Sunday, February 24, 2019

Week of February 25, 2019

WEEKLY REMINDERS


Monday, February 25th.There will be a 12:00 
p.m. dismissal.
Friday, March 1st will be Dr. Seuss Dress Up Day and Costume Contest.  Students are invited to dress up like their favorite Dr. Seuss character.
Friday, March 1st. There will be a 12:00 p.m. dismissal.
  
Unit Topic:

Transportation 

     Essential Question for the Unit:

How does my community use various modes of transportation?

     Focus Question for this Week:

How do we stay safe when using transportation?
  
Focused Learning Activity for this Week:

 The teachers will work with students in the math center.  They will provide students with transportation manipulative.  Students will be encouraged to sort the transportation manipulative by color and type.  Students will then be asked, "Who operates this vehicle?" as the teacher holds up one of the manipulative.


         Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed:
PK.CKW.2 (Measurement and Data): Sort objects and count the number of objects in each category.

Foundational text for the week:

Whose Vehicle is This? by Sharon Katz Cooper

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed: 
PK.CLL.10 (Reading Standards for informational Text): With prompting and support, actively engage in-group reading activities with purpose and understanding

 Questions that will be asked throughout the week: 
  
Level 1: Recall
What are some of the vehicles you noticed in this book? Who drives these vehicles?
What does a locomotive do?
 Level 2: Skill/Concept
Where are some places we see vehicles? 
How do vehicles move?
Some people ride bicycles. Where would you like to go on a bicycle?
 Level 3: Strategic Thinking
How people stay safe when driving vehicles?
Why do you think some vehicles have (wings, wheels, lights, etc.)?
Why don’t all vehicles have (wings, wheels, lights, etc.)?
 Level 4: Extended Thinking
Firefighters need to reach a fire quickly so no one gets hurt. What other drivers and vehicles need to move quickly?
Fire engines have flashing lights and loud sirens. What are some other vehicles that have flashing lights and loud sirens? Why?

Learning Centers Available for the Unit: 

Blocks- Students are invited to create a variety of ramps and use different vehicles to race, predicting which one will go down the fastest and why. 

Pretend Play- Pretend Play will be transformed into an airport. Students are invited to create things we can find at an airport using large pieces of cardboard.  

Art- An assortment of shape cutouts and pictures of vehicles will be added to the center.  Students will be invited to reference the vehicles to create their own vehicles.

Science- Students are invited to create boats (with teacher support) and then will be asked to predict if their boat will float or sink, why or why not?

Math- Students will be invited to match numbered cars to the corresponding amount of people each car holds. 

Library- Students are invited to sequence the pictures and retell a familiar story, using a felt board.

Writing- Students will be invited to match lettered cars to their corresponding spots in a "parking lot".

Sensory- Sand and water, or 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 

Monday, February 18, 2019

Week of February 19, 2019

WEEKLY REMINDERS


Monday, February 18thSchool will be closed
Thursday, February 21st is the 100th Day of School.  Students can dress up to look like 100-year-olds.
Monday, February 25th.There will be a 12:00 
p.m. dismissal.
Friday, March 1st will be Dr. Seuss Dress Up Day and Costume Contest.  Students are invited to dress up like their favorite Dr. Seuss character.
Friday, March 1stThere will be a 12:00 p.m. dismissal.
  
Unit Topic:

Transportation 

     Essential Question for the Unit:

How does my community use various modes of transportation?

     Focus Question for this Week:

How do we stay safe when using transportation?


Focused Learning Activity for this Week:


Teacher will work with students in the library / listening center. She will play a CD with different transportation sounds. Teacher will give each child a transportation board.  She will model identifying the sounds she hears while circling the matching mode of transportation on the transportation board.She will then ask children to listen and circle the vehicle that matches the sound.



         Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed:
PK.CKW.5(Technology): Uses the knowledge of technology to increase leaning.

Foundational text for the week:

Go! Go! Go! Stop! by Cherise Mericle Harper

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed: 

PK.PDH.9: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of safety rules.

 Questions that will be asked throughout the week: 
  
Level 1: Recall
What was Little Green’s first word?
What did the trucks do when Little Green said, “Go?” Why did this become a problem?
Level 2: Skill/Concept
Why was Little Red important? 
Why was Little Yellow important?
Level 3: Strategic Thinking
Little Green, Red and Yellow made a traffic light. What are some other traffic signals or signs you see outside?
What do traffic lights do?
Why is it important to follow traffic lights and signals?

Level 4: Extended Thinking
Little Green and Little Red were opposites. Name some other things that are opposites
Little Green, Little Yellow and Little Red had to work together to help the trucks. What are some things you can do with other children to help keep the classroom happy and safe?

Learning Centers Available for the Unit: 

Blocks- Students are invited to create a variety of ramps and use different vehicles to race, predicting which one will go down the fastest and why. 

Pretend Play- Pretend Play will be transformed into an airport. Students are invited to create things we can find at an airport using large pieces of cardboard.  

Art- An assortment of shape cutouts and pictures of vehicles will be added to the center.  Students will be invited to reference the vehicles to create their own vehicles.

Science- Students are invited to create boats (with teacher support) and then will be asked to predict if their boat will float or sink, why or why not?

Math- Students will be invited to match numbered cars to the corresponding amount of people each car holds. 

Library- Students are invited to sequence the pictures and retell a familiar story, using a felt board.

Writing- Students will be invited to match lettered cars to their corresponding spots in a "parking lot".

