Theme for the month:
Welcome to Pre-K!
Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit:
• My classroom and program are safe places where I learn, play and have fun.
• I am an important member of my classroom community; my thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter.
• The teachers and other adults at my program keep me safe, care about me and support my learning.
• In my classroom I use materials carefully and make choices about where I work and play.
• Classroom rules and routines help me learn and stay safe.
Lessons and activities for the week:
Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often.
Pretend Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided.
Art- Children will be invited to draw self-portraits. Mirrors will be provided to encourage children to look at their faces carefully in the mirror then draw what they see.
Science- Mirrors will be added to the science center for children to explore and discuss what they see.
Math- A picture of each child will be cut apart, thus creating a puzzle. Students are invited to assemble their own puzzles and their peers’ puzzles as well.
Library- Students are able to read books from the classroom library to the puppets that are provided.
Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to write the letters in their name.
Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.
Some of the books we will read this week are:
On Monday When it Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister
Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes
Home School Connection
Dear Families,
Inside your child’s folder you will find pictures of facial expressions, labeled with specific emotion words. You are encouraged to look at it together, imitate the faces and use the vocabulary provided. Discuss with your child when they might feel each emotion.
Reminders:
- Please fill out and return all papers given out during parent orientation.
- Complete Parent Survey.
- Please remember to read to your child every day (15 Minutes).
- School will be CLOSED on Tuesday, September 25th, for a teacher conference day.
- Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang in our classroom!
- Please make sure your child has at least one extra set of clothing in their cubbies, with their name written on the tag.
If you have any questions about the UPK for All program that the teacher or school is 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.
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