Week of November 14th!

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 using blocks, 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

• The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins

Recommended Home School Connection:

Monday: Universal Handwriting Page 12 and 13

Tuesday: Getting ready to read and write Page 12 and 13

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

Reminders 

• Please bring in any cans for our school can drive!

•  Our Thanksgiving Day Show will be on Thursday, November 17^th at 9:00 am.

• School is closed on Friday, November 18^th for teacher conference day.

• Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 22^nd!

•  Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November 22^nd, from 1pm – 7pm. 

• School will be closed on Thursday, November 24^th and Friday, November 25^th for Thanksgiving.

Link to Weekly lesson Plan

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