Open House - Sunday, December 5 from 11:30 until 1. Help us spread the word about our fabulous school and invite your friends and family to come visit us on December 5.
We had an amazing week in our pre-k classroom! We are so proud of all our little friends!
This week we focused on the letter I. We leaned that I is a vowel, the short and long sound of I, the formation of the letter I, and we did many activities surrounding the letter I. We counted syllables using one, two or three scoops of ice cream. The children are doing a wonderful job counting syllables. Learning to count syllables is important because: Dividing words into syllables helps the process of decoding. Knowing the rules for syllable division helps students read words more accurately and fluently.
In math, we focused on the number 9. The children practiced the formation of the number 9, counted 9 objects, used 9 in a ten frame and with tally marks, and practiced counting.
We continue counting everyday in our classroom as we count to our 100th day celebration. The children counted to 63, they are incredible ! It will be fun and challenging as we count higher and higher! We also practiced numbers that come before and after. This is a concept that we will continue working o in our classroom. We did more practice measuring in inches using an inchworm this week. The children did a super job with this activity.
We did a simple science experiment using ice this week. The children made predictions on whether ice would sink or float in water. We also discussed what happens to the ice when left in the water. The children love learning about science and being part of hands on activities.
In religion, we began the season of Advent. The children learned that Advent is a time of waiting. We are waiting for Jesus. We lit one candle on our classroom Advent Wreath during our daily Advent prayer service in our classroom. The children also made their own Advent Wreath that they took home. We made a good deed nativity scene where they will add stars to light up the sky for Jesus. Each time they do a good deed at home or an act of kindness they can add a star. We are hoping their sky is full of stars by Christmas Eve.
We had a little elf show up in our classroom this week. Our elf, Buddy, left us a letter and has been hiding all over our classroom. We love searching for him each morning. The children know that he is watching us each day and reporting our behavior back to Santa. We have been so busy making decorations, practicing for our Christmas concert and show, having fun, and making many memories in our precious pre-k classroom!
We wrapped up our letter I with a yummy ice cream party. We definitely know now that ice cream is our favorite "I" word! The children enjoyed eating ice cream with chocolate syrup, whipped cream and sprinkles. Who knew that learning was so much fun and delicious!!!
SECRET READERS- A secret reader comes into our classroom to surprise and read to the class. The children close their eyes and wait excitedly to see who will come in to read to us. All secret readers must have all their clearances. Please let me know if you would like to read and we can set up a time. Remember, it is a surprise so please don't tell your child!
LUNCH REMINDERS-
* We are a peanut/nut free school.
* Please pack a napkin in your child's lunchbox and a fork or spoon when needed.
Scholastic Book Club - Each month a Scholastic Book Club flyer will go home. These books are a great idea for gifts or an inexpensive way to buy books for your children. Our classroom gets points for every book purchased. We can purchase books and classroom supplies with these points. Online orders can be done at anytime. Please use our classroom code when you purchase online.
CLASS CODE - JZ3KC
Thank you for entrusting your child to my care this year, I am so grateful for this awesome responsibility. I am always here for you and your child. Please contact me anytime with any questions or concerns.
God Bless,
Mrs. Anderson
,
We had an amazing week in our pre-k classroom! We are so proud of all our little friends!
This week we focused on the letter I. We leaned that I is a vowel, the short and long sound of I, the formation of the letter I, and we did many activities surrounding the letter I. We counted syllables using one, two or three scoops of ice cream. The children are doing a wonderful job counting syllables. Learning to count syllables is important because: Dividing words into syllables helps the process of decoding. Knowing the rules for syllable division helps students read words more accurately and fluently.
In math, we focused on the number 9. The children practiced the formation of the number 9, counted 9 objects, used 9 in a ten frame and with tally marks, and practiced counting.
We continue counting everyday in our classroom as we count to our 100th day celebration. The children counted to 63, they are incredible ! It will be fun and challenging as we count higher and higher! We also practiced numbers that come before and after. This is a concept that we will continue working o in our classroom. We did more practice measuring in inches using an inchworm this week. The children did a super job with this activity.
We did a simple science experiment using ice this week. The children made predictions on whether ice would sink or float in water. We also discussed what happens to the ice when left in the water. The children love learning about science and being part of hands on activities.
In religion, we began the season of Advent. The children learned that Advent is a time of waiting. We are waiting for Jesus. We lit one candle on our classroom Advent Wreath during our daily Advent prayer service in our classroom. The children also made their own Advent Wreath that they took home. We made a good deed nativity scene where they will add stars to light up the sky for Jesus. Each time they do a good deed at home or an act of kindness they can add a star. We are hoping their sky is full of stars by Christmas Eve.
We had a little elf show up in our classroom this week. Our elf, Buddy, left us a letter and has been hiding all over our classroom. We love searching for him each morning. The children know that he is watching us each day and reporting our behavior back to Santa. We have been so busy making decorations, practicing for our Christmas concert and show, having fun, and making many memories in our precious pre-k classroom!
We wrapped up our letter I with a yummy ice cream party. We definitely know now that ice cream is our favorite "I" word! The children enjoyed eating ice cream with chocolate syrup, whipped cream and sprinkles. Who knew that learning was so much fun and delicious!!!
SECRET READERS- A secret reader comes into our classroom to surprise and read to the class. The children close their eyes and wait excitedly to see who will come in to read to us. All secret readers must have all their clearances. Please let me know if you would like to read and we can set up a time. Remember, it is a surprise so please don't tell your child!
LUNCH REMINDERS-
* We are a peanut/nut free school.
* Please pack a napkin in your child's lunchbox and a fork or spoon when needed.
Scholastic Book Club - Each month a Scholastic Book Club flyer will go home. These books are a great idea for gifts or an inexpensive way to buy books for your children. Our classroom gets points for every book purchased. We can purchase books and classroom supplies with these points. Online orders can be done at anytime. Please use our classroom code when you purchase online.
CLASS CODE - JZ3KC
Thank you for entrusting your child to my care this year, I am so grateful for this awesome responsibility. I am always here for you and your child. Please contact me anytime with any questions or concerns.
God Bless,
Mrs. Anderson
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