Thursday, January 30, 2014

Alpha beta letter books



On The First Day of School By Joanne Karipidis Kefalas

My first official reading of my book to Ta Kouklakia class at the Greek American Preschool at Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church in Greenlawn, New York .  Students love it!

Love footprint and handprint art project for Valentines Day

Students in Ta Morakia class made a beautiful Valentines Day project using footprints and handprints.  Parents can frame these!






Friday, January 24, 2014

Why Am I Afraid At Night? By Joanne Karipidis Kefalas

This picture book has repetitive text, easy language  and children can use picture cues to help read the story.  Children can also relate this story to tier own lives. 

Why Am I Afraid At Night by Joanne Karipidis Kefalas

Second published book.  
When John's room becomes dark at night he quickly becomes frightened and claims he sees things that really aren't there.  His Yiayia helps him through his fears and finally gets him to go to sleep.  A delightful story showing the bond between Grandma and grandson.

Snowman snow measuring stick art project

Mix wet glue and shaving cream.  Get paint stirrers from your local hardware store.  Mark the back of the stirrer with a 12 inch ruler.  On the other side use the glue and shaving cream mixture.  Cover the whole side of the stick.  Cut out a hat, nose and scarf .  Place two googly eyes , hat, scarf and nose.  Wait to dry.  It's like a puffy paint.  Really cool and the children love it.  Χιονανθροπος !

The number 6 and snowflake art project

Ta Kouklakia making snowflakes and learning the number 6 έξι. Next Kyria Erene reviewed number and colors during circle time.