HAPPY HOLIDAYS

HAPPY CHANUKA

MERRY CHRISTMAS

HAPPY KWANZAA

HAPPY NEW YEAR

FROM

MS. MONA

SUNRAE & FRIENDS

Giving Thanks

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

FROM
MS. MONA

SUNRAE AND FRIENDS

ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING WEEK-END.

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"Always give thanks."

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

7 DAY

POSITIVE WORD

GIVE AWAY CARD

Supplies

seven blank index cards

color markers

Directions

1-write a positive word on each card

2-give a different positive word card

to a different person each day for seven days

(Suggestions-Courage, Believe, Joy,Image etc)

GUESS WHAT?

Heres little joke.

If you make a hot cup of lemon tea

and let it get cold you'll end up with lemonade.(Ha! Ha!-smile)

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TODAYS QUESTION

What did you give thanks for on Thanksgiving Day?

____________________________send answer in the comments box

Be Safe

Have Fun

Ms. Mona

Sunrae and friends

PRINT & COLOR

Pass The Turkey, Please

It's time to give thanks with family and friends.

You didn't hear from me, Ms. Mona and my friends last week, because we have been preparing for Thanksgiving. We bought food stuff for Thanksgiving dinner at the grocery store and looked for holiday decorations. We had fun looking at the decorations for Chrismas too. The store had a lot of things that smelled god too. We tried to smell all of the different kinds of scented candles they had. You know every thing started to smell the same, so we looked at the pretty Christmas flower arrangements and trees. We were thankful for being able to have fun shopping at looking at all the colorful, shinny and good smelling things in the store. Now it's your turn to tell me how you and your family prepare for Thanksgiving? I want you to also take time to sit quietly and think of all the things you are thankful for. There is two other words for giving thanks and that is having gratitude or being grateful. Write me back in the comments section.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Gobble, Gobble

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Always mind your manners.

Say please, thank you and excuse me too.

Never talk with your mouth full of food.

Wipe your mouth with a napkin even if your sleeve had been used before.

Leave the table if you have to blow your nose or
blow out something else.

Remember to excuse yourself, it would be mighty nice.

Eat all the food you take, because if you don't cousin you know who

will eat it for you, in a flash.

Desserts on it's way.

Oh my, oh my blueberry pie and ice cream stew just for me and you.

We eat all of our food and cleaned our messy faces in the

holiday tissue paper too.

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

Turkey Day Snack

Supplies

Cookie sheet

Table spoon

Serving bowl or tray

Ingredients

tortilla chips

mild salsa

shredded cheese

Directions:

1-Put as many tortilla chips that can fit in a cookie sheet

2-Use tablespoon to pour salsa on top of tortilla chips

3-Sprinkle cheese on top of salsa with your hands

Ask an adult to help with the next step.

4-Turn the oven temperature to 350

5-Put chips in the oven

6-Let cheese melt on the chips.

Once the cheese has melted remove from oven with oven mitt.

You're ready to snack, while the BIG meal is being prepared.

Be careful, chips are hot!!!

Happy Snacking

GUESS WHAT?

Did you know that turkeys can fly.

Not as high a bird, but they can fly up into trees.

TODAYS QUESTION

Did you thank someone today?

Be Safe

Have Fun

Ms. Mona
Sunrae and friends

Do you like changes?

Many people do not like changes because it means doing something different from what they are use to. Changes can be a positive thing if you give it a try. Changes gives you a chance to learn new things, meet new people or find a new way to do things.

Last Tuesday, November 4th, 2008, the United States made a change. They elected for the first time an African American to become the 44th President of the united States.

His name is Barack Obama.
Mr. Obama talked about how Americans can help him make a change. He said that they can help him make sure that children get health care; like go to the doctor even if their parents don't have the money. Sunrae and her friends really like this change, because one of Sunrae's friends really cares about people and want to be a nurse when she grows up. So when a child goes to the doctor, Sunrae's nurse friend won't worry that she can't help the child because their parent can't pay her medical bill.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

I am create in the image of Joyfulness. I have Joy in me right now because it is always with me.

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CREATIVE ACTIVITY

Unscramble these words.

Answer at bottom, but try them on your own.

odtroc

cerate

fialmy

ovluetern

obko

yjo

GUESS WHAT?

November 22nd is Family Volunteer Month.

So bake some cookies and take them to a children's shelter.

Buy a copy of your favorite book and donate it to your local library.

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TODAY'S QUESTION?

Did you have to make any changes this week?

write your response in the comments box

Press green comment button and then write your comment

Scroll down to the orange bottom to publish your comment

BE SAFE

HAVE FUN

Ms. Mona

Sunrae and friends

word scramble answer-doctor, create, family, volunteer, book and joy

Magical You

Hey do you have magic shoes.

