ZamZam Knowledge Academy
April Pre School Newsletter
Our theme this month is "Creepy, Crawly,Things."
Spiders, Caterpillars, Bees, and Butterflies have invaded ZKM's clsassrooms' this month. Our study of bugs and insects has begun. So far we have taken nature walks to identify, sort, and count what we see in our garden. Reading about Bugs and Insects has been a big hit especially with the boys in the class. Upcoming activities include: play dough bugs, sort the butterflies, and name caterpillars. Each child is looking forward to taking home his/her pet bug. Parents I hope you are ready for a new family member!
Our March Curriculum also focus on:
Colors- Blue and Green
Letters- “Bb”, “Cc”, “Ii”, and “Ss”
Numbers- 9, 19
Shape- triangle
Vocabulary- insect, bug, entomolgist
Character Education- generosity
Letters- “Bb”, “Cc”, “Ii”, and “Ss”
Numbers- 9, 19
Shape- triangle
Vocabulary- insect, bug, entomolgist
Character Education- generosity
Five Little Flies Fingerplay
Five little flies buzzing through a hive,
One snuck some honey, and took a deep dive.
Four little flies buzzing through a door,
One slipped and fell, Crash! on the floor.
Three little flies buzzing through the trees,
One bumped the bark and bloodied his knees.
Two little flies buzzing through a shoe,
One held his nose and said, PEE YOO!
One little fly buzzing through a bun,
The swatter goes SPLAT! Now there are none.
One snuck some honey, and took a deep dive.
Four little flies buzzing through a door,
One slipped and fell, Crash! on the floor.
Three little flies buzzing through the trees,
One bumped the bark and bloodied his knees.
Two little flies buzzing through a shoe,
One held his nose and said, PEE YOO!
One little fly buzzing through a bun,
The swatter goes SPLAT! Now there are none.
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We Loved Moving like Bugs and Insects.
Some of our favorite books this month
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! by Bob Barner Pretty ladybugs, fluttering butterflies, creepy daddy longlegs, and roly-poly bugs are some of the familiar creatures featured in this whimsically illustrated insect album. Complete with an "actual size" chart and bug-o-meter listing fun facts about each bug. (taken from www.amazon.com) | The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle One Sunday a very hungry caterpillar hatched. He eats his way through a variety of foods that are boldly and colorfully illustrated. The story progresses with the caterpillar spinning a cocoon and waking up into a butterfly, illustrating one of nature's common but lovely marvels. (taken from www.barnesandnoble.com) | Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth In Ten Little Ladybugs, one by one, ten tactile bugs disappear. Where did they all go? (taken from www.amazon.com) |
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! by Bob Barner
Pretty ladybugs, fluttering butterflies, creepy daddy longlegs, and roly-poly bugs are some of the familiar creatures featured in this whimsically illustrated insect album. Complete with an "actual size" chart and bug-o-meter listing fun facts about each bug. (taken from www.amazon.com)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
One Sunday a very hungry caterpillar hatched. He eats his way through a variety of foods that are boldly and colorfully illustrated. The story progresses with the caterpillar spinning a cocoon and waking up into a butterfly, illustrating one of nature's common but lovely marvels. (taken from www.barnesandnoble.com)
Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth
In Ten Little Ladybugs, one by one, ten tactile bugs disappear. Where did they all go? (taken from www.amazon.com)
Upcoming Events/ Parent Reminders
Permission Slips for the class trip to the Museum are due by March 23, 2016.
Our Birthday Celebrations for the month of March will be at 11:45 a.m on March 29, 2016. Please stop by and wish Anne C., Lisa J, Mark P., and Juan W. at that time.
Please mark your calender's and join us for our Annual Spring Picnic. Saturday April 9, 2016. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Parent Tip of the Month: Together parents and teachers make a team. The year is about cooperation and trust. If something is affecting your child, let the teacher know. If you have concerns, share them.