tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42134976971607013112024-03-13T13:22:50.879-07:00Miss Sanchez's BlogMs. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-80881494448000275892023-05-08T07:47:00.001-07:002023-05-08T07:47:27.075-07:00Week of May 8th <p> <b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";"><u> Reminders </u></b></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Virtual Mothers day show Friday May 12. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">school closed May 19th</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Moving up ceremony May 23rd</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Impact </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> How do my actions impact growth and change?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Care</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> </span><b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">How do we care for ourselves </b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher practicing Yoga to see how Yoga can help us feel calmer</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Vocabulary words</b></span><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Clean </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">feel </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">emotions</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">expressions</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">wash</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><div class="page" title="Page 69"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(89, 89, 89); color: #595959; font-family: Corbel; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; font-style: italic;"><b>Goal P-PMP 4. Child demonstrates personal hygiene and self-care skills.</b></span></p></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><div class="page" title="Page 68"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 67"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 67"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 65"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Corbel; font-style: italic;">The Pigeon Needs a Bath! </span><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Corbel;">by Mo Willems<br /></span><br /></span></b></p><p><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Corbel;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Why did the pigeon need to take a bath?</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Corbel;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">At the beginning of the book the pigeon did not want to take a bath. What happened at the end of the book?</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Corbel;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Why is it important to wash your hands and keep your body clean?</span></b></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Blocks- </b>Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Dramatic Play- </b>Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Art- </b>Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Science- </b>Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Math- </b>Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Library- </b>Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Writing</b>- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Sensory</b>- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-44699168717744938602023-03-19T20:16:00.004-07:002023-03-19T20:16:29.347-07:00Week of March 20th<p> <b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";"><u> Reminders </u></b></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">School closed Friday March 24th</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: Moving </b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> </span><b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">How our bodies move </b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher practicing Yoga to see how our bodies can move. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Vocabulary words</b></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">hop </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">jump </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">run </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">walk</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><div class="page" title="Page 69"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(128, 128, 128);"><b><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Goal P- MATH 10. Child explores the positions of objects in space.</span></b></span></p></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="page" title="Page 68"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 67"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 67"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><i><b>A Hop Is Up</b></i> by Kristy Dempsey<br /></span><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">What are some of the ways the people and things in this book move?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Let’s try some of the moves from the book. Can you hop up? Spin around? Leap? March? Etc.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some other ways you can move your body? Let’s give them a try!</span></p></div></div></div><p></p></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Blocks- </b>Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Dramatic Play- </b>Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Art- </b>Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Science- </b>Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Math- </b>Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Library- </b>Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Writing</b>- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Sensory</b>- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-49382262076342739372023-02-26T19:36:00.003-08:002023-02-26T19:36:25.634-08:00Week of Feb 26th <p> <b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";"><u> Reminders </u></b></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Thursday children may dress- up for Dr. Seuss Day </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Friday will be half Day!</span></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: Building</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> </span><b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">Noticing Buildings </b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher at the Blocks Area to learn how buildings and houses are constructed</span><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">. Children will then construct on their own. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><div class="page" title="Page 69"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Goal –LC 2. Child understands and responds to increasingly complex communication and language from others.</span></p></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="page" title="Page 68"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 67"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">All Buildings in New York: That I Have Drawn So Far by James Gulliver Hancock</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">This book is about buildings where we live – New York City. Are there any buildings in here that you have seen before?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">The Flat Iron building is different than most other buildings. Let’s look together and see what makes if different. What do you notice?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Some of the buildings had pictures on them. Let’s look at this one with the noodles. What do you think might be inside this building?