Pk4.1 News
November-Happy Birthday Panama
Objectives For Development and Learning:
Demonstrates Knowledge of Patterns
Uses Language To Express Thoughts and Needs
Demonstrates Knowledge of Print and its uses
Demonstrates Phonological Awareness
Uses Number Concepts and Operations
Dear Parents,
Below you will find our family fun homework calendar
Book of the Week
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat Song
Tips for Parents-ALL ABOUT PATTERNS
Simple ways to teach patterns
1. Notice a pattern on your child’s clothing. “Look, you have on stripes today! Red, blue, red, blue.”
2. Make a pattern with toys. We love to make patterns with Duplos. Making patterns with toy vehicles is fun too.
3. Make a pattern by doing something. “Let’s make a pattern with how we move. Jump. Step. Jump. Step.”
4. Make a sound pattern with rhythm instruments. BANG, tap, tap, BANG, tap, tap. Start out by making a pattern and having your child copy you.
5. Get out a colored manipulative and make patterns. We like to use color tiles, counting bears, and pattern blocks. You could also put pom poms in an ice cube tray.
6. Make patterns with stickers.
7. Save lids and make a variety of patterns.
8. Create patterns with objects you find in nature.
9. You can make a pattern with everyday household objects.
- Pen, pencil, pen, pencil.
- Fork, knife, spoon, fork, knife spoon.
- Big book, small book, big book, small book.
10. Have your child make her own patterns using stamps and washable ink pads.
11. Draw simple patterns using crayons.
12. Make patterns by sliding balls of play dough onto skewers.
13. Use coins to make patterns.
14. Notice patterns you see everyday. Have your child find the tile in your bathroom floor, the pattern in your backyard gate, or the pattern in the picture frame on his wall. Pretty soon he’ll be finding patterns to show you!
15. Here’s a fun one – make patterns using snack food. Pretzel, cracker, raisin, raisin. Pretzel, cracker, raisin, raisin.
November Family Fun Calendar
Reminders
Wellness Week
HEALTHY SNACKS
As we prepare for this wonderful wellness week we would love to have your collaboration in preparing some healthy snacks for your child during those four days. We will be having a Healthy Snack Challenge where we will be encouraging students to bring one or two fruits or vegetables of their preference in their lunch boxes. The idea is for them to try to have some healthy snacks this week and maybe have this become a future eating habit. We thank you in advance for your support and preparation for this event.
WORKSHOPS
Health And Wellness Week Parent workshops for parents Pre-K to 12
Fit for Life - Promoting Health and Well Being in Your Children with Brenda Lyons.
This workshop is open to all ISP parents.
Brenda Lyons is a licensed instructor for the .b (Dot B) Mindfulness in Schools Project for grade 6-12 students,
a facilitator for the Mindful Ambassador program,
and a trainer in the signature Google Mindfulness program – Search inside Yourself.
She is also a writer in the areas of health and wellness for both adults and young people.
When: Monday, November 7, 2016
Where: ES Conference Room
Time: From 9:00-10:30 a.m.
5 Building Blocks of a Healthy Family-Marine Peyronnet MGTR. Psychologist
Marine Peyronnet, Mgtr.
Psychologist
Individual, Family and Couples’ Therapist
Columnist for “Mujer” magazine
(El Panamá América)
ISP Alumni
Workshop Themes:
1. Understanding the definition of Family and its parts.
2. Types of Families.
3. (1) Importance of Roles.
4. (2) Styles of Communication.
5. (3) Limits and Boundaries.
6. (4) Managing Emotions and expressing affection.
7. (5) Creating positive habits in your family.
8. Preventing dysfunctions: Factors that put families at Risk.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Where: ES Conference Room
Time: 9:00-10:00
Best Snacks Ever-With Maria Calle
Learn and taste easy to make recipes for your children.
María Calle, @healthygreengenie, is a Food Stylist and is certified as
Health Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition en NYC.
She works for hear healthy food Company: Healthy Catering, and as a coach for several
companies in the food industry and food Styling.
(Capital Healthy, Healthy Store (Bogotá), Punto y Coma, Grupo Rey, Grupo Melo).
Maria will be meeting with students to promote healthy snacks and healthy nutrition.
When: Friday, November 11, 2016
Where: ES Conference Room
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.