Thursday, September 9, 2010

Second Week

A is All About Me


M is for Munching Mouth
1. He brought monsters to estimate
2. He likes to munch food that starts with the /m/ sound.
3. M is made of 4 big lines. We start at the top when writing an M.
4. We sorted m&m candies into colors and of course then ate them!
5. Learned to discriminate the beginning /m/ sound in words.


Theme: The Kissing Hand &
Jiggle Worms (Nervous Feelings)

Books: The Kissing Hand, If You Take a Mouse to School, You Can't Go to School Naked!, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!, D.W.'s Guide to Preschool, and Great Estimations.

Language Arts:
  • Individual Assessments
  • The Kissing Hand
  • Chester Racoon
  • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom


Art:
  • How to use markers, glue, glue sticks, and scissors
  • How to use water color paint
  • Chester Racoon
  • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Trees


Math:
  • Estimation Station (How many Hershey Kisses?)
Fine Motor
  • Please read take home package from Ms. Susan our Fine Motor expert.
Thank you for all the yummy snacks.  We really appreciate it!
Don't forget your homework.  Due any day next week!





Tuesday, September 7, 2010

All About Me Block


All About Me
Block

1. Save a Capri Sun box or another type of juice box.

2. Stuff box full of newspaper and tape shut.

3. Wrap box in a plain colored paper: gift wrap would work well as would Butcher paper.

4. Decorate the block with pictures and favorite things. 
Ideas: family, favorite color, vacation spot, food, superhero, princess, games, sports, the sky’s the limit.

5. Finally wrap block in clear contact paper for durability.  We will keep these blocks in the block center.

6. Your child will present this at school next week.  You may bring in the block starting Tuesday, September 14th until Thursday September 16th.

7. Work a little every day, so your child enjoys this fun, family project!

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Homework

H is for Homework
Please save a Capri Sun Box.  We will be making "All About Me" blocks for the block center.
I have the directions posted soon.
See you Tuesday!

Monday, August 16, 2010

Supply List

S is for Supply List
It is time to get ready for school!  Please bring the following items with you on the information days between 9 - 12:00.  Thank you in advance!
  • Tote bag or backpack
  • an 8 count package of paper towels
  • 1 box gallon ziploc bags
  • 1 bottle white Elmer's glue
  • 2 pack of glue sticks
  • 1 box Kleenex
  • 1 box wet wipes (we get messy)
  • an 8 pack of party favor type toys (for treasure box)
  • 1 bottle Clorox Anywhere spray
  • 1 three-ring binder (1 & 1/2" wide) with protective title cover.