THRILLING THURSDAY 1-30-14

ASK ME ABOUT...

...the question on the Morning Message.

...what I did in Music.

...our new "Star of the Week".

...the book, There's No Place Like Space!.

...what I wonder/want to know about Outer Space.

OUTER SPACE~ 

Today we read the story, There's No Place Like Space!.

After reading the story, each child had the opportunity to share something he/she wonders/wants to know about Outer Space.  Here are some of their questions...

~Where do the planets come from?

How do the astronauts go to Outer Space?

How do aliens get into Outer Space?

How can the astronauts stick a flag into the moon?

Is the Milky Way made out of milk?

Whey are there aliens out in Space?

What are the rings around Saturn made of?

Why does the moon get half sometimes and not half sometimes?

How do the planets get their colors?

How do stars always stay in Outer Space?

Whey is there a leather rope in Outer Space?

Can someone jump from Space to Earth with a parachute?

How does the Rover drive on the moon?

How do the sun and the moon travel around the Earth?

How can you see your reflection inside the moon?

How could all of the planets fit inside of Jupiter?

How can an alien get in the moon?

How does the rocket get out of the Earth and into Space?

We have a lot of work and learning to do! 

 STAR OF THE WEEK~

Our new "Star of the Week" is Griffin!  Today we learned that Griffin's favorite things include:  red (favorite color); chocolate cake (favorite dessert); and C.O.S.I. (favorite place to visit).  Griffin also shared and explained many photos and one of his favorite things--his Coast Guard Lego set.  Thank you for helping us get to know you better, Griffin!

 

MARVELOUS MONDAY 1-27-14

ASK ME ABOUT...

...the question on the Morning Message.

...what I did in Spanish.

...what I did in Music.

...my "Book In A Bag".

...my 100th day homework.

...whose birthday we celebrated.

...the book, Oh, How I Wished I Could Read.

...the new password. 

BOOK IN A BAG~

 Before we introduced our "Book In A Bag" activity, we read the book, Oh, How I Wished I Could Read!.  Next, we showed the children their bags which include a book for them to practice reading and a paper to record with tallies how many times they read their book.  We are encouraging children to practice reading their book five times each week.  Children should bring back their book and recording sheet inside of their bag on Thursday.  Happy Reading!

 OUTER SPACE~

Below are a few of the "Outer Space" activities we have added to our stations for use during Free Choice time.

Griffin completes a rocket puzzle.

 At the Sensory Tub, there is moon sand with Outer Space objects (stars, rockets, planets, astronauts).

 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL~

Please be sure to check your child's folder for a special note about an assignment we would like for your child to prepare for our 100th day celebration!

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY~

Today we helped Ms. Schroeder celebrate her birthday.  We sang to her, gave her homemade cards, and enjoyed a yummy donut birthday treat!

Happy Birthday, Ms. Schroeder!

FANTASTIC FRIDAY 1-24-14

ASK ME ABOUT...

...where I went and what I did for Work Stations.

...what I did in P.E.

...what I did in Spanish.

...what pictures I drew and the words I spelled that begin with the /L/ sound.

...the game we played to review our passwords.

MORNING MESSAGE~ 

We discussed how many words were in the sentences in our morning message.

ALPHABET MEMORY BOOK~

Today children did the "L" page for their Pre-K Alphabet Memory Book.  Children had to think of and draw 2 items beginning with the /L/ sound.  After drawing, they sounded out and spelled their words using inventive spelling.  Be sure to ask your child what he/she drew for this activity.

OUTER SPACE~ 

Next week, we will begin our study of Outer Space.  To help to prepare us, we had a discussion and shared what we already think/know about Outer Space and wrote down our ideas on chart paper.  Next, we will make a list of what we would like to learn about Outer Space.  Pre-K is ready to blast off and learn about Outer Space!

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY 1-22-14

ASK ME ABOUT...

...where I went and what I did for Work Stations.

...the question on the Morning Message.

...what I did in Music.

...what I drew and wrote about for Writer's Workshop. 

