HELLO WEATHER, LET’S PLAY TOGETHER!

WEEK 11

Dear Imagine That! Parent:

What an uplifting experience the children and I had today. In class we heard three versions of the familiar song Jingle Bells.* First, we sang along to a traditional arrangement; then we danced to a “jazzy” version; and last, we rocked to a soothing piano rendition. Take a few moments to listen to these again at home and talk with your child about the differences. “Which do you like best?” “Do you hear someone singing?” “What instruments do you think are playing?” Guiding your child to listen intentionally will help his/her aural skills as well as develop his/her use of vocabulary.

Also, your child brought home today a brand new book, Hurry Home, Little Kittens. Enjoy reading this together, singing the refrain and making lots of wind, rain and storm sounds!

Lynda

*See page 39 of your Family Activity Book for a brief history on the song Jingle Bells.