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.
Monthly themes:
Thanksgiving
Social Studies: Native Americans
Science: Forest animals
Literacy: Letters P, N, and B
Math: Matching and comparing and numbers 7, 8, 9, and 10 with review
Shape and color: Triangle and brown
Weekly centers:
Dramatic play: playdough bakery
Art: Nature painting (using sticks, rocks, and other things found in nature instead of paint brushes!)
Literacy: Story time (looking at books and telling the story by looking at pictures to one of our stuffed animal friends)
Movement: Velcro target practice
Large motor: Train table
Academics at a glance:
Monday:
-Literacy: Review of the letters P, N, and B by collaborating on words that start with those letters for our alphabet wall
-Math: Number 9
Tuesday:
Spanish and music
Wednesday: -Social Studies: Since last week was shortened we will be writing the letter B today
-Science: Forest animals
Thursday:
-Literacy: Review letters P, N, and B by making flash cards
-Math: matching and comparing
Friday:
show and tell and library
Show and tell Fridays: something that is fluffy or soft
Reminders: Please make sure your child's cubby has extra clothing (multiple pairs of underwear, socks, a shirt, and a pair of shorts or pants) and bring a water bottle every day. Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!
Chelsea Scheffer: cscheffer@tpaak.org
Jada Kankel: jkankel@tpaak.org
Shanda Schlagenhauf: sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org
