Week of November 27th

Student Outcomes

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 pla

Learning Centers:

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- Children are invited to pretend to be a family. They are encouraged them to cook for each other, eat a meal together, or take care of daily household living.

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- 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/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week:

The Feelings Book  by Todd Parr

I Love Saturday and Domingos by Alma Flor Ada 

**Reminders-Please mark your calendars **

• Christmas Break is from December 22nd- January 3rd 

Home School Activities

Handwriting Book 

Building Blocks Activities Handouts 

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions or concerns 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 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org 

Weekly Lesson Plan

Week of November 21st

Student Outcomes

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 pla

Learning Centers:

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- Children are invited to pretend to be a family. They are encouraged them to cook for each other, eat a meal together, or take care of daily household living.

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- 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/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week:

Friendshape by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld 

It’s Okay To Be Different by Todd Parr 

**Reminders-Please mark your calendars **

• Please bring in any cans for our school can drive!
• Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 22^nd
• Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November 22^nd, from 1pm – 7pm. 
• School will be closed on Thursday, November 24^th and Friday, November 25^th for Thanksgiving.

Home School Activities

Handwriting book

Building Blocks Activity Handout 

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions or concerns 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 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org 

Weekly lesson plan

Week of November 14th

Theme of the Month: All About Us 

Student Outcomes

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.

Learning Centers:

 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- Children are invited to pretend to be a family. They are encouraged them to cook for each other, eat a meal together, or take care of daily household living.

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- 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/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week:

The Feelings Book  by Todd Parr

The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins

**Reminders-Please mark your calendars **

• Please bring in any cans for our school can drive!
• Our Thanksgiving Day Show will be on Thursday, November 17^th at 9:00 am.
• School is closed on Friday, November 18^th for teacher conference day.
• Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 22^nd!
• Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November 22^nd, from 1pm – 7pm. 
• School will be closed on Thursday, November 24^th and Friday, November 25^th for Thanksgiving.

Home School Activities

Families share with your child a favorite story from the past. 

Ask your child their favorite story.

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions or concerns 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 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org 

Weekly lesson plan

Week of November 7th!

Theme of the Month:All About Us 

Student Outcomes

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.

Learning Centers:

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- Children are invited to pretend to be a family. They are encouraged them to cook for each other, eat a meal together, or take care of daily household living.

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- Small figures will be added to the math center.  Students can sort and then count the figures and then use them for imaginative play.

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/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Books of the week:

• I Love My Hair by Natasha Tarpley
• Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato

Reminders: Please mark your calendars***

School will be closed on Friday, November 11^th, for Veteran’s Day.

Our Thanksgiving Day Show will be on Thursday, November 17^th at 9:00 am.

School is closed on Friday, November 18^th for teacher conference day.

Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 22^nd!  

Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November 22^nd, from 1pm – 7pm.  

School will be closed on Thursday, November 24^th and Friday, November 25^th for Thanksgiving.

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions or concerns 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 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org 

Lesson Plan of the Week: click here

Week of October 31st

October Theme: The Five Senses

Student Outcomes:

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.

Lesson and activities for the week:

 Blocks-Children are encouraged to use blocks that are covered

with green and/or brown paper to make them look like tree parts.    

Dramatic Play: Children are invited to explore lengths of fabric in various textures (silky, burlap, terry cloth, etc.). 

Art: Children will be provided with leaves collected from our neighborhood walk .The children will be encouraged to do a leaf rubbing activity.

Science/ Discovery:   

The children will be invited to use a magnifying glass to look at objects collected from our neighborhood walk. 

 Toys and Games / Math Manipulatives: The children will be invited to sort  manipulatives by color, size, shape or texture. 

 Sand and Water / Sensory: Children will explore an assortment textured materials (i.e. sandpaper, cotton balls, fabric samples, seashells, wax paper, etc.) to the sensory table. 

Library:  Children will be invited  to look at the books with another child and discuss what they see. 

Computer/Technology: Children will be encouraged to practice identifying the sound they hear.

Writing: Children’s will be encouraged to practice name writing with scented markers.

