles · green play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the March Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
March · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Seeds & Plants | Botany | Grow & chart a plant experiment |
| Week 2 In the Garden | Gardening | Start a class or container garden |
| Week 3 Baby Animals | Life cycles | Research an animal life cycle |
| Week 4 Growing Me | Growth | Set & track a personal growth goal |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: read “I Ride, I Slide” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Challenge: build new /long I/ words on the word wall.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal + a personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “I Ride, I Slide” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
- Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
Character Development — Patience
- “Patience means waiting with a calm body.”
- Track the plant daily; notice the slow change.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Watching a seed sprout teaches patience and cause-and-effect like nothing else. Plant something — the wait is the lesson.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: I Ride, I Slide.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
- “Inch by Inch (The Garden Song)”
Materials — tap to shop
Seeds & cups · soil · magnifiers · baby-animal figures · I/X/Z tiles · green play-dough.
Teacher Resources — March (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Ride, I Slide (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite things that grow picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: I · X · Z · Number 8 · oval · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Seeds & cups · soil · magnifiers · baby-animal figures · I/X/Z tiles · green play-dough.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the March Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
March · Infant
Things That Grow · a note to take home
Everything is growing — including your child! Plant a seed together and watch it (patiently). The waiting is the lesson.
Try this at home
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
Read together
March · Ones
Things That Grow · a note to take home
Everything is growing — including your child! Plant a seed together and watch it (patiently). The waiting is the lesson.
Try this at home
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
Read together
March · Twos
Things That Grow · a note to take home
Everything is growing — including your child! Plant a seed together and watch it (patiently). The waiting is the lesson.
Try this at home
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
Read together
March · Threes
Things That Grow · a note to take home
Everything is growing — including your child! Plant a seed together and watch it (patiently). The waiting is the lesson.
Try this at home
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
Read together
March · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
Things That Grow · a note to take home
Everything is growing — including your child! Plant a seed together and watch it (patiently). The waiting is the lesson.
Try this at home
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
Read together
March · School Age
Things That Grow · a note to take home
Everything is growing — including your child! Plant a seed together and watch it (patiently). The waiting is the lesson.
Try this at home
- A plant-a-seed cup instructions card.
- A “watch it grow” journal page.
- A baby-animal matching card.
- I / X / Z + number-8 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Green Grass Grew All Around”
- “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
Read together
“I Try, I Fly” · Bear Phonics
April’s reader shows y saying long I — “try, fly, sky.”
April · Infant
Focus — sensory play, gentle movement, and one new sound
Sound & Sensory
- Feel water and grass (supervised).
- Bear Phonics /y/ long-I sound.
- Nature texture board.
Songs & Lap Play
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- Gentle nature songs
Sensory Picks
- Water / sponge play (close supervision)
- Earth-ball soft toy
- Mirror
- Blue / green fabrics
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card nearby — name your own face: “Teacher feels happy!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Earth Book by Todd Parr
- We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Character Development — Stewardship
- Turn off the water; pick up one piece of litter.
- “We take care of our Earth.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Young children are natural environmentalists. Simple habits — turning off lights, sorting recycling — form a lifelong “green” identity when started early.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
Infants get the take-home pack + a sensory focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — April (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Try, I Fly (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite our big blue earth picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Y (+ review) · Number 9 · crescent · teal.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Recycling bins · nature items · a globe / map · Y tiles · blue / green paint · watering can.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the April Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
April · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Land & Water | Swim, climb, hop across the “Earth” | Land & water words | Awe & wonder for nature | Land & water sensory bin |
| Week 2 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Recycling-sort relay | The three R’s words | Responsibility for our mess | Clean-recyclables bin |
| Week 3 Weather & Sky | Sun / rain / wind movement | Weather journal words | Calm on stormy days | Cloud-dough bin |
| Week 4 Caring for Our Earth | Plant / clean-up movement jobs | “I care for the Earth by…” | Pride in helping | Planting & soil bin |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Keep the calm-down basket handy.
- Name feelings out loud in the moment.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Earth Book by Todd Parr
- We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Character Development — Stewardship
- Turn off the water; pick up one piece of litter.
- “We take care of our Earth.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Young children are natural environmentalists. Simple habits — turning off lights, sorting recycling — form a lifelong “green” identity when started early.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
- “If You Love the Earth”
Materials — tap to shop
Recycling bins · nature items · a globe / map · Y tiles · blue / green paint · watering can.
Teacher Resources — April (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Try, I Fly (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite our big blue earth picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Y (+ review) · Number 9 · crescent · teal.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Recycling bins · nature items · a globe / map · Y tiles · blue / green paint · watering can.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the April Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
April · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Land & Water | Swim, climb, hop across the “Earth” | Land & water words | Sort land vs. water animals | Awe & wonder for nature | Blue-and-green Earth craft |
| Week 2 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Recycling-sort relay | The three R’s words | Sort & count recyclables | Responsibility for our mess | Recycled-material art |
| Week 3 Weather & Sky | Sun / rain / wind movement | Weather journal words | Graph the week’s weather | Calm on stormy days | Watercolor sky |
| Week 4 Caring for Our Earth | Plant / clean-up movement jobs | “I care for the Earth by…” | Count our green deeds | Pride in helping | Earth Day poster |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read Your Feelings Matter; make the faces.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- The Earth Book by Todd Parr
- We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Character Development — Stewardship
- Turn off the water; pick up one piece of litter.
