Week of November 30th!

 Reminders:

• School is closed on Thursday 11/26 and Friday 11/27 for Thanksgiving!
• Parents are asked to sign a drop-off sheet and pick-up sheet every day of the week.

• Please check your emails for an invitation to the class SeeSaw account!

ZOOM Links for This Week:

Monday 11/30 to Wednesday 12/04 

8:30 a.m. Meeting 

Meeting ID: 871 8421 6645

Password: prek4

Join URL:  Click HERE

2:30 p.m. Meeting

Meeting ID: 815 1643 6161

Password: prek4

Join URL:  Click HERE

If your child can not attend one of these two meetings, please let me know and I can schedule a meeting at a time that is more convenient for you.  

The link for the read aloud of this week's foundational text, The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Manus Pinkwater is located HERE.

Lessons and Activities for the Week for At Home Learners:

There are numerous activities posted every week on our classroom SeeSaw Account! Please check your email for instructions on how to sign up!

Monday- Invite your child to look at pictures of blueprints and then create their own using blue paper, white chalk, and rulers. 

Tuesday- Have your child count the number of squares they can find at home. Repeat with other shapes.

Wednesday- Ask your child to observe the homes around them as you take a walk together outside.  Families and children can discuss what types of homes you see. Do you see people homes or animal homes? What do you notice about the homes? Are they apartments? Houses? Do they have many windows? How many floors do you think there are in each building?

Thursday- Observe a construction site (remembering to be careful and stay safe). Ask your child questions such as: What do you notice?  How do the people who work here stay safe?  What do you think the building will look like when it is done?

Friday- Use shoe boxes or other cardboard boxes to build an apartment building. Show your child pictures of various types of apartment buildings from around New York City as a reference. Facilitate discussions about the important details your child notices before they start creating, and as they work. Children may want to furnish the apartments with small furniture. Any furniture that children would like, but is not available, can be made with recycled materials.

Please send any pictures or drawings to 

MissMcGarry@olqmnyc.com or text the picture to (929) 279-1610

Information for In-Person Learners

 Unit Topic:

Where We Live

Essential Question for the Unit:

Where do the people and animals around me live?

Focus Question for this Week:

Where do I live? Where do my family members live?

Focused Learning Activities for this Week:

Ms. McGarry and Mrs. Madera will work with students in the math center.  Based on a classroom read-aloud, students will be encouraged to roll dice, determine the number they rolled, and place the corresponding number of buttons on Corduroy's overalls.

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

PK.AL.2: Actively engages in problem solving.

Foundational Text for the Week: 

The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Manus Pinkwater

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed: 

PK.ELAL.6 : Retells stories or shares information from a text.

Questions that will be asked throughout the week: 

Level 1: Recall
How did the big orange splot get on Mr. Plumbean’s house?
What did the neighbors want Mr. Plumbean to do about the splot?
What did Mr. Plumbean do when he painted his house?

Level 2: Skill/Concept
Why were the neighbors upset that Mr. Plumbean changed his house?
Why do you think Mr. Plumbean changed his house at night?
What happened when the neighbors talked to Mr. Plumbean at night?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking
Do you like the changes Mr. Plumbean made to his house? Why or why not?
Which house on Mr. Plumbean’s street do you like best? Why?

Level 4: Extended Thinking
Why do you think Mr. Plumbean changed his house?
If you lived on Mr. Plumbean’s street, how would you paint your house? Why?

Learning Centers Available for the Unit:

Blocks-Pictures of different types of homes and buildings will be posted in block center and students are invited to build the homes in the pictures or similar homes.

Art- Students will be supplied with popsicle sticks in order for them to create a home by gluing sticks onto paper.

Science- Multiple pictures of animals and their homes will be provided in science center for students to match.

Math- People figures, number cards, and pictures of homes will be placed in the math center.  Students will be encouraged to pick a number card, and place the corresponding number of people into a home.

Library- Students are encouraged to look at two non-fiction books about homes and compare and contrast what they see.

Writing-  Students will discover blueprints and create their own blueprint with blue paper and chalk.  

Sensory- Students will be able to play with their individual containers of play-doh.

For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE!

As always, please make sure to read the OLQM school blog for additional updates and information, located 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

Week of November 23rd!