Well me and my dancing friends discovered this week that we have magic dance shoes.

Ha! Ha! imagine that.

You see, while I and my dance class friends; along with Ms. Mona were rehearsing for the soon to be seen "The Chocolate Nutcracker", discovered that when we didn't wear our dance shoes we didn't dance very well. Guess what? As soon as we put on our dance shoes (ballet slippers, tap or jazz shoes) we remembered our dance steps, where our place was suppose to be in the group dance and arms movements too. Everyone left rehearsal very tired, sweaty and hungry too, but we were excited about doing well.

Magic is really something that happens when you really believe in yourself and work hard at doing your best. MAGIC=CONFIDENCE=SUCCESS.

So the next time you don't feel sure about something you are good at, put your whole body, mind and spirit into, and see MAGIC HAPPEN.

THOUGHT FOR DAY

No matter what happens my life. I count it all JOY!!!

I am grateful.

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

Four Steps To Creating Your Own Magic

1-Set your goal

What do you want?

2-Create a clear picture

Close your eyes and day dream about the thing you want.

For example:Think about what it looks like, it's color, size, shape, sound and or does it have a taste

3-Draw a picture of what want

Write a positive word or words on the picture

4-Ask your family and friends for their support in helping you make your Magic Happen.

GUESS WHAT?

Today November 4th, 2008 America Votes for a

NEW PRESIDENT

TODAY'S QUESTION

DID YOUR PARENTS VOTE TODAY?

Be Safe

Have Fun

Ms. Mona

Sunrae and Friends

Dance Like No One Is Watching

Dance with Sunrae and friends this week.

Remember last week we talked about the importance of exercise, well I forgot to mention dancing. Dancing really helps your body and you don't even have to think how it is helping, because you're having fun, making new friends You even get to show off to others what you have learned in a dance recital or a big show production with lights and everything.

Me and Ms. Mona are going to be in a big show production called

"The Chocolate Nutcracker" , in December. Just in time for the holidays. Ms. Mona and I have been learning an African and Tap dance that will be performed in the show. Ms. Mona has been choreographing a Tap dance ( making up a dance routine) for children ages 7-10 years old.

The children are having fun and are eager to learn. They make sure they eat healthy snacks between practice and so do I. Me and the other kids muscles are sore at the end of our rehearsel, so we make sure we take a hot bath. If you don't dance in a recital or big show production, dance around your house for your family and friends. Dance like no one is watching, even if someone really is. Just welcome them to your show. DANCE HAPPY.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

Share your gifts, talents and time.

Today is a present take care of your gift.

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

At Home Dance Show

Supplies

Folding chairs

Curtain or Fabric

Boom Box

Music of your choice

Costumes

Hand make Invitations or (purchase from store)

Refreshment of your choice (for example popcorn, cookies, chips, drink)

Directions

1-Set up a room, garage, basement or backyard as a theatre

Set up folding chairs to create a place for the audience to sit

2-Hang curtain or fabric from the ceiling,

to create a place for the performers to enter and exit

3-Invite a few friends and family to perform in your show

Ask someone to be the Master or Mistress of Ceremony

( they announce the performers)

4-Make Invitations-put a ticket to the show in the invitation

Mail or hand deliver the invitations to family and friends

5-Serve or sell refreshments for 50 cents-$1.00

6-Don't forget to thank everyone for coming to your show

ON WITH THE SHOW

Options-Have a cooking demonstration and share what you've made

GUESS WHAT?

National Dance week is in April.

TODAY'S QUESTION

Did you learn a new dance step this week?

Have Fun

Be Safe

Ms. Mona

Sunrae and friends

"Get Your Body Moving"

Greetings from Sunrae and Friends.

Can you jump 100 times in a jump rope or do 10 leg lifts while lying on your back on the floor? Well, these are some exercises that are very simple to do and your heart will be happy that you did. Exercising will not only keep your body firm, but the organs inside will function well too. Another healthy thing to do is eat the right kinds of food to keep your body and mind clear. If you eat a vary of fruits, various colored vegetables and some kind of protein your body inside and out will glow with pride. Rest and drinking plenty of water will help maintain a clear mind and a sunny out look on life. I guess thats why my name is Sunrae. I try to keep a positive attitude, be kind to others, eat right, rest and exercise. There are times my freinds and I forget, but we keep each other on track.

BE HEALTHY & WELL!!!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

This is an Affirmation or Promise to yourself

"I take care of my body, is my temple."

