Week of February 7th!!

Reminders / Notices:

Mark Your Calendars:

 

• Dismissal is at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 11^TH.  We will open doors at 11:45 a.m. NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

• Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Friday, November 11th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. via ZOOM. Please check for a time slot. 

• Monday, February 14th -Valentine’s Day!! Children may wear red. 

• Wednesday, February 16th PreK For All Program Closed for Professional Development Day 

• Monday, February 21st - President's Day - School Closed

• Please remember to send sleeping mats to school. 

• School/Church doors close at 8:15 AM

• Late drop-offs will no longer be permitted to enter the building.  

• No adults are permitted in the building past the table at the main door.

• Dismissal times remain as 3:00 PM for all PreK classes.

• There are no early pickup/appointments etc. -- if there is an appointment the child should remain home.

• All parents etc. coming near the building are required to have a mask on their face for the safety of all students and staff.

 

 

Unit Topic:

Light

           

Essential Question for the Unit:

How and why do we use different kinds of light?

 

Focus Questions for this Week:

What kinds of lights are around us? 

 

 

Focused Learning Activity for the Week:

Exploring with The Light Table

 

The teacher will work with students in the science center. The teacher will model how to use and care for the light table. The teacher will observe each student as they use the light table and ask higher-order thinking questions about their experiences.

 

 Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

 PK.AL.1 Actively engages in play as a means of exploration and learning

 

 

DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

 

For all children to be successful, multiple entry points will be considered. The teacher will tailor instruction to the needs of each individual student. 

 

For example, 

       •         Repeat directions

       •         Extend time 

       •         Preview questions (if applicable)

       •         Provide 1:1 support 

       •         Adapt materials 

 

 

Foundational textfor the week: 

All About Light by Lisa Trumbauer 

 

The link to the foundational texts HERE!!

 

                                           

Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:

 

 Level 1: Recall 

What are some of the different sources of light in this book? 

What happens when you turn on a lamp or a flashlight? 

What are some of the things light can do? 

 

Level 2: Skill/Concept 

How can the moon help us see? 

Why do we turn on lights when it is dark? 

 

Level 3: Strategic Thinking 

There are many different kinds of light in this book. What kinds of lights are around us? 

How does light help us?

 

Level 4: Extended Thinking 

What would happen if we did not have any light in our classroom? What would happen if you did not have any light where you live? What would you do? 

Sometimes we want light around us. Sometimes we do not. When might you want it to be dark? 

How can you make a space dark when it is light outside? 

Lesson and activities for the week:

 

Blocks-  Students are invited to explore how they might use blocks and a flashlight to create shadow letters.  

 

Pretend Play- Students will be able to use flashlights for shadow play inside a tent.  

 

Art-  The teacher will read the book Round Trip by Ann Jonas.  After reading the book, children will be provided with black and white paper to create a picture.  Children will be encouraged to cut or rip the paper and use glue to assemble the art. The teacher will use vocabulary words such as straight and wavy to describe the lines that they make. 

 

Science-  Students will be able to use the light table to look at x-rays and an assortment of translucent objects.   

 

Math-  The teacher will supply translucent plastic drinking cups in a variety of colors. Children will be invited to create patterns with the cups.

 

Library-  Students are invited to read books about our theme, light.  

 

Writing-  The children will be invited to use a hole puncher to create letters on pieces of paper. The teacher will allow children to place the papers over the light table to explore the letters and light. 

 

Sensory-  The teacher will line the bottom of the sensory table with tin foil and add water as well as glass beads, containers, scoops, etc. The teacher will invite children to explore, sort, and enjoy.

 

For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE!!

 

As always, please make sure to read the OLQM school blog for additional updates and information, located HERE!

 

If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at 888-227-8175