Reminders

• Please check your emails for an invitation to the class SeeSaw account!
• Dismissal is at 2:00 on Wednesday, November 25th!
• School is closed on Thursday 11/26 and Friday 11/27 for Thanksgiving!

ZOOM Links for This Week:

Monday 11/23 to Wednesday 11/25 

8:30 a.m. Meeting 

Meeting ID: 871 8421 6645

Password: prek4

Join URL:  Click HERE

2:30 p.m. Meeting

Meeting ID: 815 1643 6161

Password: prek4

Join URL:  Click HERE

The link for the read aloud of this week's foundational text, Friendshape by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld is located HERE.

Lessons and Activities for the Week for At Home Learners:

Monday- Invite your child to draw an expressive self-portrait. Have them look in the mirror, make an expression and draw what they see.

Tuesday- Write your child's name on a piece of paper Invite them to refer to the paper and count the number of letters in their names then write the appropriate number on the paper. Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their family member's names.

Wednesday- Suggest physical challenges and invite your child to accept the challenge (i.e. Can you jump seven times on one foot? Can you hop to the wall?, etc.).

Thursday- Introduce your child to some basic yoga moves and invite them to participate. Discuss how some people use yoga to calm down and relax.

Friday- Cut paper plates in half, give your child half of a plate and invite them to draw a mouth that is expressing an emotion on it (i.e. a smile for happy, frown for sad). If you like, you can attach a Popsicle stick to the bottom of the plate for your child to hold and invite them to place the emotion mask over their own mouths. Provide a mirror for them to see the expressions and invite them to try to make their eyes match the expressions on the plates as well.

Weekly Activity to be emailed to Ms. McGarry

Create a family book! You can choose what type of information to include in the book. Ideas include the people in your family, where relatives live, things you likes to do together, favorite foods, languages spoken, family heritage, traditions, celebrations, pets, information about your home, etc. Children can choose how to illustrate the book (i.e. drawings, photographs, pictures from magazines, etc.).

Please send any pictures or drawings to 

MissMcGarry@olqmnyc.com or text the picture to (929) 279-1610

Information for In-Person Learners

 Unit Topic:

• All About Us

Essential Question for the Unit:

• Who am I and who are the people in my life?

Focus Question for the Week:

• What makes my class important and unique?

Focused Learning Activity for the Week:

Various size shapes from construction paper will be cut out. Students will be encouraged to use the shapes to create their bodies. After gluing the shapes to a piece of paper, children can use writing utensils to add additional details (hair, patterns on clothes, etc.).

Ms. McGarry and Mrs. Madera will observe as children identify the shapes they used.

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

• PK.MATH.13: Names shapes regardless of size.

Foundational Text for the Week:

• Friendshape by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

• PK.ELAL.12: Makes connections between self, text, and the world.
  
  

  
  

  Questions That Will Be Asked Throughout The Week:

  
  

  Level 1: Recall 

  Who are the friends in this story?

  What are some of the things the friends in this book do together?

  What were the friends in this story all thinking about at the same time?

  
  

  Level 2: Skill/Concept

  What is so great about having friends?

  How do the friends in this story have fun together?

  
  

  Level 3: Strategic Thinking

  Who are some of your friends?

  What do you like to do with your friends?

  How can friends help each other?

  
  

  Level 4: Extended Thinking

  What could you do when you and a friend quarrel or get upset with each other?

  What could you do if another child asks to play with you and a friend?

  What could you do if you see a child who looks lonely and does not have a friend to play with?

  
  

  
  

Lessons and Activities for the Theme:

Blocks-The student’s name cards will be available in block center.  Students are invited to write their names using blocks, discussing the lines in each letter of their name (straight, curved, etc.).

Art- Various size shapes from construction paper will be cut out and students are invited to use the shapes to create their bodies. After gluing the shapes together, or to a piece of paper, children can use writing utensils to add additional details (hair, patterns on clothes, etc.).

Science- Students are invited to use magnifying glasses to explore fingerprints, skin, hair, etc.

Math- Students will be encouraged to refer to their name cards and count how many letters are in their name, then place the appropriate number card next to the name card. Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their peers’ names.

Library- Students are encouraged to read a book with a friend. One child could read to the other or they could look at a book together.

Writing-  Students will be able to play a matching game where they match pictures of the students in the class with that student's name.

Sensory- Students will be able to play with their individual containers of play-doh.

