Kings County Office of Education
Stratford Preschool Newsletter
This Months Curriculum
Using the theme My Five Senses, we will learn about all five senses and how we use our senses daily. We will also investigate nature through our senses.
My Five Senses
Week 1- Using My Senses
Children will learn about their five senses.
Week 2- Outside Our Door
Children will use their senses in daily experiences.
Week 3- We’re Detectives!
Children investigate nature.
Week-4 Explore some more
Children will explore new ways to use their senses.
Letters: Ee, Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii
Shape: Pentagon, Trapezoid
Important Dates
October 8- No School
Connection Home and School
Morning Routines
This week your children will be listening to stories about the five senses. Ask your child to tell you about the things he/she smells, hears and sees on their way to school each morning and as they leave school for the day..
Reading Together
Gather books about the five senses. Talk with your child about what is in the pictures and explain. Read with you child.
Parent Education
Children learn and grow at their –own –pace.
Children not only learn at different rates, they also have different strengths and weaknesses. We should appreciate their individuality by supporting them in areas that they find more challenging while nurturing them in the areas where they are strong.
As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else. Don`t be afraid to dialogue with their teacher and share what they might need help with at school. Also share what they are really good at and what makes them come alive. This information may help the teacher better understand your child. How you can help as parent.
· Concentrate on what your children can do rather what they can`t do
· Celebrate that your children are different from one another
· Praise your children when they work hard and persevere. It is important to acknowledge their efforts
· Humor can help! Even parents have different skill sets. When we can laugh at our own little mistakes or difficult situations, we are setting a positive example for children to find humor in their own difficult situations.
(Juliet Small, “The Parenting Place”)