Tag: Strawberry Classroom

We had a fabulous month! We focused on friendships, being a good friend to all. Learning how to play and problem solve together. We helped one another to communicate our feelings and needs. We are all friends to each other, here at PLAY Preschool.

During the month of February, we discovered the phonics of upper and lower case Jj,Kk, and Ll. We made jellyfish and jellybeans for Jj, Kites and koalas for Kk, and ladybugs and lollipops for Ll. We continued learning the letters in our own names. We also learned about rhyming words.

We continued with our number lines while reviewing numbers 0 thru 7 and adding numbers 8 and 9. We each wrote the numbers 0 thru 9. It was fun!

We explored the wonderful world of shapes while making pictures with different shapes. We created master pieces with the colors of red, pink and purple. Our printing should be displayed in the LA County Museum of Art!

We had a visit from the farm! We petted rabbits, turtles, goats, lambs and the cutest pony. We learned how they live, what they eat and what some of these animals give us.

 In history, we learned about George Washington, the first president of the US. Did you know that President Washington’s had wooden teeth and he didn’t ever smile because of the great pain he felt from these teeth? We learned about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the US. President Lincoln fought to end slavery.

In science, we made carbon dioxide by combing baking soda and vinegar together. This gas filled up the balloon which was attached to a bottle. Did you know that carbon dioxide is used to make things colder, like dry ice?

In cooking, we made fruit kabobs for v-day with help of some of our parents. It was delicious! We also had a very special snack of crackers and herb dip. The herb dip was made sour cream and home grown herbs from our very own garden! Yum!

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.

What we will be learning……

In March, we are going to have an enchanting month filled with knowledge, rainbows and leprechauns!

The first week of March, we will focus on the recognition and phonetics of upper and lower case Mm. We will continue with rhyming words. We will learn about number 10, its recognition and value. We will learn about Dr Seuss and his books! He was an American author, poet, cartoonist, screenwriter and film maker. His full name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. He was born on March 2,1904. Seuss was well known for his writing in children’s literature. We will center crafts and games on Dr Seuss this week. We will end this week by cooking “green eggs.”

The second week, we will focus on recognition and phonetics of letter Nn. We will become familiar with our own emergency phone numbers.  We will learn how to dial our own phone numbers! We will review numbers 0-10, both in recognition and value. We will learn what two-primary colors we need to mix in order to make “green.” We will create the utmost master pieces with different shades of green. We will be learning about St Patrick’s Day, what it is and why we celebrate it. Our crafts will center on this festive celebration making shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns and much, much, more!

On the third week, we will focus on the recognition and phonetics of and upper and lower case Oo. We will continue with rhyming words, our names and opposites. We will learn number 11, its value and recognition, adding it to our number line. We will continue learning our phone numbers and how to dial them.  We will make “green” collages and taste “green foods” on March 17th. We will make green play dough, too!

On the fourth week, we will review letters A thru O, both sounds and recognition. We will review numbers 0 thru 11, both recognition and value. We will continue learning our emergency phone numbers!

Throughout this month, we will continue to learn our emergency American Sign language. Lessons will be posted on brightwheel so parents and family members can practice with the strawberries.

Note: If at anytime you have any questions, please feel free to see me.

Thank you,

Ms. Martha

Upcoming Events

Crazy Dress Up Day

When: March 4th, 2020

St Patrick’s Day – Don’t forget to wear something GREEN!

We will also have a coin hunt for the children on 3/17.

Strawberry Parent Teacher Conference will be held on March 25th.

Parent Teacher Conferences are only for 15 minutes.

Ms. Annie will send a message on brightwheel to allow parents to sign up.

PLAY will be CLOSED April 3rd – 10th

We will re-open on April 13th

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.

– 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.

– 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.

School Calendar 2020

Mar 4th – Wacky Wednesday- Dress up Crazy

Mar 17th – St Patrick’s Day

Mar 25th – Strawberry PTC

Apr 3rd – Cesar Chavez Day – PLAY Closed

April 6th – 10th – Spring Break – PLAY Closed

May 4th – Star Wars Day

May 5th – Cinco De Mayo

May 8th – Moms & Muffins

May 11th – 15th – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 22nd – Picture Day

May 25th – Memorial Day – PLAY Closed

June 12th – Parent Appreciation Breakfast

June 19th – Dads & Donuts

June 26th – Graduation Show/Potluck – PLAY Closed / No Child Care

June 29th – July 3rd – Summer Break  – PLAY Closed

What we learned………..

