Week of September 23, 2019

WEEKLY REMINDERS 

·      Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang on our family wall!

Unit Topic:

Welcome to Pre-K

 Essential Question for the Unit:

What is Pre-K?

     Focus Question for this Week:

     Who are the people in my classroom community?

 Focused Learning Activity for this Week:

Students will be encouraged to use art materials to create a piece of art in response to the questions, "How did you feel on the first day of pre-K? What do you think about pre-K now?" 

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

PK.SED.1: Recognizes himself/herself as a unique individual having his/her own abilities, characteristics, feelings and interests.   

Foundational text for the week:

                     Chu’s First Day At School by Neil Gaiman 

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed: 

PK.SED.2: Regulates his/her responses to needs, feelings and events.

 Questions that will be asked throughout the week: 

  

Level 1: Recall 

How did Chu feel about starting school? Why?
What are some of the things the animals in Chu’s class like to do? What does Chu do?

Level 2: Skill/Concept

Tell me about Chu’s sneeze. What happened when he sneezed?
What do you think the teacher might do the next time Chu is about to sneeze?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking 

Why did Chu feel better about school after the first day?
How did you feel on the first day of pre-K? What do you think about pre-K now?

Level 4: Extended Thinking

Chu was the last one in the class to introduce himself. Why do you think Chu shared his name and his sneeze after everyone else shared?
What is one thing that you do well and how can you show it to your classmates?

   Learning Centers Available for the Unit: 

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- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to write the letters in their name.  

Sensory- Sand, water, and 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 September 16, 2019

WEEKLY REMINDERS 

·      Please make sure your child has an extra change of clothes in their cubby. 

·      Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang on our family wall!

Unit Topic:

Welcome to Pre-K

 Essential Question for the Unit:

What is Pre-K?

     Focus Question for this Week:

What do I bring to my classroom community?

 Focused Learning Activity for this Week:

The teachers will be in the library area modeling how books are placed on the bookshelf, how we care for our books, how we can read a story to each other or the puppets provided in the library area.  Teachers will observe as students interact with the library books, each other, and the puppets.

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

PK.CLL.4 (Reading Standards: Foundational Skills): Displays emergent reading behaviors with purpose and understanding. 

Foundational text for the week:

On Monday When it Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed: 

PK.SED.2: Regulates his/her responses to needs, feelings and events.

 Questions that will be asked throughout the week: 

  

Level 1: Recall 

What are some of the emotions the boy in this story felt? Why did the boy feel (disappointed, embarrassed, proud, scared, angry, excited)?

Level 2: Skill/Concept

Show me your (disappointed, embarrassed, proud, scared, angry, excited) face. Have you ever felt (disappointed, embarrassed, proud, scared, angry, excited)? When?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking 

The boy was angry when his cousin Janie wouldn’t share her new dump truck. What are some things you can do, here in the classroom, when you’re feeling angry about something? The boy said he always shares his toys with Janie. What do you know about sharing?

Level 4: Extended Thinking 

Why did the boy tell his dad it had been quite a week?
What emotions have you felt this week?

   Learning Centers Available for the Unit: 

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- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to write the letters in their name.  

Sensory- Sand, water, and  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 September 9, 2019

WEEKLY REMINDERS 

·      Please return all papers received during parent orientation. 

·      Please make sure your child has an extra change of clothes in their cubby. 

·      Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang on our family wall!

Unit Topic:

Welcome to Pre-K

 Essential Question for the Unit:

What is Pre-K?

     Focus Question for this Week:

What will I learn and do in Pre-k?

 Focused Learning Activity for this Week:

The teachers will model how to use blocks to build buildings.  Students will be encouraged to build familiar buildings such as those they live in or visit often.

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:PK.CLL.4 (Speaking and Listening):Describe familiar people, places, things and events, and with prompting and support, provide additional detail.  

Foundational text for the week:

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed: 

                             PK.SED.7: Adapts to change.

 Questions that will be asked throughout the week: 

  

Level 1: Recall 

Why didn’t Chester want to go to the first day of school?
What did Chester’s mother tell him to make him feel better about going to school?
What did Chester do to show his mother that he loved her?
What can Chester do when he’s away from his mom and feels lonely or sad?
How did Chester feel before his mother gave him the Kissing Hand? How did he feel after?

Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why do you think Chester wanted to stay home with his mom instead of going to school?
Why did Chester’s mom kiss his hand?

How do you think Chester would have felt if his mom had not given him the Kissing Hand?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking 

Was there ever a time when you felt nervous about a new situation?
When you are worried, how do your loved ones (like your mom, dad, sister, grandmother or grandfather) make you feel better?
Who comforts you when you are feeling afraid or lonely? How?

How can you comfort your friends and loved ones when they are feeling afraid or lonely?

Level 4: Extended Thinking 

What do you think Chester’s mom meant when she said, “I am always with you?”
How can you make a loved one (like your mom, dad, sister, grandmother or grandfather) remember that you love them, even when you’re not with them?

  Learning Centers Available for the Unit: 

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- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to write the letters in their name.  

Sensory- Sand, water, and  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