December is packed with a bunch of fun! We will be doing plenty of holiday and winter crafts this month and practicing our songs for the holiday program. We are also going to learn about holiday traditions from around the world and discuss how we celebrate at home.
I know that the weather has been unpredictable, but please send your child with a warm coat on the cold mornings. Even when the day warms up our playground is mostly in shade for afternoon recess.
Coming Up....
Holiday program: Tuesday December 18th at 6:00. Please have your child here by 5:45 so we can line up. We encourage the children to dress their best, they have worked hard for the performance.
Classroom party: Friday December 21st from 10:00-11:00. We will have games, crafts, and snack. A volunteer sign-up sheet will be made available soon.
Winter break: The preschool will be closed December 24-January 1. We will re-open on Wednesday January 2nd.
Monthly themes:
Holidays around the world
Social Studies: Cultural holidays
Science: Five senses
Literacy: Letters H, K, D, and review
Math: The number zero, number operations, and review
Shape and color: Star and yellow
Weekly centers:
Dramatic play: construction workers
Art: Holiday garland
Movement: Snowman bean bag toss
Math: Geometric magnets
Science: Food sorting
Academics at a glance:
Monday:
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter H
-Math: Number 0
Tuesday:
Spanish and music
Wednesday: -Social Studies: Letters to Santa
-Science: 5 senses
Thursday:
-Literacy: Writing the letter H
-Math:
Friday:
show and tell and library
Show and tell Fridays: something that is yellow
Reminders: Please make sure your child's cubby has extra clothing (multiple pairs of underwear, socks, a shirt, and a pair of shorts or pants) and bring a water bottle every day. Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!
Chelsea Scheffer: cscheffer@tpaak.org
Jada Kankel: jkankel@tpaak.org
Shanda Schlagenhauf: sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org
