Welcome!
Hello Strawberry parents!
We are approaching the end of February and the strawberries will be learning about Doctors and what their jobs entails. As well as, talking about the human body and learning about the importance of our body parts. Also, We will be reviewing our letters of the month and farm animals. Just in time for our petting zoo on February 21st at 10am. Lastly, I want to thank those of you that visited our classroom on Valentine’s day! It made their day extra special.The children loved giving cards to their friends.
Monthly Curriculum
Theme: Love
Value: friendship
Color: Pink and purple
Multicultural Visit: Asia/china
Animal: Farm Animal
Community Helper: Doctor
Additional Theme: president’s day
Letters/Sounds: Ww Ee Oo
Shape: Diamond
Numbers: 20-30
As in every preschool classroom, these plans may evolve to better suit the interests of the children. I will be updating parents with pictures, videos, and write ups of what the children are learning and doing during the day. These will be posted to our Brightwheel app.
** Week three
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We were unable to properly cover farm animals and activities last week. Therefore, we will cover farm animals this week. As well as, the letter Oo and the diamond shape
Writing:
The strawberries will be writing and tracing the letter Oo and its corresponding words and Phonic sound. We will continue practicing sight words! Such as: it, an, to etc
Math:
Throughout the week we will be incorporating math in our daily activities by counting, measuring and/or making patterns. We will also be practicing identifying, writing, and creating our numbers 20-30 using Montessori boards/beads.
Science :
The strawberries will try to make an indestructible egg (white balloon) by using materials in the classroom to ensure that it does not break (pop) when we drop it from a high area (stairs).
Art:
* stomping mud art using farm animals
Sensory:
* The strawberries are going to have a washing station. They are going to clean all the dirty farm animals using tooth brushes!
* The strawberries will experience the sensation of milking a cow through gloves! We will fill the gloves with water then “milk” it in a cup.
Week four
This week we will be focusing on Doctors and reviewing our letters Ww, Ee and Oo
Writing:
The strawberries will review the letters Ww, Ee, and Oo and its corresponding words and Phonic sounds.
Math:
Throughout the week we will be incorporating math in our daily activities, by counting, measuring and/or making patterns.
* The strawberries are going to be practicing their subtilizing skills (the ability to recognize the number of briefly presented items without actually counting) by rolling a dice and crossing out the correct number.
Art:
* Syringe (no needle) art painting
Science:
* The strawberries are going to be learning about the human body. They will learn how long their small intestines are with a string. They will measure the string (intestine) with a ruler.
sensory:
* The strawberries will be hunting for letters Ww, Ee, and Oo.
Upcoming Events
The Petting Zoo is coming to PLAY!
One of our learning themes this month is Farms. On Wednesday, February 21st the children will have the opportunity to see and pet small/baby sheep, goats, bunnies, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, and a pony.
Feel free to dress up your child in a fun Farmer or animal outfit!
Picture Day is Monday, March 5th!
All pictures will be taken between 8a – 11a. If Monday is not your regular school day you are welcome to bring your child in for just the pictures or for an extra school day as a Drop-In.
Feel free to pack a spare play outfit for when pictures are all done!
Reminders
– If you plan on parking in our lot, we ask that you please limit your stay to 10 minutes. Lingering in the lot makes it difficult for other parents trying to Pick Up/Drop Off their child on time.
– I know saying goodbye can be hard, but you can do it and so can your child!! Remember to keep a consistent routine throughout the year, prepare your child for your departure, validate their feelings, and remind them that you will be back.
– Hot lunch will continue to be $5 when ordered in advance, however if ordered the day of or by the week it will be billed at $6.
– Show and Tell is every Friday! Encourage your child to bring in a special toy of their choice to share with the class. Show & Tell is great because it’s fun for the kids and simultaneously enhances effective communication, strengthens their vocabulary , improves their listening skills, and promotes self confidence.
– Date Night is every other Saturday from 5:00pm-12:00am. $15/hr for an individual child or $20/hr for a pair of siblings (min. charge is $60). Dinner and a movie are also provided.
– We are now NUT FREE! We have a number of students in the school allergic to peanuts and tree nuts, in order to keep them safe we ask that you please do not send your child to school with any products containing nuts. If you would like a list of nut-free food suggestions let me know and I will get you a list!
– And lastly, a personal request from myself, please try to label all of your child’s items! Many families buy the same things and sometimes other students or teachers may move your child’s items mistakenly; labeling your things will greatly help avoid any mishaps!
If you have any other questions about the parent handbook feel free to ask myself, Gabriel, or Ms. Annie.
School Calendar 2017
February
Wednesday- 21st- Petting Zoo Visit
March
Saturday – 3rd- Date Night with Ms. Jennifer
Monday – 5th – Picture Day
Saturday – 10th – Date Night with Ms. Cynthia
Friday – 16th – Celebrating St Patrick’s Day
Tuesday – 20th – Egg Hunt
Friday – 23rd to 2nd – NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April
Tuesday – 3rd- Back from Spring Break
Saturday – 7th- Date Night with Mrs. Gloria
Saturday -21st – Date Night with Ms. Jennifer