tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42954769791160451242024-03-08T00:14:35.618-08:00The Academy of Arts and Knowledge PreschoolShandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-6382882899895156422013-09-09T13:45:00.001-07:002013-09-09T13:45:36.678-07:00Week of September 9This week we are continuing our studies in the areas of Community Helpers, nutrition, and Safety. This is truly such a fun unit.<br />
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I am looking for a dentist to come in and talk to the kids. If you know of someone who does presentations like this, please let me know!<br /><br />
Here is what we are up to this week:<br />
Theme: Safety<br />
Social Studies: Community Helpers<br />
Letter: S<br />
Math: Patterns, #2<br />
Science: Nutrition<br />
Shape: Circle<br />
Color: Red<br />
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Centers this week:<br />
Math: Counting and shapes, #2<br />
Fine Motor/Art: Circle Monsters, Red Collage, Finding the Circles<br />
Dramatic Play: Grocery Store<br />
Literacy: Letter S sounds and book<br />
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Other activities this week:<br />
Block Play<br />
Writing our names<br />
Writing Letter S<br />
My Healthy Plate<br />
Stop and Go Foods<br />
Popcorn Husks<br />
Music with Miss Mary<br />
Library time<br />
Show and Tell<br />
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Our stories this week are:<br />
Sammy's Silly Sandwich<br />
Llama Llama Shares<br />
Little Racoon Catches a Cold<br />
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Songs:<br />
The Wheels on the Bus<br />
Down by the Station.Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-28635789236149028672013-09-04T05:16:00.001-07:002013-09-04T05:16:42.696-07:00Week of September 3Thanks to everyone for being so understanding and flexible with our sudden "heat day" from school! <br />
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Here is what we are up to this week:<br />
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Literacy: letter M<br />
Math: Sorting/graphing. #1<br />
Science: Healthy Foods<br />
Social Studies: Community Helpers<br />
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In centers we are doing:<br />
Math: Sorting and Graphing Gummy Bears, #1, circles<br />
art: Painting, collage<br />
Literacy: Letter M<br />
Fine Motor: Cutting, writing M, writing names<br />
Dramatic Play: Community Play Mat<br />
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This week we also start having Foundation Music School come to teach us. Miss Mary came last year, and will be coming 2 times a month this year. We are so lucky to have them, and hope that your child really enjoys it! <br />
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<br />Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-24106814318271374882013-08-25T11:40:00.001-07:002013-08-25T11:40:41.302-07:00Week of August 26This week we are wrapping up our "getting to know you" unit. We have been getting to know each other, our school rules, and our school routines. We will continue to work on these through the month of September. Be sure to ask your child about "criss-cross applesauce, spoons in the bowl, " "hugs and bubbles," and the places we go in the school.<br />
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Here is what we are doing this week:<br />
Literacy: ABC intro<br />
Math: Sorting and graphing<br />
Science: Hand washing<br />
Social Studies: My community<br />
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Centers:<br />
Fine Motor: Making Puffy lines, using tongs and cotton balls, cutting<br />
Dramatic Play: Community play<br />
Math: graphing candy and individual work<br />
Literacy: Alphabet games<br />
Art: Drawing ME<br />
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Other activities include:<br />Going to the library<br />
Show and tell<br />
Learning to wash our hands<br />
Birthday graph<br />
Learning our school rules and routines<br />
<br />Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-59360773076174783902013-08-25T11:35:00.001-07:002013-08-25T11:35:15.350-07:00New School YearOur 2013-2014 school year is off to a great start! We are really enjoying getting to know all of our new students, and spending time with those we have had before. The class is a lot of fun, and we just know we are going to have a wonderful school year!<br />
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I wanted to let everyone know a bit about Show and tell. We do show and tell every Thursday and Friday. Your child's day is whichever one is their last day of the week. Typically, there will be a theme for you to follow, based on what we are learning. For the month of August, the theme is "All About Me" and we are letting students bring anything they want so we can learn more about them! <br />
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I will use this space weekly (hopefully) to let you know what we are up to in that week. I will let you know about the centers, letters, and other activities we will be doing. Some weeks I am better than others, but I will always try. Please know that if you ever have any questions, feel free to contact me via email at any time!<br />
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<br />Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-13356959684750198142013-06-09T08:11:00.001-07:002013-06-09T08:11:52.478-07:00June FunJune is here, and with it, the heat and fun of summer. We are doing a lot of great things this month, and throwing in a lot of fun, outdoor exploration for our students. It is so important to allow them to have this freedom during these months!<br />
<br />Here is what we are learning:<br />
Theme: Summer<br />
Literacy: review<br />
Math: Review<br />
Science: Insects<br />
Social Studies: Rainforests and South America<br />
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So far this month we have watched ladybugs go through their metamorphosis. Now, we are anxiously awaiting our butterflies to emerge from their chrysalis. The students are loving this live view into the world of insects! We are also planning some ant farms as soon as our ants get here. <br />
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The students have had a lot of fun playing outside in our sand and water tables, and searching for the bugs in nature. They are learning a lot from this valuable exploration!<br />
