The children were excited to start their week partnering with their reading buddies.  The sixth graders were great leaders interacting and reading with the PK kiddos. 

This week we focused on the lifecycle of a pumpkin and other fun fall activities.  Take a look!

Centers

Reading- Pumpkin books with the repetitive phrase, I see a..  One group learned the popcorn (sight) words ‘I’ and ‘see’ and other children went on a letter hunt finding the letter S and counting how many letters they could find. 

Math- The children counted and I introduced simple addition with candy corn. 

Art- The kiddos colored and sequenced pictures in the pumpkin lifecycle.  Next, they shared their pictures with a friend to check for understanding. 

Also, after reading the story, Leaf Man by Lois Elhert, we went on a leaf hunt outside to collect leaves for our pictures and the children used their creativity to make a butterfly, elephant, spider, and leaf man!  They shared their pictures in front of the class and they did an excellent job waiting their turns and listening to friends!

Presenting their pictures!

Fine motor- Fall play dough mats

Also, the kiddos painted their October self-portrait and these are displayed on the bulletin board.

Next week reminders

School Pictures- Order forms with money turned in to me this week. You have the option of ordering online as well.  Picture retakes will be on Thursday, October 29. 

Sign up online at www.pictureday.com/retake

Spooky science on Thursday, October 29

Fall Centers Party- Friday, October 30

*Food items due this week

*Children will bring costumes to school and will have time to change!

Carnival- Friday, October 30