tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76367631558310081072024-03-12T21:26:35.997-07:00Pre-KindergartenPre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-72356351237713452682013-11-01T12:48:00.002-07:002014-01-06T12:37:13.525-08:00JANUARY!<span style="color: cyan;"><b><u>January 2014</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;"><b><u>Happy New Year!</u></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b><u>As we jump into our new year our PreK Class has many new adventures ahead. This being our 2nd semester we plan on moving from our basic routine into our full hands on Prekindergarten leap. This month we will spend a lot of time on identifying and reading SIGHT words. Our sight words of the month include: THE, IS, LIKE. </u></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span><span style="color: cyan;"><b>Monthly Curriculum</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: cyan;"><b>Theme: WINTER</b></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 23px;"><b>Literacy: V,J,W</b></span><br />
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<b>Social Studies: Alaska/Eskimos</b><strong></strong><br />
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<strong>Science: Polar Regions</strong><br />
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<strong>Math: Measurement #24-27</strong><br />
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<u><strong><span style="color: red;">Centers for the month of January</span></strong></u><br />
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<strong>Its all About Winter</strong><br />
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<strong>Music: Alphabet review, I'm a little Snowman, Make New Friends</strong><br />
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<strong>Literacy: Start of letter packets for V, J and W. Handwriting without tears Letter practice including Wiki Sticks, sight word books for students to practice and read at home/school, sight word poem and writing in a sentence.</strong><br />
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<strong>Math: Measuring using a scale, Estimation station using cotton as "snow"</strong><br />
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<strong>Science: Sort and match animal homes, what animals live in polar regions. Build play dough landscapes.</strong><br />
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<strong>Social Studies: What would you wear? Color objects you wear in winter words on back. </strong><br />
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<strong>Crafts: Snowman Shapes, 2014 Hat, igloo making!</strong></div>
Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-68637608072905649502013-09-29T15:01:00.001-07:002013-10-20T15:15:59.362-07:00Month of October<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">HALLOOOOOOWEEN </span>PARTY!</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange; text-decoration: underline;">DATE: </span><span class="Apple-style-span">THURSDAY OCTOBER 31ST </span></b><br />
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<b><u style="color: orange;">TIME: </u>10:00-11:00 </b><br />
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<b><u style="color: orange;">PLACE: </u>PRE-K CLASSROOM</b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">ALL CAN DRESS IN COSTUME, WE WILL HAVE SMALL GAMES, PUMPKIN PAINTING, FUN FRUIT TREATS, CARAMEL APPLES AND A SPOOKY GUESSING GAME. PARENTS WELCOME!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">October is a great month full of many exciting activities, a fun FALL theme and even a very fun holiday... Halloween! With all of this we will also be doing our first semester assesment for each student. This will be a tool for all of us to see the progress each child has made both socially and academically. We will be taking the time to do several parent/teacher conferences </span>AS<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;"> </span>NEEDED<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">. Enjoy this busy and very FUN month!</span></b><br />
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<b><u>October</u> <u>Students</u> <u>of</u> <u>the</u> <u>Month</u>:</b><br />
<b> 1.) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Owen</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Jenes</span></b><br />
<b> 2.) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Lexi</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Encina</span></b><br />
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<b> <u>OCTOBER</u> <u>THEME</u>: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">FALL</span></b><br />
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<b><u>LETTERS OF THE MONTH</u>: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">L,R,T</span></b><br />
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<b><u>MATH</u>: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">NUMERALS and COUNTING #9-11</span></b><br />
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<b><u>SCIENCE</u>: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">FARM ANIMALS/ON the FARM</span></b><br />
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<b><u>SOCIAL</u> <u>STUDIES</u>: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">ALL ABOUT COLORADO</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><b><u>WEEK OF OCT21-25/28-31</u></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><b><u>CIRCLE TIME:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>ALPHABET SONG REVIEW: M, S, F, L, R, T</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>5 LITTLE PUMPKINS</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>LETTER HOT POTATO</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>INTRODUCTION TO LETTER Tt</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>PUMPKIN CARVING</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>PUMPKINS AND A LITTLE BLACK CAT HALLOWEEN SONG</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>MATH:</u></span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>CUT AND PASTE TILES</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>5 LITTLE PUMPKINS STICK CRAFT</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>WRITING NUMBERS TO 10</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>LITERACY:</u></span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>LETTER REVIEW</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>T IS FOR TURTLE ACTIVITY</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>UPPER AND LOWERCASE Tt MUSIC NOTES</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>WRITING AND LETTER RECOGNITION </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>COLOR THE PICTURE SCARECROW</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>SCIENCE:</u></span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>HORSE CRAFT</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>"OVER ON THE FARM" STORY</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>COW COLORING PAGE</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>SOCIAL STUDIES:</u></span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">COLORADO BOOKLET SPORTS, BRONCOS, COLORADO ROCKIES</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">FINISH STATE BOOKLETS</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>"BORN WILD" STORY</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>HOMEROOM:</u></span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS LETTER T COLORING PAGE</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">FALL WORD SEARCH</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">CUT AND PASTE HALLOWEEN ACTIVITY</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><b><u>CENTERS FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 7th-13th</u></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><b><u>CIRCLE TIME:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>ALL ABOUT "JOHNNY APPLESEED" GUEST SPEAKER</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>APPLESEED STORY AND SHORT DISNEY VIDEO</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>ALL ABOUT APPLES </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>INTRODUCTION TO LETTER Rr</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>LITTLE RED HEN FELT STORY</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>SONGS OF