Theme of the Week: Celebrating Dr. Seuss!
Question of the Week:
Who is Dr. Seuss?
Learning Centers and Activities
Blocks- Zoo animals will be provided in the block area for students to a build a zoo. The book If I Ran the Zoo will be available in the block area.
Dramatic/Pretend Play- Students will use play dough to pretend to cook green eggs and ham.
Art- Students will be encouraged to create their own “Cat in the Hat” hats.
Science- Students will create Oobleck with cornstarch, water and green food coloring.
Math-After reading One fish , Two fish students will be encouraged to
add the right number of fish to each cup in a muffin pan.
Library- The teacher will provide a collection of Dr. Seuss book in the library center.
Writing- Students will play a rhyming game with words associated with Dr. Seuss stories. The Rhyming cards will have pictures.
Technology- Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.
Sensory- Shaving cream will be provided for students to explore texture.
Books available by Dr. Seuss this week:
Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Dr. Seuss's ABC
Green Eggs and Ham
Hop on Pop
If I Ran the Zoo
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?
The Cat in the Hat
Recommended Home School Connection:
Monday – Math News Worksheet
Tuesday – Dr. Seuss activity worksheet
Wednesday - Dr. Seuss activity worksheet
Thursday - Dr. Seuss activity worksheet
Friday – Theme Unit Worksheet
Reminders
- Tuesday is Hippie Day! Children are invited to come to school dressed as a hippie
- Thursday is Dr. Seuss Day! Children are invited to come to school dressed as their favorite Dr. Seuss Character.
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