We have had a wonderful first few days in PK: meeting new friends, learning new routines, and learning how to be a part of the classroom. I am excited for this school year and can’t wait to see how much growth and learning takes place!

Through this weekly blog you will see pictures and videos highlighting our daily activities, so you can be a part of the classroom too.

This week I will show you a typical day in Pre-K. We participate in morning meeting, free choice, centers, snack, recess, and circle time on a daily basis.   We have music and P.E two days a week.  This week we went to the big gym and met Mr. Ben Sira (Mr. B) and even played maracas with Mrs.Novesky in music.   The kids enjoyed traveling to different rooms and being active in these classes. 

Here is a look at our typical day:

Free choice: Playing in the dramatic play area and kitchen.  

Morning meeting: We are learning about our schedule and signing songs!  The calendar and morning message were introduced this week.

Gym:  Meeting Mr. B and playing a game of monster freeze tag.

Music:  Singing and dancing with Mrs. N.  We used maracas to keep the beat of the song on our body.

Spanish: Ms. Juanita taught us some colors and classroom items.

Snack time:  The kiddos are learning how to be independent and take responsibility for cleaning up their own mess. After snack, is a quiet book look in the classroom library. 

Recess:  Exploring the tire swing, slide, sand box, and big blocks.  The kiddos have big smiles running around and getting all their energy out J This is a great time to socialize and learn how to problem solve with one another.

Centers:  Working in two smaller groups.   One independent group and two teacher led groups.  The children are learning how to stay at one table for the whole activity.  This is when we will have our literacy, math, fine motor, art, and thematic activities.  

Circle time:  We are learning how to be good listeners on the carpet and taking turns sharing ideas and stories.

Next week ‘s focus- All About Me: We will discover our unique qualities that make us special. Each month we will be painting a self-portrait.  The children get to look in the mirror and examine their physical characteristics and will interpret their image into a painting.   It is exciting to see the changes and growth from the first self-portrait to the final one in June!  These paintings will be displayed in the classroom. 

First day orientation with our families!