THE WEEK:</u></span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">5 LITTLE APPLES</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">PATTY CAKE WITH LETTER L and RR</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>WHAT ANIMALS NEED TO DO IN THE COLD</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>JOHNNY A</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>MATH:</u></span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>GREEN, RED AND YELLOW APPLE TASTING! </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>COUNTING CROWS</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>BEAR COUNTING</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><b><u>LITERACY:</u></b></span><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">L FOR LEAVES </span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">ALPHABET GUESSING GAME</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">IDENTIFYING LETTERS TOSS AND FIND ACTIVITY</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>HOMEROOM:</u></span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">STARTING OF SEMESTER ASSESMENTS </span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>JOHNNY APPLESEED COLORING PAGE</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>WIKI STIX FORMING LETTERS</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>SCIENCE:</u></span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>"FLIP OVER FARM" MATCHING GAME</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>FALL TREES WITH FELT LEAVES</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>SOCIAL STUDIES:</u></span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>COLORADO SYMBOLS BOOKLET CONT.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>STATE FLAG, FLOWER, BUTTERFLY AND BIRD</b></span><br />
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<b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">CENTERS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT 30th-OCT 4th</span></u></b><br />
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<b> <u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">CIRCLE</span></u> <u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">TIME</span></u>:</b><br />
<b> WHAT HAPPENS DURING FALL?</b><br />
<b> THE IMPORTANCE OF HIBERNATION FOR BEARS/SLEEP FOR US</b><br />
<b> READ "BROWN BEAR WHAT DO YOU SEE" STORY</b><br />
<b>A BROWN BEARS WINTER POEM WITH COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS</b><br />
<b> "ARE YOU SLEEPING" BEAR LARGE GROUP ACTIVITY</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>SONGS OF THE WEEK:</u></span> </b><br />
<b>PATTY CAKE WITH LETTER Ll</b><br />
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<b>"TEDDY BEAR TEDDY BEAR"</b><br />
<b>"10 LITTLE BEAR CUBS"</b><br />
<b>"A RECTANGLE HAS 4 SIDES"</b><br />
<b>"LEAVES"</b><br />
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<b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">DRAMATIC PLAY:</span></u></b><br />
<b>THE 3 LITTLE BEARS</b><br />
<b>FALL BAKING</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>MATH</u></span>: BROWN BEAR CREPE PAPER COUNTING</b><br />
<b>OCTOBER "BIRTHDAYS"</b><br />
<b>WRITING NUMERALS TO 10</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>LITERACY</u></span>: REVIEWING LETTERS M,S,F</b><br />
<b>FALL FOLLIES LEAF LETTER RECOGNITION</b><br />
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<b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">HOMEROOM</span></u>:</b><br />
<b> MAP, FIT, SUN SPELLING TEST</b><br />
<b>NEW WORDS LIST L=LOG</b><br />
<b>"FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS" LETTER Ll COLORING PAGE</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>SCIENCE</u></span>: FARM ANIMALS SOUNDS (GAME)</b><br />
<b> FARM ANIMAL CARDS</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>SOCIAL STIDIES: </u></span>COLORADO STATE </b><br />
<b>SYMBOLS BOOKLET</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><u>MUSIC</u></span>: 10:40-11:10 THURSDAY OCT 3RD WITH MRS. MARY</b><br />
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<b>LIBRARY: 10:30-11:00 FRIDAY OCT 4TH</b>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-65410799698326849852013-08-29T12:49:00.000-07:002013-09-22T14:43:03.512-07:00Month of September<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">First of all we would like to say Thank You for a great start to the school year. We are heading into September with great confidence for our class and have many great activities planned for one of my favorite themes </span><span style="color: #f1c232;">"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">Community</span><span style="color: #f1c232;"> </span><span style="color: #bf9000;">Helpers</span><span style="color: #f1c232;">."</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"> Also every couple of weeks I (Miss Porter) will have a Homeroom group during academics. We will focus on the basic letter recognition/Writing both Uppercase and Lowercase letters, cutting skills and name writing. Etc....</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every month our class will be conducting 1 or 2 very special friends to be</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> "Student Of The Month" they will each receive a framed certificate to have for a keepsake.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> We will post the names of the students for each month so we all can be sure to acknowledge their achievement!!!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">September Students of the Month:</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1.) Esah</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2.) Jayden</span></strong><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Centers for week of Sept 16th-20th</u></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Dramatic Play: </u> </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am a "Vet"</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am a "Librarian"</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am a "Chef" </b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Math: </u> </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Slithering Snake math cube activity</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Fluffy Clouds (counting with cotton balls)</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Finger paint Circles (using our fingers and paint for grouping numbers)</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Toss and Name shapes and numbers</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Literacy: </u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Word find with letters M, S, F</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Shaving Cream letter recognition</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Rounding up Rhymes small group activity</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Homeroom:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Daily Name practice</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Daily Oral Language (spelling) Words= MAP, FIT, SUN</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>"Following Instructions" Ff coloring page</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Word Painting</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Songs of the Week:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>"Patty Cake" Letter review</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>" The Ants go Marching" (Large group number recognition)</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>" BINGO" review</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>" This Old Man" 1-10 review</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Library: Friday 10:30-11:00</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Centers for Week of Sept 23rd-27th ("Dream Week")</u></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Dramatic Play:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am a "Singer"</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am an "Astronaut" </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am "President"</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am a "Baseball, Basketball/Football player"</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am a "Photographer" (Practice for our Class Picture Day)</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am.................