Week of October 15th!

Theme for the month:

My Five Senses!

Enduring understandings that the student should have by the end of the unit: 

•      There are five senses. They are smell, taste, touch, sight and hearing.

•      We use our senses to understand our bodies, learn what they need, and keep us safe. 

•      We use our senses to learn about the people, places, objects, and environment around us.

•      We experience and interact with the world differently when our senses, such as vision or hearing, are impaired. 

Lessons and activities for the week:

Blocks- Children are encouraged to use tree shaped blocks. Students will be able to explore how they feel and look compared to the other blocks in the block area.

Pretend Play- The dramatic play center will be transformed into an apple orchard.  Students will be able to explore apples with their senses.

Art- Play-doh will be added to the art center as children discuss how the play-doh feels, looks, and smells

Science- A "Feely Box" will be added to the science center.  Students are invited to put their hands in the holes of the box and identify the object using only their sense of touch. 

Math- Students will be able to sort animal manipulatives by color, size, type, and texture.

Library- Students are invited to look at our classroom books and discuss what they see with their peers.

Writing-  Students will be encouraged to place a piece of paper over a sand paper letter and rub a crayon on the paper.  The teacher will discuss what happens and help the students consider why the letter emerges on the paper.

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

•      Tap Tap Boom Boom by Elizabeth Bluemle 

•       The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams

•      Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr.

Reminders / Notices:

•  School is open on Monday, October 15th.  There is NO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM on Monday, October 15th.
• School is CLOSED on Wednesday, October 17th.
• Children are invited to wear their Halloween costume to school on Wednesday, October 31^st!

Link to Weekly Lesson Plan

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Week of October 8th!

Theme for the month:

My Five Senses!

Enduring understandings that the student should have by the end of the unit: 

•      There are five senses. They are smell, taste, touch, sight and hearing.

•      We use our senses to understand our bodies, learn what they need, and keep us safe. 

•      We use our senses to learn about the people, places, objects, and environment around us.

•      We experience and interact with the world differently when our senses, such as vision or hearing, are impaired. 

Lessons and activities for the week:

Blocks- Children are encouraged to use tree shaped blocks. Students will be able to explore how they feel and look compared to the other blocks in the block area.

Pretend Play- The dramatic play center will be transformed into an apple orchard.  Students will be able to explore apples with their senses.

Art- Play-doh will be added to the art center as children discuss how the play-doh feels, looks, and smells

Science- A "Feely Box" will be added to the science center.  Students are invited to put their hands in the holes of the box and identify the object using only their sense of touch. 

Math- Students will be able to sort animal manipulatives by color, size, type, and texture.

Library- Students are invited to look at our classroom books and discuss what they see with their peers.

Writing- Ziploc bags will be filled with hair gel and securely sealed.  Students will be encouraged to use their finger to practice drawing and writing on the surface of the bags.

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

•      Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Eric Carle 

•      Our Senses by Adrienne Betz

Reminders / Notices:

•     Parents are invited to school on Tuesday, October 9^th for our Spanish Heritage Performance at 9:30 a.m.! Please dress your child in yellow if possible.

• 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

Help Line at 888-227-8175

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

Help Line at 888-227-8175

Week of September 24th!

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-  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:

•      Chu’s First Day at School by Neil Gaiman 

•      It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles Shaw

Reminders / Notices:

• School will be closed on Tuesday, September 25th, for a teacher conference day.
• Scholastic Book Orders are Due on Friday, September 28th!
• Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang in our classroom!
• Please remember to return sleeping bags every Monday.

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 17th!

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- 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:

•       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 25th, for a teacher conference day.
• Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang in our classroom!
• Please make sure your child has at least one extra set of clothing in their cubbies, with their name written on the tag.

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 10th!

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- 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:

• 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