</span></li></ul><p></p></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Blocks- </b>Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Dramatic Play- </b>Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Art- </b>Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Science- </b>Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Math- </b>Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Library- </b>Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Writing</b>- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Sensory</b>- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/6LUHH"><br /></a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/IQ1MW">please click here to view lesson plan</a></span></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-35949063592905445942023-02-12T21:20:00.001-08:002023-02-12T21:20:40.596-08:00Week of February 13th<p> <b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";"><u> Reminders </u></b></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Valentines Day show will be on February 14th at 8:30 am</span> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday February 15th school will be closed</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, Feb 16th is the 100th day of school children can dress up as elderly people </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Friday school will be closed </span></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: Building</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> </span><b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">Noticing Buildings </b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher at the Blocks Area to learn how buildings and houses are constructed</span><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">. Children will then construct on their own. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><div class="page" title="Page 69"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Goal –LC 2. Child understands and responds to increasingly complex communication and language from others.</span></p></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="page" title="Page 68"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 67"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">All Buildings in New York: That I Have Drawn So Far by James Gulliver Hancock</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">This book is about buildings where we live – New York City. Are there any buildings in here that you have seen before?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">The Flat Iron building is different than most other buildings. Let’s look together and see what makes if different. What do you notice?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Some of the buildings had pictures on them. Let’s look at this one with the noodles. What do you think might be inside this building?</span></li></ul><p></p></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Blocks- </b>Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Dramatic Play- </b>Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Art- </b>Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Science- </b>Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Math- </b>Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Library- </b>Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Writing</b>- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Sensory</b>- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/6LUHH"><br /></a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/IQ1MW">please click here to view lesson plan</a></span></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-67592791148644460242023-02-05T18:19:00.002-08:002023-02-06T07:06:46.153-08:00Week of February 6th <p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><u> Reminders </u></b></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Parent teacher Conferences will be Friday February 10th</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">February 10th will be half day, NO after school program dismissal will be at 12:00pm</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Valentines Day show will be on February 14th at 8:30 am</span> </span></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: Building</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> </span><b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">Noticing Buildings </b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher at the Blocks Area to learn how buildings and houses are constructed</span><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">. Children will then construct on their own. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><div class="page" title="Page 69"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Goal –LC 2. Child understands and responds to increasingly complex communication and language from others.</span></p></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="page" title="Page 68"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 67"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">All Buildings in New York: That I Have Drawn So Far by James Gulliver Hancock</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">This book is about buildings where we live – New York City. Are there any buildings in here that you have seen before?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">The Flat Iron building is different than most other buildings. Let’s look together and see what makes if different. What do you notice?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Some of the buildings had pictures on them. Let’s look at this one with the noodles. What do you think might be inside this building?</span></li></ul><p></p></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Blocks- </b>Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Dramatic Play- </b>Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Art- </b>Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Science- </b>Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Math- </b>Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Library- </b>Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Writing</b>- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Sensory</b>- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/6LUHH"><br /></a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/JL4KR">please click here to view lesson plan</a></span></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-11251679622059573482023-01-29T19:23:00.001-08:002023-01-29T19:23:37.197-08:00Week of January 30th <p> </p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: Building</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> </span><b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">Construction </b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher at the Blocks Area to learn how buildings and houses are constructed</span><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">. Children will then construct on their own. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><div class="page" title="Page 69"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p>P-LIT 5: Child asks and answers questions about the book what was read. </p></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="page" title="Page 68"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><strong><em>Whose Tools? </em></strong>By Toni Buzzeo</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></p><ul style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">There are so many tools in this book. Which tools do you remember?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">The books talks about lots of different people who use these tools in their jobs. What are some of these jobs?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What kinds of tools do you use to help you?</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Blocks- </b>Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Dramatic Play- </b>Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Art- </b>Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Science- </b>Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Math- </b>Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Library- </b>Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Writing</b>- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Sensory</b>- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/6LUHH"><br /></a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/287W2">please click here to view lesson plan</a></span></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-24913574717865207622023-01-22T18:33:00.001-08:002023-01-22T18:33:09.762-08:00Week of January 23rd<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: Investigating </b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> </span><b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">Express and Test Ideas </b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher at the sand table, using magnified glasses children will be asked to find seashell and investigate details about them. