Week of February 15th

Dear parents,

I apologize for posting the blog this late. The information below is all in the newsletter.


This week we are starting our study unit of buildings. Young children are curious about buildings. Buildings are everywhere in the community. They vary in size, color, construction, material, function, and location. In this unit the children will explore and expand their knowledge and understanding of building materials and physical forces. For the next five weeks, students will learn about buildings.  As we investigate this topic, we will work together to find the answers to our theme questions.  Some of the questions include: What do buildings in our neighborhood and other places look like? Who builds buildings? What are buildings made of? What tools do are used to make buildings? What makes buildings strong? What happens inside buildings?

Some of the books we will be reading this week are:

•       The Three Little Pigs by Donnie Dubkin
•       Changes, Changes by Pat Hutchins
• Keep counting   teaching strategies book

Learning Centers:

Math: Student will be encouraged to use 3D wooden shapes to create a structure and draw it on paper.
Discover area (science): Students will learn what is a greenhouse and create their own. For this experiment the students will use two clear cups, soil and Lima beans(follow the scientific method ).
Dramatic play: Students will use props that reflect the inside of the neighborhood Building. Ex: school, post office
Blocks: Add various pictures of different buildings from all over the world. Encourage children to look at these pictures and replicate some of the features.
Library: Books related to the building study will be displayed in the library.
Writing: Students will be encouraged to use shape stencils and cut the shapes to paste on construction paper.
Art: The students will be encouraged to create a house with various size cartons. (milk carton, juice carton etc. )
Sand and Water table: The students will be encouraged to make a sand castle.
Technology: Students practice 2D shapes on the iPad.

Reminders:

Tuesday, February 23rd is Hippie Dress Up Day

This week lesson plan link