Early Childhood Curriculum Update
February 2017
Mott Class - Preschool
Hicks Class - Preschool
The preschool class continues to learn about authors and illustrators as we explore a variety of books. We visited Kutztown University’s art department to see what materials they use when creating pictures and meet Professor Kevin, who is the author of We Dig Worms. The children walked downtown to visit ArtZ in Quakertown, which is a wonderful studio where the students created their own art installations. The Hicks Class used large blocks of ice to create sculptures after learning about the ice festival in Harbin China.
Rustin Class - Kindergarten
New songs:
El Juego Chirimbolo
Mi Cuerpo Hace Musica
Kookaburrra
Writing
In writers’ workshop, Rustin Class students have been learning about writing "How To" stories. Their stories are written in three parts, first, then, and last. Students must organize their thinking and write a chronological story. Some ideas for a story are: How to Get Ready for Bed, How to Count, and How to Climb. They are delightful stories that help children feel competent.
Handwriting
We are almost finished with our handwriting books. Students have learned how to write all uppercase letters and lowercase letters. We are focusing on what sentences should look like on lined paper.
Literature
The Rustin Class has been reading stories by Ezra Jack Keats. Keats is famous for being the first children’s author to place black and brown characters into a children’s book. He was inspired by the children living in his Brooklyn neighborhood. We made collages inspired by A Snowy Day and A Letter for Amy. A few children were inspired to make box costumes after reading Hi Cat!
STEM
The Rustin Class read The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone. Each student made something to keep the gingerbread boy safe. They drew pictures of their object and then proceeded to make a prototype. Students made bridges, logs, boats, and rafts using a variety of materials. After testing their object in water, they knew whether they had succeeded or needed to go back to the drawing board.
Math
Rustin Class students are exploring symmetry, shapes, counting by 2’s and 10’s using objects, number line games, addition top-it, dice throwing addition and subtraction games.About UFS
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