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Children will then be asked to draw some of the details they found. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><div class="page" title="Page 69"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="color: grey;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Goal P- SCI 1. Child observes and describes observable phenomena (objects, materials, organisms and events).</span></span></p></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="page" title="Page 68"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Step Gently Out by Helen Frost<br /></span></p><ul style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><br /><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> What do you see? What do you notice about this cricket?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> What do you see? What do you notice about this moth?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What do you see? What do you notice about this praying mantis?</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Blocks- </b>Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Dramatic Play- </b>Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Art- </b>Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Science- </b>Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Math- </b>Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Library- </b>Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Writing</b>- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Sensory</b>- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/6LUHH"><br /></a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/I46AR">please click here to view lesson plan</a></span></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-32742273235341971502023-01-17T06:43:00.001-08:002023-01-17T06:43:16.977-08:00Week of January 16th <p> <b style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">Reminders </b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><b>Children can not return to school without proof of the flu vaccination </b></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: Investigating </b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Look Closely! </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher at different centers and look closely at materials and what can be done with them. example play-doh what can we make? what happens when we leave play-doh out of the cup with the lid on?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Goal P-SE 9. Child recognizes self as a unique individual having own abilities, characteristics, emotions, and interests.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="page" title="Page 68"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Red is a Dragon: A Book of Colors</i> by Roseanne Greenfield Tong</b></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><ul style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">There are so many colors in this book. What are some of the colors the girl in this book sees in her life?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">I remember the child talking about blue sneakers. What color are your shoes? Find someone else in our room who has the same color shoes as you.</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">The child also notices purple clouds in the sky. Have you ever seen purple clouds? What other colors can clouds be?</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Blocks- </b>Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Dramatic Play- </b>Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Art- </b>Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Science- </b>Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Math- </b>Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Library- </b>Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Writing</b>- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Sensory</b>- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/6LUHH"><br /></a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/6LUHH">please click here to view lesson plan</a></span></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-16957467559252912992023-01-08T20:38:00.003-08:002023-01-08T20:38:41.642-08:00Week of January 9th <p> </p><p><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Reminders </b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><b>Children can not return to school without proof of the flu vaccination </b></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: Investigating </b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> What to investigate? </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher for a walk around the school building. Children will be asked to look at what is around them during the walk; animals and objects. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Goal P-SE 9. Child recognizes self as a unique individual having own abilities, characteristics, emotions, and interests.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><div class="page" title="Page 68"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Different? Same! By Heather Tekavec</span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">There are lots of animals in this book such as birds, insects, fish and reptiles. Animals can all look very different and have some things that are similar, or even the same. Let’s look at the first page. What makes the tiger and the zebra similar?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Let’s turn the page. What makes the tiger and the dog similar?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">What are some things that make you the same as your friends in 3-K? What are some things that make you different?</span></li></ul><p></p></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/IGUYZ"><br /></a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/IGUYZ">please click here to view lesson plan</a></span></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-28011315234754680982022-12-18T19:26:00.003-08:002023-01-02T20:50:23.517-08:00Week of January 2nd <p><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Reminders </b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><b>Children can not return to school without proof of the flu vaccination </b></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Self</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Objects in our classroom </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher for a walk around the school building. Children will be asked to look at what is around them during the walk; animals and objects. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Goal P-SE 9. Child recognizes self as a unique individual having own abilities, characteristics, emotions, and interests.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><div class="page" title="Page 68"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Different? Same! By Heather Tekavec</span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">There are lots of animals in this book such as birds, insects, fish and reptiles. Animals can all look very different and have some things that are similar, or even the same. Let’s look at the first page. What makes the tiger and the zebra similar?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">Let’s turn the page. What makes the tiger and the dog similar?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;">What are some things that make you the same as your friends in 3-K? What are some things that make you different?</span></li></ul><p></p></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/JWC5C"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">please click here to view lesson plan</span></a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-72127119565950547842022-12-12T10:41:00.003-08:002022-12-12T10:41:32.935-08:00Week of December 12, 2022<p> <span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">Reminders:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">December Assembly will be held on December 14th </span></li></ul><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Self</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Eyes </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher for a walk around the school building. Children will be asked to look at what is around them during the walk; animals and objects. