Hello families! Next week, we will be starting our literacy curriculum, Opening the World of Learning (OWL). Our first unit focuses around family. For the next four weeks, we will be reading stories about families, talking about our families, and sharing what makes a family special. At your convenience, please send a picture of your family to display in our classroom. Next week, we will also be starting our religion curriculum, I Am Special. Please see below for next week's centers and OWL stories. OWL Centers: Exploring Water's Movement (WATER TABLE): Uses simple tools in exploring water. Develops fine motor skills. Making Paper Collages (ART): Creates artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy. Uses a variety of tools and materials. Uses basic shapes and forms of different sizes to create artwork. Explores and experiments with concepts of pattern and symmetry. Building with Blocks (BLOCKS): Develops representational skills using 3D objects. Interacts appropriately with others by cooperating, helping, sharing, and expressing interest. Explores spatial relationships and concepts of balance. Playing House (DRAMATIC PLAY): Interacts with others by cooperating, sharing, helping, and expressing interests. Uses language to develop and maintain relationships in play. Begins to recognize and respond to the needs and emotions of others. Religion: God Loves Me, Listen to My Name OWL Stories: Oonga Boonga by Frieda Wishinsky Peter's Chair by Ezra Jack Keats Reminders: -Please label all of your child's belongings. -10/7 School Picture Day (more info to follow) -10/14 Columbus Day (No School) Have a great weekend! ~Ms. Kristen
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Hello families! We've had another great week in K0! Please see below for next week's centers. Art/Self Awareness - Self Portraits Writing - Shadow Writing Names Fine Motor/Manipulatives - Pattern Blocks & Mats Writing - White Boards & Markers REMINDER: Next Wednesday, 9/25, is a school wide early dismissal day for staff professional development. Students will only need a snack (unless they are signed up for Extended Day, in which they would also need a lunch!). Hello families! We have had an excellent first full week in K0! We are practicing the daily schedule and routine and learning the rules of the classroom. We have been busy making new friends, singing new songs, and exploring our classroom! Please see below for next week's centers, important reminders, and our specials schedule. Be sure to check back frequently for updates! Reminders: -K0 is NUT FREE. - Please label all of your child's belongings (sweatshirts, water bottles, etc.) -Please send your child with a snack, lunch, drinks, and any utensils your child may need Monday - Art Tuesday - Music Wednesday - Religion & IDEA Lab Thursday - Library/Spanish (rotating weekly) Friday - Gym Time Centers for Next Week: Art - Fall art project (creating acorns & apple trees) Sensory - Exploring the water table Dramatic Play - Housekeeping play Fine Motor - Playdoh Have a great weekend! ~Ms. Kristen |
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