</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Math:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Alike or Different shapes activity,</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>"My Pattern" page to take home</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Pick a Pattern blocks activity</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Tape Shape</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>"More Peas Please!"</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Literacy:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Snake for Ss Craft</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Letter S Chant</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Marshmallow Letters</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Homeroom:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>"10 Rays of SUNshine" pipe cleaner craft</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>D.O.L. (spelling) practice SUN</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Name Writing</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>"Following instructions" Letter S coloring page</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Spelling Review (All words)</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Science:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Good hand washing activity</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Color, Cut and Paste (in order to promote healthy hand washing)</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Social Studies:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Safety and community </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>signs around town</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Richard Scary's book "What do People do all day?"</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Songs of the Week:</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>"1,2 Buckle my Shoe"</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>"Ants Go Marching" review</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>"Old MacDonald" (Sounds Practice)</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>PICTURE DAY!!!!! Friday Sept 27th</u></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Library: Friday 10:30-11:00</u></b></span><br />
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<strong><br /></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana;"><b>Also we ask that on your child's last day of the week please make sure to take home all bedding, pillows and water bottles to be washed!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><b>(Please make sure to check your child's mailbox daily)</b></span><br />
<strong><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><u>THEME:</u></span> <span style="color: #990000;">Community Helpers/Safety</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><u>LETTERS OF THE MONTH:</u></span> <span style="color: #990000;">M, S, F</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><u>MATH:</u></span> <span style="color: #990000;">Patterns, comparing, #5-8</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><u>SCIENCE:</u></span> <span style="color: #990000;">Teeth/Nutrition</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><u>SHAPE AND COLOR:</u></span> <span style="color: #990000;">Circle, Red</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></strong><strong><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><u>Monday:</u></span> <span style="color: black;">Literacy and Science, Homeroom</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><u>Tuesday:</u></span> <span style="color: black;">Math and Social Studies, Homeroom</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><u>Wednesday:</u></span> <span style="color: black;">Literacy, Science, Homeroom</span></span></strong><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><u>Thursday:</u></span> <span style="color: black;">Homeroom, Social Studies, Morning Music</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><u>Friday:</u></span> <span style="color: black;">Fun Friday large group Activity/Craft, Morning Library</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="color: #990000;">Ashli Porter = </span><a href="mailto:APorter@tpaak.org"><span style="color: #990000;">APorter@tpaak.org</span></a></span></strong><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138; font-family: Verdana;"><b>Amy Ferrara = AFerrara@tpaak.org</b></span>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-48502208168673452312013-05-15T16:23:00.002-07:002013-05-15T16:23:29.647-07:00May 13-17th, 2013Graduation is upon us, May is flying right by! Keep an eye out for events this month, we have a lot of fun things to do. (Scroll down to see event dates and times)<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
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Graduation: Wednesday May 22nd at 6:00. Please bring your child by 5:45 so we can line up for the performance. <br />
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Memorial Day: No school on Monday May 27th in observance of Memorial Day<br />
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Art in the Park: May 29th. Booths will be set up in the parking lot mid morning into the afternoon. If you would like your child to participate in this you will need to pick them up and walk around with them outside. You can trade cash and checks for tickets to spend, this is a school fundraiser and is always super fun!<br />
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Field Day: Thursday May 30th. Please send your child with a waterbottle for this day. We will be outside for an hour or so and it will most likely be a hot day. <br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
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Animals<br />
Social Studies: Africa<br />
Science: Plants<br />
Literacy: Letters U, E, and review<br />
Math: Problem Solving<br />
Shape and color: Octagon, black, and white<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
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Movement: Simon Says<br />
Art: Flowers<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Sensory: Silly Putty</span></span><br />
Math: Geoboards<br />
Building and fine motor: Geometric snap blocks<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter E<br />
-Math: Following instructions, addition, subtraction <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: African game-Mancala (this is a great game for counting, deduction, and fine motor skills. Students are here this day will make a Mancala game to take home with instructions. I encourage you to play this game with your child, we had a lot of fun playing it today!)<br />
-Science: Lima bean sprouts<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter E<br />
-Math: Following instructions, addition, subtraction<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Draw a picture of your favorite PreK memory<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
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If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
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Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-31872123396966769552013-04-29T12:13:00.001-07:002013-04-29T12:13:23.584-07:00April 29-May3, 2013Yay for sunny days! We are excited to be out on our playground again since our snow storm. Last week we made some peanut butter bird feeders and hung them on a tree near our playground, we are hoping to spot some birds enjoying the snack. We will be planting some seeds this week, hopefully we will have some sprouts this spring. <br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
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The whole preschool will be taking part of the silent auction for Art in the Park. This is a fundraiser for the classrooms and is a lot of fun. This event will be held on Wednesday May 29th and there will be game and food booths. We will not be able to bring the children out to the fair, but if you would like to come pick your child up to check it out for a bit you are welcome to. <br />