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><em><strong>Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? </strong></em>by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><ul style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">In this book there are lots of animals. Which ones have you seen before? Where?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">There are also lots of colors in this book. Let’s look and some of them together and see if we can find these colors in our classroom.</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">We saw lots of colors in this book. Do you have a favorite color? What is it? Why do you like that color?</span></li></ul><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/YWADZ"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">please click here to view lesson plan</span></a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-15341674555480754602022-12-05T06:39:00.000-08:002022-12-05T06:39:01.712-08:00Week of December 5th<p> <span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">Reminders:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">December Assembly will be held on December 14th </span></li></ul><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Self</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Objects all around us </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join teacher for a walk around the school building. Children will be asked to look at what is around them during the walk; animals and objects. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted questions like what do you see? What else can you find? What about this?</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;"><strong>I Went Walking</strong> by Sue Williams<br /><br /></span></p><ul style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">How did the child in this book feel when he saw the cat? How do you know?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">How did the child in this book feel when he saw the dog? How do you know?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">Why do you think the animals followed the child?</span></li></ul><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/GJRQG"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">please click here to view lesson plan</span></a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-73357856895036921692022-11-27T19:13:00.001-08:002022-11-27T19:13:49.160-08:00Week of November 28th <p> <span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">Reminders:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">December Assembly will be held on December 14th </span></li></ul><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Self</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Caring</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher and friends to blend colors and see what colors they can make together. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted options to blend. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the colors they picked and the colors they made. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Rita and Ralph’s Rotten Day by Carmen Agra Deedy and Pete Oswald</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"></span></p><ul style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some of the things that Rita and Ralph like to do together?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Why did Rita and Ralph get mad at each other?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">How did Rita and Ralph fix their problem?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some things you can do when you have a problem with a friend?</span></li></ul><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/T889C"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">please click here to view lesson plan</span></a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-59360498519900310152022-11-20T18:54:00.006-08:002022-11-20T18:54:50.900-08:00Week of November 21st<p> <span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">Reminders:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">School closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving!</span></li></ul><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Self</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Our Building</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the blocks area to help them build and use community people to add them to what they have built. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted options to build. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the children and count of many friends picture they can match. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><i>Counting on Community </i></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">by Innosanto Nagara (author and illustrator)</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:</span></p><div class="page" style="background-color: white;" title="Page 59"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some of the things they counted in this book?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some of the things we can count in our classroom?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some things you can do to take care of our classroom?</span></li></ul></li></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/T7K1R"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">please click here to view lesson plan</span></a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-49308871809912692282022-11-13T21:29:00.005-08:002022-11-13T21:29:52.814-08:00Week of November 14th<p> <span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister"; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Love Ya Like A Sister";">Reminders:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">half day Wednesday November 16th, parent teacher Conference from 1- 6pm</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Friday children may dress-up for Mickey Mouse Day </span></li></ul><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Self</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Our Grown-ups</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the blocks area to help them build and use community people to add them to what they have built. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompted options to build. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the children and count of many friends picture they can match. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span><i> </i></span><i>Just in Case You Want to Fly</i> by Julie Fogliano (author) and Christian Robinson (illustrator)</span></b></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:</span></p><div class="page" style="background-color: white;" title="Page 59"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">We can show someone we care for them by doing</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">helpful things for them. What are some helpful things the people in this book did?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some helpful things you can do in our classroom?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">How do you feel when you are helpful?</span></li></div></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/KXN77"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">please click here to view lesson plan</span></a></p>Mr. Andrew G. Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17375118852379196730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-26744370121491002912022-11-06T19:31:00.002-08:002022-11-06T19:31:17.150-08:00Week of November 7 <p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> <span>Reminders:</span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">UPK closed November 8th </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">School Closed November 11th</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">No early drop off or after school on Thursday November 10th</span></li></ul><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Self</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Our Class</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the math center to play a matching game. Teacher will provide the children with laminated two sets of pictures of all the children in the classroom. the children will have to match and name the child they found. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompting answers and will be given less picture to match. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question, name the children and count of many friends picture they can match. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span><i> </i></span><i>Just in Case You Want to Fly</i> by Julie Fogliano (author) and Christian Robinson (illustrator)</span></b></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:</span></p><div class="page" style="background-color: white;" title="Page 59"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">We can show someone we care for them by doing</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">helpful things for them. What are some helpful things the people in this book did?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some helpful things you can do in our classroom?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">How do you feel when you are helpful?</span></li></div></div></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/L64HL"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">please click here to view lesson plan</span></a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-55290974299195813082022-10-30T20:48:00.003-07:002022-10-30T20:48:23.893-07:00Week of October 31st<p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"> <span>Reminders:</span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Children may dress-up in costumes for halloween </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">UPK closed November 8th </span></li></ul><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Self</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Our Bodies</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the art center, children will be asked to make themselves in a people pre cut-out, adding eyes and different details to make themselves. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompting answers and will be given mirrors to get a better idea of what they should do. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Standard Addressed:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> <strong><em>I am Perfectly Designed</em> by Karamo Brown</strong></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">(author), Jason “Rachel” Brown (author) and</span></strong></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Anoosha Syed (illustrator)</span></strong></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:</span></p><div class="page" style="background-color: white;" title="Page 59"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><ul style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some of the things the boy and his dad like to do together?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some things you like to do? What do you like to do in our classroom?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What does it mean to be perfectly designed?</span></li></ul></div></div></div><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/VA5GD"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister;">please click here to view lesson plan</span></a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-11967550414435131852022-10-23T18:53:00.001-07:002022-10-23T18:53:26.633-07:00Week of October 24th<p> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Reminders:</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><ul><li>Children may dress-up in costumes for halloween </li></ul><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Self</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Our Feelings</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the Math center, children will be discussing they emotions and will be handed emotion cards the children will then create the emotion of their choice with play-dough. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that need extra support:</span> Will be given prompting answers and asked to choose the correct response. For example, "what makes you sad?" " what makes you happy?"</span></p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students that are ready for a challenge:</span> Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question and asked to create their emotions without the emotions cards. </span></p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELL Students:</span> Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Standard Addressed:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Foundational Text for the Week:</span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> <strong><em>I am Perfectly Designed</em> by Karamo Brown</strong></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">(author), Jason “Rachel” Brown (author) and</span></strong></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Anoosha Syed (illustrator)</span></strong></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:</span></p><div class="page" style="background-color: white;" title="Page 59"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><ul style="border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some of the things the boy and his dad like to do together?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What are some things you like to do? What do you like to do in our classroom?</span></li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;">What does it mean to be perfectly designed?</span></li></ul></div></div></div><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/MJ1XQ">please click here to view lesson plan</a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-13757390930991862172022-10-16T21:47:00.001-07:002022-10-16T21:47:09.560-07:00Week of October 17<p> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Reminders:</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>School will be closed Thursday October 20th </li><li>No Afterschool Friday October 21st</li></ul><p></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Self</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Things we like</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the art center. The teacher will prompt the students to paint an answer to the question, "What is your favorite thing to do with your family?"</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that need extra support: <span face=""Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Will be given prompting answers and asked to choose the correct response. For example, "Do you like your family cooks together, do you like when your family watches tv together? Do you like when your family plays outside?"</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that are ready for a challenge: <span face=""Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question "What is your favorite thing to do with your family?"</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> ELL Students: Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Standard Addressed:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Foundational Text for the Week:</p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <em><strong>You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith (author) </strong></em><em><strong>and Danielle Daniel (illustrator)</strong></em></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:</p><div class="page" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;" title="Page 59"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #7f7f7f;" style="color: #7f7f7f;"><br /></span></p><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li>What are some of the things the people in this book do together?</li><li>What things in this book do we do together?</li><li>In this book they share that holding someone up means taking care of them. What are some of the ways the people in this book care for each other or hold each other up?</li><li>What are some ways we can care for each other or hold each other up? Tell me more about that.