Navigator News PM
June 3, 2016
Art
Discovery
Good-bye butterflies!
Week in review
Can you believe it's already June!? Time flies when we're having fun :)
In Jolly Phonics, we learned about the diagraphs oi and ue and er.
In HWT we practiced writing the letters M and N. We will be sending the HWT journals home next week. Over the summer, feel free to complete any pages that we did not get to!
Specials
This week, the Young Performers engaged in Reader's Theater with the story The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The students recreated a caterpillar’s journey from a tiny egg on a leaf to a beautiful butterfly, while identifying and 'eating' a variety of foods in between. Through discussion about the story, the students demonstrated understanding of metamorphosis and the life cycle of a caterpillar. Additionally, the activity required retention of story lines, cooperation, representational play, impulse control, and listening. I have been so impressed with the students’ enthusiasm and investment in performing this year. They have come up with creative ways to express themselves, and have worked well together as an ensemble. I hope they each continue to grow in the ways they communicate with and express themselves to others, and that they each feel more comfortable “performing.” Thank you for a lovely year.
Maren Andersen
Psychologist / Performer
Music:
In our last music class, the friends practiced their graduation songs and did one of their favorites, 5 little monkeys!
Snack Schedule
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, June 9-Last Day of School
Young Explorers Early Childhood Program Has Fall Openings
For more information or to schedule a screening, please contact Nancy Jones, Administrative Assistant for Early Childhood at 847-504-3809 or email program director, Jenna Duffy, at jduffy@northbrook28.net