For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE!

As always, please make sure to read the OLQM school blog for additional updates and information located, 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

Week of November 16th!

 ZOOM Links for This Week:

Monday 11/16 to Friday 11/20 

8:30 a.m. Meeting 

Meeting ID: 871 8421 6645

Password: prek4

Join URL:  Click HERE

2:30 p.m. Meeting

Meeting ID: 815 1643 6161

Password: prek4

Join URL:  Click HERE

The link for the read aloud of this week's foundational text, I Love Saturdays y domingos by Alma Flor Ada is located HERE.

Lessons and Activities for the Week for At Home Learners:

Monday- Invite your child to draw an expressive self-portrait. Have them look in the mirror, make an expression and draw what they see.

Tuesday- Write your child's name on a piece of paper Invite them to refer to the paper and count the number of letters in their names then write the appropriate number on the paper. Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their family member's names.

Wednesday- Suggest physical challenges and invite your child to accept the challenge (i.e. Can you jump seven times on one foot? Can you hop to the wall?, etc.).

Thursday- Introduce your child to some basic yoga moves and invite them to participate. Discuss how some people use yoga to calm down and relax.

Friday- Cut paper plates in half, give your child half of a plate and invite them to draw a mouth that is expressing an emotion on it (i.e. a smile for happy, frown for sad). If you like, you can attach a Popsicle stick to the bottom of the plate for your child to hold and invite them to place the emotion mask over their own mouths. Provide a mirror for them to see the expressions and invite them to try to make their eyes match the expressions on the plates as well.

Weekly Activity to be emailed to Ms. McGarry

Create a family book! You can choose what type of information to include in the book. Ideas include the people in your family, where relatives live, things you likes to do together, favorite foods, languages spoken, family heritage, traditions, celebrations, pets, information about your home, etc. Children can choose how to illustrate the book (i.e. drawings, photographs, pictures from magazines, etc.).

Please send any pictures or drawings to 

MissMcGarry@olqmnyc.com or text the picture to (929) 279-1610

Information for In-Person Learners

 Unit Topic:

• All About Us

Essential Question for the Unit:

• Who am I and who are the people in my life?

Focus Question for the Week:

• What makes my family important and unique?

Focused Learning Activity for the Week:

In small groups, children will be introduced to an interactive job chart in the circle time area. Children will be able to see their weekly classroom job. The chart will become part of the daily routine by consistently going over each student's job during different times of the day.

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

• PK.SOC.3: Demonstrates an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities.

Foundational Text for the Week:

•  I Love Saturdays y domingos by Alma Flor Ada

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 

Why does the little girl in the story like Saturdays?

Why does the little girl in the story like domingos?

Level 2: Skill/Concept

What did the little girl celebrate with her family at the end of the book?

What are some of the things the little girl in this story does with her grandma and grandpa? 

What are some of the things the little girl in this story does with her abuelito y abuelita? 

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How are the things the little girl does with her grandma and grandpa the same and different from the things the little girl does with her abuelito and abuelita? 

Level 4: Extended Thinking

The little girl in this story loves surprises. How do you feel about surprises?

Grandma, grandpa, abuelito and abuelita are proud of their families; what are some things you are proud of? 

Lessons and Activities for the Theme:

Blocks-The student’s name cards will be available in block center.  Students are invited to write their names using blocks, discussing the lines in each letter of their name (straight, curved, etc.).

Art- Various size shapes from construction paper will be cut out and students are invited to use the shapes to create their bodies. After gluing the shapes together, or to a piece of paper, children can use writing utensils to add additional details (hair, patterns on clothes, etc.).

Science- Students are invited to use magnifying glasses to explore fingerprints, skin, hair, etc.

Math- Students will be encouraged to refer to their name cards and count how many letters are in their name, then place the appropriate number card next to the name card. Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their peers’ names.

Library- Students are encouraged to read a book with a friend. One child could read to the other or they could look at a book together.

Writing-  Students will be able to play a matching game where they match pictures of the students in the class with that student's name.

Sensory- Students will be able to play with their individual containers of play-doh.

For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE!

As always, please make sure to read the OLQM school blog for additional updates and information located, 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

Week of November 9th!

Reminders for this Week:

• School is CLOSED on Wednesday 11/11 in observance of Veteran's Day.