We had such  a great beginning for 2020!

We focused on the recognition and phonetics of upper and lower case letters “Gg,” “Hh,” and “Ii.” We made giraffes, grapes, hearts, horses, igloos and ice-cream.

We focused on the recognition and value of numbers “6” and “7.” We made number lines from 0 to 7 with the value of each number. We learned counting songs and counted in American sign language.

We discovered the colors white and blue. We made collages and painted only with these colors.We also made blue and white name plates.

We continued with our Emergency Sign Language. This will give us the skills in order to help translate important information from non-hearing victims to emergency personal in an emergency.

In science, we continued learning about hibernation. We learned what hibernation means, some of the animals that hibernate and whether these are “true hibernators.”

We also learn about air and how air can move things. We learned that air takes up space. We experimented and made kites. We flew them and watched the air carry them. We had the best time!

We made snow by mixing baking soda and water. The mixture was cold to the touch and we were able to form it into different shapes. Some of us made snowmen!

In Social studies, we learned about Dr Martin Luther Kind Jr. This great American helped people to accept one another and to be kind. We each expressed our own dreams for everyone!

We also had a great parade and a special lunch with all of our friends! We celebrated Chinese New Year! We made Chinese hand drums.

We had a great month!

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.

What we will be learning……

Week 1:

We will explore the phonics and recognition of upper and lower case “Jj.” We will learn the value and recognition of number 8. We will review the heart shape. We will continue learning our own names. We will acquire these skills through some very creative avenues.

In social studies, we will learn about out 16th President, President Abraham Lincoln. We will explore his life as a child and how he became one of the most respected President of the US of America.

In science, we will learn about the “heart.” What is the heart? How big are our own hearts? What is the function of the heart? We will paint using pink and purple. We will discover what colors make pink.

Week 2:

We will explore upper and lower case “Kk.” Whats the phonetic sound of “Kk.” We will also learn the American Sign Language for the letters Jj and Kk . We will learn the value and recognition of number 9. We will review the heart and hexagon shape.

In social studies, we will learn about our nations first President , George Washington. What made him great president? What was his childhood like? Was the story about the cherry tree true or was it made up?

We will learn about farm animals. What kinds of animals live on the farm? What do we get from some of these animals?

We will discover what colors make purple. We will continue with the colors of pink and purple.

Week 3:

We will learn the phonetic sound of letter “L.” We will also learn the recognition of upper and lower case “Ll.” We will learn the American Sign Language for letter “Ll.” We will explore the value and recognition of number “10.”

In social studies, we will focus on “friends.” What are friends? How can we be kind to friends? What makes a good friend? Who are our friends?

In science, we will discover what happens when we mix baking soda and vinegar together. What is the gas that this mixture creates? What happens to the balloon?

We will continue exploring the different kinds of farm animals. We will discover what is inside an egg!

Week 4:

We will review letters, J,K, and L. We will review the sounds of these letters. We will review the letters through our own names. We will review numbers 0 – 10, value and recognition. We will also review the shapes of the heart, hexagon, rectangle, square, triangle, circle and star.

We will continue, learning about farm animals. where they live, what they eat and why these animals are so important to us.

Happy Birthday to Bax and Hillary!

Best,

Ms. Martha

Upcoming Events

Come join your little one for an art project or story time on Valentines Day!

When: February 14th

Where: Your little ones classroom

Time: 9:30 – 10:30

Valentines Sensory and Creativity play date @ PLAY Preschool!

When: Saturday , February 15th

Time: 10:30 to 1:30

Come join us and explore sensory activities, art projects and play on our playground.

Everyone is Welcome!

Tell Friends and Families

Admissions: $ 10 per family

To sign up please contact Ms. Annie via brightwheel or email (annie@playpreschools.com).

PLAY will be closed in observance of Presidents Day on February 17th!

PLAY will be CLOSED February 27th and 28th for Teachers In Service Day!

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.

– 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.

– 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.

