Week of October 1st!

Theme:

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-  Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center.  They are encouraged to write the letters in their name. 

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

Reminders / Notices:

• Class picture day is Wednesday, October 3rd.  Please have your child wear full PKFA uniform.  
• School will be closed on Monday, October 8th, for Columbus Day.
• Our Hispanic Heritage show is on Tuesday, October 9th at 9:30am.  Please have your child wear yellow.  Parents are welcomed to attend!
• School is CLOSED on Wednesday, October 17th.
• 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

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