</li></ul></div></div></div><p style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/PE86B">please click here to view lesson plan</a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-91325993584698768152022-10-10T20:13:00.000-07:002022-10-10T20:13:06.924-07:00Week of October 10th<p> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Reminders:</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Please make sure your child has a change of clothes in the classroom.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Drop off in the morning is between 7:45 and 8:00 am. Dismissal is at 2:45 pm.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Our Classroom</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Our Day</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the art center. The teacher will prompt the students to paint an answer to the question, "What is your favorite thing to do with your family?"</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that need extra support: <span face=""Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Will be given prompting answers and asked to choose the correct response. For example, "Do you like your family cooks together, do you like when your family watches tv together? Do you like when your family plays outside?"</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that are ready for a challenge: <span face=""Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question "What is your favorite thing to do with your family?"</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> ELL Students: Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Standard Addressed:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Foundational Text for the Week:</p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <em><strong>You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith (author) </strong></em><em><strong>and Danielle Daniel (illustrator)</strong></em></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:</p><div class="page" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;" title="Page 59"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #7f7f7f;" style="color: #7f7f7f;"><br /></span></p><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li>What are some of the things the people in this book do together?</li><li>What things in this book do we do together?</li><li>In this book they share that holding someone up means taking care of them. What are some of the ways the people in this book care for each other or hold each other up?</li><li>What are some ways we can care for each other or hold each other up? Tell me more about that.</li></ul></div></div></div><p style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/PE86B">please click here to view lesson plan</a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-35488789629513674482022-10-02T21:10:00.004-07:002022-10-02T21:12:32.906-07:00Week of October 3rd<p> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Reminders:</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Picture Day!</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Please make sure your child has a change of clothes in the classroom.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Drop off in the morning is between 7:45 and 8:00 am. Dismissal is at 2:45 pm.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Our Classroom</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Our Day</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the art center. The teacher will prompt the students to paint an answer to the question, "What is your favorite thing to do with your family?"</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that need extra support: <span face=""Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Will be given prompting answers and asked to choose the correct response. For example, "Do you like your family cooks together, do you like when your family watches tv together? Do you like when your family plays outside?"</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that are ready for a challenge: <span face=""Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question "What is your favorite thing to do with your family?"</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> ELL Students: Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Standard Addressed:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Foundational Text for the Week:</p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <em><strong>You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith (author) </strong></em><em><strong>and Danielle Daniel (illustrator)</strong></em></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:</p><div class="page" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;" title="Page 59"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-mce-style="color: #7f7f7f;" style="color: #7f7f7f;"><br /></span></p><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li>What are some of the things the people in this book do together?</li><li>What things in this book do we do together?</li><li>In this book they share that holding someone up means taking care of them. What are some of the ways the people in this book care for each other or hold each other up?</li><li>What are some ways we can care for each other or hold each other up? Tell me more about that.</li></ul></div></div></div><p style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/UAUPS">please click here to view lesson plan</a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-59115485575056358152022-09-25T18:56:00.002-07:002022-09-25T18:56:34.120-07:00Week of 9/26<p> <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">Reminders:</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Please return all paperwork that was handed out during the parent orientation.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Please make sure your child has a change of clothes in the classroom.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Drop off in the morning is between 7:45 and 8:00 am. Dismissal is at 2:45 pm.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Our Classroom</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Our Families</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the art center. The teacher will prompt the students to paint an answer to the question, "What is your favorite thing to do with your family?"</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that need extra support: <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Will be given prompting answers and asked to choose the correct response. For example, "Do you like your family cooks together, do you like when your family watches tv together? Do you like when your family plays outside?"</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that are ready for a challenge: <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question "What is your favorite thing to do with your family?"</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> ELL Students: Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Standard Addressed:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Foundational Text for the Week:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><strong style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><em>Hands Say Love </em></strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">by George Shannon </span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:</p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><ul style="border: 0px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">What are some of the things hands can do? </li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">What are some things you can do with your hands in the classroom? </li><li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">What things can you do with your hands now that you could not do when you were younger?</li></ul><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/Z86R8">please click here to view lesson plan</a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-87302928550774328682022-09-17T23:52:00.005-07:002022-09-17T23:52:54.214-07:00week of 9/19<p> <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">Reminders:</span></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Please return all paperwork that was handed out during the parent orientation.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Please make sure your child has a change of clothes in the classroom.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Drop off in the morning is between 7:45 and 8:00 am. Dismissal is at 2:45 pm.