School Calendar 2020

Feb 14th – Valentines Day

Feb 17th – Presidents Day – PLAY Closed

Feb 27th-28th – Teachers In Service – PLAY Closed

Mar 17th – St Patrick’s Day

Mar 24th – Blue/Kiwi PTC

Mar 25th – Strawberry PTC

Mar 26th – Pineapple PTC

Apr 3rd – Cesar Chavez Day – PLAY Closed

April 6th – 10th – Spring Break – PLAY Closed

May 4th – Star Wars Day

May 5th – Cinco De Mayo

May 8th – Moms & Muffins

May 11th – 15th – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 22nd – Picture Day

May 25th – Memorial Day – PLAY Closed

June 12th – Parent Appreciation Breakfast

June 19th – Dads & Donuts

June 26th – Graduation Show/Potluck – PLAY Closed / No Child Care

June 29th – July 3rd – Summer Break  – PLAY Closed

Hello Parents!

This month is filled with eventful dates! Please check the information below!  Mother’s day is approaching and the strawberries will be creating thoughtful gifts. This will be given to you on May 10th for Moms and Muffins.  On this day, after the yummy muffins, you are welcome to join us in the classroom! You may volunteer to read a story, sing along with your child or present a special talent to the classroom. Hope to see you all there :).

Monthly Curriculum

Theme: transportation

Value: responsibility

Color: Review

Multicultural Visit: Mexico

Animal: Reptiles

Community Helper: Mechanic

Additional Theme: Mom

Letters/Sounds:  Yy and Zz

Shape:  Octagon

Numbers: 40-50

Family Outing: Travel Town

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.

Classroom Time

We will start off learning about transportation, the strawberries will discuss how people get from one place to another on land, water and air. They will get the opportunity to create their own 3-D transportation of choice by using our recycled materials. We will also be creating our very own license plate! Using paper, tissue paper, water color and cut out letters. Many transportations aren’t able to run if it isn’t for mechanics fixing and improving it. We will be learning what a mechanic does and what tools they use.

We will have the opportunity to learn about Reptiles! They will begin to understand the different environments reptiles live in and interesting facts about them. Once completed, the children will be creating their own interpretation of chameleons, turtle/tortoise, and alligators through art.

We will be leaving Europe and taking a trip to Mexico! We will locate it on a map, we will learn their historic landmarks, tradition and culture. We will be learning about folk art from Mexico, which is and art form that express the artist’s emotions through bright and colorful designs. Many artists use these designs on pot, plates, metal etc. The strawberries are going to make their very own folk art called “metal tooling” using foil paper and paint.  We will be having a simplified explanation of Cinco de Mayo and will be creating a piñata made out of construction paper and tissue paper.

Lastly, the strawberries will discuss how important their moms are to them. As well as, appreciating everything they do for them. In honor of mother’s day, the strawberries will write a handwritten letter about what they love and appreciate about their mothers. They will be given to you in the classroom on Mom’s and muffins.

Academically, we will be focusing on identifying, sounding out, and writing Yy and Zz one letter a week. We will think up and create a list of words that start with that letter/sound, we will then begin our writing skills by practicing writing the letter and a corresponding word.

Upcoming Events

May the 4th Star wars Dress up Day!!

Friday, May 3rd

Monday, May 6th – 5 de Mayo Celebration

10:00 am

We will be celebrating with a pinata and music!

Moms and Muffins

May 10th @ 9 to 10:30 am

9 to 9:30 -Coffee & Muffin

9:30 to 10:30 – Join your little on in class

Come and read a story, sing a song or show case a talent to the classroom!

Hello Parents,

The week of May 6th-10th is Teacher Appreciation Week at PLAY The goal of the week is to give all families the chance to participate and show some love to the teachers who have worked so hard all year long. I invite you all to participate in one, two, three or every day, its totally up to you.

Below is a list of the daily themes for the week

Monday’s theme is “Teachers inspire creativity.” Families are invited to bring home made gifts showing their child’s creativity. You are welcome to bring in drawings, art projects or anything of the nature.

Tuesday’s theme is “Teachers help feed our children.” Parents are welcome to drop off something for the teachers to eat for breakfast or during their lunch break. You are also welcome to make something at home or bring in a favorite dish from a restaurant.

