Weekly Newsletter
Dear Parents,
Learning to share can be a challenge for young children, but sharing is an essential skill needed for play and learning throughout childhood. You can help your child learn to share by giving them plenty of time and opportunities to practice. Here are some ways to encourage sharing in everyday life:
- Point out good sharing in others. You can say things like, ‘Your friend was sharing her toys really well. That was kind of her’.
- When you see your child trying to share or take turns, make sure you give lots of praise and attention. For example, ‘I liked the way you let Jane play with your train. Great sharing!’
- Play games with your child that involve sharing and turn-taking. Talk your child through the steps, saying things like, ‘Now it’s my turn to build the tower, then it’s your turn. You share the red blocks with me, and I’ll share the green blocks with you’.
This week we have been focusing on how we make and keep friends and how we can be part of a group. We began the week asking “What does take turns mean?” and practiced with a game of "my turn at the microphone". The children took turns to hold the microphone and initiate a conversation. They practiced being good listeners and only talking when they were holding the microphone.
Together we made a class book with pictures and narrative about what we like to do with our friends at school. In the Art Center, materials were available to make friendship cards.
Have a great weekend!
PK Team
Important Information
Thursday, September 21st -Peace Day
Friday, September 22nd -School Holiday
Healthy Food Reminder
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Yearbook pictures will be taken starting next week Tuesday September 21.
books, rhymes, poems
Learning Through Play
Math Skills
- Pompom Number Match
- Mary Had a Little Lamb (math version)
Bookmaking
We focused on the use of print. Children dictated what they observed in the photographs, then tried writing for themselves. On Thursday, we used the book for our Read Aloud session.
Exploring the Choice Areas
Specials
Pop song “Sugar” by the band Maroon 5 was our soundtrack for the week. We moved and moved, and challenged our balance by walking on the balance beam!
After settling on our yoga mats and our “Namaste’s” we continued to practice “Yogui Squats”. We got introduced to “Warrior II” and “Happy baby” pose made us all laugh.
Objective: Students will learn the difference between edible and non-edible and understand how these concepts connect to a garden and the objects and properties of a garden. Through a visit to the garden, tasting and discussions, questions, students will expand their understanding of edible, non-edible, and the garden environment.
Vocabulary: Edible You can eat it. Non-edible: You cannot eat it.
Garden Activity # 1: Students would be able to explore red peppers, garlic, eggplant, and will be planting this vegetable.
Garden Activity # 2: Discussion: Composting, why is so important.