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The theme of our silent auction basket is "summer fun" Please bring items in by Friday May 3rd. There is no set list on what to bring, be creative! Some examples for our basket could be: outside games, pool toys, sunscreen, etc. <br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
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Spring<br />
Social Studies: Australia<br />
Science: Earth Day and recycling<br />
Literacy: Letters A, O, I, and review<br />
Math: Geometry and graphing<br />
Shape and color: Oval and Purple<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
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Movement: Target practice<br />
Art: 3-D sunflowers<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Sensory: Sand</span></span><br />
Math: Tesselations (I was not introduced to these fun patterns until middle school, the kids are having a lot of fun with them already!)<br />
Building and fine motor: Geometric snap blocks<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Review of letters A, O, and I and class alphabet book<br />
-Math: Following instructions, addition, subtraction <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music (Cinco de Mayo party!)<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Australia<br />
-Science: Recycling<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Review letters A, O, and I<br />
-Math: Following instructions, addition, subtraction<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Something that reminds you of spring<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
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If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
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Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-4942853371904206182013-04-23T12:19:00.001-07:002013-04-23T12:19:31.610-07:00April 22-26, 2013Just when I think we are in the clear it snows again! We are doing tons of movement inside when our playground is not suitable to use. We will be planting seeds within the next few weeks to study the parts of a plant. We are going to try to grow a variety of seeds and will all share in the reponsibility of taking care of our seeds and plants. <br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
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There is nothing on the radar for this coming week. Class pictures and yearbooks should be coming home soon for those who ordered:)<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
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Spring<br />
Social Studies: Australia<br />
Science: Earth Day and recycling<br />
Literacy: Letters A, O, I, and review<br />
Math: Geometry and graphing<br />
Shape and color: Oval and Purple<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
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Movement: Carpet exercises<br />
Art: Aboriginal dot art<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Dramatic Play: Mathematicians (free play with calculators, rulers, protractors, and graph paper)</span></span><br />
Literacy: Library (practice reading and looking at pictures with stuffed animals)<br />
Math: Geoboards (these are really fun, they are square boards with pegs and the children use rubber bands to make lines and shapes on the pegs of the board)<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction of the letter I<br />
-Math: Number matching<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Australia<br />
-Science: Sink or float activity (making predictions and recording data)<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter I<br />
-Math: Problem solving- reasoning<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Something that starts with A, O, or I<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
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If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-5080245624437208172013-04-15T10:39:00.001-07:002013-04-15T10:39:35.011-07:00Early Release and snow days!As you all know we had an early release today, thank you all for being flexible! Remember to check the news stations in the morning on Tuesday to see if school is cancelled. If Poudre School district or T.R. Paul Academy is closed the preschool will be closed also. Have a great snowy day!Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-89521437293779133292013-04-09T13:53:00.001-07:002013-04-09T13:53:37.727-07:00April 8-12, 2013What a beautiful weekend! I keep telling the class spring is coming and then we get another bout of snow. This is the first week of our April curriculum. Don't forget that this Wednesday is class picture day. Our time slot is at 9:30, but we are asking everyone to be here by 9:00 so we can be lined up and ready to go. <br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
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<strong>Book Fair:</strong> April 8-12, held in second floor library until 6 PM each night. <strong>Books are buy one get one free!!</strong><br />
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<strong>Soda bottles:</strong> We are in need of <strong>2 liter soda bottles with the lids</strong> for our class. We are hoping to get enough to make planters to use in the spring for each child.<br />
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<strong>Book-it:</strong> Please bring March calendars back, this is the last month! I am sending home a pizza coupon to every student this month as well.<br />
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<strong>Class pictures: </strong>We will be having class pictures on Wednesday April 10th. If your child does not regularly attend this day we urge you to come in the morning to be a part of the picture. Picture orders are due on the 10th as well. <br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
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Spring<br />
Social Studies: Australia<br />
Science: Earth Day and recycling<br />
Literacy: Letters A, O, I, and review<br />
Math: Geometry and graphing<br />
Shape and color: Oval and Purple<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
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Movement: Simon Says game<br />
Art: 3-D blossoms<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Fine Motor: Lite Brite</span></span><br />
Literacy: Practice writing names (first and last)<br />
Math: Making flowers out of pattern blocks<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction of the letter A<br />
-Math: Subtraction<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Australia<br />
-Science: Recycling magazine cut out<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter A<br />
-Math: Geomety- shapes and spacial awareness<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Something you found outside!<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
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If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-78836454898403721732013-04-03T12:00:00.001-07:002013-04-03T12:00:51.205-07:00April 1-5, 2013We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! This week we are doing our review from topics covered in March and transitioning into April curriculum. Keep an eye on the weather, we are still in that weird season change where we have really nice days and some cold ones. <strong>Please bring back the dentist program permission sheets, the school needs 25 children enrolled to start the program.</strong><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
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<strong>Book Fair:</strong> April 8-12, held in second floor library until 6 PM each night. <strong>Books are buy one get one free!!</strong><br />
<strong>Soda bottles:</strong> We are in need of <strong>2 liter soda bottles with the lids</strong> for our class. We are hoping to get enough to make planters to use in the spring for each child.<br />
<br />
<strong>Book-it:</strong> Please bring March calendars back, this is the last month! I am sending home a pizza coupon to every student this month as well.<br />
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<strong>Class pictures: </strong>We will be having class pictures on Wednesday April 10th. If your child does not regularly attend this day we urge you to come in the morning to be a part of the picture. Picture orders are due on the 10th as well. <br />
