Sunday, February 12, 2017

Week of February 13th!

Theme for the Unit:
Light!


Enduring understandings that the student should have by the end of the unit:
  • There are many types of lights in our homes and our cities.
  • Light helps us see and stay warm.
  • Light helps plants grow.
  • When there is little or no light it is dark. Shadows appear when an object blocks light.


Lessons and activities for the week:

Blocks- Students are invited to explore how they might use blocks and a flashlight to create shadow letters.

Pretend Play- Sunglasses will be added to Pretend Play. Students are encouraged to discuss when and where they would wear sunglasses.

Art- Clear contact paper and tissue paper will be added to the art center in order for students to make "stained glass windows."

Science- Students will be able to sort animals into the two categories of nocturnal vs. diurnal.  

Math- Students will be able to match shape manipulatives with their shadow.

Library- Students are invited to read books about our theme, light.

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:

  • Round Trip by Ann Jonas
  • Can’t You Sleep Little Bear? by Martin Waddell




Recommended Home School Connection:


Monday – Math News Worksheet
Tuesday – Universal Handwriting Book pages 29 and 30
Wednesday - Universal Handwriting Book pages 31 and 32
Thursday - Universal Handwriting Book pages 33 and 34
Friday – Have a great weekend!


Reminders / Notices:

  • February 22nd is our Black History Month Presentation at 9:00 a.m.
  • School is in session for UPK students this Friday.
  • There is NO AFTER SCHOOL this Friday, Feb. 17th. 





If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that can not be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the

Help Line at 888-227-8175

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