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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