- “We take care of our Earth.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Young children are natural environmentalists. Simple habits — turning off lights, sorting recycling — form a lifelong “green” identity when started early.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
- “If You Love the Earth”
Materials — tap to shop
Recycling bins · nature items · a globe / map · Y tiles · blue / green paint · watering can.
Teacher Resources — April (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Try, I Fly (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite our big blue earth picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Y (+ review) · Number 9 · crescent · teal.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Recycling bins · nature items · a globe / map · Y tiles · blue / green paint · watering can.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the April Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
April · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Land & Water | Swim, climb, hop across the “Earth” | Land & water words | Sort land vs. water animals | Where is land? Where is water? | Awe & wonder for nature | Blue-and-green Earth craft |
| Week 2 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Recycling-sort relay | The three R’s words | Sort & count recyclables | What can be reused? | Responsibility for our mess | Recycled-material art |
| Week 3 Weather & Sky | Sun / rain / wind movement | Weather journal words | Graph the week’s weather | Clouds, rain, sun, wind | Calm on stormy days | Watercolor sky |
| Week 4 Caring for Our Earth | Plant / clean-up movement jobs | “I care for the Earth by…” | Count our green deeds | Why plants & water matter | Pride in helping | Earth Day poster |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock review, then new y; read “I Try, I Fly.”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the y row (Bear Tracks).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Block I free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Grow the class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- The Earth Book by Todd Parr
- We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
- Bear Phonics “I Try, I Fly” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Your Feelings Matter anthology. Get on Amazon →
Character Development — Stewardship
- Lead a classroom recycling job.
- Make an Earth promise and keep it.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Young children are natural environmentalists. Simple habits — turning off lights, sorting recycling — form a lifelong “green” identity when started early.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: I Try, I Fly.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
- “If You Love the Earth”
Materials — tap to shop
Recycling bins · nature items · a globe / map · Y tiles · blue / green paint · watering can.
Teacher Resources — April (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Try, I Fly (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite our big blue earth picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Y (+ review) · Number 9 · crescent · teal.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Recycling bins · nature items · a globe / map · Y tiles · blue / green paint · watering can.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the April Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
April · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Land & Water | Swim, climb, hop across the “Earth” | Land & water words | Sort land vs. water animals | Where is land? Where is water? | Our home planet, Earth | Awe & wonder for nature | Blue-and-green Earth craft |
| Week 2 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Recycling-sort relay | The three R’s words | Sort & count recyclables | What can be reused? | Everyone helps the Earth | Responsibility for our mess | Recycled-material art |
| Week 3 Weather & Sky | Sun / rain / wind movement | Weather journal words | Graph the week’s weather | Clouds, rain, sun, wind | Weather helpers | Calm on stormy days | Watercolor sky |
| Week 4 Caring for Our Earth | Plant / clean-up movement jobs | “I care for the Earth by…” | Count our green deeds | Why plants & water matter | Earth Day around the world | Pride in helping | Earth Day poster |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock review, then new y. Teach: read “I Try, I Fly” (Block I).
- Workbook: Bear Tracks Block I — Meet y, Write y.
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!”.
- Watch Block I free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in every morning.
- Name feelings + causes; role-play helping.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “I Try, I Fly” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- The Earth Book by Todd Parr
- We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Character Development — Stewardship
- Lead a classroom recycling job.
- Make an Earth promise and keep it.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Young children are natural environmentalists. Simple habits — turning off lights, sorting recycling — form a lifelong “green” identity when started early.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: I Try, I Fly.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
- “If You Love the Earth”
Materials — tap to shop
Recycling bins · nature items · a globe / map · Y tiles · blue / green paint · watering can.
Teacher Resources — April (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Try, I Fly (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite our big blue earth picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Y (+ review) · Number 9 · crescent · teal.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Recycling bins · nature items · a globe / map · Y tiles · blue / green paint · watering can.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the April Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
April · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Land & Water | Ecology | Audit classroom waste; make a plan |
| Week 2 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Recycling | Lead a recycling or upcycling project |
| Week 3 Weather & Sky | Weather STEM | Build a simple weather station |
| Week 4 Caring for Our Earth | Earth action | Plan an Earth Day project |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: read “I Try, I Fly” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Challenge: build new /long I/ words on the word wall.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal + a personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “I Try, I Fly” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- The Earth Book by Todd Parr
- We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Character Development — Stewardship
- Lead a classroom recycling job.
- Make an Earth promise and keep it.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Young children are natural environmentalists. Simple habits — turning off lights, sorting recycling — form a lifelong “green” identity when started early.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: I Try, I Fly.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
- “If You Love the Earth”
Materials — tap to shop
Recycling bins · nature items · a globe / map · Y tiles · blue / green paint · watering can.
Teacher Resources — April (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics I Try, I Fly (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite our big blue earth picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Y (+ review) · Number 9 · crescent · teal.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Recycling bins · nature items · a globe / map · Y tiles · blue / green paint · watering can.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the April Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
April · Infant
Our Big Blue Earth · a note to take home
Our big blue Earth needs little helpers. Turn off lights, sort recycling, and take a nature walk together. Small habits, big hearts.