Wednesday’s theme is “Teachers help our children grow.” Families are invited to bring flowers, cut or potted.

Thursday’s theme is “Teachers touch our children lives.” Parents are welcome to donate/pool their money to send their teacher to a spa. (I would like to have a classroom parent lead this theme for the class.If you need emails please ask me).

Friday’s theme is “Teachers are a gift to our children lives.” Parents are invited to drop off gift cards in any amount to their teachers. If the classroom or certain parents are interested in pooling their funds together, I would like a classroom parent to help with this theme as well.

Please email me at annie@playpreschools.com (mailto:annie@playpreschools.com) and let me know if you are interested in leading a day or have any questions.

I thank you all for spending the year with us at PLAY and I look forward to the future together.

Best,

Annie

Assistant Director

May 17th

Saturday, May 18th – Family Outing

Travel Town

5200 Zoo Dr,

Los Angeles, CA 90027

Families will be meeting at 10am outside the entrance.

PLAY will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

May 27th

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 $8 when ordered in advance, however if ordered the day of or by the week it will be billed at $9.

– 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 2019

May

Friday – 3rd – Dress Up Day: Star Wars Day

Saturday -4th- Date Night

Monday – 6th-10th – Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday – 6th – Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Friday – 10th – Celebrating Mother’s Day

Saturday – 11th – Date Night

Friday – 17th- Picture Day

Saturday – 18th- Travel Town Family Outing

Saturday – 25th – Date Night

Monday – 27th – Memorial Day (PLAY CLOSED)

June

Saturday – 8th – Date Night

Friday – 14th – Celebrating Father’s Day

Saturday – 22nd – Date Night

Friday – 28th – Graduation (PLAY CLOSED for Teachers in Service)

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

Welcome!

Hello Strawberry parents!

We’re approaching the last week of school before spring break! I hope you all have a fantastic break! The last week of March, the strawberries will talk about chefs (since we didn’t properly go over it last week). We will learn about healthy foods, restaurants, and proper hygiene when cooking! We will be making flowers in preparation for spring. Just in time for our egg hunt that is going to be on Tuesday March, 20th!

Monthly Curriculum

Theme: Environment

Value: Respecting nature

Color: green

Multicultural Visit: Ireland

Animal: Dinosaur

Community Helper: Chef

Additional Theme: Plant Life cycles

Letters/Sounds:  Uu, Jj, Kk

Shape:  pentagon

Numbers: 30-40

Outing: Natural History 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 three

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Writing:

The strawberries will be writing and tracing the letter Uu and its corresponding words and Phonics.

* We will be spelling the word Umbrella with magnets and in pencil.

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 conducting our vinegar and baking soda experiment!

Art:

We will be making:

* colorful umbrellas

* pizzas out of construction paper

* flowers out of paint and construction paper.

Sensory:

* The strawberries will clean pretend vegetables with soap and water.

Week Four

Enjoy Spring Break!

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

March

Friday – 23rd to Monday, Mar. 2nd – NO SCHOOL- Spring Break

April

Tuesday – 3rd- Back from Spring Break

Saturday – 7th- Date Night with Mrs. Gloria

Saturday – 14th – PLAY Family Outing

Saturday -21st – Date Night with Ms. Jennifer

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

Welcome!

Hello Strawberry parents!

Welcome to the month of March! The strawberries have been exploring their new classroom and they love it, you’re all welcome to come in and take a look. The beginning of the month is filled with exploration and experimentation. As the strawberries learn about dinosaurs, plant life cycle and even becoming paleontologists!

Monthly Curriculum

Theme: Environment

Value: Respecting nature

Color: green

Multicultural Visit: Ireland

Animal: Dinosaur

Community Helper: Chef

Additional Theme: Plant Life cycles

Letters/Sounds:  Uu, Jj, Kk

Shape:  pentagon

Numbers: 30-40

Outing: Natural History 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 discuss their favorite extinct animal, Dinosaurs!! They will learn how dinosaurs became extinct and how the earth looked like centuries ago. We will compare and contrast the environments from today to the past.  They will also become paleontologists and have a digging site in the dramatic area. In addition, they will also learn about plant life cycles.

Writing:

The strawberries will be writing and tracing the letter Jj and its corresponding words and Phonic sound.

