Week of October 2nd!

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.

Lessons and activities for the week: 

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- Children will be encouraged to mix primary colors to see what new colors they created. 

Science- Children will explore tools scientist use to conduct experiments.

Math- Children will be invited to sort manipulatives based on shape and size. 

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:

I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont  

 How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? By Jane Yolen 

Lesson Plan Link

Reminders:

·      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