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Please check the right of the blog for the show and tell themes for the entire month. Also, be sure to check our preschool blog (www.aakpreschool.com) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AAKPreschool) for regular information.Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-69611655976945980782013-03-24T19:36:00.000-07:002013-03-24T19:36:15.421-07:00Week of March 25Welcome Back!! We hope you all had a nice week, whether at home or somewhere else. We have certainly missed you all and are so excited to get back into the swing of things this week!<br /><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">What we are up to this week:</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Theme: Dr. Seuss</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Social Studies: Europe</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science: Pets</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Letters C</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Geometry</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Centers:</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Arts and Crafts: Shape pictures, Binoculars, stringing pasta</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Reading: Rhyming, Letter G</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Shapes and Patterns</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Spanish: Transportation words</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Writing: My Favorite Pet, Shared writing</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dramatic Play: Vets</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Block Play: Building a City</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Computer: Letter G book</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Housekeeping: Shapes in cooking</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Movement: Using ramps for cars</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Sensory: Playdoh</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Songs: </span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Going to the Zoo</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">BINGO</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Fish Song</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Books:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The Shape of Things</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dr. Seuss Books</span><br />
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<span style="color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Next week we are going to be doing some fun things with recyclables. We will do this a couple of times over the next few months, so we will be needing some things from you. Boxes, paper towel rolls, plastic containers, plastic lids, etc. basically anything that can go into the recycling bin except glass and cans. We are going to be playing with these and creating things with these. It is truly a lot of fun!</span></span>Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-20878012190016821482013-03-09T21:12:00.001-08:002013-03-09T21:12:34.496-08:00Week of March 11-15<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">What we are up to this week:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Theme: Dr. Seuss</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Social Studies: Europe</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science: Pets</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Letters C</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Geometry</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Centers:</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Arts and Crafts: Truffula Trees, Egg Carton Creatures</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Reading: Rhyming, Letter C</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Shapes and Patterns</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Spanish: Transportation words</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Writing: My Favorite Pet, Shared writing</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dramatic Play: Vets</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Block Play: Building a City</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Computer: Letter C book</span><br />
<br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Songs: </span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Going to the Zoo</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">BINGO</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Fish Song</span><br />
<br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Books:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Green Eggs and Ham</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Cat in the Hat</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Lots of Dr. Seuss</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">We will have a special day this week as well! Friday will be PAJAMA day. We will be making green eggs and ham for snack, and maybe enjoying a movie. The students are going to work all week on earning this, and I know they can do it :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Also, please remember that next week, March 18-22, is Spring Break. The preschool will be closed that week so the teachers can enjoy this time with their kids as well. We hope everyone has an enjoyable week!</span>Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-9469723503046388282013-03-06T17:21:00.000-08:002013-03-06T17:21:02.167-08:00Week of March 4Sorry for not getting the newsletter and blog out this week! The week has been crazy with TCAP testing, and it threw me off :) I will do better! I promise ;)<br />
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This week we are learning about lots of fun new things. We started learning about Europe, Pets, and Dr. Seuss. We are reading all the fun Dr. Seuss books and talking about rhyming words. We are also learning all about shapes and geometry, playing games with all the different shapes.<br />
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I will be out of the classroom Thursday and Friday, helping with the TCAP testing in the middle school. I do have a substitute in there, and will be popping in as I can. <br />
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Thanks for your patience!Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-64753214593348979962013-02-25T14:05:00.001-08:002013-02-25T14:05:39.989-08:00Week of February 25Please turn in your reenrollment forms for summer and fall to hold your spot at preschool!!!<br />
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Here is what we are learning this week:<br />
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Theme: Transportation<br />
Social Studies: Asia<br />
Science: Solar System<br />
Literacy: Letters X,Y,Z review<br />
Math: Measurement<br />
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Centers:<br />
Arts and Crafts: Rockets; Letter Crafts<br />
Reading: Rhyming<br />
Math: Counting down, measuring tools<br />
Spanish: Transportation words<br />
Writing: Names and tickets<br />
Dramatic Play: Going to Space!<br />
Sensory: Moon Sand<br />
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Songs: <br />
Going to the Zoo<br />
Planets Song<br />
Twinkle, Twinkle<br />
Tops and Bottoms<br />
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Books:<br />
What the Moon Sees<br />
What the Sun Sees<br />
Aliens love Underpants<br />
