Week of February 29th

Dear parents, 

For next three weeks, the students will continue to learn about 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 book we will be reading this week: 

Building A House by Byron Barton

Build It From A to Z by Trish Holland
The Three Little Javelinas by Susan Lowell 
Changes, Changes by Pat Hutchins 
House, Sweet House Teaching Strategies 

Learning Centers:

Math: Students will be encouraged to use small 3D wooden blocks to create a structure and measure with a ruler

Discover area (science): The students will create a teeter totter to explore balance and mass.

Dramatic play: Students will use props that reflect the inside of the neighborhood Building. Ex: school, post office

Blocks: Students will be encouraged to look at pictures of different buildings and replicate the structure with blocks.

Library: Books related to the building study will be displayed in the library.

Writing: Students will be encouraged to draw his/her house or building.

Art: The students will create a house or building with milk cartons.

Sand and Water table: Add small construction vehicles.

Technology: Students practice 2D shapes on the iPad.

Reminders 

Wednesday March 2, 2016- Dr. Seuss Dress Up Day
Best Dr. Seuss outfit contest

Home School Connection

Study your house or building with your child. What materials were used to build it? How many floors or stories does it have? How many windows, doors, rooms does it have? Who built it? 

This week's lesson plan 
http://planbookedu.com/s/AIU57