Early Learning Center

Happy Monday ELC families! Click this link to watch how our own ELC specialists used sidewalk chalk to create an outdoor sensory walk in a local neighborhood...and let us know if you make your own! https://youtu.be/gq70aDUY4cs

Happy Friday ELC families! We hope you have a great weekend! Our week three learning enrichment activities are now available on the district website. Click on this link to view: https://5il.co/f62y

ELC families, we hope you are able to get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather today! Check out this link for simple outdoor activities for kids: https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2012/03/50-simple-outdoor-activities-for-kids.html

This little story is a great way to talk to young children about Coronavirus: https://www.healthwise.org/getattachment/specialpages/COVID-19-Resources/HW_Charlie-Story.pdf

✅Let's travel to Paris, France to see amazing works of art at The Louvre with this virtual field trip!  https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne

Welcome back ELC families! Please join our very own Mrs. Turner today for a read a loud story with one of our favorite characters, Pete the Cat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG5Tfd5eiCQ&feature=youtu.be

✅Play with favorite show characters and learn too https://pbskids.org/

✅Explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover. https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/

Check out Art for Kids Hub on YouTube for guided drawings for kids! **Younger children may need some help from a grownup, but can still enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub

Hello, ELC Families! Our week two early learning enrichment activities are now available on the MSD Connected Learning page: http://www.msd25.org/o/district/page/learning-enrichment-elementary You can access the Week Two materials directly here: https://5il.co/ej03

✅Geography and Animals https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

Want to make yoga and mindfulness part of your kids daily routine? Check out Cosmic Kids Yoga for a fun and interactive way to get your children moving. https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Happy Monday ELC families! Please join us today for a sing-along with our very own Principal Cassarino! https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=hiXGqui1sUY

Parents and caregivers, this one's for you. If you need help with resources, these agencies are your go-to for the most up to date information and support: http://211.org/ (or dial 211) https://www.parenthelp123.org/ Care Crisis Hotline: 425-258-4357

The name of this website says "Busy Toddler," but it's not just for toddlers! Check out this link for tons of great hands-on activities for young children, most of which can be done with items you already have at home. https://busytoddler.com/

For a great screen-free option for your kids, you can listen to free stories on Audible! Click on this link for a huge library of read-aloud stories for your whole family: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

Have you been to Yellowstone National Park? Click on this link to take a tour with your child today! https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm

ELC families, let's take a "trip" to the zoo! The San Diego Zoo has a website just for kids with amazing videos, activities, and games. Enjoy the tour! https://kids.sandiegozoo.org

Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and put your student behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school. Be a #HERO...Here Everyday Ready On Time!

ELC families, if you need to contact our staff during this closure, please direct emails to: ELC_Office@msd25.org We will be having staff check this email on a regular basis.