Week of March 19, 2018
Light
Enduring understandings that the student should have by the end
of the unit:
· There
are many types of lights in our
homes and our cities.
· Light
helps us see and stay warm.
· Light
helps plants grow.
· When
there is little or no light it is dark.
Shadows appear when an object blocks
light.
Lessons and activities:
Blocks- Students are
invited to explore how they might use blocks and a flashlight to create
shadow letters.
Pretend Play- Students
will be able to use flashlights for shadow play inside a tent.
Art-Black and White Art: After reading the
book Round Trip by Ann Jonas, the teacher will provide black and white paper
for children to use to create a picture. They can cut or rip the paper and use
glue to assemble the art. The teacher will use vocabulary words such as
straight and wavy to describe the lines that they make.
Science- Students
will be able to use the light table to look at x-rays and an assortment of
translucent objects.
Math- Students will be able to
match shape manipulative with their shadow.
Library- Students are invited to
read books about our theme, light.
Writing-Letters with Holes: The children are going to
use a hole punch to create letters on pieces of paper. The teacher will allow
children to place the papers over the light table and explore the letters and
light.
Sensory-Foil: the teacher will line the bottom of the
sensory table with tin foil and Add water as well as glass beads, containers,
scoops, etc. The teacher will invite children to explore, sort and enjoy.
Some of the books we will read this week are:
· All
About Light by Lisa Trumbauer
· Moonbear's
Shadow by Frank Asch
Reminders
Thursday March 22, 2018 School will be closed for the active
shooter training
March 24, 2018- April 8, 2018 is our Easter
Recess
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 5:00pm
or Email
At Cathlicschools.upk@archny.org
Thank
you
