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Courageous Chimps Room: 2
to 2-1/2 year olds
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Welcome to Courageous Chimps!
Head Teacher: Katie Brooks
Assistant Teachers: Debbie Nelson & Ruth Solie
As
teachers, we were curious who God would place on our class list this past
fall. Then we could not wait to meet each child and put a face with a
name. What beautiful faces they were and are. These faces, along with
their hugs and smiles, are what make the Chimp room so special. God is so
amazing in the way He orchestrates His plan. I could not imagine hand
picking a better group of children.
Special Days
Beginning in January, we
will be celebrating Special Days in the Chimps room.
What is a Special Day?
It is a day to
celebrate, as a class, how special God made your Chimp. Special Days, when
possible, were scheduled around your child’s actual birthday. The Special
Day Chimp will wear a crown for the day and be sung to. Our special song
is:
Zippity dooh dah,
zippity ay,
my oh my what a wonderful day,
plenty of sunshine comin' your way
(you way!)
zippity dooh dah,
HAPPY SPECIAL DAY!!
Special Day Treats:
You are
welcome to bring a treat to share. It can be something they eat in class
or take home. The choice is yours. It is not required.
Daily Schedule for
Chimps Class:
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Pictured above (L-R):
Ruth Solie, Katie Brooks, and Debbie Nelson
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9:00 - 9:20
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Arrival/free play |
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9:20 - 9:30 |
Clean Up &
Gather for Circle Time |
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9:30 - 9:45 |
Circle Time
(Bible Story) |
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9:45 - 10:00 |
Snack and 1st
Diaper Check |
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10:15 - 10:40 |
Gym, Outdoor
Play or Play Ground (large muscle activity) |
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10:40 - 11:05 |
Craft |
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11:05 - 11:30 |
Centered Play
Activities and Finish Diaper Check |
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11:30 - 12:15 |
Lunch Time |
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12:15 - 12:20 |
Circle Time
(Pre-academics, more of the story) |
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12:20 - 12:30 |
Clean-Up /
Diapering / Potty Checks* |
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12:30 - 1:00 |
Special
Activity / Video / Free Play / Books |
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1:00 |
Parent arrival |
*All diapers are
checked twice & changed at least once each day.
What will we be learning
in the Chimps Room each month?
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February – Jesus’ Miracles, God’s Love for Us, Jesus & the Children,
Zacchaeus and the Good Shepherd
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March
- Jesus’ Death and Resurrection (Why we celebrate Easter)
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April
– Jesus’ Ascension, Spring Fling, Armor of God
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May –
Armor of God, Jesus is the Light of the World, Review
What to bring each day?
IMPORTANT – Please make
sure to label all of your child’s items (including diapers and cups). A
permanent, black Sharpie marker works best. You’ll need to periodically
check your items to ensure the labeling has not worn off.
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Backpack / School Bag
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Change of clothes
(including socks and underwear) in large Ziploc bag (to be kept in
backpack at all times)
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Change of clothes
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2 diapers/pull-ups (as
appropriate for your child)
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Lunch
box filled with easy-to-eat food and drink: Please not send messy food items like pudding, fruit cups not
drained, yogurt, and applesauce. These items do not do well with 16
little ones all eating at the same time.
J
When you arrive:
Upon arrival, please
place the backpack with the extra clothing in your child’s cubby outside
the classroom. Bring to the counter your child’s sippy cup, lunch box,
and 2 diapers/pull-ups (as appropriate for your child).
Potty-Training Note:
At this age, most
children will be potty-training at some level. Please keep us informed of
your child’s “potty progress” so that we can be consistent with what he or
she is doing at home.
Dress your child in
“potty-friendly” clothing. Make sure you include the extra clothing in
your child’s backpack each day. Wet/soiled clothing will be returned in
the provided Ziploc bag at the end of each day.
Questions or Concerns:
Please see me in
person at MDO or feel free to email me questions or concerns at:
jbrooks39@comcast.net.
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