ZOOM Links for This Week:
Monday 09/28 to Friday 10/02
8:30 a.m. Meeting
Meeting ID: 824 5379 6287.
Password: prek4
Join URL: Click HERE
2:30 p.m. Meeting
Meeting ID: 820 0409 5595
Password: prek4
Join URL: Click HERE
The link for the read aloud of this week's foundational text, I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont is located HERE
Lessons and Activities for the Week for At Home Learners:
Monday- What things do you really like, find especially interesting, or really enjoy? Write about or draw your favorite things to do to represent these interests.
Tuesday- Have children use blocks, recyclable materials, or any household items to build themselves (what blocks would work best for arms, how could you make your head? etc.).
Wednesday- Observe and reflect on these pieces of art.
Have your child consider how the art makes them feel, if there is anything they especially like or dislike about the art, and have them share their thoughts. After children observe and reflect, invite them to create their own artwork.
Thursday- Have your child "read" stories to a doll or stuffed animal
Friday- Have your child tell you their favorite book. Read it together at bed time!
Weekly Activity to be emailed to Ms. McGarry
Have your child listen to the story, I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont, located HERE
Have your child draw a picture of what they like about themselves.
Please email the picture (with a description or dictation if possible) to me at MissMcGarry@olqmnyc.com or text the picture to (929) 279-1610.
Information for In-Person Learners
Unit Topic:
• Welcome to Pre-K
Essential Question for the Unit:
• What is Pre-K?
Focus Question for the Week:
• Who else is in my Pre-K program?
Focused Learning Activity for the Week:
• Ms. McGarry and Mrs. Madera will work with students in the writing center. Students will be encouraged to draw their favorite school activity and become an illustrator of the classroom book.
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
• PK.ELAL.10: Describes the role of an author and illustrator.
Foundational Text for the Week:
• I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
• PK.ELAL.5: Participates in discussions about a text.
Questions That Will Be Asked Throughout The Week:
Level 1: Recall
What things does the girl in this story like about herself?
The girl said she would like herself even if some things about her changed. What things did she say could change?
Level 2: Skill/Concept
Why do you think the girl likes herself? What do you like about yourself?
How are you the same as the girl in the story? How are you different?
Level 3: Strategic Thinking
How do we know the girl in this story likes herself? Why is it important to like yourself?
Level 4: Extended Thinking
What might you want to learn about the other people in our classroom?
What do you want your classmates to know about you?
Lessons and Activities for the Theme for In-School Learners:
Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often.
Art- Children are invited to create art in the art area to draw a picture of their families at home and their school family.
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 related to the theme, "Welcome to Pre-K".
Writing- Students are encouraged to write the letters in their name.
Sensory- Students will be able to play with their individual containers of play-doh.
For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE!
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
For additional school information, please read the school blog, locatedHERE.
