Family Tradition Homework

Do not forget your child's homework is due tomorrow so they can present on Friday.  We can not wait to hear about all the different traditions in your households!  Also next week is only 2 days for preschool.  Tuesday is also our winter party.  We will be sending home a winter homework packet with each child that day.  Please help them to complete the activities in the packet and return it to school our first day back in January. 

Our Farm Feast!

For the past few weeks we have studied the animals and crops that are grown on the farm.  We learned many facts about what the animals give us and how we use the crops.  So on Friday we cooked a farm feast!  The children worked very hard and were very involved with the process.  They were so excited to eat the food they made that day.  They helped make scrambled eggs and pancakes.  We also made turkey bacon and drank soy milk.  I was cooking and the kids were able to come up and see what it looked like as the items were cooking.  We had never seen them eat so much for snack!

I Start Smart Learning System

During the month of October we recieved our I Start Smart Learning System created by Hatch!  We have had a few weeks to become familiar with the product and we all love it!  The activities are stimulating for the children and also give Mrs. Ford and I feedback on their skill levels!  Everyone is getting ten minute time alone on the system and have been crusing along the skill sets.  It also allows us to go into the teacher side and see what skills the children have mastered and/or stuggling with at this time.  This is just another tool to help us scaffold the children to higher levels as well as support them at their skill levels.  It also shows us where we may need to provide extra support for the whole class or individuals.  Here is a list of the skill development that the system practices and assesses. 

 

Letters and sounds

At this point we have worked on the letters A-G.  Your child should be able to label and make the letter sound for each of these letters.  Please continue to practice these letters with your child to ensure they retaining them. 

Here is a great link for you to view with the letters and their sounds!  A-Z  Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BELlZKpi1Zs&feature=relmfu

November Newsletter



Our Field Trip to the American Royal

 

Last week we had the opportunity to visit the American Royal!  We were all very excited to have the chance to see many animals up close and personal as well as see a rodeo.  When we arrived the Sheriff met us and showed us some rope skills and even had one of our children help him with a trick.  The kids really enjoyed seeing all of his tricks!  We then watched a magician perfom some tricks.  From there we saw many farm animals up close and personal.  Some of these animals included cattle, sheep, horses, donkey, pigs and many more.  We also saw some animals you would not find on a farm.  These included a spider monkey, llama, camal, emu, and zebra.  We then went into the areana to have lunch and watch the rodeo.  All in all we all had a great time.  When we talked about our favorite part of the day some mentioned certain animals, others loved the cowboys, or the rodeo clown, and another favorite was just riding the bus. 

Color Days!!!

To help us master our colors, we will be having designated color days.  A schedule of the days is at the bottom of this letter.  On each day, please have your child wear that color.  For example, on red day your child would wear a shirt or pants that are red. If you have any questions, please free to call, write, or email.  Thank you for your support in our colorful learning adventures.

Mrs. McCleary and Mrs. Ford

Color Day Schedule:

Monday – 9/19: Red Day

Tuesday – 9/20: Yellow Day

Wednesday – 9/21: Blue Day

Thursday – 9/22: Green Day

Friday – 9/23: Orange Day

Monday – 9/26: Purple Day

Tuesday – 9/27: Brown Day

Wednesday – 9/28: Black Day

Thursday – 9/29: Pink Day

Friday – 9/30: White Day