Week of October 3rd!

Theme for the month:

Welcome to Pre-K!

Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit:

• My classroom and program are safe places where I learn, play and have fun.

• I am an important member of my classroom community; my thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter.

• The teachers and other adults at my program keep me safe, care about me and support my learning.

• In my classroom I use materials carefully and make choices about where I work and play.

• Classroom rules and routines help me learn and stay safe.

Lessons and activities for the week:

Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often. 

Pretend Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. 

Art- Children are invited to create art in the art area to decorate the dramatic play area, or home. Students can hang their art in the dramatic play area. 

Science- Mirrors will be added to the science center for children to explore and discuss what they see. 

Math- A picture of each child will be cut apart, thus creating a puzzle. Students are invited to assemble their own puzzles and their peers’ puzzles as well. 

Library- Students are able to read books from the classroom library to the puppets that are provided.

Writing/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

•      I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont

•      How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? by Jane Yolen

•      Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes

Recommended Home School Connection:

Monday – Universal Handwriting Book pages 12 and 13

Tuesday – Universal Handwriting Book pages 14 and 15

Wednesday - Universal Handwriting Book pages 16 and 17

Thursday - Universal Handwriting Book pages 18 and 19

Friday – Have a Great Weekend!

Reminders / Notices:

•       Picture day is Monday, October 3rd. Students can wear dress clothes or uniform.
•    School is closed Monday, October 10^th for Columbus Day.

Link to Weekly Lesson Plan