Try this at home
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
Read together
April · Ones
Our Big Blue Earth · a note to take home
Our big blue Earth needs little helpers. Turn off lights, sort recycling, and take a nature walk together. Small habits, big hearts.
Try this at home
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
Read together
April · Twos
Our Big Blue Earth · a note to take home
Our big blue Earth needs little helpers. Turn off lights, sort recycling, and take a nature walk together. Small habits, big hearts.
Try this at home
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
Read together
April · Threes
Our Big Blue Earth · a note to take home
Our big blue Earth needs little helpers. Turn off lights, sort recycling, and take a nature walk together. Small habits, big hearts.
Try this at home
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
Read together
April · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
Our Big Blue Earth · a note to take home
Our big blue Earth needs little helpers. Turn off lights, sort recycling, and take a nature walk together. Small habits, big hearts.
Try this at home
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
Read together
April · School Age
Our Big Blue Earth · a note to take home
Our big blue Earth needs little helpers. Turn off lights, sort recycling, and take a nature walk together. Small habits, big hearts.
Try this at home
- A recycling-sort home game.
- An “Earth promise” page.
- A nature-walk checklist.
- Y + number-9 tracing.
Sing together
- “The Earth Is Our Home”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
Read together
“Light, Right, High” · Bear Phonics
May’s reader tackles the igh spelling — “light, right, high.”
May · Infant
Focus — sensory play, gentle movement, and one new sound
Sound & Sensory
- Gentle rides in arms — moving is fun!
- Bear Phonics igh long-I sound.
- Roll and reach movement play.
Songs & Lap Play
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- Bouncing lap songs
Sensory Picks
- Soft vehicle toys
- Textured balls
- Mirror
- Scarves to reach for
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card nearby — name your own face: “Teacher feels happy!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Freight Train by Donald Crews
- Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
Character Development — Confidence & Courage
- Try a new big move — “I did it!”
- Clap for brave tries.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Big-muscle movement wires the brain for learning. Crossing the midline (reaching across the body) actually strengthens reading readiness. Get them moving!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
Infants get the take-home pack + a sensory focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — May (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Light, Right, High (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite on the move picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 10 · pentagon · rainbow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Toy vehicles · ramps · a class map · number-10 ten-frames · scarves for movement.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the May Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
May · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Things That Go | Move like different vehicles | Vehicle words & sounds | Wait & take turns “driving” | Cars & ramps bin |
| Week 2 On Land | Cars, trains, bikes movement | Retell a trip | Safety & following rules | Road-map play mat |
| Week 3 On Water & Air | Row a boat; fly a plane (movement) | Water & air travel words | Brave to try new things | Water table with boats |
| Week 4 How I Move | Run, jump, spin, balance stations | Action words (verbs) | Confidence: “I can move!” | Obstacle-course sensory path |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Keep the calm-down basket handy.
- Name feelings out loud in the moment.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Freight Train by Donald Crews
- Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
Character Development — Confidence & Courage
- Try a new big move — “I did it!”
- Clap for brave tries.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Big-muscle movement wires the brain for learning. Crossing the midline (reaching across the body) actually strengthens reading readiness. Get them moving!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes”
Materials — tap to shop
Toy vehicles · ramps · a class map · number-10 ten-frames · scarves for movement.
Teacher Resources — May (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Light, Right, High (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite on the move picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 10 · pentagon · rainbow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Toy vehicles · ramps · a class map · number-10 ten-frames · scarves for movement.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the May Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
May · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Things That Go | Move like different vehicles | Vehicle words & sounds | Count & sort vehicles | Wait & take turns “driving” | Build a vehicle |
| Week 2 On Land | Cars, trains, bikes movement | Retell a trip | Fast & slow; near & far | Safety & following rules | Road / track collage |
| Week 3 On Water & Air | Row a boat; fly a plane (movement) | Water & air travel words | Float & sink; count boats | Brave to try new things | Paper boat / plane |
| Week 4 How I Move | Run, jump, spin, balance stations | Action words (verbs) | Count jumps; graph our moves | Confidence: “I can move!” | Dance-and-paint movement art |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read Your Feelings Matter; make the faces.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Freight Train by Donald Crews
- Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
Character Development — Confidence & Courage
- Try a new big move — “I did it!”
- Clap for brave tries.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Big-muscle movement wires the brain for learning. Crossing the midline (reaching across the body) actually strengthens reading readiness. Get them moving!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes”
Materials — tap to shop
Toy vehicles · ramps · a class map · number-10 ten-frames · scarves for movement.
Teacher Resources — May (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Light, Right, High (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite on the move picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 10 · pentagon · rainbow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Toy vehicles · ramps · a class map · number-10 ten-frames · scarves for movement.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the May Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
May · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Things That Go | Move like different vehicles | Vehicle words & sounds | Count & sort vehicles | Wheels & how things roll | Wait & take turns “driving” | Build a vehicle |
| Week 2 On Land | Cars, trains, bikes movement | Retell a trip | Fast & slow; near & far | Ramps: steeper = faster | Safety & following rules | Road / track collage |
| Week 3 On Water & Air | Row a boat; fly a plane (movement) | Water & air travel words | Float & sink; count boats | What floats? What flies? | Brave to try new things | Paper boat / plane |
| Week 4 How I Move | Run, jump, spin, balance stations | Action words (verbs) | Count jumps; graph our moves | Muscles help me move | Confidence: “I can move!” | Dance-and-paint movement art |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock review, then new igh; read “Light, Right, High.”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the igh row (Bear Tracks).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Block I free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Grow the class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Freight Train by Donald Crews
- Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
- Bear Phonics “Light, Right, High” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Your Feelings Matter anthology. Get on Amazon →
Character Development — Confidence & Courage
- “Brave means trying even when it’s tricky.”
