We Love Fall!

The Pre-k kids have continued studying fall this week. We explored the fall environmental changes on a nature walk around the school and through Alexander Park. They were excited and engaged finding leaves and recognized different shapes and textures. 

In Morning Meeting we learned a new fall song called, “The leaves are falling,”

(Sung to the tune of Are You Sleeping?)

Leaves are falling

Leaves are falling

To the ground.

Without a sound.

Days are getting shorter.

Nights are growing longer.

Fall is here

Fall is here

Also, our Star Student, Austin, was thrilled to present his poster about his favorite things. Many of the students agreed pizza and Captain America were on the list of their favorites as well. 

Centers

In the language arts center, we practiced matching uppercase and lowercase letters on close pin cards. We finished our fishing for phonics game with fall leaves. The students are picking up on letters and sounds quickly. In math, we played a game called monster math.  There were several different monster boards and the students rolled the dice and counted googley eyes with one to one correspondence. Several dice were added to challenge the students. In our fine motor center, we played with magna tiles. The kiddos used their imaginations to build rocket ships, trucks, and houses.  In the dramatic play center, the children dressed up and role played in the kitchen.  

Small groups

In our art center, we used colored tissue paper to make a leaf collage. This art activity really helped the kiddos with their fine motor skills. They really had to work at picking up one piece of tissue paper at a time and placing it on the leaf. They turned out great and were proud of their work!  With our new friend in class, Sage, we discussed how we can be a good friend to each other. The journal prompt was, ‘Draw me a picture of you being a good friend.’ It was neat to see them use their friends in class in their drawings and have thoughtful ideas.  Our independent center was books.

Celebrations and Special Events 

There were two birthday celebrations this week for Rowan and William!  A big thank you to their parents for coming into the class bringing treats and reading with the children. They enjoyed the delicious treats and were attentive during story time.  Also, Zoha is celebrating the holiday, Eid with her family this weekend.  She brought cupcakes for the class to share in the celebration. 

 

Next week

Our Star of the Week will be Stella! Also, we will finish our fall unit and dive into our pumpkin theme!