Week of September 30, 2019
WEEKLY REMINDERS
· Tuesday October 8thwill be our class picture day.
· Monday, October 14th, School will be CLOSEDin observance of Columbus Day!
· Wednesday, October 16th Will be The Hispanic Heritage showParents are invited to attend.
Unit Topic:
Welcome to Pre-K
Essential Question for the Unit:
What is Pre-K?
Focus Question for this Week:
Who else is in my Pre-K program?
Focused Learning Activity for this Week:
The teachers will work with students in the writing center. Students will be encouraged to draw their favorite school activity and become an illustrator of the classroom book.
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
PK.ELAL.10: Describes the role of an author and illustrator.
Foundational text for the week:
I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard addressed:
PK.ELAL.5: Participates in discussions about a text.
Questions that will be asked throughout the week:
Level 1: Recall
What things does the girl in this story like about herself? The girl said she would like herself even if some things about her changed. What things did she say could change?
Level 2: Skill/Concept
Why do you think the girl likes herself? What do you like about yourself? How are you the same as the girl in the story? How are you different?
Level 3: Strategic Thinking
How do we know the girl in this story likes herself?
Why is it important to like yourself?
Level 4: Extended Thinking
What might you want to learn about the other people in our classroom? What do you want your classmates to know about you?
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.
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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