Week of September 25th!

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:

•      Chu’s First Day at School by Neil Gaiman 

•      It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles Shaw

Reminders / Notices:

• Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang in our classroom!
• School will be closed on Monday, October 9th, for Columbus Day.
• We will have our Hispanic Heritage performance in the gymnasium on Thursday, October 12th, at 9:00 a.m.

Link to Weekly Lesson Plan

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

Week of September 18th!

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 theme:

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:

•       On Monday When It Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister 

•       Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes by Eric Litwin 

Reminders / Notices:

• School will be CLOSED on Tuesday, September 19th, for a teacher conference day.
• Friday, September 22nd, is class picture day!  Students are to wear full Pre-K For All Uniform.
• Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang in our classroom!

Link to Weekly Lesson Plan

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

Week of September 11th!

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:

• The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

• Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney

Reminders:

• Please fill out and return all papers given out during parent orientation.

Link to Weekly Lesson Plan

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

Reminders!

Reminders

•  Return all signed forms by next week.
• Anyone picking up your child from school MUST be listed on the emergency contact card.  IDs will be checked.
• Please label all clothing with your child’s name.
•     A student in our classroom has a SEVERE nut allergy.  Please refrain from sending in any snacks that contain nuts.