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<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Spring<br />
Social Studies: Australia<br />
Science: Earth Day and recycling<br />
Literacy: Letters A, O, I, and review<br />
Math: Geometry and graphing<br />
Shape and color: Oval and Purple<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Movement: Balloon bopping<br />
Art/literacy: Comic books<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Dramatic Play: Camping</span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"></span></span>Builiding: Cup stacking<br />
Math: Magnetic math equations<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Review of letters Q, C, and G<br />
-Math: Subtraction<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Introduction to Australia and kangaroo craft<br />
-Science: Shape graphing<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Review of letters Q, C, and ZG<br />
-Math: Geomety- shapes and spacial awareness<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Favorite toy<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-53184347982639894732013-03-19T15:12:00.003-07:002013-03-19T15:12:40.503-07:00Spring Break!Have a fun and safe break! We will see you the week of the 25th!!Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-46689687665037492242013-03-11T12:04:00.003-07:002013-03-11T12:04:52.606-07:00March 11-15, 2013Where was all our snow this weekend?? I hope everyone enjoyed the windy weather and did something fun instead of building snowmen! We have a week packed with fun things to do before spring break. We are painting rainbows for St. Patrick's Day and they are turning out really cute. We have a few centers based on our pet theme this month that the kids are really enjoying. We are also having free play with pattern blocks during centers to go along with geometry. <br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<br />
<strong>Spring Break:</strong> School will be closed from March 18-22, we will return on March 25th. <em>Please take home all bedding and waterbottles to wash over the break. </em><br />
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<strong>Soda bottles:</strong> We are in need of <strong>2 liter soda bottles with the lids</strong> for our class. We are hoping to get enough to make planters to use in the spring for each child.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Dr. Seuss<br />
Social Studies: Europe<br />
Science: Pets<br />
Literacy: Letters Q, C, G, and review<br />
Math: Measurement, counting, simple subtraction, and geometry<br />
Shape and color: Trapezoid and green<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Movement: Fish bowl bean bag toss<br />
Art: Paper plate rainbows<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Dramatic Play: Pet shop</span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"></span></span>Fine motor: Hopping frogs<br />
Math: Patter blocks<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter C<br />
-Math: Subtraction<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: England<br />
-Science: Pets<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing letter C<br />
-Math: Geomety- shapes and spacial awareness<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Something that brings you luck<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-69592940571625218252013-03-05T12:11:00.000-08:002013-03-05T12:11:09.840-08:00March 4-8, 2013Hooray for March! We are hoping for an early spring this year and some warm weather soon. This is a super fun month. We are celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday all month long with different crafts and activities. We will also be studying parts of Europe. In math the students will start learning subtraction and geometry. <br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: black;"><strong>School closures due to weather:</strong> If the school is closed for a snow day please check local news websites and/or tpaak.org. If Poudre school district is closed our school will be closed as well. If you are on Facebook you can check the Academy of Arts and Knowledge Preschool page and we have a new website <a href="http://www.aakpreschool.com/">www.aakpreschool.com</a>. Sometimes our school is closed when the rest of the district is not, so always check when there is inclement weather. </span><br />
<br />
<strong>Spring Break:</strong> School will be closed from March 18-22, we will return on March 25th.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Dr. Seuss<br />
Social Studies: Europe<br />
Science: Pets<br />
Literacy: Letters Q, C, G, and review<br />
Math: Measurement, counting, simple subtraction, and geometry<br />
Shape and color: Trapezoid and green<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Movement: Feather dropping<br />
Art: Dr. Seuss crafts<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Dramatic Play: Pet Grooming</span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Building: Animal homes from Licoln logs</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter Q<br />
-Math: Counting and addition<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: France<br />
-Science: Pets<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing letter Q<br />
-Math: Geomety- shapes and spacial awareness<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Something that is green<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-81804966493541894362013-02-26T08:22:00.001-08:002013-02-26T09:17:39.401-08:00February 25-March 1, 2013What a short month February is! We are going to be finishing up our studies on Asia, transportation, and the Solar System. We have had a lot of fun learning about these things. We will be moving from China onto India this week to learn about the culture. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: black;"><strong>School closures due to weather:</strong> If the school is closed for a snow day please check local news websites and/or tpaak.org. If Poudre school district is closed our school will be closed as well. If you are on Facebook you can check the Academy of Arts and Knowledge Preschool page and we have a new website <a href="http://www.aakpreschool.com/">www.aakpreschool.com</a>. Sometimes our school is closed when the rest of the district is not, so always check when there is inclement weather. </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Transportation<br />
Social Studies: Asia<br />
Science: Solar System<br />
Literacy: Letters X, Y, Z, and review<br />
Math: Measurement, counting, simple addition, and writing numbers<br />
Shape and color: Heart and pink<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Movement: Floor exercises<br />
Math: Key sorting<br />
Art: Ganges River<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Dramatic Play: Kitchen/restaurant</span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Literacy: Book on Tape- Pipo the Puma</span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter Z<br />
-Math: Counting and addition<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: India<br />
-Science: Planets<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Letter X, Y, and Z review<br />
-Math: Addition<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Something that is soft<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-9703516979175441012013-02-21T12:11:00.001-08:002013-02-21T12:11:18.767-08:00February 19-22, 2013<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Many apologies for the late blog this week! We are having a fun shortened week with tons of activities. There will be quite a bit of art projects coming home this week from the month. We have had a lot of opportunites to paint with different mediums as well. </span></span><br />
<br />
<strong>Thank you to all who were able to attend and help out at the Valentine's party, we really appreciate it! </strong><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: black;">School closures due to weather: If the school is closed for a snow day please check local news websites and/or tpaak.org. If Poudre school district is closed our school will be closed as well. Sometimes our school is closed when the rest of the district is not, so always check when there is inclement weather. </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Transportation<br />
