Week of November 29th!!

Reminders 

 

·      Under New York State and City Health codes all Pre-K and Kindergarten students are required to have an annual Flu shot by December 1st. Students will be required to remain at home until proof is provided that your child has received the Flu vaccine. 

 

·      SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3^RD FOR UPK. 

 

 

·     Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang on our family wall! 

 

·     Please remember to send sleeping mats to school. 

 

·     Seesaw accounts have been set up for all students. You can find your child’s access code on an index card located in the Home-School Connection folder.  

 

·     Always make sure to read the OLQM School Blog for additional information, located HERE!

 

·     If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at mrsgonzalez@olqmnyc.org or text/call (862) 248-2941

 

 

Unit Topic:

·     All About Us

 

Essential Question for the Unit:

·     Who am I and who are the people in my life?

 

Focus Question for the Week:

·     What makes my family important and unique?

 

Focused Learning Activity for the Week cont. :

·     In small groups children will be introduced to an interactive job chart in the circle time area.  Children will be able to see their weekly classroom job.

·     The teacher will share some of the materials used for classroom jobs, and invite children to demonstrate how they do some of these jobs. 

·     Children will be encouraged to reflect on the jobs in the chart and consider if they are the right jobs for the classroom.  The chart will become part of the daily routine by consistently going over each student's job during different times of the day. 

 

 

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

PK.SOC.3.Demonstrates an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities.

 

 

Foundational Text for the Week:

·      I love Saturdays and Domingos Alma Flor Ada 

·     The link to the foundational textClick Here!!

 

 

Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:

 

Level 1: Recall

Why does the little girl in this story like Saturdays? Why does the little girl in this story like domingos?

What did the little girl celebrate with her family at the end of the book?

 

Level 2: Skill/Concept

What are some of the things the little girl in this story does with her grandma and grandpa?

What are some of the things the little girl in this story does with her abuelito y abuelita?

How are the things the little girl does with her grandma and grandpa the same and different from the things the little girl does with her abuelito and abuelita?

 

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Why were grandma, grandpa, abuelito and abuelita at the little girl’s birthday party?

What do you like to do for your birthday?

 

Level 4: Extended Thinking

The little girl in this story loves surprises. How do you feel about surprises?

Grandma, grandpa, abuelito and abuelita are proud of their families; what are some things that make you proud?

 

 

 

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.).

 

Art- Various size shapes from construction paper will be cut out and students are 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 peers’ 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-  Children will be invited to use play-dough to create their name. 

 

Sensory- Students will be encouraged to use play-dough to create themselves. (students are provided individual containers of play-dough) 

For more information on the Lesson Plan, HERE!

 

 

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

 

Week of November 21st!!!

Please Read all the Reminders 

·     All children are required to have the flu shot before December 1^st

***The Flu shot is required for attendance in school for all students in PreK and Kindergarten under New York Health Code Article 43.

 

·     Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang on our family wall! 

 

·     Please remember to send sleeping mats to school. 

 

·     Seesaw accounts have been set up for all students. You can find your child’s access code on an index card located in the Home-School Connection folder. 

 

·     School will be closedon Thursday, November 25^thand November 26^thfor Thanksgiving.

 

 

·     Always make sure to read the OLQM School Blog for additional information, located HERE!

 

·     If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at mrsgonzalez@olqmnyc.org or text/call (862) 248-2941

 

 

Unit Topic:

·     All About Us

 

Essential Question for the Unit:

·     Who am I and who are the people in my life?

 

Focus Question for the Week:

·     What makes my class important and unique?

 

Focused Learning Activity for the Week:

·     In small groups children will be introduced to an interactive job chart in the circle time area.  Children will be able to see their weekly classroom job.

·     The teacher will share some of the materials used for classroom jobs, and invite children to demonstrate how they do some of these jobs. 

·     Children will be encouraged to reflect on the jobs in the chart and consider if they are the right jobs for the classroom.  The chart will become part of the daily routine by consistently going over each student's job during different times of the day. 

 

 

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

PK.SOC.3.Demonstrates an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities

 

 

Foundational Text for the Week:

·      Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer 

·     The link to the foundational text Click Here!!

 

 

Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:

Level 1: Recall

Why was Stella worried about the Mother’s Day party at her school?

Who did Stella bring to school for the Mother’s Day party?

 

Level 2: Skill/Concept

All the children in Stella’s class brought someone special to school for the party. Who are some of your special people?

What can make someone special to us?

 

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In this book, Stella was very worried. What can it feel like to be worried?

Have you ever been worried? What made you worry?

 

Level 4: Extended Thinking

What are some of the ways you might be able to get better if you are feeling worried about something?

How do you think Stella felt after the party? Why do you think she felt that way?

 

 

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.).

 

Art- Various size shapes from construction paper will be cut out and students are 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 peers’ 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-  Children will be invited to use play-dough to create their name. 

 

Sensory- Students will be encouraged to use play-dough to create themselves. (students are provided individual containers of play-dough) 

For more information on the Lesson Plan, HERE!!!

 

As always, please make sure to read the OLQM school blog for additional updates and information located, HERE!!

 

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