Catch Me if You Can!

What an exciting week diving into our Gingerbread thematic unit!  We read a variety of gingerbread stories including: The Gingerbread Cowboy, The Gingerbread Girl, The Gingerbread Boy, and The Gingerbread Friends.  The PK kiddos enjoyed these stories and liked predicting the ending of each story! 

Here is a look at our week!

Language Arts- We read a story called, “Where is the Gingerbread Man.”  The kiddos cut out mini gingerbread and listened to the positional words in the story.  They had to correctly glue the gingerbread under, over, in between, next to and above different characters in the story. We really focused on following directions and our listening skills! They did a great job and colored when they were finished.  

Math- The children counted pom poms with one to one correspondence and added these pieces to their gingerbread houses!  

Art- The children decorated gingerbreads with various materials such as; pom poms, sequins, pipe cleaners, foam shapes, and markers.  Also, they made snowman out of shaving cream and glue and had fun decorating. 

Journals- The prompt was, ‘What would you do if you were a gingerbread man?’  The kiddos worked on adding shapes to their pictures.  There were many stories and they were sure to include the fox from the stories we read. 

Circle time- We met our zoo friends Pee Wee Penguin and Queeny Quail.  Ask your child what these friends say!  Also, we love to move our bodies and sing and dance to different Go noodle songs. 

Julian presenting his journal from the take home gingerbread activity!

 

Spanish 

 

Next week reminders

Gingerbread Winter Party- Friday, December 18-- 10-11 AM

*Google doc to sign up to bring in food/party supplies

No School- Winter Break – 12/21-1/5

Spirit Week Fun!

What a week! The PK kiddos were excited to celebrate Spirit Week by dressing in pajamas, wearing silly hats and participating in crazy hair day!  We even got to attend the all school pep rally at the end of the week to cheer and support our friends.  

Here is a look at the activities for the week:

Crazy Hair Day!

Centers

Language Arts- The children did a making words activity using pictures and magnetic letters. We practiced stretching out our words to hear each letter sound. Also, we read a story called “A Park” and learned the popcorn work ‘A’. We finished our groups with shaving cream. This is a great sensory activity and the kiddos can write letters, names, and pictures. They love getting their hands messy! 

Math- Counted and sorted by colors with unifix cubes. Also, the PK kiddos demonstrated simple addition with the cubes. The final activity was a number bingo game. 

Art- The children decorated Roycemore pennants with pom-poms, stickers, sequins and a variety of materials. Also, they painted their self-portraits. It is fun to look back at the previous month and see the progression and new details they add to their pictures each time. 

 Fine motor- We made blue and yellow pom-poms. We practiced using scissors and cutting with our thumbs up following the line. All of the art projects are displayed on the inside bulletin board. 

Independent center- Building legos on the light table. 

Music- Learning how to play new instruments. 

P.E 

Reminders

Next week we will begin our Gingerbread thematic unit.

Winter Holiday Party- Friday, December 18^th

There is a google doc with party details and a place to sign up for food items and volunteer in the classroom.  Thank you in advance for your participation and support J  It really makes for a fun filled day!

Winter Break- No school 12/21-1/3

The snow is finally here! I know many have been waiting for the much anticipated first snowfall of the year.  The children were looking forward to it as well!  Please keep in mind we will be going outside to play in the cold weather, so please bring hats, gloves, boots and snow pants when the time comes! 

This week we discussed the meaning of Thanksgiving by reading many stories and watching a video.  We made a list together with pictures of what we were thankful for.  Here is a look at our activities this week!

Fun outside playing in the leaves!

Centers

Language Arts-  We read a story titled, Thanksgiving is.. The kiddos circled the popcorn word ‘is’ and  ‘I’.  We continue to use our reading finger as we track the letters and words.  Also, we finished the prompt; ‘I am thankful for’ and wrote the beginning sounds or word!  These pictures are on display in the classroom next to the handprint turkeys.

Math-  The kiddos worked with partners and the goal was to independently sequence the numbers 1 to10.  Next, they built towers with unifix cubes next to the corresponding number.  They did a great job!

Also, we cut and glued Thanksgiving pictures to complete numerous patterns. 

Fine Motor- The children counted close pins to match the number on the turkey’s body.  

Art- Handprint turkeys! The kiddos were all smiles when they could get messy with the paint. 

P.E

Next week

Grandparent’s Day- breakfast and music performance on Tuesday, November 24.

No School November 25,26, and 27.  

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break! :) 

Dragons Love Tacos!

The Pre-K children had a fantastic week completing hands on projects and learning about the author Adam Rubin.  We read a variety of stories including: Dragons Love Tacos, Robo Sauce, Those Darn Squirrels and Secret Pizza Party.  This weeks focus was creativity and the kiddos explored a variety of projects keying in on a wide range of skills.

Field Trip to the Apollo Theater!  The story, Dragons Love Tacos was brought to life.

The children making robots from recyclable products.

The kiddos sequenced pictures showing how to make a taco with many toppings.

Practicing their fine motor skills tearing construction paper to make their own pizza.  This project worked on executive functions and following two-step directions. 

 

Fun in the dramatic play area, puzzles and trains.

Our fifth grade reading buddies visited the PK class and read stories to the kiddos.