Week of November 12th!!

Theme for the Month : All About Us!

Enduring understandings that the student should have by the end of the unit: 

•  I am unique; there is no one who looks, feels, thinks and acts exactly like I do.
•  I feel different ways at different times for different reasons. 
•  I am part of a family and a classroom community.
• My family is important and unique.
• My classroom is a community. All of the people in my class are important and unique.
• I can help make my classroom a fun, safe and exciting place. 

Lessons and activities for the week:

Blocks- The student’s name cards will be available in block center.  Students are invited to write their names using blocks, discussing the lines in each letter of their name (straight, curved, etc.).

Pretend Play- Pretend Play will be transformed into "circle time".  Students can take turns being the teacher and leading their friends in circle time activities.

Art- Various size foam shapes will be available for students in the art center. Students will be invited to use the shapes to create their bodies. After gluing the shapes together, or to a piece of paper, children can use writing utensils to add additional details (hair, patterns on clothes, etc.). 

Science- Students are invited to use magnifying glasses to explore fingerprints, skin, hair, etc. 

Math- Students will be encouraged to refer to their name cards and count how many letters are in their name, then place the appropriate number card next to the name card.  Children can count the letters in their own names, as well as their peer's names.

Library- Students are encouraged to read a book with a friend. One child could read to the other or they could look at a book together. 

Writing-  Students will be able to play a matching game where they match pictures of the students in the class with that students name.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

•      I Love My Hair by Natasha Tarpley

•      Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato

Lesson Plan Link

Reminders / Notices:

• School will be closed on Monday, November 12th , for Veteran’s Day. 
• OLQM is having our annual canned food drive.  Please consider donating any canned food for those in need.  
• Our Thanksgiving music Performance will be on Wednesday, November 14th, at 9:00 a.m. 
• Mickey and Minnie Dress up Day and costume contest will be on Monday, November 19^th.
• Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 20th.
• Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November  20th, from 3pm – 8pm.  
• School will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving.