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- Students will be able to use flashlights for shadow play.
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 use the light table to look at x-rays and an assortment of translucent objects.
Math- Students will be able to match shape manipulatives with their shadow.
Library- Students are invited to read books about our theme, light.
Writing- Students will use finger lights to aid them in drawing a picture under the writing table
Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.
Some of the books we will read this week are:
- All About Light by Lisa Trumbauer
- Moonbear's Shadow by Frank Asch
Reminders / Notices:
- School is closed on Thursday March 22nd.
- School is closed from March 26 to April 9th for spring break.
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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