Social Studies: Asia<br />
Science: Solar System<br />
Literacy: Letters X, Y, Z, and review<br />
Math: Measurement, counting, simple addition, and writing numbers<br />
Shape and color: Heart and pink<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Movement: feather blowing<br />
Math: transportation sorting<br />
Art: toy car tire painting<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Game: roll-a-race</span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Fine motor: tracing street signs</span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: <br />
-Math: <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Street signs<br />
-Science: Planets<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter Z<br />
-Math: addition<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Free choice<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-78327802995593814482013-02-12T09:18:00.002-08:002013-02-12T09:20:06.655-08:00February 11-15, 2013<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Brrr it's back to being cold again! I hope everyone had a safe and warm weekend. Thank you so much to Kevin's mom for coming in to talk to us about the Chinese new year last Friday, we learned so many new things. Remember that there is no school Monday the 18th. </span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Valentine's Day party:</span> Our party will be from 10:00-11:00 on Thursday February 14th. Please have your child write his/her name on the from section on 27 valentines. Also, please bring in a decorated box for your child to store his/her valentines. There is a volunteer sign up sheet on the binder when you pick up and drop off. Our party is also a pajama party! <br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">School closed: </span><span style="color: black;">There will be no school on Monday February 18th in obervance of President's Day</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Transportation<br />
Social Studies: Asia<br />
Science: Solar System<br />
Literacy: Letters X, Y, Z, and review<br />
Math: Measurement, counting, simple addition, and writing numbers<br />
Shape and color: Heart and pink<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Dramatic play: Vacation (pretending to go on a bus, plane, car, etc. and being a tourist)<br />
Math: Chutes and Ladders game (great for counting and taking turns)<br />
Art: Valentines <br />
Building: Lego table<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Fine motor: marble drop</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter Y<br />
-Math: Spatial awareness<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Asia<br />
-Science: Planets<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter Y<br />
-Math: Writing numbers<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Something that you love<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-31196827677544939432013-02-05T16:53:00.001-08:002013-02-05T16:53:32.147-08:00February 4-8, 2013<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Hope you all had a great weekend and enjoyed the great weather! We are excited to switch gears into our February curriculum. There are so many fun things to learn about this month! We will be having a parent who is from China talk to our class about the Chinese New Year this Friday as well!</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Valentine's Day party:</span> Our party will be from 10:00-11:00 on Thursday February 14th. Please have your child write his/her name on the from section on 24 valentines. Our party is also a pajama party! A volunteer sign-up sheet will be posted once the party ideas are finalized. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">School closed: </span><span style="color: black;">There will be no school on Monday February 18th in obervance of President's Day</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Transportation<br />
Social Studies: Asia<br />
Science: Solar System<br />
Literacy: Letters X, Y, Z, and review<br />
Math: Measurement, counting, simple addition, and writing numbers<br />
Shape and color: Heart and pink<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Dramatic play: Kitchen/house/restaurant<br />
Literacy: Alphabet stamping<br />
Art: Chinese paper lanterns<br />
Movement: Red light, green light<br />
Building: Bristle blocks<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter X<br />
-Math: Counting and coloring<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Transportation guessing game<br />
-Science: Planets<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter X<br />
-Math: Writing numbers<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Something that is your favorite color<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-24325685356951010322013-01-28T12:02:00.001-08:002013-01-28T12:02:09.195-08:00January 25-February 1, 2013<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Hope you all had a great weekend and are ready to start off the week. We will be finishing up our January curriculum and gradually start the February curriculum this week. </span></span><br />
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<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Valentine's Day party:</span> Our party will be from 10:00-11:00 on Thursday February 14th. A volunteer sign-up sheet will be posted once the party ideas are finalized. <br />
<span style="color: purple;">School closed: </span><span style="color: black;">There will be no school on Monday February 18th in obervance of President's Day</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Winter<br />
Social Studies: Alaska and Eskimos<br />
Science: Polar regions<br />
Literacy: Letters V, J, W, and review<br />
Math: number one hundred, measurement, and counting<br />
Shape and color: Diamond and blue<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Dramatic play: Kitchen/house/restaurant<br />
Literacy: Alphabet matching puzzle<br />
Art: Imitating great artisits (we will have out pictures of famous artwork for your child's inspiration, we will even lay on our backs to be like Michaelangelo!)<br />
Movement: Cars on the car carpet<br />
Math: Soloar System puzzle<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Review letters V, J, and W<br />
-Math: Tallest and shortest<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Snow<br />
-Science: Northern Lights<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Review letters V, J, and W<br />
-Math: Writing numbers<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Your favorite animal<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-90659328717060239372013-01-22T16:47:00.000-08:002013-01-22T16:47:02.793-08:00January 21-25, 2013<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">We are glad to be back after a long weekend, hope everyone had fun! This week we will be continuing with the January curriculum and also talking about Dr. Martin Luther King jr. I am hoping to trace pictures of penguins to make life-sized examples so that the students can see how tall they are compared to different types of penguins. </span></span><br />
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<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">School closed: </span><span style="color: black;">There will be no school on Monday January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Winter<br />
Social Studies: Alaska and Eskimos<br />
Science: Polar regions<br />
Literacy: Letters V, J, W, and review<br />
Math: number one hundred, measurement, and counting<br />
Shape and color: Diamond and blue<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Dramatic play: Phones-using phones and phone book to practice typing in phone numbers<br />
Literacy: Alphabet matching puzzle<br />
Art: Follow direction polar animal drawings<br />
Sensory: Snow dough- this is super fun and slightly messy! Here is how to make it if you are interested: <br />
2 cups corn starch<br />
1/3-1/2 cup vegetable oil (we added a bit more to help it combine better)<br />
3-4 tablespoons glitter<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: <br />
-Math: <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Alaska<br />
-Science: Arctic animals and their habitat <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter W<br />
