Monday, September 28, 2020

Week of 9/28 - 10/2

Exploration One 

Exploration 1: Our Community 

Essential Question: What is our community?

Focus Area: Our Classroom 

Weekly Focus: Our Space 

Monday 


Llama Llama misses mama by Anna Dewdney


P-SE 5. Child uses basic problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts with other children.

How do you feel about coming to school?

What are some of the things Llama did at school?

What are some of the things you can do in our classroom?


Writing: 

Complete pages 2 - 3


Art: Have children use Watercolor paint to paint a picture of themselves with their moms or dads 


*SEND ME A PICTURE OF THE CHILD'S ACTIVITIES*


Tuesday 


There’s a Bear on My Chair by Ross Collins


P-SE 5. Child uses basic problem-solving skills to resolve with other children.

Mouse seemed really frustrated that Bear was in his chair. What are some things Mouse did to try to get Bear out of the chair?

How do we know mouse was frustrated?

Who can help you when you are having a hard time with someone?

Where did Mouse go when he left?

 

Writing: Complete pages 4 - 5


Science: take children out for a nature walk. have them collect different things in nature for example, acorns, leaves, sticks. you can have you children wear gloves if you like. Have them explain what they have discovered. 



Children may also play some games on Sesame Street



*SEND ME A PICTURE OF THE CHILD'S ACTIVITIES*


Wednesday

You Be You by Linda Kranz


Goal P-SE 11. Child has sense of belonging to family, community and other groups.

The fish in this book swim many different ways. What are some of the ways they swim?

Some of the fish in this book are red and some are blue. Can you find something red in our classroom? What about something blue?

Some of the fish in this book look different and some look the same. What are some of the things that look the same about us? What are some things that look different?

Some of the fish in this book swim together. What are some things we do together in our classroom?



Math: Open up their  Transition to school Journal. Ask your child how old she/he is, Help him or  her find the Tactile number card of his or her age. Have them Trace the number and then Write the number in the journal. 


Writing: Help your child Write the first letter of their name. 

              Handwriting workbook: Pages 6 - 7

Thursday

 

ZOO-OLOGY by Joelle Jolivet


What are some of the places the animals live?

What are the groups of animals your found?

What are some of the animals you see?



Writing: Handwriting Workbook 8-10


Reading: Read a book to your child and discuss what was his or her favorite part. they may draw a picture if they like it is optional. 



Friday 


There’s a Bear on My Chair by Ross Collins


P-SE 5. Child uses basic problem-solving skills to resolve with other children.

Mouse seemed really frustrated that Bear was in his chair. What are some things Mouse did to try to get Bear out of the chair?

How do we know mouse was frustrated?

Who can help you when you are having a hard time with someone?

Where did Mouse go when he left?

 

Writing: Handwriting Workbook page 11







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Sunday, September 20, 2020

Week of September 21 - 25


Exploration Topic: Our Community 

 

Essential Question: What is our community?

 

Monthly Focus Area:  Our Classroom

 

Weekly Focus: Our Space 


Teachers will be introducing children to the classroom space. Each area will be introduced to the children. The toys and their used will be demonstrated  to the children. 


Teacher will also work on building a relationship with each child and help them understand that they will be attending school but they will go home to mommy eventually. 


For parents at home with virtual students please show your child or children the picture of the classroom that will be posted. Also speak to your children about separation. Let them know that one day they will be attending school also and that would require them to be away from home for a few hours but eventually they will return and be home with their families. 


After each activity please send me a picture. 


MONDAY 

Please click the book title below to listen to the story


Book: That’s me Loving You by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 


Questions: 

  • What are some ways we might remember thats someone loves us?
  • This book is about love. Who are some of the people you love?
  • Does love stop when you can't see someone?


Activity

Art: If you have paint and a paint brush at home please have your children freely paint anything of their choice. Simply introduce them to the items. For example, the paint brush, the paper, the paint palette... If you do not have paint, you can use an alternative, markers, crayons, do the same in produce them to the item and let them freely draw. 



