Week of February 20th!

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:

• All About Light by Lisa Trumbauer
• Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

Recommended Home School Connection:

Tuesday – Universal Handwriting Book pages 35 and 36

Wednesday - Universal Handwriting Book pages 37 and 38

Thursday - Universal Handwriting Book pages 39 and 40

Friday – Have a great weekend!

Reminders / Notices:

·      School is closed this Monday, February 20^th!

·      February 22^nd is our Black History Month Presentation at 9:00 a.m.

Link to Weekly Lesson Plan

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