-Math: Using a tape measure to measure the classroom <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> Free choice!<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-18994168551059615192013-01-14T12:09:00.002-08:002013-01-14T12:09:39.633-08:00January 14-18, 2013<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">I hope you all had a safe and warm weekend! We will be having indoor recess if the temperature is below 20 degrees or if the playground is too slippery to play on. It is perfect to start learning about winter, now that the weather actually reflects the season! Have a fantastic week:)</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">We have a doorbell outside the classroom that is white with a red button. Please ring the bell for a teacher to let you in, we can hear that better than knocking, thank you!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">When coming around the building to be let into the north door please knock on the preschool windows. The PreK room does not have a button to buzz you in. </span><br />
<br /><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">School closed: </span><span style="color: black;">There will be no school on Monday January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Winter<br />
Social Studies: Alaska and Eskimos<br />
Science: Polar regions<br />
Literacy: Letters V, J, W, and review<br />
Math: number one hundred, measurement, and counting<br />
Shape and color: Diamond and blue<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Dramatic play: Dress-up<br />
Math: mathematicians: Measuring- using rulers and yard sticks to measure things around the room<br />
Literacy: Writing sight words<br />
Large motor: Brick blocks<br />
Fine motor: Silly putty- also will use to make imprits on newspaper<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter J<br />
-Math: Measurement<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Totem poles<br />
-Science: Arctic animals and their habitat <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter J<br />
-Math: Tracing bodies and measuring different parts<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> something blue<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-12863231824118555582013-01-08T09:22:00.000-08:002013-01-08T09:22:59.490-08:00January 7-11, 2013<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Welcome back to school! We are so excited to have our class back. This week we will be starting our January curriculum and getting back into the swing of things. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">We have a doorbell outside the classroom that is white with a red button. Please ring the bell for a teacher to let you in, we can hear that better than knocking, thank you!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">When coming around the building to be let into the north door please knock on the preschool windows. The PreK room does not have a button to buzz you in. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: blue;">It has come to my attention that there is some confusion regarding academic learning and I wanted to clarify. We start acadmics at 9:00 in the morning and continue learning up until lunch time. In the morning we have teacher directed learning and also learning through play in centers. We are not only getting your child ready for Kindergarten academically, but we are also getting him/her ready socially. We also work on problem-solving, fine motor and large motor skills. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's education please talk with Ms. Scheffer or Mrs. K. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">School closed: </span><span style="color: black;">There will be no school on Monday January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Winter<br />
Social Studies: Alaska and Eskimos<br />
Science: Polar regions<br />
Literacy: Letters V, J, W, and review<br />
Math: number one hundred, measurement, and counting<br />
Shape and color: Diamond and blue<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Dramatic play: Tools<br />
Art: 100 days art<br />
Math: mathematicians: free play with calculators, rulers, protractors, and graph paper<br />
Fine motor: Sorting buttons<br />
Large motor: 100 cup structure building<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter V<br />
-Math: Writng numbers<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Eskimos<br />
-Science: 100 drops of water prediction/estimation<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter V<br />
-Math: Number 100<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> something that starts with V, J, or W<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-43023619935015356822012-12-19T15:07:00.002-08:002012-12-19T15:07:26.459-08:00December 17-21, 2012<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Wow it's the last week of school until we are back from winter break! The kiddos did great during the performance, thank you to all that were able to make it.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">Due to the recent tragic event, the school as a whole has tightened security in the building. I know this is a lot of information to take in, but please take the time to read.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">Classroom doors will be closed at all times, please knock loudly and we will open the door as soon as we can</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">Please let teachers know if anyone else other than you is picking up your child and let them know to bring a photo ID</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">Front doors to the school will be locked at all times, except for morning drop off time and afternoon pick-up time. If doors are locked come around to the north side of the building to be let in by the preschool classroom. Knock on the window and you will be buzzed in.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br /><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Classroom party:</span> 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.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Winter break:</span> The preschool will be closed December 24-January 1. We will re-open on Wednesday January 2nd. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Holidays around the world<br />
Social Studies: Cultural holidays<br />
Science: Five senses<br />
Literacy: Letters H, K, D, and review<br />
Math: The number zero, number operations, and review<br />
Shape and color: Star and yellow<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Dramatic play: Family dinner<br />
Art: Holiday picture coloring<br />
Sensory: Shaving cream<br />
Fine motor: ocean animal counters with tweezer<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter D <br />
-Math: Number matching<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Hanukah and playing dreidel<br />
-Science: Coloring with smelly markers<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter D<br />
-Math: <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> something that reminds you of winter<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. <span style="color: red;"><strong>Please label all clothes and water bottles.</strong></span> Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-50637636727763161502012-12-10T12:45:00.001-08:002012-12-19T14:24:59.661-08:00December 10-14, 2012<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Winter seems to slowly be creeping up finally! Preschool classes will be going outside when the weather is above twenty degrees. We have some extra coats available, but please send your child with an appropriate coat for the day. </span></span><br />
<br />
This week we are going to talk about Christmas traditions around the world! If you are wanting to help your child practice songs for the holiday program here is what we are singing: Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, and Santa Claus is Coming to Town. We have some other songs we are singing as well, but they are really easy. <br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Holiday program: </span><span style="color: black;">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.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Classroom party:</span> 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.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Winter break:</span> The preschool will be closed December 24-January 1. We will re-open on Wednesday January 2nd. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Holidays around the world<br />