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.

* The strawberries are going to find out how long a T-rex is by using a measuring tape.

* How many feet does it take to fill in a T-rex foot print? the strawberries will find out and document their findings.

Science :

The strawberries will be learning about our environment and the letter J.  Therefore, We will be conducting a rainy cloud in a jar expirement!

Art:

* We will be making our very own dinosaur eggs and fossils!

Sensory:

* The strawberries are going to be learning about plant lif cycles through books and experimentation. Therefore, We will have a gardening sensory bin.

Week two

This week, we’ll be leaving the wonderful country of China and taking a trip to the fantastic country of Ireland! Also known as the Emerald Isle because of its lush green grass. We will locate it on a map and talk about its traditional culture, dances, wardrobe and historic landmarks. In addition, we will be learning about chefs.

Writing:

The strawberries will be writing and tracing the letter Kk and its corresponding words and Phonic sound.

* writting the letter kk on rainbow salt trays.

Math:

Throughout the week we will be incoperating math in our daily activities, by counting, measuring and/or making patterns.

Art:   We will discuss the folktale of the mischievous Leprechaun who hides coins in a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

* We will be making a plot of gold with construction paper.

* The strawberries will be making shamrocks with their hands.

Science:

* We will be experiencing a green baking soda explotion.

sensory:

* The strawberries will find gold number coins in a bin filled with rainbow rice!

Upcoming Events

PLAY Family Outing

Saturday, March 10th!

The entire school community is invited to meet up at The Natural History Museum on Saturday March 10^th 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 2017

March

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

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

Welcome!

Hello Strawberry parents!

Welcome to the month of February! We’re now in the time of love and friendship! This February we will be learning about China to prepare for the Lunar New Year! Look forward to receiving bi-weekly emails, such as this, to give you a guide of our educational activities. Reminder, we are a nut free school! Please, read the nut free options on the form that were mailed and/or given.

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 One

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This week we will be focusing on the Letter ‘Ww’, love, friendship, and numbers 20-30

This week the strawberries will begin to discuss the meaning of love! How love can be expressed through family, friends and our community. We will first open the discussion by asking them what they think love is (will be written down). Then we will talk about how we can express our love to others by being kind, patient, considerate, and compassionate.

Writing:

The strawberries will be writing and tracing the letter Ww and its corresponding words and Phonic sound. We will begin introducing sight words! Such as: it, an, to etc. Every morning, the strawberries will start the day by writing their names on our sign up folder. This will let them practice identifying, recognizing and writing their names on their own!

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 :

We will be conducting an experiment with walking water! (water absorption) We will make our predictions and write down our findings.

Art:

* We will be creating Valentine’s hearts!

* ‘W’ is for worm! we will be doing a worm painting out of spaghetti instead of brushes.

Sensory:

This week, the strawberries will be feeling the texture of rainbow worms! (spaghetti)

Week Two

This week we will be focusing on china/Asia,  farm animals, the letters ‘Ee’ and the diamond shape.

This week, we’ll be learning about various China. We will  locate the country on the map and talk about: their culture, language, historical landmarks, traditional dances, and food.  As well as, talking about the importance of farmers and farm animals are to our environment.

Writing:

The strawberries will be writing and tracing the letter Ee and its corresponding words and Phonic sound. We will continue introducing sight words! Such as: it, an, to etc.

*    The strawberries will attempt to write a few and simple Chinese characters using black markers.

* We will create our own farm poem.

Math:

Throughout the week we will be incorporating math in our daily activities, by counting, measuring and/or making patterns.

*  We will be planting a seed with an ABC pattern.

* We will be sorting farm animals and non farm animals.

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

* making traditional Asian drums

* making chopstick art

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 get to experience how to milk a cow through gloves! We will fill the glove with water with a tiny hole and they will “milk” it in a cup.

School Calendar 2017

February

Saturday – 3rd – Date Night with Ms. Jennifer

Saturday – 10th – Date Night with Ms. Jennifer

Friday – 16th – Chinese New Year

Monday – 19th – NO SCHOOL – President’s Day

March

Saturday – 3rd- Date Night with Ms. Jennifer

Monday – 5th – Picture Day

Saturday – 10th – Date Night with Ms. Diana

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