• Dismissal is at 12:00 noon on Friday.  There will be no afternoon Zoom.

• Parent-Teacher conferences will be on Friday 11/13 via Zoom from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  I still have many time slots available between 2:45 and 4:45.  Please email me at MissMcGarry@olqmnyc.org or text me at (929) 279-1610 in order to schedule a parent teacher conference.

ZOOM Links for This Week:

Monday 11/09 to Friday 11/13 

8:30 a.m. Meeting 

Meeting ID: 871 8421 6645

Password: prek4

Join URL:  Click HERE

2:30 p.m. Meeting

Meeting ID: 815 1643 6161

Password: prek4

Join URL:  Click HERE

The link for the read aloud of this week's foundational text, The Feelings Book by Todd Parr is located HERE.

Lessons and Activities for the Week for At Home Learners:

Monday- Invite your child to draw an expressive self-portrait. Have them look in the mirror, make an expression and draw what they see.

Tuesday- Write your child's name on a piece of paper Invite them to refer to the paper and count the number of letters in their names then write the appropriate number on the paper. Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their family member's names.

Wednesday- Suggest physical challenges and invite your child to accept the challenge (i.e. Can you jump seven times on one foot? Can you hop to the wall?, etc.).

Thursday- Introduce your child to some basic yoga moves and invite them to participate. Discuss how some people use yoga to calm down and relax.

Friday- Cut paper plates in half, give your child half of a plate and invite them to draw a mouth that is expressing an emotion on it (i.e. a smile for happy, frown for sad). If you like, you can attach a Popsicle stick to the bottom of the plate for your child to hold and invite them to place the emotion mask over their own mouths. Provide a mirror for them to see the expressions and invite them to try to make their eyes match the expressions on the plates as well.

Weekly Activity to be emailed to Ms. McGarry

Create a family book! You can choose what type of information to include in the book. Ideas include the people in your family, where relatives live, things you likes to do together, favorite foods, languages spoken, family heritage, traditions, celebrations, pets, information about your home, etc. Children can choose how to illustrate the book (i.e. drawings, photographs, pictures from magazines, etc.).

Please send any pictures or drawings to 

MissMcGarry@olqmnyc.com or text the picture to (929) 279-1610

Information for In-Person Learners

 Unit Topic:

• All About Us

Essential Question for the Unit:

• Who am I and who are the people in my life?

Focus Question for the Week:

• What feelings do I have and why?

Focused Learning Activity for the Week:

In small groups, children will be introduced to an interactive feelings chart. Children will be able to match how they are feeling. The chart will become part of the morning routine but will also be available for children to access throughout the day as desired. 

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

• PK.SEL.2: Recognizes self as an individual having unique abilities, characteristics, feelings, and interests.

Foundational Text for the Week:

• The Feelings Book by Todd Parr

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 are some of the ways the children in this book feel?

Why did the child in the book feel like crying?

Level 2: Skill/Concept

What are some things that might make people feel like crying?

What are some things that might make people feel really happy?

Why is it a good idea to share your feelings with someone else?

How do you think the kids on the cover of this book feel? How do you know?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Have you ever tried something new? How did it feel?

What do you think it would feel like to kiss a sea lion?

What are some things that might make people feel like yelling really loud?

Level 4: Extended Thinking

Why do you think people like to hold hands with their friends?

Why might people have a tummy ache?

Lessons and Activities for the Week:

Blocks-The student’s name cards will be available in block center.  Students are invited to write their names using blocks, discussing the lines in each letter of their name (straight, curved, etc.).

Art- Various size shapes from construction paper will be cut out and students are invited to use the shapes to create their bodies. After gluing the shapes together, or to a piece of paper, children can use writing utensils to add additional details (hair, patterns on clothes, etc.).

Science- Students are invited to use magnifying glasses to explore fingerprints, skin, hair, etc.

Math- Students will be encouraged to refer to their name cards and count how many letters are in their name, then place the appropriate number card next to the name card. Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their peers’ names.

Library- Students are encouraged to read a book with a friend. One child could read to the other or they could look at a book together.

Writing-  Students will be able to play a matching game where they match pictures of the students in the class with that student's name.

Sensory- Students will be able to play with their individual containers of play-doh.

For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE!

As always, please make sure to read the OLQM school blog for additional updates and information located, 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