Social Studies: Cultural holidays<br />
Science: Five senses<br />
Literacy: Letters H, K, D, and review<br />
Math: The number zero, number operations, and review<br />
Shape and color: Star and yellow<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
<br />
Dramatic play: Doctor/vet<br />
Art: Paper snow flakes (great opportunity to practice using scissors)<br />
Movement: Santa says<br />
Math: Pattern blocks<br />
Game: Super hero memory<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter K <br />
-Math: Number review<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Christmas traditions around the world<br />
-Science: Sense of smell<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter K<br />
-Math: Graphing favorite and least favorite scents<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> something that is bumpy or shiny<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-25662022419676959322012-12-04T20:56:00.003-08:002012-12-04T20:56:34.387-08:00December 3-7, 2012<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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. </span></span><br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Coming Up....</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Holiday program: </span><span style="color: black;">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.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Classroom party:</span> 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.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Winter break:</span> The preschool will be closed December 24-January 1. We will re-open on Wednesday January 2nd. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
<br />
Holidays around the world<br />
Social Studies: Cultural holidays<br />
Science: Five senses<br />
Literacy: Letters H, K, D, and review<br />
Math: The number zero, number operations, and review<br />
Shape and color: Star and yellow<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
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Dramatic play: construction workers<br />
Art: Holiday garland<br />
Movement: Snowman bean bag toss<br />
Math: Geometric magnets<br />
Science: Food sorting<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction to the letter H <br />
-Math: Number 0<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Letters to Santa<br />
-Science: 5 senses<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Writing the letter H<br />
-Math: <br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> something that is yellow<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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.</span></span><br />
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If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
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Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-46593335338950561132012-11-26T11:11:00.000-08:002012-11-26T11:11:31.448-08:00November 26-30, 2012<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">We hope everyone enjoyed their holiday break! What nice weather we were able to enjoy here. We are getting back into the swing of things in Pre-K and are ending the month with a review of what we have been studying. We will be having an evening winter program in December, I will post the date and time as soon as it is finalized. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
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Thanksgiving<br />
Social Studies: Native Americans<br />
Science: Forest animals<br />
Literacy: Letters P, N, and B <br />
Math: Matching and comparing and numbers 7, 8, 9, and 10 with review<br />
Shape and color: Triangle and brown<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
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Dramatic play: playdough bakery<br />
Art: Nature painting (using sticks, rocks, and other things found in nature instead of paint brushes!)<br />
Literacy: Story time (looking at books and telling the story by looking at pictures to one of our stuffed animal friends)<br />
Movement: Velcro target practice<br />
Large motor: Train table<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Review of the letters P, N, and B by collaborating on words that start with those letters for our alphabet wall<br />
-Math: Number 9<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>-Social Studies: Since last week was shortened we will be writing the letter B today<br />
-Science: Forest animals<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday:</span><br />
-Literacy: Review letters P, N, and B by making flash cards<br />
-Math: matching and comparing<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday:</span><br />
show and tell and library<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> something that is fluffy or soft<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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.</span></span><br />
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If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636763155831008107.post-83122099983288990292012-11-15T13:00:00.001-08:002012-11-15T13:00:13.499-08:00November 19-21, 2012<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">We would like to wish all our families a safe break and Happy Thanksgiving. Last Wednesday the kids told us what they are thankful for and they said some really nice things. A common answer was that they are thankful for their families. This week our dramtic play center will be Thanksgiving dinner, where the kids will pretend to serve food on one another family style. We will also be having a pre-Thanksgiving celebration by making no-bake pumpkin pie on Wednesday for academics. We will be combining math and science during our pie making.</span></span><br />
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<strong>School will be closed Thursday November 22 and Friday November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving</strong><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Monthly themes:</span><br />
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Thanksgiving<br />
Social Studies: Native Americans<br />
Science: Forest animals<br />
Literacy: Letters P, N, and B <br />
Math: Matching and comparing and numbers 7, 8, 9, and 10 with review<br />
Shape and color: Triangle and brown<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Weekly centers:</span><br />
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Dramatic play: Thanksgiving dinner<br />
Art: hand print turkeys<br />
Math: tic-tac-toe<br />
Large motor: pattern block turkeys<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Academics at a glance:</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Monday: </span><br />
-Literacy: Introduction with the letter B and the sound the B makes<br />
-Math: holiday mazes and dot-to-dot<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Tuesday:</span> <br />
Spanish and music<br />
<span style="color: purple;">Wednesday: </span>No bake pumpkin pie and <strong>show and tell</strong><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Thursday: </span><span style="color: black;">No school</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Friday: </span><span style="color: black;">No school</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Show and tell Fridays:</span> This week we will be doing show and tell on <strong>Wednesday</strong> and it is free choice <br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Reminders: <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">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.</span></span><br />
<br />
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!<br />
<br />
Chelsea Scheffer: <a href="mailto:cscheffer@tpaak.org">cscheffer@tpaak.org</a><br />
Jada Kankel: <a href="mailto:jkankel@tpaak.org">jkankel@tpaak.org</a><br />
Shanda Schlagenhauf: <a href="mailto:sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org">sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org</a>Pre-Kindergarten Teachershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346504782068100511noreply@blogger.com