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Thanks to all who sent in wipes and kleenex! They are very much appreciated, and I assure you, will be put to good use!Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-13376094583929070882013-02-20T04:57:00.001-08:002013-02-20T04:57:22.121-08:00February 19-22This short week has me thrown off in terms of newsletters and blogs!<br />
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Thanks to all of the parents who helped at our Valentine's Day Party! What fun we had! The students talked about it all day long, and actually were quite tired by nap time. We could not have had this much fun without all of you!!!<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Here is what we are up to this week:z</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science: Solar System</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Letter Zz</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Measurement and numbers to 100</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Social Studies: Asia</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Centers:</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Arts and Crafts: Rockets, Constellations</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Reading: Rhyming and Zz</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Measuring and counting to 100</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Table Toys: Solar System Puzzle, Sequencing puzzles</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Spanish: Body Parts</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Writing: Names</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Blocks: Building a zoo with blocks and animals</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dramatic Play: Astronauts</span><br />
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<span style="color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Be sure to check out our new AAK Preschool website at www.aakpreschool.com. It will have information about the preschool as a whole, with links to each blog. Watch for severe weather information later this week!</span></span>Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-53455725525185608312013-02-04T13:05:00.004-08:002013-02-04T13:05:42.530-08:00February 4-8Have you missed me? Sorry I have been MIA for so long, but I promise it was for a great reason. Or at least a good one. Be sure to go check out our new website at www.aakpreschool.com. Big thanks to Carolyn Yalin for all of her hard work getting this new preschool site up and running. Classroom sites will remain on Blogspot for now, but you can link to them from the main page.<br />
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Here is what we are up to this week:<br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Theme/Social Studies: transportation</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science: Solar System</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Letter Xx</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Measurement</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Social Studies: Asia</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Arts and Crafts: Stoplight, Hearts</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Reading: Rhyming and Xx</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Hearts and Measuring</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Table Toys: Vehicle Sort, Traffic Jam Puzzles</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Spanish: Transportation Words</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Writing: Tickets</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Blocks: Construction Vehicles and Building</span><br />
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We are starting to run low on baby wipes. If you are able to send any in, that would be great. We seem to go through a lot this time of year.<br />
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If you need to make up a day, please check with us first. Some of our days are getting full, and we want to make sure we have enough staff and supplies for everyone :)Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-34879939356580911072012-12-12T13:58:00.002-08:002012-12-12T13:58:37.703-08:00Week of December 10-14What a fun week we are having! Sorry this is late, but better late than never :) I promise I will get better at this blogging thing.<br />
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Here is what we are up to this week!<br />
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Theme/Social Studies: Holidays around the World<br />
Science: Five Senses<br />
Literacy: Letter Kk<br />
Math: Numbers 9 and 10<br />
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Centers:<br />
Art: Holiday Chains, driedels, coloring<br />
Dramatic Play: Dress up<br />
Outdoor: Sand and shells<br />
reading: Kk sounds<br />
Math: Independent work<br />
Table Toys: Penguin Dominoes<br />
Spanish: Clothing Words<br />
Music: Holiday Songs.<br />
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Our holiday program will be in December 18th at 6pm here at TPAAK. We would like the students here by 5:45 to get ready. There will be light, dessert-type refreshments served afterward.<br />
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Our holiday party wil be in Friday, December 21st at 10am. Ms. T and I are still finalizing everything, but watch for the sign up sheet for help to be on the book by Friday morning or afternoon! <br />
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Thanks for a wonderful first semester of the year! Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-12814172523409747812012-11-27T20:17:00.002-08:002012-11-27T20:17:51.583-08:00Week of November 26-30We hope everyone had a wonderful, fun, and relaxing Thanksgiving break! I cannot believe December is almost here. Please make sure your child has appropriate clothing for the weather!!<br />
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Here is what we are up to this week:<br />
Theme: Thanksgiving<br />
Social Studies: Native Americans<br />
Science: Forest Animals<br />
Literacy: Letter B<br />
Math: Counting to 30, simple addition, # recognition<br />
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Centers:<br />
Arts and Crafts: Bears<br />
Dramatic Play: Babies<br />
Blocks: Building<br />
Science: Forest Animals<br />
Outdoor: Bubbles and Balls<br />
Reading: B sounds<br />
Math: Independent Work<br />
Table Toys; Buttons<br />
Spanish: Clothing Words<br />
Music: Holiday Songs<br />
Sensory: Bubbles and sandShandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-12421815524746586342012-11-12T09:11:00.001-08:002012-11-12T09:11:12.351-08:00Week of November 12<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Theme: Thanksgiving</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science: Forest</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Social Studies: Thanksgiving/ Pilgrims/Native Americans</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Nn</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: County to 10</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Music: 10 deditos, Thanksgiving Songs</span><br />
