Friday, April 22, 2016

Week of April 25th!

April – The Study of Trees!


For the next 4 weeks, students will learn about trees.  As we investigate this topic, we will work together to find the answers to our theme questions.  Some of the questions include: What food comes from trees?  Who lives in trees? Who takes care of trees?

Some of the books we will be reading this week are:

• The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
• Our Tree Named Steve by Alan Zweibel
• Henny Penny by Bonnie Dobbin
• Trees Count by Trish Holland 
 


Lessons and activities for the theme:


Math – Students will have leaves to measure their height.
Art – Children will have access to paint materials, leaves, and pinecones to draw trees and make leaf or pinecone prints.
Blocks – Students will be able to create trees from the different types of blocks in the block center.
Pretend Play– Students will have materials to create a home from trees.
Writing/ iPad- Students will be able to play learning games related to the theme on the iPad.
Library- Students will have access to books about trees.
Science - Students will be able to observe sample tree materials with magnifying glasses.
Sensory Table - Sand and Water

Reminders:

  Wednesday, May 4th is Star Wars Day!  Children are invited to come to school dressed as their favorite Star Wars Character! 
  Wednesday, May 11this our Spring Show!  Parents are invited to come watch the children sing a song about spring-time!! 



Recommended Home to School Connection:
Universal Handwriting books:
 Monday Page 26   
Tuesday Page 27 
Wednesday Page 28  
Thursday Page 29 
Friday - Have a great weekend!


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