Week of January 2nd

Monthly Unit Theme:

Where We Live!

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

Homes are the places where we live.

Animals and people have many different types of homes.

Some animals live with people.

People and animals make homes.

LEARNING CENTERS

Blocks- Children will be invited to build skyscraper apartment buildings and build apartment buildings as tall as they can.

Pretend Play- Turn the Dramatic Play area into a barn. Create stalls and add stuffed animals, hay, troughs for feeding and tools for caring for the animals. 

Art- Students will be supplied with popsicle sticks in order for them to create a home by gluing sticks onto paper.

Science- Multiple pictures of animals and their homes will be provided in science center for students to match.

Math- Lincoln Logs will be available for students to build homes.

Library- The students will be provided with pieces of flannel cut to represent parts of homes such as roofs, windows, doors to go with the stories The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf by Mark Teague or The Napping House by Audrey Wood. Students will be encouraged to tell stories about them or the people who live in the homes. 

Writing/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.

Sensory- Sand and water, and play-doh.

Books of the Week:

The Napping House by Audrey Woods 

Iggy Peck Architect Andrea Beaty  

Recommended Home School Connection:

Monday - Math News Worksheet

Tuesday – Universal Handwriting Book pages 41 and 42

Wednesday – Universal Handwriting Book pages 43 and 44

Thursday - Universal Handwriting Book pages 45 and 46

Friday - Universal Handwriting Book pages 47 and 48

Reminders ** Mark your calendars**

School resumes on January 3^rd. 

School will be CLOSED on Monday January 16^th for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday.

School is CLOSED on Thursday, January 26^th for Teacher Conference Day.

Lesson Plan Link

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

Week of December 12th

Unit Topic: Where We Live

Student Outcomes

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

• Homes are the places where we live.
• Animals and people have many different types of homes.
• Some animals live with people.
• People and animals make homes.

LEARNING CENTERS

Blocks- Children will be invited to build skyscraper apartment buildings and build apartment buildings as tall as they can.

Pretend Play- Turn the Dramatic Play area into a barn. Create stalls and add stuffed animals, hay, troughs for feeding and tools for caring for the animals. 

Art- Students will be supplied with popsicle sticks in order for them to create a home by gluing sticks onto paper.

Science- Multiple pictures of animals and their homes will be provided in science center for students to match.

Math- Lincoln Logs will be available for students to build homes.

Library- The students will be provided with pieces of flannel cut to represent parts of homes such as roofs, windows, doors to go with the stories The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf by Mark Teague or The Napping House by Audrey Wood. Students will be encouraged to tell stories about them or the people who live in the homes. 

Writing/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.

Sensory- Sand and water, and play-doh.

Books of the week:

A Home for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle 

The ABC Book of American Homes by Michael Shoulders 

Recommended Home School Connection:

Monday -Universal Handwriting pages 22 and 23 

Tuesday – Universal Handwriting Book pages 24 and 25

Wednesday –Building Blocks Math News Worksheet 

Universal Handwriting Book pages 26 and 27

Thursday - Universal Handwriting Book pages 28 and 29

Friday - Universal Handwriting Book pages 30 and 31

Reminders: **Please Mark Your Calendars**

• Parents are invited to our annual Holiday Show on December 14^th at 9:00 a.m. 
• There is no after school on Friday, December 16th.
• Christmas Break is from December 22^nd – January 3^rd!

Weekly Lesson Plan

Week of December 5th

Unit Topic: Where We Live

Student Outcomes

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

• Homes are the places where we live.
• Animals and people have many different types of homes.
• Some animals live with people.
• People and animals make homes.

LEARNING CENTERS

Blocks-Pictures of different types of homes and buildings will be posted in block center and students are invited to build the homes in the pictures or similar homes.

Pretend Play- Students can pretend play is a room in a home and are invited to play in and take care of the room. 

Art- Students will be supplied with popsicle sticks in order for them to create a home by gluing sticks onto paper.

Science- Multiple pictures of animals and their homes will be provided in science center for students to match.

Math- Lincoln Logs will be available for students to build homes.

Library- Students are encouraged to look at two non-fiction books about homes and compare and contrast what they see.

Writing/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, and play doh.

Books of the week:

The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Manus Pinkwater

Corduroy by Don Freeman

Reminders **Please mark your calendars **

• Parents are invited to our annual Holiday Show on December 14^th at 9:00 a.m. 
• There is no after school on Friday, December 16th.
• Christmas Break is from December 22^nd – January 3^rd!

Recommended Home School Connection:

Building Blocks -Math News Worksheets

Handwriting Books

Lesson Plan Link

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions or concerns 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 

Week of November 27th

Student Outcomes

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 pla

Learning Centers:

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- Children are invited to pretend to be a family. They are encouraged them to cook for each other, eat a meal together, or take care of daily household living.

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- Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their peers’ names. 

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/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week:

The Feelings Book  by Todd Parr

I Love Saturday and Domingos by Alma Flor Ada 

**Reminders-Please mark your calendars **

• Christmas Break is from December 22nd- January 3rd 

Home School Activities

Handwriting Book 

Building Blocks Activities Handouts 

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions or concerns 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 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org 

Weekly Lesson Plan

Week of November 21st

Student Outcomes

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 pla

Learning Centers:

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- Children are invited to pretend to be a family. They are encouraged them to cook for each other, eat a meal together, or take care of daily household living.

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- Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their peers’ names. 

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/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week:

Friendshape by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld 

It’s Okay To Be Different by Todd Parr 

**Reminders-Please mark your calendars **

• Please bring in any cans for our school can drive!
• Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 22^nd
• Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November 22^nd, from 1pm – 7pm. 
• School will be closed on Thursday, November 24^th and Friday, November 25^th for Thanksgiving.

Home School Activities

Handwriting book

Building Blocks Activity Handout 

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions or concerns 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 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org 

Weekly lesson plan

Week of November 14th

Theme of the Month: All About Us 

Student Outcomes

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:

 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- Children are invited to pretend to be a family. They are encouraged them to cook for each other, eat a meal together, or take care of daily household living.

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- Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their peers’ names. 

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/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week:

The Feelings Book  by Todd Parr

The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins

**Reminders-Please mark your calendars **

• Please bring in any cans for our school can drive!
• Our Thanksgiving Day Show will be on Thursday, November 17^th at 9:00 am.
• School is closed on Friday, November 18^th for teacher conference day.
• Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 22^nd!
• Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November 22^nd, from 1pm – 7pm. 
• School will be closed on Thursday, November 24^th and Friday, November 25^th for Thanksgiving.

Home School Activities

Families share with your child a favorite story from the past. 

Ask your child their favorite story.

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions or concerns 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 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org 

Weekly lesson plan

Week of November 7th!

Theme of the Month:All About Us 

Student Outcomes

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:

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- Children are invited to pretend to be a family. They are encouraged them to cook for each other, eat a meal together, or take care of daily household living.

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/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Books of the week:

• I Love My Hair by Natasha Tarpley
• Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato

Reminders: Please mark your calendars***

School will be closed on Friday, November 11^th, for Veteran’s Day.

Our Thanksgiving Day Show will be on Thursday, November 17^th at 9:00 am.

School is closed on Friday, November 18^th for teacher conference day.

Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 22^nd!  

Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November 22^nd, from 1pm – 7pm.  

School will be closed on Thursday, November 24^th and Friday, November 25^th for Thanksgiving.

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions or concerns 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 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org 

Lesson Plan of the Week: click here