- Share a goal out loud with friends.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Big-muscle movement wires the brain for learning. Crossing the midline (reaching across the body) actually strengthens reading readiness. Get them moving!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: Light, Right, High.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes”
Materials — tap to shop
Toy vehicles · ramps · a class map · number-10 ten-frames · scarves for movement.
Teacher Resources — May (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Light, Right, High (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite on the move picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 10 · pentagon · rainbow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Toy vehicles · ramps · a class map · number-10 ten-frames · scarves for movement.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the May Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
May · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Things That Go | Move like different vehicles | Vehicle words & sounds | Count & sort vehicles | Wheels & how things roll | Vehicles that help us | Wait & take turns “driving” | Build a vehicle |
| Week 2 On Land | Cars, trains, bikes movement | Retell a trip | Fast & slow; near & far | Ramps: steeper = faster | Roads, rails & signs | Safety & following rules | Road / track collage |
| Week 3 On Water & Air | Row a boat; fly a plane (movement) | Water & air travel words | Float & sink; count boats | What floats? What flies? | Boats & planes take us far | Brave to try new things | Paper boat / plane |
| Week 4 How I Move | Run, jump, spin, balance stations | Action words (verbs) | Count jumps; graph our moves | Muscles help me move | How I get to school | Confidence: “I can move!” | Dance-and-paint movement art |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock review, then new igh. Teach: read “Light, Right, High” (Block I).
- Workbook: Bear Tracks Block I — Meet igh, Write igh.
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!”.
- Watch Block I free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in every morning.
- Name feelings + causes; role-play helping.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “Light, Right, High” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Freight Train by Donald Crews
- Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
Character Development — Confidence & Courage
- “Brave means trying even when it’s tricky.”
- Share a goal out loud with friends.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Big-muscle movement wires the brain for learning. Crossing the midline (reaching across the body) actually strengthens reading readiness. Get them moving!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: Light, Right, High.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes”
Materials — tap to shop
Toy vehicles · ramps · a class map · number-10 ten-frames · scarves for movement.
Teacher Resources — May (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Light, Right, High (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite on the move picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 10 · pentagon · rainbow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Toy vehicles · ramps · a class map · number-10 ten-frames · scarves for movement.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the May Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
May · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Things That Go | Transportation | Design a vehicle; test how it moves |
| Week 2 On Land | Maps & travel | Map our routes to school |
| Week 3 On Water & Air | Physics of motion | Ramps & forces experiments |
| Week 4 How I Move | Fitness | Lead a movement / obstacle course |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: read “Light, Right, High” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Challenge: build new /long I/ words on the word wall.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal + a personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “Light, Right, High” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Freight Train by Donald Crews
- Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
Character Development — Confidence & Courage
- “Brave means trying even when it’s tricky.”
- Share a goal out loud with friends.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Big-muscle movement wires the brain for learning. Crossing the midline (reaching across the body) actually strengthens reading readiness. Get them moving!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: Light, Right, High.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes”
Materials — tap to shop
Toy vehicles · ramps · a class map · number-10 ten-frames · scarves for movement.
Teacher Resources — May (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics Light, Right, High (Block I) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite on the move picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 10 · pentagon · rainbow.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Toy vehicles · ramps · a class map · number-10 ten-frames · scarves for movement.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the May Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
May · Infant
On the Move · a note to take home
We’re on the move! Explore things that go and all the ways bodies move. Big-muscle play builds brains — get moving together.
Try this at home
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
Sing together
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
May · Ones
On the Move · a note to take home
We’re on the move! Explore things that go and all the ways bodies move. Big-muscle play builds brains — get moving together.
Try this at home
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
Sing together
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
May · Twos
On the Move · a note to take home
We’re on the move! Explore things that go and all the ways bodies move. Big-muscle play builds brains — get moving together.
Try this at home
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
Sing together
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
May · Threes
On the Move · a note to take home
We’re on the move! Explore things that go and all the ways bodies move. Big-muscle play builds brains — get moving together.
Try this at home
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
Sing together
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
May · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
On the Move · a note to take home
We’re on the move! Explore things that go and all the ways bodies move. Big-muscle play builds brains — get moving together.
Try this at home
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
Sing together
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
May · School Age
On the Move · a note to take home
We’re on the move! Explore things that go and all the ways bodies move. Big-muscle play builds brains — get moving together.
Try this at home
- A “things that go” sorting page.
- A family movement-game card.
- A “how I get to school” map.
- Number-10 + alphabet review sheet.
Sing together
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
“He Eats Meat (Block 1 review)” · Bear Phonics
A summer re-read of everything from Block 1 — a favorite decodable to keep skills sharp.
June · Infant
Focus — sensory play, gentle movement, and one new sound
Sound & Sensory
- Water-table splashing (close supervision).
- Bear Phonics review sounds.
- Warm-sand texture play (supervised).
Songs & Lap Play
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- Splashy water songs
Sensory Picks
- Water & sponge play
- Beach-soft toys
- Mirror
- Cool / warm textures
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card nearby — name your own face: “Teacher feels happy!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Hello Ocean by Pam Munoz Ryan
- Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae
Character Development — Cooperation
- Build a sandcastle together.
- Pass the ball — “we play as a team.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Water and sand play are top-tier STEM: pouring, measuring, and floating teach volume, cause-and-effect, and early physics — all disguised as fun.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
Infants get the take-home pack + a sensory focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — June (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Block 1 review) (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite sun, sand & splash picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 11 · review · aqua.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Sand & water table · cups & funnels · beach toys · a sun-safety social story · float / sink objects.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the June Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
June · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 At the Beach | Walk on “hot sand” tip-toe | Beach words: sand, shell, wave | Fun & relaxed feelings | Sand & shell bin |
| Week 2 In the Water | Swim-arm movements | Water-play words | Cooperate at the water table | Water & cup bin |
| Week 3 Sun & Sky | Chase & freeze in the “sun” | Sun & sky words | Calm shade & rest time | Sun-print & shadow play |
| Week 4 Summer Play | Outdoor games & relays | Tell about summer fun | Share & include everyone | Bubble & splash play |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Keep the calm-down basket handy.
- Name feelings out loud in the moment.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Hello Ocean by Pam Munoz Ryan
- Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae
Character Development — Cooperation
- Build a sandcastle together.
- Pass the ball — “we play as a team.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Water and sand play are top-tier STEM: pouring, measuring, and floating teach volume, cause-and-effect, and early physics — all disguised as fun.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Sand & water table · cups & funnels · beach toys · a sun-safety social story · float / sink objects.
Teacher Resources — June (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Block 1 review) (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite sun, sand & splash picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 11 · review · aqua.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Sand & water table · cups & funnels · beach toys · a sun-safety social story · float / sink objects.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the June Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
June · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 At the Beach | Walk on “hot sand” tip-toe | Beach words: sand, shell, wave | Count & sort shells | Fun & relaxed feelings | Sand art / shell collage |
| Week 2 In the Water | Swim-arm movements | Water-play words | Pour & measure; count floats | Cooperate at the water table | Fish handprint |
| Week 3 Sun & Sky | Chase & freeze in the “sun” | Sun & sky words | Compare shadow lengths; count clouds | Calm shade & rest time | Sun / rainbow art |
| Week 4 Summer Play | Outdoor games & relays | Tell about summer fun | Graph favorite summer play | Share & include everyone | Summer memory painting |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read Your Feelings Matter; make the faces.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Hello Ocean by Pam Munoz Ryan
- Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae
Character Development — Cooperation
- Build a sandcastle together.
- Pass the ball — “we play as a team.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Water and sand play are top-tier STEM: pouring, measuring, and floating teach volume, cause-and-effect, and early physics — all disguised as fun.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Sand & water table · cups & funnels · beach toys · a sun-safety social story · float / sink objects.
Teacher Resources — June (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Block 1 review) (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite sun, sand & splash picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 11 · review · aqua.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Sand & water table · cups & funnels · beach toys · a sun-safety social story · float / sink objects.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the June Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
June · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 At the Beach | Walk on “hot sand” tip-toe | Beach words: sand, shell, wave | Count & sort shells | Sand: wet vs. dry | Fun & relaxed feelings | Sand art / shell collage |
| Week 2 In the Water | Swim-arm movements | Water-play words | Pour & measure; count floats | Sink or float experiment | Cooperate at the water table | Fish handprint |
| Week 3 Sun & Sky | Chase & freeze in the “sun” | Sun & sky words | Compare shadow lengths; count clouds | Sun-safety & shadows | Calm shade & rest time | Sun / rainbow art |
| Week 4 Summer Play | Outdoor games & relays | Tell about summer fun | Graph favorite summer play | Why we drink water when hot | Share & include everyone | Summer memory painting |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock review, then new H; read “He Eats Meat (Block 1 review).”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the H row (Bear Tracks).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Lesson 3 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Grow the class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Hello Ocean by Pam Munoz Ryan
- Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae
- Bear Phonics “He Eats Meat (Block 1 review)” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Your Feelings Matter anthology. Get on Amazon →
Character Development — Cooperation
- Team games with a shared goal.
- “Together we can do more.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Water and sand play are top-tier STEM: pouring, measuring, and floating teach volume, cause-and-effect, and early physics — all disguised as fun.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: He Eats Meat.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Sand & water table · cups & funnels · beach toys · a sun-safety social story · float / sink objects.
