4K Parent Update
October 2022
October News
Ben Franklin 4K Friends Learning and Growing
Handwriting without Tears Learning
Outside fun at Ben Franklin!
Popping in on Parenting
What is purposeful play? It’s mindful of learning opportunities that children can learn through play. In 4K our goal is to provide our children authentic and meaningful play experiences that encourage learning and growing socially and emotionally with early learning skills sprinkled in. Click on this link for more information on this topic
Much of children’s work in 4K can look and feel like play. In 4K, play is so important that time is devoted to what is called, “Play Workshop.” If you are interested to learn more about skill development from play, check out this table: “What Children Learn Through Play.”
Learning Intentions
The Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) layout a continuum of standards in the areas of Social and Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy. The standards are articulated in our learning intentions. Our new theme, “The World Around Me!” has new learning intentions as we continue to learn and grow as 4K students.
Here are the Learning Intentions for The World Around Me:
Important Links
FPS 4K Contact Information
Email: tina.buelow@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: www.franklin.k12.wi.us
Location: 8225 West Forest Hill Avenue, Franklin, WI, USA
Phone: (414) 525-7029
Facebook: facebook.com/franklinpublicschools
Twitter: @fpsdistrictwi