Week of October 1, 2018

Welcome to pre-k 5 

Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit: 

•My classroom and program are safe places where I learn, play and have fun. 

• I am an important member of my classroom community; my thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter. 

•The teachers and other adults at my program keep me safe, care about me and support my learning. 

•In my classroom I use materials carefully and make choices about where I work and play. 

• Classroom rules and routines help me learn and stay safe.

       Lessons and activities for each center: 

Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often. 

Pretend Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided.

Art- Children are invited to create art in the art area to decorate the dramatic play area, or home. Students can hang their art in the dramatic play area.

Science- Mirrors will be added to the science center for children to explore and discuss what they see. 

Math- A picture of each child will be cut apart, thus creating a puzzle. Students are invited to assemble their own puzzles and their peers’ puzzles as well.

Library- Students are able to read books from the classroom library to the puppets that are provided.

Writing/Technology- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing area.

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

       Some of the books we will read this week are:

Ø I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont

ØHow Do Dinosaurs Go to School by Jane Yolen

Reminders:

ØOn Monday, October 8th,school will be closed for Columbus Day.

ØOn Tuesday, October 9th at 9:30am isOur Hispanic Heritage show.  Parents are welcomed to attend!

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 Cathlicschools.upk@archny.org

Week of September 24, 2018

Welcome to pre-k 5 

Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit: 

•My classroom and program are safe places where I learn, play and have fun. 

• I am an important member of my classroom community; my thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter. 

•The teachers and other adults at my program keep me safe, care about me and support my learning. 

•In my classroom I use materials carefully and make choices about where I work and play. 

• Classroom rules and routines help me learn and stay safe.

       Lessons and activities for each center: 

Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often. 

Pretend Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided.

Art- Children are invited to create art in the art area to decorate the dramatic play area, or home. Students can hang their art in the dramatic play area.

Science- Mirrors will be added to the science center for children to explore and discuss what they see. 

Math- A picture of each child will be cut apart, thus creating a puzzle. Students are invited to assemble their own puzzles and their peers’ puzzles as well.

Library- Students are able to read books from the classroom library to the puppets that are provided.

Writing/Technology- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing area.

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

  Some of the books we will read this week are:

Ø  Chu’s First Day at School by Neil Gaiman 

Ø  It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles Shaw

Reminders:

Ø  OnTuesday, September 25th, School will be CLOSEDfor teacher conference day.

Ø  Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang in our classroom!

ØPlease remember to return sleeping bags every Monday.

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 Cathlicschools.upk@archny.org

Week of September 17, 2018

Welcome to pre-k 5 

Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit: 

•My classroom and program are safe places where I learn, play and have fun. 

• I am an important member of my classroom community; my thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter. 

•The teachers and other adults at my program keep me safe, care about me and support my learning. 

•In my classroom I use materials carefully and make choices about where I work and play. 

• Classroom rules and routines help me learn and stay safe.

       Lessons and activities for each center: 

Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often. 

Pretend Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided.

Art- Children are invited to create art in the art area to decorate the dramatic play area, or home. Students can hang their art in the dramatic play area.

Science- Mirrors will be added to the science center for children to explore and discuss what they see. 

Math- A picture of each child will be cut apart, thus creating a puzzle. Students are invited to assemble their own puzzles and their peers’ puzzles as well.

Library- Students are able to read books from the classroom library to the puppets that are provided.

Writing/Technology- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing area.

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

  Some of the books we will read this week are:

vOn Monday When It Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister 

vPete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes by Eric Litwin 

Reminders:

vPlease fill out and return all papers given out during parent orientation.

vOnTuesday, September 25th, School will be CLOSEDfor teacher conference day.

vPlease bring in a picture of your family for us to hang in our classroom!

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 Cathlicschools.upk@archny.org