Week of November 5th!!

Unit Theme:

My Five Senses!

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

• There are five senses. They are smell, taste, touch, sight and hearing.
• We use our senses to understand our bodies, learn what they need, and keep us safe. 
• We use our senses to learn about the people, places, objects, and environment around us.
•  We experience and interact with the world differently when our senses, such as vision or hearing, are impaired. 

Lessons and activities for the week:

Blocks- Children are encouraged to use tree shaped blocks. Students will be able to explore how they feel and look compared to the other blocks in the block area.

Pretend Play- The dramatic play center will be transformed into an apple orchard.  Students will be able to explore apples with their senses.

Art- Play-doh will be added to the art center as children discuss how the play-doh feels, looks, and smells.

Science- A "Feely Box" will be added to the science center.  Students are invited to put their hands in the holes of the box and identify the object using only their sense of touch. 

Math- Students will be able to sort objects by color, size, shape, and texture.

Library- Students are invited to look at our classroom books and discuss what they see with their peers.

Writing- Students will be able to write letters in shaving cream and discuss how it feels.

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Lesson Plan Link

Some of the books we will read this week are:

Press Here by Herve Tullet

Building Shapes by Tracy Moncure

Reminders / Notices:

• OLQM is having our annual canned food drive.  Please consider donating any canned food for those in need.  
• Please fill out and return all parent questionnaires as soon as possible.
• Picture Money is due by November 5th the latest!
• Picture Day is November 6th!
• School is closed on Monday, November 12th for Veteran's Day.

Dear Parents, 

If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that can not be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at 888-227-8175