my newsletter and lesson plan for February

I don't know why I haven't done this before, but I should start keeping my lesson plan's on this blog. So here is my February one. We have a lot of fun stuff planned for the babies. My favorite thing to do is come up with activities and write my newsletter each month!

February Little Lambs

Lesson Plan

Today’s Music	Cuddling and Reading	Fine Motor Development	Gross Motor	Language Development
Soundtrack to Winnie the Pooh	Let's Look! (Baby Einstein First Look and Find)	Sensory Ziploc Bags Finger Painting with Jelly	Throwing and kicking and chasing balls	Clapping Song Who’s here today?!? Giving Kisses
Mozart Effects for babies	Polar Bear, Polar Bear What do you see?	Teddy Bear and Penguin Footprints Heart Handprints	Lotion Body Massage with Johnson & Johnson Sleepy Time Lotion	Baby Signs 12months and up will learn a couple new signs this month!
Baby Rock N’ Roll	Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can you?	Tooth Brush Art	Massaging our gums with tooth brushes	Tickling Baby “Exploring Baby’s Sense of Touch”
Jamie Grace Music	Good Night Moon	Grasping Teething Rings, Razybaby Pacifiers and Nuby Nibblers	Sitting with Boppy Pillows	Ma-ma Da-Da La-La Ba-Ba
Look for Baby Sign Language packet in your child’s folder!!!                                                Pajama Day is Friday February 22nd!!!         Valentine’s Day Party is February 14th, Special Treats provided!!!

 

My Newsletter

Little Lambs

February, 2013

Dear Families,

Oh how sweet February is!  Hearts, valentines, candy, and fuzzy groundhogs will usher in spring! Here are a few updates from our room: our younger babies are working on developing their motor skills so that they gain more control over their bodies, and our older babies are working on sitting on their own, pulling up to standing, and using their hands to manipulate small toys. As for our one year old’s, we are working on using a spoon during mealtimes, sitting at the table, and using our baby signs. We will be having a Valentine’s Day party on February 14^th. Becky will be providing fun finger foods for our celebration!  Also, look for a special treat in your child’s folder that day!

Some of our themes for this month include Red Hearts, Penguins, and Dental Care. When your baby begins to get teeth, it is important to start brushing his/her teeth. Even before he/she gets any teeth, you can use wipes to massage that area. This month we will be using tooth brushes for a sensory/art activity. We may also have some new ones available to “chew” on so that the babies get used to the feel of a toothbrush in their mouths. We also have some new teething toys that your little ones will get to explore called razybaby teethers and nuby nibblers. If you are not sure what these are, be sure to ask Becky for a demo!

Some highlights from last month included finger painting with paints and water splashing in the high chairs.  These activities were a huge hit! This month we will get to explore finger painting with jelly and make some fun handprint and footprint art! We will also be bringing back the swimming pool filled with balls for the babies to play in!

Be on the lookout for a handout on some of the baby sign language signs we use in our room. I will get these into your child’s folder this week. We use signs continually, especially at mealtimes. Perhaps you might see your older baby using these signs at home to express his/her wants.

 If your toddler has taken to spinning around the room in a somewhat graceful dance, ask if they are being a "Teddy Bear." One of our new favorite songs and motions is Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear turn around.

Remember to check out our parent bulletin board for our lesson plan, recipe of the month, and other newsworthy items.

We wish you a blessed, love-filled month!