Weekly Newsletter
This was this week's focus question, and it was very interesting. We explored the exteriors of different buildings such as: hospitals, fire stations, police stations, pharmacies, supermarkets... We had children guessing what goes on inside them and asked if they had seen or been in one of them before.
We also visited a school building, the PAC, and had Mr. Adam explained what goes on inside it. He showed them the lighting, the sound system and invited them to attend an upcoming musical.
On Wednesday I showed a picture of a building, Starbucks Coffee, and asked the children to identify the letter they recognize on the sign. I am proud to say, we are right on track!
Rhyme, Songs, Poems, and Read Alouds
- The True Story of The Three Little Pigs (Wolf point of view)
- Building Our House
- Supertruck
- Three Ninja Pigs
Songs
- Row your Boat
Visiting Neighborhood Building
Performing Arts Center (PAC)
First Houses
Hammering Structures
Pom Poms Blow
Children built structures using blocks and then blew pom poms from one side of the desk to the other.
Patterns Undercover
We built patterns with counters and had each children read the pattern. We used an ABAB pattern to begin. I explained that I was going to cover one counter with a cup. As detectives, they had to figure out which counter was under the cup. They guessed and then lifted up the cup to check their answers.
Then it was their turn to create the patterns. Some children even created 3 colored patterns.
Dr. Seuss' Birthday
We also celebrated by bringing Crazy Hats and playing around with them!
Performing Arts Center (PAC) in our classroom
March Calendar
- MR: Mystery Reader
If we have a parent already reading that day, we can reschedule. Don't worry if March is full, this fun activity deserves more time...so we can find a spot for you in April.
Wellness Week
Reminders
- Family Fun Fair (March 12)
- Conscious Discipline Parent Workshops - Positive Intent and Empathy (Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 11am)
- Pajama Day Next Wednesday
- Next Week is Wellness Week