Theme for the month:
Welcome to Pre-K!
Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit:
• My classroom and program are safe places where I learn, play and have fun.
• I am an important member of my classroom community; my thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter.
• The teachers and other adults at my program keep me safe, care about me and support my learning.
• In my classroom I use materials carefully and make choices about where I work and play.
• Classroom rules and routines help me learn and stay safe.
• My classroom and program are safe places where I learn, play and have fun.
• I am an important member of my classroom community; my thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter.
• The teachers and other adults at my program keep me safe, care about me and support my learning.
• In my classroom I use materials carefully and make choices about where I work and play.
• Classroom rules and routines help me learn and stay safe.
LEARNING CENTERS AND ACTIVITIES
Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often.
Pretend Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided.
Art- A few samples of various artists’ work will be displayed in the art center for children to explore and create their own to display on the art board.
Science- Mirrors will be added to the science center for children to explore and discuss what they see.
Math- Children will be encouraged to use table toys/manipulatives to build the classroom.
Library- Students are able to read books from the classroom library to the puppets that are provided.
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 are:
- Chu's First Day at School by Neil Gaiman
- If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Numerous
Reminders:
Please fill out and return all papers given out during parent orientation.
• Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang in our classroom!
• School will be closed on Monday, October 9th, for Columbus Day.
• We will have our Hispanic Heritage performance in the gymnasium on
Thursday, October 12th, at 9:00 a.m.
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
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