Sunday, October 21, 2012

Week of October 22-26

Theme: Halloween
Science:  Fall/Farm
Social Studies: Colorado
Literacy: Letter Review:  R, L, T, Letter sounds
Math:  1:1 correspondence, sorting
Music: Leaves Song, Old MacDonald, 5 little pumpkins, Buenos Dias
Movement:  Skipping and Jumping

Centers:
Art: Skeletons, bats
Writing:  Tracing and Writing names, 
Blocks: Pattern Blocs
Math: Jack O' Lantern Shapes
Literacy:  Letter Sounds and Recognition
Dramatic Play:  Farm
Manipulatives: Tweezers (Fine Motor)
Science:  Farm animals and Food, Making the color Orange
Nutrition:: Popcorn

Books:
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Bat
There was an old Lady who wasn't afraid of anything
Other Halloween Stories

We are still in need of helpers for the fall FIESTA on October 31st.  We will have an art activity, a snack, and a game.  There will also be a Halloween Parade.   The plan is to set up the party from 9:45-10 and have the kiddos get in their costumes.  We will do a costume parade at 10ish.  Then we will run the 3 activities from 10:15-11 (15 minutes or so each.)  If you have a great idea for an art activity, snack, or game, please let me know.  We have some the students can do, but would love to have your help!!


Friday, October 12, 2012

Week of October 15-19

Theme: Farm
Science:  fall
Social Studies: Colorado
Literacy: Letter Tt
Math:  Simple subtraction, number sentences
Music: Leaves Song, Old MacDonald
Movement:  Skipping and Jumping

Centers:
Art:  Fall Wreath, Leaf art
Writing:  Tracing and Writing T, Writing our names
Blocks: Building
Math: Sorting, patterns, exploring numbers
Literacy:  Letter T sounds and recognition, words that start with T
Dramatic Play:  Camping
Manipulatives: Fine Motor Skills, Tweezers, Nuts and Bolts
Science:  Farm animals and Food
Nutrition:: Popcorn

Sorry for the lack of information the past 2 weeks.  If you ever have any questions, please feel free to email!

I will be conducting the individual assessments on each child over the coming weeks.  I have waited to give students a chance to settle in to the routine of school and get to know us.   I will assess in October, February, and May.  These assessments will help us with teaching moving forward.

Our Fall Fiesta is coming up!  It will be on October 31st.  This party will be from 9:45-11:15.  The students will be allowed to change into costume for the costume parade, and then will return to the classroom for the party.  We are looking for parents to help out.  If you can help that day, or if you want to plan the party, please let me know!