Teacher Resources — June (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Block 1 review) (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite sun, sand & splash picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 11 · review · aqua.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Sand & water table · cups & funnels · beach toys · a sun-safety social story · float / sink objects.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the June Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
June · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 At the Beach | Walk on “hot sand” tip-toe | Beach words: sand, shell, wave | Count & sort shells | Sand: wet vs. dry | Beach safety & rules | Fun & relaxed feelings | Sand art / shell collage |
| Week 2 In the Water | Swim-arm movements | Water-play words | Pour & measure; count floats | Sink or float experiment | Water-safety helpers | Cooperate at the water table | Fish handprint |
| Week 3 Sun & Sky | Chase & freeze in the “sun” | Sun & sky words | Compare shadow lengths; count clouds | Sun-safety & shadows | Staying safe in the sun | Calm shade & rest time | Sun / rainbow art |
| Week 4 Summer Play | Outdoor games & relays | Tell about summer fun | Graph favorite summer play | Why we drink water when hot | Summer around the world | Share & include everyone | Summer memory painting |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock review, then new H. Teach: read “He Eats Meat (Block 1 review)” (Lesson 3).
- Workbook: Bear Tracks Lesson 3 — Meet H, Write H.
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!”.
- Watch Lesson 3 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in every morning.
- Name feelings + causes; role-play helping.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “He Eats Meat (Block 1 review)” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Hello Ocean by Pam Munoz Ryan
- Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae
Character Development — Cooperation
- Team games with a shared goal.
- “Together we can do more.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Water and sand play are top-tier STEM: pouring, measuring, and floating teach volume, cause-and-effect, and early physics — all disguised as fun.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: He Eats Meat.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Sand & water table · cups & funnels · beach toys · a sun-safety social story · float / sink objects.
Teacher Resources — June (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Block 1 review) (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite sun, sand & splash picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 11 · review · aqua.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Sand & water table · cups & funnels · beach toys · a sun-safety social story · float / sink objects.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the June Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
June · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 At the Beach | Water STEM | Sink / float & water-flow experiments |
| Week 2 In the Water | Beach ecology | Research ocean animals & habitats |
| Week 3 Sun & Sky | Sun science | Shadows & a sun-safety project |
| Week 4 Summer Play | Summer leadership | Plan & lead a camp game |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: read “He Eats Meat (Block 1 review)” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Challenge: build new /h/ words on the word wall.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal + a personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “He Eats Meat (Block 1 review)” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Hello Ocean by Pam Munoz Ryan
- Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae
Character Development — Cooperation
- Team games with a shared goal.
- “Together we can do more.”
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Water and sand play are top-tier STEM: pouring, measuring, and floating teach volume, cause-and-effect, and early physics — all disguised as fun.
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: He Eats Meat.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
- “The More We Get Together”
Materials — tap to shop
Sand & water table · cups & funnels · beach toys · a sun-safety social story · float / sink objects.
Teacher Resources — June (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics He Eats Meat (Block 1 review) (Lesson 3) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite sun, sand & splash picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 11 · review · aqua.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Sand & water table · cups & funnels · beach toys · a sun-safety social story · float / sink objects.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the June Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
June · Infant
Sun, Sand & Splash · a note to take home
Sun, sand, and splash! Summer play is packed with science — pouring, floating, building. Get outside and explore together (with sunscreen!).
Try this at home
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
Sing together
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
June · Ones
Sun, Sand & Splash · a note to take home
Sun, sand, and splash! Summer play is packed with science — pouring, floating, building. Get outside and explore together (with sunscreen!).
Try this at home
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
Sing together
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
June · Twos
Sun, Sand & Splash · a note to take home
Sun, sand, and splash! Summer play is packed with science — pouring, floating, building. Get outside and explore together (with sunscreen!).
Try this at home
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
Sing together
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
June · Threes
Sun, Sand & Splash · a note to take home
Sun, sand, and splash! Summer play is packed with science — pouring, floating, building. Get outside and explore together (with sunscreen!).
Try this at home
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
Sing together
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
June · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
Sun, Sand & Splash · a note to take home
Sun, sand, and splash! Summer play is packed with science — pouring, floating, building. Get outside and explore together (with sunscreen!).
Try this at home
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
Sing together
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
June · School Age
Sun, Sand & Splash · a note to take home
Sun, sand, and splash! Summer play is packed with science — pouring, floating, building. Get outside and explore together (with sunscreen!).
Try this at home
- A beach / water-safety tip card.
- A sink-or-float home experiment.
- A summer bucket-list page.
- An alphabet review game.
Sing together
- “You Are My Sunshine”
- “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Read together
“The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review)” · Bear Phonics
A summer re-read celebrating Block 2 — imagination meets our decodable favorites.
July · Infant
Focus — sensory play, gentle movement, and one new sound
Sound & Sensory
- Peekaboo pretend and silly faces.
- Bear Phonics review sounds.
- Soft puppet play.
Songs & Lap Play
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle”
- Imagination lap songs
Sensory Picks
- Soft puppets
- Peekaboo scarves
- Mirror
- Textured story cloths
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- A laminated feelings-faces card nearby — name your own face: “Teacher feels happy!”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
- The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Character Development — Creativity & Self-Expression
- There’s no wrong way to imagine!