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

"GET YOUR BODY MOVING"

Supplies

Jump rope

2 small vegetables cans

Chair

Floor

Directions

WARM UP EXERCISES

Take three deep breath and exhale after each deep breath

Bend over and touch your toes 25

Lift your shoulders toward your ear 5 times

Take a deep breath and exhale again

Raise up on your toes slowly 8 times

EXERCISE FOR YOUR STOMACH

Lie on the floor on your back and do as many sit ups as you can with knees bent and hands crossed against your chest

LEG EXERCISES

Lie on your stomach and do as many push ups as you can

You can also do this exercise against a wall

Now sit in a chair and do 16 leg lifts

you can hold on to the arm of a chair to do this exercise

ARM EXERCISES

Put vegetable cans in each hand, stretch your arms out to the side

Holding on to cans, starting from your waist, lift arms up towards the the ceiling 10 times

TOTAL BODY EXERCISE

Jump rope-50-100 jumps

COOL DOWN

Take three deep breaths remember to exhale after each deep breath

Bend over from your waist and swing from side to side slowly

Roll up slowly and wiggle your body like jello

Have glass of water

AND

GO OUT and PLAY!!!

GUESS WHAT?

White and Red paint makes PINK

White and Black paint makes GREY

White and Purple paint makes LAVENDER

TODAY'S QUESTION

Did you hug someone today?

BE SAFE

HAVE FUN

Ms. Mona

Sunrae and friends

Life Is Just Like Fall Leaves

Wonderful Wednesday from Sunrae and her friends.

Hey out there, where I live the leaves are beginning to change color. There are so many shades of red, orange, and brown. Some of them are actually turning yellow too. Ms. Mona and I are going to love playing in the leaves when they all fall to the ground. They will float down to the ground when we throw them up into the air and make crunching sounds when we walk on them.

You know we change just like the leaves. We start with a very tiny body and a few years later we have grown taller. Leaves start out as little seeds and grow big and strong too. We also change the we feel about things, like if something is funny, we laugh or if something hurts, we cry. Do you think the leaves laugh when we throw them up in air?; Or giggle when we step on them and they go crunch, crunch?

Well, think about some other ways that you have changed and share with your family or maybe your best friend. Me and my best friend, Christal Crosswinds talk about when we were little we used to like eatting raisins with our fingers, but now that we are older we like eating them with cereal and milk in a bowl.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"Never stop at good enough,

continue until you get to as good as possible."

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

Falling Leaf Collage

Supplies

Lots of different colored leaves

White construction paper

Elmers glue

Frame

Scissors

Directions

1-Cut construction paper the size of the frame

2-Put glue on the back of the leaves

3-Place the glued leaves all over the construction paper

(Don't leave any white spaces)

4-Let the leaves dry over night

5-Put the picture of leaves in the frame

6-Hang in a special place in your room or give it as a gift

QUESS WHAT?

If you look someone straight in the eye and smile

they will smile back at you or even laugh.

TODAYS QUESTION

What was the best gift you have ever given to someone?

BE SAFE

HAVE FUN

Ms. Mona

Sunrae and Friends

Let Peace Begin With You

Good Day everyone.

Did you have a fun weekend? Did you learn something new or do anything special? Me (Sunrae), Ms, Mona and her family visited the grand opening of a Buddism Community Center. Buddism is a type of religion. One of the thing they believe is that all people can live peacefully and happy together.

They had a display explaining what passive violence was. That means people do things to hurt each other in a quiet way. It is when another person says unkind words, or try to make another person do something they don't want to do,like being bullied. It is also when another person doesn't want to sit next to another person and do mean things to their property. So you see violence can be done without physically hitting another person.

Today if you get angry or frustrated with something some one has done or said, stop and think; PEACE BEGINS WITH ME because I AM PEACEFUL

THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Believe in miracles, they do happen. YOU just have to believe.

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

It's apple season

Let's make apple sauce

Ingredients:

2 small red apples

2 tbsp (table spoon) lemon juice

2 tsp (teaspoon) sugar

2 pinches of cinnamon

Directions:

1-Peel apples and cut them into small pieces.

Throw away the cores.

2-Put the apple pieces and lemon juice into a blender or food processor.

3-Blend until the mixture is very smooth.

4-Pour the mixture into two small bowls and stir in the sugar and cinnamon.

Enjoy

Options:Use honey instead of sugar

Slow cook the mixture in a small pot

Add raisins

You can make pear sauce the same way

GUESS WHAT
If you put a white sock in a cup of tea, the sock will turn light brown.

TODAYS QUESTION

What makes you happy, sad, scared, angry and confused?

write yours answer in the comment section

HAVE FUN
BE SAFE
Ms. Mona
Sunrae and Friends