TUESDAY


Book: Safe and Sound by Jean Poussen

 


  • Animals live in many different places. Where do some of the animals in this book live?
  • How do the big animals in this book keep the little animals safe and sound?
  • How do your grown-ups keep you safe and sound?
  • Your teachers are grown-ups and they help to keep you safe at school. what are some things that teachers do to keep you safe?


Activity

Blocks: At school we have a Blocks Center where children are able to build anything of their choice. If you have blocks or legos please speak to your children about the different things they may build. allow them to freely build. 



WEDNESDAY


Book: Rosie Goes To Preschool  by Karen Katz


Questions 

•What toys did you notice Rosie has in her classroom?

•Can you name two activities or different areas in Rosie’s classroom?

•What area do you like best in Rosie’s classroom? Why?



THURSDAY 



Book: That’s me Loving You by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 


Questions: 

  • What are some ways we might remember thats someone loves us?
  • This book is about love. Who are some of the people you love?
  • Does love stop when you can't see someone?

 Activity
Focus on the letter of the Week have children Write the letter T t. have you child right the letter T 3 times.


Draw a picture of mommy and you!
 





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Gross Motor




Friday, September 18, 2020

Friday Sept 18

Today during the Zoom meeting we read the book 

The Rainbow Fish 

By Marcus Pfister

This book gives children an understanding of the importance of sharing.

Ask Question 

  • Why did they call him the rainbow fish?
  • Why didn't the other fish admire him anymore?
  • What happened at the end?

 

Topic: Getting to know each other.

 Question of the day 

What is your favorite toy?

Read: 

Maisy Goes to Preschool 

Ask questions:

·      What are you looking forward to most about preschool?

·      How do you feel about going to preschool? How did Maisie feel?

·      What activities did Maisie do in the story? Where do you want to play in school?


Activity: Show & Tell. Have your child select a toy and describe the toy to you. Have your child tell you why it's their favorite toy, if it does anything special, how does it work or why the toy is special to them


    

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Thursday Sept 17

Today during the Zoom meeting I read the book 

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? 

By Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle


Art: The main focus for today is favorite animals and colors. This book names various colors and animals please discuss with your child what are their favorite animals and favorite colors. 

Afterwards, ask your child if they can draw their favorite animal and color it in with their favorite colors. 


Math: Cut out shapes for your child for example 3 triangles, 3 squares, 3 Rectangles. mix them up and have them sort the shapes, in groups of shapes, or colors.






Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Wednesday Sept 16

 Today during the zoom meeting we will be discussing How old are you?

The book for today is The Importance of Being 3 by Lindsey Ward 

question to ask your child 

  • How do you count to 3? 
  • What are somethings from the book that come in 3's?

Activity: please have you children tell you their age, cut out the number of their age and assist them while making a collage on the number. 

Monday, September 14, 2020

Monday Sept 14

Activities for the day!


Read “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdrTXRD090U


Art: Using construction paper cut out an uppercase letter of the first letter in your child’s name. Decorate with crayons, markers or glue bits of cut up construction paper.


Snack: eat alphabet soup, cereal


Math: Have your child count how many bananas, oranges or apples you have at home


Movement: YouTube: Boom Chicka Boom by the Learning Station

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69f9sCwhwYk



Please take pictures of your children as they do the activities. 

Thursday, September 10, 2020

WELCOME TO PRE-K

 Welcome students and families to Pre-k 6, 

Through these difficult times we are working hard to accommodate all children and their families. This week is a one-day week, where children who are attending school in person will be assigned one day between Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

This way of teaching is new to us all. So we ask for your patience, as we are still getting familiar with it all. 

 

 

Thank You For Your Patience!

MS.SANCHEZ 




In the mean time you may explore the school blog, create a zoom account if do not have one already. 

Or review the supply list:


At least two (2) changes of clothes (including shirt, pants, underwear, socks, and shoes).

Two (2) extra face masks.

Three (3) packages of baby wipes.

Three (3) packages of flushable wipes.

Three (3) boxes of tissues.

Two (2) bottles of hand sanitizer.

Two (2) boxes of the large, 2.5 gallon size Hefty Zip lockbags – with the zipper.

Three (3) rolls of paper towels.

Two (2) bottles of disinfecting spray.

Two (2) containers of antibacterial wipes.