- Dance, paint, and pretend freely.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Pretend play is the highest form of early learning. When children act out stories, they build vocabulary, self-regulation, and problem-solving. Protect playtime fiercely!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
Infants get the take-home pack + a sensory focus instead of a weekly grid.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Teacher Resources — July (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review) (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite imagination station picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 12 · review · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Dress-up clothes · puppets · open-ended art supplies · blocks · story stones · musical instruments.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the July Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
July · Ones
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Social-Emotional | Sensory / Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Once Upon a Time | Act out a favorite story | Retell or make up a story | Express feelings through story | Story-stone sensory bin |
| Week 2 Make-Believe & Dress-Up | Move like the character you are | Role-play dialogue | “I can be anything” | Dress-up & fabric bin |
| Week 3 Art & Music | Dance to different music | Describe our art | Art shows how I feel | Paint & texture exploration |
| Week 4 Dream Big | Superhero / big-dream movement | “When I grow up…” | Confidence: “my ideas matter” | Loose-parts building bin |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Keep the calm-down basket handy.
- Name feelings out loud in the moment.
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
- The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Character Development — Creativity & Self-Expression
- There’s no wrong way to imagine!
- Dance, paint, and pretend freely.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Pretend play is the highest form of early learning. When children act out stories, they build vocabulary, self-regulation, and problem-solving. Protect playtime fiercely!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle” (imagine the star)
Materials — tap to shop
Dress-up clothes · puppets · open-ended art supplies · blocks · story stones · musical instruments.
Teacher Resources — July (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review) (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite imagination station picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 12 · review · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Dress-up clothes · puppets · open-ended art supplies · blocks · story stones · musical instruments.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the July Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
July · Twos
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math / Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Once Upon a Time | Act out a favorite story | Retell or make up a story | Story sequence: first, next, last | Express feelings through story | Draw your own story |
| Week 2 Make-Believe & Dress-Up | Move like the character you are | Role-play dialogue | Sort costumes & props | “I can be anything” | Make a costume or puppet |
| Week 3 Art & Music | Dance to different music | Describe our art | Patterns in music & art | Art shows how I feel | Open-ended art invitation |
| Week 4 Dream Big | Superhero / big-dream movement | “When I grow up…” | Count & plan our big ideas | Confidence: “my ideas matter” | Dream / invention drawing |
Bear Phonics
- Play the Bear Phonics Alphabet Anthem from Mrs. Bear’s Welcome to Success! album — the ABCs in a song. Play on YouTube →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in with faces.
- Read Your Feelings Matter; make the faces.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter by Mrs. Bear — name feelings together. Get on Amazon →
- Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
- The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Character Development — Creativity & Self-Expression
- There’s no wrong way to imagine!
- Dance, paint, and pretend freely.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Pretend play is the highest form of early learning. When children act out stories, they build vocabulary, self-regulation, and problem-solving. Protect playtime fiercely!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Snuggle up and share a read-aloud — try Your Feelings Matter or a favorite picture book.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle” (imagine the star)
Materials — tap to shop
Dress-up clothes · puppets · open-ended art supplies · blocks · story stones · musical instruments.
Teacher Resources — July (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review) (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite imagination station picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 12 · review · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Dress-up clothes · puppets · open-ended art supplies · blocks · story stones · musical instruments.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the July Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
July · Threes
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language / Literacy | Math | Science | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Once Upon a Time | Act out a favorite story | Retell or make up a story | Story sequence: first, next, last | Real vs. pretend | Express feelings through story | Draw your own story |
| Week 2 Make-Believe & Dress-Up | Move like the character you are | Role-play dialogue | Sort costumes & props | What could this become? | “I can be anything” | Make a costume or puppet |
| Week 3 Art & Music | Dance to different music | Describe our art | Patterns in music & art | How instruments make sound | Art shows how I feel | Open-ended art invitation |
| Week 4 Dream Big | Superhero / big-dream movement | “When I grow up…” | Count & plan our big ideas | Inventors imagine, then build | Confidence: “my ideas matter” | Dream / invention drawing |
Bear Phonics
- Sound Clock review, then new R; read “The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review).”
- “I do / we do / you do” — trace the R row (Bear Tracks).
- Friday recite + “I did it!” Watch Lesson 6 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Daily feelings check-in chart.
- Grow the class kindness tree.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
- The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
- Bear Phonics “The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review)” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Your Feelings Matter anthology. Get on Amazon →
Character Development — Creativity & Self-Expression
- “My ideas matter” — invent a new story.
- Share your creation and cheer others’ ideas.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Pretend play is the highest form of early learning. When children act out stories, they build vocabulary, self-regulation, and problem-solving. Protect playtime fiercely!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: The Deer Sees Seeds.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle” (imagine the star)
Materials — tap to shop
Dress-up clothes · puppets · open-ended art supplies · blocks · story stones · musical instruments.
Teacher Resources — July (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review) (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite imagination station picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 12 · review · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Dress-up clothes · puppets · open-ended art supplies · blocks · story stones · musical instruments.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the July Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
July · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
The lead band. The Marva-rhythm daily block folds Bear Phonics in as the literacy core.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Physical | Language & Literacy | Math | Science | Social Studies | Social-Emotional | Creative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Once Upon a Time | Act out a favorite story | Retell or make up a story | Story sequence: first, next, last | Real vs. pretend | Stories from many places | Express feelings through story | Draw your own story |
| Week 2 Make-Believe & Dress-Up | Move like the character you are | Role-play dialogue | Sort costumes & props | What could this become? | Community-jobs pretend play | “I can be anything” | Make a costume or puppet |
| Week 3 Art & Music | Dance to different music | Describe our art | Patterns in music & art | How instruments make sound | Art & music around the world | Art shows how I feel | Open-ended art invitation |
| Week 4 Dream Big | Superhero / big-dream movement | “When I grow up…” | Count & plan our big ideas | Inventors imagine, then build | People who followed a dream | Confidence: “my ideas matter” | Dream / invention drawing |
Bear Phonics
- Warm-up: Sound Clock review, then new R. Teach: read “The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review)” (Lesson 6).
