Hello Strawberry parents!
Welcome back! I hope you all had a nice break, can’t wait to see all the strawberries again. These two weeks are going to be filled with exploration and investigation as we learn about Spring, Insects, and weather cycles!
Monthly Curriculum
Theme: Spring
Value: Patience
Color: Rainbow
Multicultural Visit: Europe
Animal: Insects
Community Helper: Teacher
Additional Theme: Weather cycles
Letters/Sounds: Qq, Vv, Xx
Shape: Hexagon
Numbers: 40-50
Outing: Kids space museum
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 one
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This week, The strawberries will get to learn about the different types of seeds and flowers that we see in our daily walks (at home or in our community).The Last couple of weeks, we attempted to plant two different seeds in different ways.One in a bag taped onto the window and the other in a paper cup close to the window. The strawberries will discuss: did the seed grow?if not, what went wrong?, how can we change it, and what does the seed need. We will document our findings and document the progress of the seeds. As well as, learning about our shape Hexagon and color rainbow!
Writing:
The strawberries will be writing and tracing the letter Vv and its corresponding words and Phonics.
* We will be spelling the word Vase with magnets and in pencil.
* They will be practicing writing their names in pencils and In various forms. (Magnets and through art)
Math:
Throughout the week we will be incoperating math in our daily activities by counting, measuring and/or making patterns. We will also be practicing identifying, writing, and creating our numbers 30-40 using Montessori boards/beads.
Science :
* We have been learning about the parts of a flower and what it needs for it to grow. They will see how flowers absorb water! Through colored water and a white flower.
Art:
We will be making:
* Flower vase for the letter V
* Wind chimes for spring!
* painting with flowers instead of brushes
Sensory:
* A flower bin filled with water!
Week two
Spring is here and it brings a bunch of interesting insects! We will learn about its body parts and the insects’ importance to the environment. We will investigate different environments and food that certain type of insects like to eat. We will create our own insects based on what they have learned and their own artistic creativity. Lastly, we will learn about our weather cycles.
Writing:
The strawberries will be writing and tracing the letter Qq and its corresponding words and Phonics.
* We will be spelling the word Queen bee with magnets and in pencil.
* They will continue practicing writing their names in pencils and In various forms. (Magnets and through art)
Math:
Throughout the week, we will be incoperating math in our daily activities by counting, measuring and/or making patterns. We will also be practicing identifying, writing, and creating our numbers 30-40 using Montessori boards/beads.
Science:
We will be learning about the four stages of the water cycles( condensation, evaporation, precipitation and collection) in a very simple explanation. A small clip from the magic school bus will be shown for a visual understanding.
Art:
* The strawberries are going to make their own insects using their knowledge and art materials that they choose. They will have various pictures on the table as a guide to help them accomplish their art.
* Rainclouds art activity using droppers.
Sensory:
* Insect playdough bin with rocks, sticks, leaves and various insects!
Upcoming Events
PLAY Family Outing
Saturday, April 14th!
The entire school community is invited to meet up at Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena at 10am. Please have your child wear their PLAY shirt so others know you are with our school group!
These monthly outings, ‘Field Trips’, are aligned with our themed curriculum and give your child the opportunity to share what they are learning in class with you. They also give families the opportunity to meet each other and make new friends! You might even see a teacher there with their family!
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 2018
April
Tuesday – 3rd- Back from Spring Break
Saturday – 7th- Date Night with Mrs. Gloria
Saturday – 14th – PLAY Family Outing
Saturday -21st – LAST Date Night with Ms. Jennifer
Wednesday – 25th – Disney Character dress up day!
May
Friday – 4th – Star Wars Day
Saturday – 5th – Date Night with Ms. Diana & Ms. Lorraine
Monday – 7th – PLAY’s Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
Monday – 7th- Teacher Appreciation Week – Give a Creative gift
Tuesday – 8th – Teacher Appreciation Week – Give the gift of Food
Wednesday – 9th – Teacher Appreciation Week – Give a gift that Grows
Thursday – 10th – Teacher Appreciation Week – Give the gift of Touch
Friday – 11th – Teacher Appreciation Week – Give a Class gift
Friday – 11th – Moms & Muffins
Saturday – 19th – Date Night with Mrs. Hasmik & Ms. Cynthia
Monday – 21st – Blueberry Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday – 22nd – Kiwi & Peach Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday – 23rd – Strawberry & Raspberry Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday – 24th – Pineapple Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday – 28th – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day