WACKY WEDNESDAY!

This Wednesday (March 2nd) will be designated as "Wacky Wednesday" since we are studying the letter sound /W/.  We would like for the children to dress in "wacky" attire on this day.  For example, 2 different-colored socks, different shoes, wearing a shirt backwards, a striped shirt with plaid pants, etc.  Obviously, dress code does not need to be followed on this day!  

P.S.  CHILDREN SHOULD STILL BRING ITEMS TO SHARE FOR SOUND BOX ON WACKY WEDNESDAY!

BOOK DONATIONS

Last week we sent home a note in your child's folder about a book collection taking place in the Lower School this week.  This Wednesday, March 2nd, is Dr. Seuss' birthday and "Read Across America Day".  In recognition of this day, the Lower School is asking children to bring in one gently used picture book that can be donated to a local Head Start program to enhance their library.  Donations are voluntary and will be accepted through this Friday, March 4th.  We have a collection box in our classroom for these donations.  Thank you for your support!

THE GENTLE GIANT OCTOPUS

Today we read the story, Gentle Giant Octopus.  We learned...

...what happens if an octopus' tentacle breaks off.

...where a female octopus lays its eggs.

...what an octopus does if an enemy is trying to harm it.

After reading the story, the children drew a picture of an octopus and its environment.  This page will go into their Pre-K Alphabet Memory Book.

MORE ROCKET BUILDING AND CONSTELLATIONS

STAR OF THE WEEK~GENEVIEVE

Today we learned more about our friend, Genevieve.  Her favorite color is light blue and her favorite meal is "soupy" macaroni and cheese.  Genevieve shared her photos with us as well, including one of her in her ballerina outfit.  Thanks for sharing with us today, Genevieve!

ROCKET BUILDING AND CONSTELLATIONS

 Another group preparing our rocket.....

 

 More Pre-K constellations....

STATION ROTATIONS

Our Station Rotations this week include.....

...reading a story about constellations and then creating our own constellations.

 ...painting the outside of a box and drawing/coloring/designing on the inside of the box to create our own rocketship!

  ...tasks from the activity shelf including...

...an addition activity.

 

...identifying the beginning sounds of objects.

ZERO THE HERO DAY!

Today was our 110th day of school in Pre-K.  Maggie's mom provided a wonderful activity--making planets--to help us celebrate.  The activity was "out of this world"!

HAPPY HALF-BIRTHDAY, MICHAEL!

 

Today we helped Michael celebrate his half-birthday!  His dad read the story, Curious George and the Puppies.  Then, we enjoyed a brownie or a chocolate chip cookie for Michael's birthday treat. 

Happy Half-Birthday, Michael!

 

"BOOK IN A BAG"

Pre-K "A" Parents~

We hope you and your child have enjoyed practicing/reading his/her "Book In A Bag" this week.  Please remind your child to bring  his/her "Book In A Bag" back to school tomorrow (Thursday).  Your child will read with Mrs. "B" or Mrs. Spolter on Thursday or Friday.  Then, your child will bring home a new book next Tuesday to read with you.

FREE CHOICE FUN!

This week's Station Rotations are...

....practicing writing the numbers 5 and 6.

 

 ...practicing writing our first names with lower case letters.

 

 ...making astronaut helmets!

*NOTE:  The 4th Station Rotation is a special math activity doing addition that Mrs. B. is introducing and practicing with the students.  We'll send photos soon!