November 28th
Theme for the month:
All About Us!
Enduring understandings
that the student should have by the end of the unit:
·I am unique; there is no one who looks, feels, thinks and acts
exactly like I do.
· I feel different ways at different times for different reasons.
· I am part of a family and a classroom community.
· My family is important and unique.
· My classroom is a community. All of the people in my class are
important and unique.
· I can help make my classroom a fun, safe and exciting place.
Lessons and activities for the week:
Blocks- The student’s name cards
will be available in block center. Students are invited to write their
names usingblocks, discussing the lines in each letter of their name (straight,
curved, etc.).
Pretend Play-
Children are invited to pretend to be a family. They are encouraged them to
cook for each other, eat a meal together, or take care of daily household
living.
Art- Various
size shapes from construction paper will be cut out and students are invited to
use the shapes to create their bodies. After gluing the shapes together, or to
a piece of paper, children can use writing utensils to add additional details
(hair, patterns on clothes, etc.).
Science- Students
are invited to use magnifying glasses to explore fingerprints, skin, hair, etc.
Math- Small
figures will be added to the math center. Students can sort and then
count the figures and then use them for imaginative play.
Library- Students
are encouraged to read a book with a friend. One child could read to the other
or they could look at a book together.
Writing/Technology- Weekly
learning games on I Pads are provided.
Sensory- Sand and
water, or play-doh.
Some of the books we will read this week are:
• The Feelings Book by Todd
Parr
• I Love Saturdays y Domingos
by Alma Flor Ada
Recommended Home School Connection:
Monday: Universal
Handwriting Page 16 and 17
Tuesday: Getting
ready to read and write Page 16 and 17
Wednesday: Math
News Here’s What I Know
Thursday: Read
a book with your child, have him/her draw their favorite part of the story
If you have any questions
Mr. Woods or I cannot answer feel free to contact the Archdiocese at (888)
227-8175 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or Email At Catholicschools.upk@archny.org
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