Book of the week:
Press Here by Herve Tullet

The Five Senses by Aliki

Building Shapes by Tracy Moncure

Reminders:

• Students have gross motor (outdoors/gym) all week (Mon.-Fri.). Please make sure they are wearing sneakers and the UPK for all uniform. In addition they need to have their coats in their cubby. 
• Students must have a set of extra winter clothes in their cubby.
• School will be closed on Friday, November 11th, for Veteran’s Day. 
• Please return parent questionnaires as soon as possible. 

***Parents if you have additional questions or concerns that I , Mrs. Gonzalez or Mr. Woods are unable to answer about the program, please feel free to contact The Archdioceses at 
888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. or by Email at Catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org

Home-School Connection:

Parents if possible find items of various textures at home or natural objects collected from outside, related to fall, that are clean and safe for small children to handle such as pine cones, acorns or leaves. Explore how each of these items feel with your child. 
weekly lesson plan

Week of October 24th

October Theme: The Five Senses

Student Outcomes:

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.

Lesson and activities for the week:

 Blocks-Children are encouraged to use blocks that are covered

with green and/or brown paper to make them look like tree parts.    

Dramatic Play: Children are invited to explore lengths of fabric in various textures (silky, burlap, terry cloth, etc.). 

Art: Children will be provided with leaves collected from trees in the neighborhood. The children will place a paper over a leaf and rub the side of a crayon over the paper. 

Science/ Discovery:   

The children will be invited to use a magnifying glass to look at objects collected from our neighborhood walk. 

 Toys and Games / Math Manipulatives: The children will be invited to sort  manipulatives by color, size, shape or texture. 

 Sand and Water / Sensory: Children will explore an assortment textured materials (i.e. sandpaper, cotton balls, fabric samples, seashells, wax paper, etc.) to the sensory table. 

Library:  Children will be invited  to look at the books with another child and discuss what they see. 

Computer/Technology: Have children practice identifying the sound.

Writing: Children’s will be encouraged to practice name writing with scented markers.

Book of the week:

Rah, Rah, Radishes! by April Pulley Sayre

Home-School Connection

Dear families invite your children to smell or taste a new food or something they would not usually eat. Provide prompts to encourage discussion, how does it look? What do you see? How does the food feel before you try it? How does it feel in your mouth? How does it taste? How does it smell? Would you try it again? Why or why not?

Note: Help families stay safe when trying new foods by providing information about allergic reactions and what to do in case of an emergency.

Letter of the week: Ll

Number of the week: 7

Weekly lesson plan

Week of October 17th

October 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.

Lesson and activities for the week:

 Blocks-Children are encouraged to use blocks that are covered

with green and/or brown paper to make them look like tree parts.    

Dramatic Play: Children are invited to explore lengths of fabric in various textures (silky, burlap, terry cloth, etc.). 

Art: Children will be provided with leaves collected from trees in the neighborhood. The children will place a paper over a leaf and rub the side of a crayon over the paper. 

Science/ Discovery:   

The children will be invited to use a magnifying glass to look at objects collected from our neighborhood walk. 

 Toys and Games / Math Manipulatives: The children will be invited to sort  manipulatives by color, size, shape or texture. 

 Sand and Water / Sensory: Children will explore an assortment textured materials (i.e. sandpaper, cotton balls, fabric samples, seashells, wax paper, etc.) to the sensory table. 

Library:  Children will be invited  to look at the books with another child and discuss what they see. 

Computer/Technology: Have children practice identifying the sound.

Writing: Children’s will be encouraged to practice name writing with scented markers. 

Books of the week:

Tap Tap Boom Boom by Elizabeth Bluemle

Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle

The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams 

Home-School Connection

Parents as we explore the five senses with your child , ask your child to pay attention to what they hear, see, feel and smell. Additionally, encourage them to discuss how they can use their senses to stay safe when walking outside. How do our eyes help keep us safe? For example, looking for cars before crossing the street or identifying unsafe items to touch such as garbage or sharp items. How about our ears? Can our sense of smell help keep us safe? How?

Letter of the week: Oo 

Number of the week: 5

Weekly lesson plan