Hello families! Please see below for important reminders and next week's centers. -New school drop off time effective Monday, 10/5. Early childhood drop off will be between 8:10-8:25. -Wednesday, 10/7 is a half day. Dismissal will be from 11:15-11:30 for all students. Your child will need a snack only on Wednesday (no lunch). -Monday, 10/12: No School (Columbus Day) Centers: Playdoh with Baking Props & Recipe Cards (DRAMATIC PLAY): Observes and explores materials. Describes properties of materials. Uses simple tools and machines. Understands that print carries meaning. Painting with Marbles (ART): Explores and experiments with paint. Describes the physical properties of objects. Coordinates body movements to complete simple tasks. Shows interest and curiosity in trying new activities. Paper Pumpkins (ART): Builds finger dexterity and fine motor skills. Creates original artwork and contributes to classroom. Shares opinions and ideas about personal creative artwork. Family Portraits (ART): Discusses and explores what makes a family and who is in their family. Creates artwork with meaning. Shares and listens to others. Religion: "See My Smile" OWL Stories: "Whistle for Willie" by Ezra Jack Keats "Corduroy" by Don Freeman Have a great weekend! ~Ms. Kristen
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Hello families! We have officially started our Opening the World of Learning literacy curriculum (OWL). Our first unit focuses on family. We will be talking about our families, how they are all different, and who makes up our family. Over the next few weeks, please feel free to send in a family picture to share with classmates and display for our unit. Next week, we will also be starting our religion curriculum, "I Am Special." Please see below for next week's centers and stories. Reminder: Wednesday, 10/7 is an early release day for professional development. We will begin dismissing students at 11:15-11:30. Students will need a snack only. Painting Furniture (ART/DRAMATIC PLAY): Uses language while participating in dramatic play. Initiates interaction with children. Engages in socio-dramatic play. Uses play to explore social roles and emotional states. Makes connections to text. Playing with Family Figures (BLOCKS): Engages in conversation and uses language to enter play. Begins to understand family needs, roles, and relationships. Uses classroom materials purposefully and respectfully. 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. Painting with Primary Colors (ART): Experiments with color mixing. Explores two dimensional artwork. OWL Stories: "Noisy Nora" by Rosemary Wells "Peter's Chair" by Ezra Jack Keats Religion : "I Am Special" See My Smile Have a great weekend! ~Ms. Kristen Hello, families! Our class is doing a great job getting adjusted to the schedule and routine of the day. Our first official full week was a success. We are having so much fun making friends, playing outside, participating in specials, and exploring centers! Please see below for next week's centers and reminders. Centers: -Basic Housekeeping (DRAMATIC PLAY/SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL) -Building with Blocks (BLOCKS) -Exploring Water (SENSORY) -Stamping with Apples (ART) Reminders: -Please label all of your child's items. -Please pack any necessary utensil that your child might need for snack or lunch. -Please continue to practice putting masks on and off with your child - they are getting the hang of it! Have a great weekend! ~Ms. Kristen Hello families! We have had another great week in K0! This week, we started specials - please see the schedule below. We loved them! Please see below for reminders and next week's centers. Tuesday: Art with Ms. Valerie & Music with Ms. Tynan Wednesday: Gym with Ms. Erin Thursday: Spanish/Library with Ms. Teresa (rotates weekly) Centers: -Making Apple Trees (ART) -Making Acorns (ART/FINE MOTOR) -Autumn Leaf Cutting (FINE MOTOR) -Fall Sensory Bins (SENSORY PLAY) Reminders: -Milk starts on Monday. If you have signed your child up for the milk program, they will only need a drink for snack. Milk will be provided at lunch. -Please label all of your child's belongings. -Please send in any utensils that your child might need for lunch/snack. -Please continue practicing putting masks on and off. We have been practicing at school, too. Have a great weekend! ~Ms. Kristen Hello, families! We had an excellent first 'full' week! We are starting to get into a routine, make friends, and learn together! Below, please see the centers we will be working on next week. Just a reminder that there is no school on Friday or Monday for Labor Day. We have been practicing putting our masks on and off by ourselves, keep practicing at home! Centers: Self Portraits (ART) Name Writing (WRITING) Pattern Blocks (FINE MOTOR/MANIPULATIVES) Dry Erase Markers & White Boards (FINE MOTOR/WRITING) Have a great weekend! ~Ms. Kristen |
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