Sensory- Sand and water, or 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 

Sunday, February 10, 2019

Week of February 11,2019




WEEKLY REMINDERS


            Tuesday, February 12th, at 9:00 a.m.will be our Valentine's Day
Music Presentation in the auditorium. 
  Friday, February 15thThere will be NO after school.
  Monday, February 18thSchool will be closed
 Monday, February 25th.There will be a 12:00 
 p.m. dismissal.  

Unit Topic:

Transportation 

     Essential Question for the Unit:

How does my community use various modes of transportation?

     Focus Question for this Week:

Who operates the vehicles in my community?

Focused Learning Activity for this Week:

The teachers will provide 3D materials as well as tape and/or glue and invite children to build vehicles. The teachers will provide pictures of vehicles for the children to reference and encourage them to develop a plan for building before they begin. The teachers will have them consider what they will make and what materials they will need. 

         Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed:

PK.AL.3 Approaches tasks, activities and problems with creativity, imagination, and/or willingness to try new experiences or activities.

Foundational text for the week:

Whose Vehicle is This? By Sharon Katz Cooper

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed: 

 PK.CLL.10 (Reading Standards for Informational Text): With prompting and support, actively engage in-group reading activities with purpose and understanding.  

 Questions that will be asked throughout the week: 
  
Level 1: Recall
What are some of the vehicles you noticed in this book? Who drives these vehicles?
What does a locomotive do?

Level 2: Skill/Concept
Where are some places we see vehicles?
How do vehicles move?
Some people ride bicycles. Where would you like to go on a bicycle?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking
How people stay safe when driving vehicles?
Why do you think some vehicles have (wings, wheels, lights, etc.)?
Why don’t all vehicles have (wings, wheels, lights,etc.)?

Level 4: Extended Thinking
Firefighters need to reach a fire quickly so no one gets hurt. What other drivers and vehicles need to move quickly?
Fire engines have flashing lights and loud sirens. What are some other vehicles that have flashing lights and loud sirens? Why?

Learning Centers Available for the Unit: 

Blocks- Students are invited to create a variety of ramps and use different vehicles to race, predicting which one will go down the fastest and why. 

Pretend Play- Pretend Play will be transformed into an airport. Students are invited to create things we can find at an airport using large pieces of cardboard.  

Art- An assortment of shape cutouts and pictures of vehicles will be added to the center.  Students will be invited to reference the vehicles to create their own vehicles.

Science- Students are invited to create boats (with teacher support) and then will be asked to predict if their boat will float or sink, why or why not?

Math- Students will be invited to match numbered cars to the corresponding amount of people each car holds. 

Library- Students are invited to sequence the pictures and retell a familiar story, using a felt board.

Writing- Students will be invited to match lettered cars to their corresponding spots in a "parking lot".

Sensory- Sand and water, or 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 

Sunday, February 3, 2019

Week of February 4, 2019



WEEKLY REMINDERS

Monday, February 18thSchool will be closed
Monday, February 25th.There will be a 12:00 p.m. dismissal.  

Unit Topic:

Transportation 

     Essential Question for the Unit:

How does my community use various modes of transportation?

     Focus Question for this Week:

How are various modes of transportation similar and different?

Focused Learning Activity for this Week:

The teachers will work with students in the block center. Students will be assisted as they build ramps with wooden blocks. Students will be asked higher order thinking questions as they build ramps, such as, "What would happen if we add another block?" and "Which ramp will make the car go the fastest? Why?"

         Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed:

PK.AL.3 Approaches tasks, activities and problems with creativity, imagination, and/or willingness to try new experiences or activities.

Foundational text for the week:

What do Wheels Do All Day? By April Jones Prince

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed: 

PK.CLL.3 (Approaches to Communication): Demonstrates that s/he is building background knowledge.

 Questions that will be asked throughout the week: 
  
Level 1: Recall
What are three things wheels do?
What are some of the things you saw in this book that have wheels?

Level 2: Skill/Concept
In this book there are many vehicles and other things people can use to help them move (e.g., stroller, motorcycle, bus). What do all of them have in common?
What vehicles and things with wheels do you use?
The book says that some wheels “spit and sputter.”What does it mean for wheels to spit and sputter?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking
This book is all about wheels. Can you think of some vehicles that do not have wheels?
What are some ways to move without wheels?
This book says that helicopters and airplanes have wheels. Why do helicopters and airplanes have wheels? What else do helicopters and airplanes use to move?

Level 4: Extended Thinking
Why do you think so many vehicles have wheels?
What would happen if _____ (cars, buses, etc.) did not have wheels?

Learning Centers Available for the Unit: 

Blocks- Students are invited to create a variety of ramps and use different vehicles to race, predicting which one will go down the fastest and why. 

Pretend Play- Pretend Play will be transformed into an airport. Students are invited to create things we can find at an airport using large pieces of cardboard.  

Art- An assortment of shape cutouts and pictures of vehicles will be added to the center.  Students will be invited to reference the vehicles to create their own vehicles.

Science- Students are invited to create boats (with teacher support) and then will be asked to predict if their boat will float or sink, why or why not?

Math- Students will be invited to match numbered cars to the corresponding amount of people each car holds. 

Library- Students are invited to sequence the pictures and retell a familiar story, using a felt board.

Writing- Students will be invited to match lettered cars to their corresponding spots in a "parking lot".

Sensory- Sand and water, or 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 

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