Week of June 19, 2017

Transformation!

Enduring understandings that the student should have by the end of the unit:

•  Many things around me change.

•  There are many ways objects can change. 

•  There are many kinds of changes in nature. 

•  Some things about me change and some things stay the same. 

Lessons and activities for the week:

Blocks- Students are invited to measure each other with blocks.

Pretend Play- Props will be provided for students to pretend they are adults.Students will discuss how they change as they grow.

Art- Students are invited to create faces that express different emotions on paper plates.

Science- Students will be able to make predictions about what will happen when you mix vinegar and baking soda.

Math- Plastic cups will be added to the math center.  Students are invited to build a tower with the cups.

Library- Students are invited to read books about our theme, transformation.

Writing/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

   •  Joseph had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback

• The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn 

  

Reminders

·     The last day of After-School is Thursday, June 22nd

·     School will be closed on, June 23^rd.

·     Moving Up Ceremony Tuesday, June 27^th

 at 10:00 AM in the auditorium. Please bring your child to school at 9:45 a.m.

Recommended Home School Connection

Monday: Universal Handwriting Page 64 and 65

Tuesday: Getting ready to read and write Page 68 and 69

Wednesday: Hand Writing My Letter Rr

Thursday: Math News Here’s What I Know

Link to Weekly lesson Plan








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