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Our Classroom</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Our Teachers</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the art center. The teacher will prompt the students to draw an answer to the question, "What is your favorite thing to do with your teacher?"</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that need extra support: Will be given prompting answers and asked to choose the correct response. For example, "Do you like when we read a story, do you like when we play in centers? Do you like when we play outside?"</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that are ready for a challenge: Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question "What is your favorite thing to do with your teacher?"</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> ELL Students: Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Standard Addressed:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Foundational Text for the Week:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><i><b>You Hold Me Up </b></i>by Monique Gray Smith</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">•What are some of the things the people in this book do together?</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">•What things in this book do we do together?</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">•In this book they share that holding someone up means taking care of them. What are some of the ways the people in this book care for each other or hold each other up?</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">•What are some ways we can care for each other or hold each other up? Tell me more about that.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/1I86B">please click here to view lesson plan</a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-75361723925851974622022-09-12T05:34:00.003-07:002022-09-12T05:35:05.534-07:00Week of 9/12<p> <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">Reminders:</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Please return all paperwork that was handed out during the parent orientation.</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Please make sure your child has a change of clothes in the classroom.</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • Drop off in the morning is between 7:45 and 8:00 am. Dismissal is at 2:45 pm.</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Exploration Topic:</b> Our Community</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Essential Question:</b> What is Our Community?</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Focus Area: </b>Our Classroom</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Weekly Focus:</b> Our Space</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Focused Learning Activity for the Week:</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the block center. The teacher will prompt the students to explore the unit blocks. She will then pose the question, "What can we do with these blocks?" </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that need extra support: Will be given prompting answers and asked to choose the correct response. For example, "Can we build with the blocks or paint with the blocks?" </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Students that are ready for a challenge: Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question "What can we do with these blocks?" </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">ELL Students: Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish. Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer.</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
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<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Standard Addressed:</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">P-LC 5: Child expresses self in increasingly long, detailed, and sophisticated ways. </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Foundational Text for the Week:</p>
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<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Blocks by Irene Dickson</p>
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<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • What color blocks did Ruby have? What color blocks did Benji have? </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • What happened when Benji took one of Ruby’s blocks? </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • How do you think Ruby felt when Benji took one of her blocks?</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> • What did Ruby and Benji do when all of their blocks crashed to the floor?</p>
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<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Learning Centers Available for the Theme:</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up. </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen. Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away. </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting. </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished. </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away. </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Library- Students are able to explore books from the classroom library. </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards. </p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.</p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at misssanchez@olqmnyc.org or email Mrs. Zogka at <a href="mailto:MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org">MrsZogka@olqmnyc.org</a>.</p>
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<p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at <a href="tel:888-227-8175">888-227-8175</a></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.planbookedu.com/s/1BYRX">please click here to view lesson plan</a></p>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213497697160701311.post-61921657991572838832022-08-09T17:05:00.004-07:002022-08-09T17:05:47.328-07:00Welcome to 3k<p><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;"> Dear Parents, </span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">I hope you are having a great summer. My name is Francis Sanchez and I am very excited to be your child’s teacher for the upcoming school.</span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">Below you will find a list of supplies your child will be needing throughout the year. </span></p>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">** (Please have everything labeled with your child’s name)</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">Child’s baby picture and family picture</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">1 box of crayons </span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">1 smock for painting</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">TWO change of clothes in a ziploc bag (please label all clothing items and ziploc with child's name and last name)</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">5 Extra face masks </span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">5 Containers of Clorox or Lysol wipes</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">3 Rolls of paper towels </span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">2 Antibacterial liquid hand soap </span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">6 Packages of baby wipes (flushable preferred) </span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">3 Cans of Lysol Spray</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">4 Packs of Printing/Copy paper</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">6 Boxes of tissue </span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">4 Boxes of Ziploc bags(1 gallon size box) and ( a 2.5 gallon size box) </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Love Ya Like A Sister; font-size: large;">If your child is not potty trained please provide them with easy open on the side pull-ups only</span></p>
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If you have any questions please email me at MISSSANCHEZ@olqmnyc.org</span></p><div><br /></div>Ms. Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02119316521016034350noreply@blogger.com0