Week of November 27th!

 Theme for the month: All About Us!

Enduring understandings that the student should have by the end of the unit: 

 • I am unique; there is no one who looks, feels, thinks and acts exactly like I do.

 • I feel different ways at different times for different reasons. 

 • I am part of a family and a classroom community.

 • My family is important and unique.

 • My classroom is a community. All of the people in my class are important and 

    unique.

 •  I can help make my classroom a fun, safe and exciting place. 

Learning Centers and Activities:

Blocks- The student’s name cards will be available in block center.  Students are invited to write their names using blocks, discussing the lines in each letter of their name (straight, curved, etc.).

Pretend Play- Pretend Play will be transformed into "circle time".  Students can take turns being the teacher and leading their friends in circle time activities.

Art- Various size shapes from construction paper will be cut out and students are invited to use the shapes to create their bodies. After gluing the shapes together, or to a piece of paper, children can use writing utensils to add additional details (hair, patterns on clothes, etc.). 

Science- Students are invited to use magnifying glasses to explore fingerprints, skin, hair, etc. 

Math- Small figures will be added to the math center. Students can sort and then count the figures and then use them for imaginative play.

Library- Students are encouraged to read a book with a friend. One child could read to the other or they could look at a book together. 

Writing-  Students will be able to play a matching game where they match pictures of the students in the class with that students name.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

•  I Love Saturdays y Domingos by Alma Flor Ada
• How Are You Peeling? by Joost Elffers and Saxton Freymann

Lesson Plan Link

Reminders / Notices:

• Christmas Break is from December 22nd to January 3rd.

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions about the UPK for All program that I, Mrs. Gonzalez or Mr. Woods are unable to answer please feel free to contact: The Archdioceses Help Line at 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org