May – The Study of Trees!
For the next 3 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
• Growing Trees by
Judith Bauer Stamper
• Our Tree Named Steve by Alan Zweibel
• Henny Penny by
Bonnie Dobkin
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 the daily changes of their individual
catepilliars 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!
There will be a costume contest in the gym at 9:00 a.m. Parents are invited!
• Wednesday, May
11th, is our Spring
Show! Parents are invited to come watch
the children sing a song about springtime!!
Recommended Home to School Connection:
Universal Handwriting books:
Monday – Page 30
Tuesday – Page 31
Wednesday – Page 32
Thursday – Page 33
Friday - Have a great weekend!
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