Week of January 4th

Welcome Back:

Happy New Year!  Hope you had a nice break. School resumes Monday, January 4th.

January- Study Unit of Balls 

The students will be learning about balls for next five weeks.  As we study balls , we will learn concepts and skills in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts and technology.

Math: The students will sort balls based on size.
Science(Discovery): The students will use a bucket balance to explore and compare balls weight.
Dramatic Play: The dramatic play area will be turned into a ball store. Provide cash register.
Blocks: The students will use balls and wooden ramps to explore Erickson’s laws of gravity.
Library:Books about balls.
Writing: The students will use a clothespin and cotton balls to create a writing piece.
Art: The students will create a marble painting.
Sand and Water: The students will explore texture and sizes with balls.

The students will be reading the following books this week: 
The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone 
 Have a ball  by Doreen Cronin
 The Three Billy Goats Gruff  by Paul Galdone 

Reminders : 

On Thursday January 7th, there will be a PreK Parent Workshop regarding
"Positive Parenting" . Ms. Nancy Dubin MSW will be doing the presentation in the
Parents Conference Room. Please let us know in advance if you will be attending the workshop.

Friday , January 8th UPK will be dismissed at 3:00 P.M.


Family Extension Home to School Connection
As we are learning about balls ask your child:
 Do you have a favorite sport?
What things are shaped like a ball?
What can you do with a ball?

It's football season!!! 🏈
Watch a game with your child and ask:
What shape is the football?
What color is the ball?
How do you play football?
What are players doing in the game?

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