May – Transition to
Kindergarten!
For the next 3 weeks,
students will explore their feelings about transitioning into
Kindergarten. As we discuss this
transition, students will share their thoughts on what they will experience
during the upcoming school year.
Some of the books we will be
reading this week are:
• It’s Okay to be Different by Todd Parr
• Kindergarten, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg
• Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
• All Kinds of Friends, Even Green by Ellen B. Senisi
Lessons and activities for
the theme:
Math – Students will be able to use rulers, the
balance, and start to work on simple adding and subtracting problems.
Art –
Children will have access to all art materials in order to create a
kindergarten classroom.
Blocks – Students will be shown pictures of different classrooms and be able
to build what their next classroom might look like.
Pretend Play– Students will take turns being the teacher and creating a
kindergarten classroom.
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 kindergarten.
Science - Students will be able to work with their classmates to complete a
science folder game.
Sensory Table - Sand and Water
Reminders:
• School will be closed Monday, May 30th for
Memorial Day.
• School will be CLOSED every Friday in June!
• Pre-K 4 Graduation is Wednesday, June 22nd
at 11:00p.m! Children are to
come to school at 11:00 on the 22nd.
Recommended Home to School
Connection:
Universal Handwriting book:
Tuesday – Page 45
Wednesday – Page 46
Thursday – Have a great weekend!
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