WE CAN READ!~

 Check out our "We Can Read" bulletin board!  We love seeing how excited the children are when they bring in words that they can read!

TERRIFIC TUESDAY 1-21-14

ASK ME ABOUT...

...where I went and what I did for Work Stations.  We did 2 today!

...what I did in Spanish.

... the new password.

...the story, I'm Like You, You're Like Me.

...our new Star of the Week!

CALENDAR~ 

Here is what we have recorded on our weather graph for the month of January.  Ask your child to tell you about the weather graph  (i.e. what has the most, what has the least, anything equal, etc.).

 STORY~

We reviewed what we learned last week about Martin Luther King, Jr. and how he wanted us to treat one another.  Next, we read a book called, I'm Like You, You're Like Me.  We then did an activity called "Just Like Me".

 STAR OF THE WEEK~

Emily is our new "Star of the Week!  Today we learned that Emily's favorite things include chocolate cake (favorite dessert), Disney (favorite place to visit), and playing with her dog (favorite activity).  Thank you for sharing your photos and helping us get to know you better, Emily!

FANTASTIC FRIDAY 1-17-14

ASK ME ABOUT...

...where I went and what I did for Work Stations.

...what I did in P.E.

...how many days we have been in school.

...what we did to celebrate Zero the Hero day!

...the story, Henny Penny.

ZERO THE HERO DAY~

Today we celebrated the 90th day of school!  Carsyn and her mom helped us celebrate by doing sand art in a bottle!  Thank you for a fun activity!

THRILLING THURSDAY 1-16-14

ASK ME ABOUT...

...what I did in Spanish.

...what I did in Music.

...the nursery rhyme, "The Three Little Kittens".

...where I went and what I did for Work Stations.

...the new Free Choice activities.

WE CAN READ!~ 

 The photo below shows our "We can read!" bulletin board.  As children bring in labels that they can read, we will add them to the bulletin board.

FREE CHOICE LEARNING~

Today we introduced new activities for Free Choice time.

Carsyn uses Wiki Sticks to form upper and lower case letters at the Alphabet Station.

  Kyndal practices her recognition of lower case letters at the Alphabet Station.

At the Fine Motor Station, children can do lacing and pin punching activities.

At the Project Station, children can complete the "Roll-A-Snowman" activity.

 

 

August uses one of the new "wiggle" seats while enjoying a book in the Book Nook.

 The Construction Zone is the place for building with "straws and connectors" and/or Lincoln Logs.

 Busy firefighters at the Dramatic Play Station.

 "THREE LITTLE KITTENS"~

The perfect wintertime nursery rhyme...."Three Little Kittens".  After reading the story version of this nursery rhyme, Ms. Schroeder assisted the children in acting it out.  The props/costumes are now available in the Book Nook for continued retelling and acting out of this nursery rhyme.

 

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY 1-15-14

ASK ME ABOUT...

...what I did in P.E.

...where I went and what I did for Work Stations.

...how many months are in one year.

...how many seasons are in one year.

...our new homework assignment, "We Can Read!"

...what I learned about Martin Luther King, Jr.

 WE CAN READ!

Today your child brought home a note in his/her folder explaining an ongoing homework activity we will do for the remainder of the school year.  We explained this activity to the children today and they are very excited!   There are common everyday labels, signs, etc. (shopping bags, food labels, etc.)  that children can read.  So, as your child discovers he/she can read a label, sign, etc., have him/her cut out the word and bring it in.  We will have your child share the word and  then add it to our classroom bulletin board, titled, "We can read!".  

 When shown the labels in the photo below, children were eager and excited to discover they could read them!

FREE CHOICE LEARNING~

Morgan and Harper work on patterns.

Carsyn and Sophia build a pipe structure.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

 In an effort to introduce and explain Martin Luther King, Jr. and his work, we had a discussion about what fairness means.  The children provided some great explanations including, "being kind to others".  Next, we explained that there were some unfair laws (rules) a long time ago that MLK, Jr. helped to change.  We read a story about MLK, Jr. and discussed ways that we could be fair to others at school, at home, etc.