Week of November 29, 2021

  

WEEKLY REMINDERS

 

·      School will be closed on Friday, December 3, for UPK. 

 

·      All children are required to have the FLU shot before December 1st.

 

·      Seesaw accounts have been set up for all students. You can find your child’s access code in the Home-School Connection folder. 

 

·      Always make sure to read the OLQM School Blog for additional information, located HERE!

 

·      If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at xiomaraserbones@olqmnyc.org or text/call (203)539-0863 I will do my best to answer at the end of the day. 

  

     Unit Topic:

All About Us

 

Essential Question for the Unit:

Who am I and who are the people in my life?

 

Focus Question for the Week Related to the Text

What makes my family important and unique?

 

Focused Learning Activity for the Week:

 

Job Chart 

In small groups, children will be introduced to an interactive job chart in the circle time area.  Children will be able to see their weekly classroom job. The teacher will share some of the materials used for classroom jobs and invite children to demonstrate how they do some of these jobs.   Children will be encouraged to reflect on the jobs in the chart and consider if they are the right jobs for the classroom.  The chart will become part of the daily routine by consistently going over each student's job during different times of the day. 

                                  

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

 PK.SOC.3. Demonstrates an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities

 

Foundational Text for the Week

I Love Saturdays y domingos by Alma Flor Ada The link to the foundational text Click Here!!

 

Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:

 

Level 1: Recall 

Why does the little girl in this story like Saturdays? Why does the little girl in this story like domingos? 

What did the little girl celebrate with her family at the end of the book? 

Level 2: Skill/Concept 

What are some of the things the little girl in this story does with her grandma and grandpa? 

What are some of the things the little girl in this story does with her abuelito y abuelita? How are the things the little girl does with her grandma and grandpa the same and different from the things the little girl does with her abuelito and abuelita? 

 

Level 3: Strategic Thinking 

Why were grandma, grandpa, abuelito and abuelita at the little girl’s birthday party? What do you like to do for your birthday? 

 

Level 4: Extended Thinking 

The little girl in this story loves surprises. How do you feel about surprises? Grandma, grandpa, abuelito and abuelita are proud of their families; what are some things that make you proud? 

 

Lessons and Activities for the Week:

 

 Blocks-The student’s name cards will be available in the 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- We are going to keep the diner set up from Unit Two, “My Five Senses.” Shift from focusing on what the children like and enjoy eating with family and friends. 

 

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-the teachers will help children figure out how many hands tall they are. The teachers will cut out several hands (all the same size) and tape them to the wall. She will then have children stand next to the hands and add a post-it to mark each child’s height. children will count how many hands tall they are and write the number on the post-it. 

 

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- Students will be able to play a matching game where they match pictures of the students in the class with that student's name.

 

Sensory-Students will be able to play with their individual containers of play-doh.

 

For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE!

If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at 888-227-8175.

Week of November 22, 2021

  

WEEKLY REMINDERS

 

 

 

·      November is Canned Food Drive Month to assist the food pantry of Notre Dame Church. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

·      School will be closed on Thursday, November 25^th, and November 26^th for Thanksgiving.

·      All children are required to have the FLU shot before December 31st.

 

·      Seesaw accounts have been set up for all students.       

       You can find your child’s access code in the Home-School Connection folder. 

 

·      Always make sure to read the OLQM School Blog for 

        additional information, located HERE!

 

·      If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at xiomaraserbones@olqmnyc.org or text/call (203)539-0863 I will do my best to answer at the end of the day. 

  

     Unit Topic:

All About Us

 

Essential Question for the Unit:

Who am I and who are the people in my life?

 

Focus Question for the Week Related to the Text

What makes my class important and unique?

 

Focused Learning Activity for the Week:

Job Chart 

In small groups, children will be introduced to an interactive job chart in the circle time area.  Children will be able to see their weekly classroom job. The teacher will share some of the materials used for classroom jobs and invite children to demonstrate how they do some of these jobs.   Children will be encouraged to reflect on the jobs in the chart and consider if they are the right jobs for the classroom.  The chart will become part of the daily routine by consistently going over each student's job during different times of the day. 

                                  

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

 PK.SOC.3. Demonstrates an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities

 

Foundational Text for the Week

Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer

The link to the foundational text Click Here!!

 

 

Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:

 

Level 1: Recall

Why was Stella worried about the Mother’s Day party at her school? Who did Stella bring to school for the Mother’s Day party?

 

Level 2: Skill/Concept

All the children in Stella’s class brought someone special to school for the party. Who are some of your special people?

What can make someone special to us?

 

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In this book, Stella was very worried. What can it feel like to be worried? Have you ever been worried? What made you worry?

 

Level 4: Extended Thinking

What are some of the ways you might be able to get better if you are feeling worried about something?

How do you think Stella felt after the party? Why do you think she felt that way?

 

Lessons and Activities for the Week:

 

 Blocks-The student’s name cards will be available in the 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- We are going to keep the diner set up from Unit Two, “My Five Senses.” Shift from focusing on what the children like and enjoy eating with family and friends. 

 

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-the teachers will help children figure out how many hands tall they are. The teachers will cut out several hands (all the same size) and tape them to the wall. She will then have children stand next to the hands and add a post-it to mark each child’s height. children will count how many hands tall they are and write the number on the post-it. 

 

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- Students will be able to play a matching game where they match pictures of the students in the class with that student's name.

 

Sensory-Students will be able to play with their individual containers of play-doh.

 

For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE!

If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at 888-227-8175.