THRILLING THURSDAY 12-10-15

ASK ME ABOUT...

...what we did with our second grade buddies.

...what we did in Spanish.

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

...whose birthday we celebrated.

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

 ~BUDDIES~

We spent time with our 2nd grade Buddies today!  The Buddies read to the Pre-K children and then helped them learn how to make snowflakes.

~FREE CHOICE LEARNING~ 

We introduced some new activities today for Free Choice time...

At the Creation Station, children can use cards that provide step-by-step directions on drawing certain figures. 

 At the Overhead Station, children can use pattern blocks to complete puzzles.

 Also at the Creation Station, children can make snowflakes.

 ~BIRTHDAY~

We helped Samantha celebrate her December birthday!  Samantha's dad read the story, Pout Pout Fish and the Big-Big Dark.   We then enjoyed eating Samantha's birthday treat--chocolate chip cookies that she helped make!  Happy Birthday, Samantha!

 ~SPANISH~

Ask me to tell you about what we did in Spanish.

 ~STAR OF THE WEEK~

Ethan is the "Star of the Week"!  We learned that Ethan's favorite things include:  the beach (favorite place to visit); a cheetah (favorite animal); and building with Legos (favorite activity).  Ethan also shared one of his minion toys with the class.  We enjoyed getting to know you better, Ethan!

~EXTENDED DAY PRE-K~ 

Today was a Discovery Day!  We did a lesson germs--how germs spread;  the importance of washing your hands to get rid of germs, etc.  To provide the children with a more concrete understanding of spreading germs, we did an experiment.  Each child was given some hand lotion to rub on to his/her hands.  Next, some colored glitter was sprinkled onto the children's hands.  Each child had a different color of glitter on his/her hands.  We then asked the children to shake hands with a classmate.  When they looked at their hands again, they noticed another color of glitter on them.  This represented how germs are spread.   We then stressed the importance of when and how to wash your hands.

 

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY 12-9-15

ASK ME ABOUT...

...what I did in my Letter Group.

...what I did in P.E.

...what letter I learned and practiced writing.

...the story parts (character, setting, problem, solution, etc.) for the book, That Is NOT A Good Idea.

~HANDWRITING~

We reviewed horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines.  To help the children remember the difference between horizontal and vertical lines, we told them that horizontal lines like to sleep lying down and vertical lines are standing up.

In their handwriting books, children practiced making the + sign, which has both a vertical and a horizontal line.

 We then moved on to practicing the correct way to write an upper case "L".   First, children practiced on a chalkboard, using the "Wet, Dry, Try" method.  Using a small, damp sponge, children made the letter "L" on their slates.  Next, they used a dry paper towel to go over the wet "L".  Finally, they use a piece of chalk to write an "L" on their chalkboard.

 Children then practiced writing letter "L" in their handwriting books.

~STORYTIME~

Today we reread the story, That Is NOT A Good Idea!  We then discussed and identified the different parts of the story, including the characters, the setting, the problem and the solution.

~HOLIDAY LIGHTS~

We are enjoying the "holiday in lights" photos the children are sharing.  There is still time for your child to bring in a photo to share.

 

  ~EXTENDED DAY PRE-K~
 Today was a Cooking Day and we made cinnamon crescent rolls.  The children helped measure and mix the ingredients for the filling and also for the glaze.  On unrolled crescent dough, children spread the filling and then rolled up their crescent.  After the rolls baked, the glaze was spread on top.  These were a huge hit!!!