- Workbook: Bear Tracks Lesson 6 — Meet R, Write R.
- Apply: re-read the decodable; Friday mastery check + “I did it!”.
- Watch Lesson 6 free on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Feelings check-in every morning.
- Name feelings + causes; role-play helping.
- Get the book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review)” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
- The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Character Development — Creativity & Self-Expression
- “My ideas matter” — invent a new story.
- Share your creation and cheer others’ ideas.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Pretend play is the highest form of early learning. When children act out stories, they build vocabulary, self-regulation, and problem-solving. Protect playtime fiercely!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: The Deer Sees Seeds.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle” (imagine the star)
Materials — tap to shop
Dress-up clothes · puppets · open-ended art supplies · blocks · story stones · musical instruments.
Teacher Resources — July (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review) (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite imagination station picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 12 · review · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Dress-up clothes · puppets · open-ended art supplies · blocks · story stones · musical instruments.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the July Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
July · School Age
Before / after care — projects, journaling, and leadership, not circle time.
Weekly Plan — four sub-themes across the developmental domains
| Week · Sub-theme | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Once Upon a Time | Storytelling | Write & perform an original story |
| Week 2 Make-Believe & Dress-Up | Design | Invent something; sketch & build a prototype |
| Week 3 Art & Music | Arts | Direct a mural, play, or music piece |
| Week 4 Dream Big | Dream big | Vision board: “what I want to create” |
Bear Phonics
- Leadership tie-in: read “The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review)” aloud to the Twos / Threes.
- Challenge: build new /r/ words on the word wall.
- Watch on Bear Phonics →
Your Feelings Matter
- Older-kid feelings journal + a personal “calm-down toolkit.”
- Get the Your Feelings Matter book →
Books & Read-Alouds
- Your Feelings Matter. Get on Amazon →
- Bear Phonics “The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review)” decodable reader. Watch on Bear Phonics →
- Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
- The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Character Development — Creativity & Self-Expression
- “My ideas matter” — invent a new story.
- Share your creation and cheer others’ ideas.
ECE Fun Fact — for teachers
Pretend play is the highest form of early learning. When children act out stories, they build vocabulary, self-regulation, and problem-solving. Protect playtime fiercely!
Music & Movement from Mrs. Bear’s “Welcome to Success!” album
One tap plays the track. The Success Anthem is the recurring phonics anthem — use it often.
Full album playlist: “Welcome to Success!” on YouTube →
The Home Den — the family take-home pack
Goes in every backpack this month.
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
The printable Home Den pack for this month — mini-book, practice pages & cover sheet — is available to The Buzz monthly subscribers.
Join The Buzz →Then read this month’s Bear Phonics book together: The Deer Sees Seeds.
Songs & Fingerplays
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
- “Twinkle, Twinkle” (imagine the star)
Materials — tap to shop
Dress-up clothes · puppets · open-ended art supplies · blocks · story stones · musical instruments.
Teacher Resources — July (all ages)
Book list: Bear Phonics The Deer Sees Seeds (Block 2 review) (Lesson 6) (watch on Bear Phonics) · a favorite imagination station picture book (teacher’s choice) · Your Feelings Matter (get on Amazon).
Letters this month: Review A–Z · Number 12 · review · purple.
Materials shopping list — tap any item to shop on Amazon: Dress-up clothes · puppets · open-ended art supplies · blocks · story stones · musical instruments.
Printables: themed activity pages · letter & number practice · the July Home Den cover sheet · “See the Work” Friday checklist.
July · Infant
Imagination Station · a note to take home
Welcome to the Imagination Station! Pretend play is powerful learning. Make up stories, build blanket forts, and dream big together.
Try this at home
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
Sing together
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
Read together
July · Ones
Imagination Station · a note to take home
Welcome to the Imagination Station! Pretend play is powerful learning. Make up stories, build blanket forts, and dream big together.
Try this at home
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
Sing together
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
Read together
July · Twos
Imagination Station · a note to take home
Welcome to the Imagination Station! Pretend play is powerful learning. Make up stories, build blanket forts, and dream big together.
Try this at home
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
Sing together
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
Read together
July · Threes
Imagination Station · a note to take home
Welcome to the Imagination Station! Pretend play is powerful learning. Make up stories, build blanket forts, and dream big together.
Try this at home
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
Sing together
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
Read together
July · Fours (Pre-K / VPK)
Imagination Station · a note to take home
Welcome to the Imagination Station! Pretend play is powerful learning. Make up stories, build blanket forts, and dream big together.
Try this at home
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
Sing together
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
Read together
July · School Age
Imagination Station · a note to take home
Welcome to the Imagination Station! Pretend play is powerful learning. Make up stories, build blanket forts, and dream big together.
Try this at home
- A “make your own story” fold-book.
- A dress-up / pretend prompt card.
- An open-ended art invitation.
- A “dream big” drawing page.
Sing together
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- “The Wheels on the Bus”
Read together
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