<br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Centers:</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Art: Turkeys</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Writing: Tracing and Writing names, Letter N</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Blocks: Building Homes</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Counting and matching</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Letter Sounds and Recognition</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dramatic Play: Making Dinner</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Manipulatives: Lacing</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science: Farm animals and Food, Brown</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Nutrition: Thanksgiving Foods</span><br />
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We are going to have a lot of fun the next 2 weeks getting ready for Thanksgiving. There are a lot of fun crafts we get to do for this holiday! <br />
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Reminders:<br />* please have appropriate clothing each day for your child. We do go outside when the temp is above 20 (Feels like temp).<br />
* There is NO SCHOOL the Thursday/Friday during Thanksgiving week<br />
* If you are going to be gone from school for a break, you must let me know at least 1 week in advance in order to not be charged for those days. <br />
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Have a great week!Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-88385051910263490772012-10-21T07:57:00.000-07:002012-10-21T07:57:51.917-07:00Week of October 22-26<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Theme: Halloween</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science: Fall/Farm</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Social Studies: Colorado</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Letter Review: R, L, T, Letter sounds</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: 1:1 correspondence, sorting</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Music: Leaves Song, Old MacDonald, 5 little pumpkins, Buenos Dias</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Movement: Skipping and Jumping</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Centers:</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Art: Skeletons, bats</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Writing: Tracing and Writing names, </span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Blocks: Pattern Blocs</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Jack O' Lantern Shapes</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Letter Sounds and Recognition</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dramatic Play: Farm</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Manipulatives: Tweezers (Fine Motor)</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science: Farm animals and Food, Making the color Orange</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Nutrition:: Popcorn</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Bat</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">There was an old Lady who wasn't afraid of anything</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">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!!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-50847269943418735662012-10-12T05:28:00.001-07:002012-10-12T05:28:50.229-07:00Week of October 15-19<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Theme: Farm</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science: fall</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Social Studies: Colorado</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Letter Tt</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Simple subtraction, number sentences</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Music: Leaves Song, Old MacDonald</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Movement: Skipping and Jumping</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Centers:</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Art: Fall Wreath, Leaf art</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Writing: Tracing and Writing T, Writing our names</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Blocks: Building</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Sorting, patterns, exploring numbers</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Letter T sounds and recognition, words that start with T</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dramatic Play: Camping</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Manipulatives: Fine Motor Skills, Tweezers, Nuts and Bolts</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science: Farm animals and Food</span><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Nutrition:: Popcorn</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Sorry for the lack of information the past 2 weeks. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to email!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">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!</span>Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-9195089364823722132012-09-14T13:04:00.003-07:002012-09-14T13:04:40.485-07:00Week of September 17-21Theme: Safety<br />Science: Nutrition, Teeth<br />Social Studies: Community Helpers<br />Literacy: Letter Ff<br />
Math: Grouping and Patterns, Counting <br />Music: Brush your teeth, Buenos Dias, Down by the Station, Apples and Bananas<br />Movement: Morning stretches<br /><br />Centers:<br />Art: Fingerpainting F, Feather F<br />
Writing: Tracing and Writing F<br />
Blocks: Big Trucks and Blocks<br />
Math: Counting, numbers, patterns<br />Literacy: Letter F sounds and recognition, words that start with F<br />Dramatic Play: Bank<br />
Housekeeping Center: Grocery Store<br />
Manipulatives: Alphabet Puzzles<br />
Water Table: Car Wash<br />Science: Cleaning Teeth, Sink or Float<br />
Nutrition: Healthy/Unhealthy foods, Fruit Prints<br />
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With our book buddies this week we will be reading "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle, and doing an art project with that. It should be a lot fo fun. <br />
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As our weather changes, please make sure your child has a jacket each day. Some mornings when we go outside, it is rather chilly. We want everyone to have fun, and stay warm! <br />
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Please turn in your CACFP forms as soon as possible so we can get enrolled!<br />
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Be sure to help your child fill out his/her Healthy Habits sheet this week! We are learning about ways to stay healthy this month.<br />
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Just a note: TPAAK will be closed on Friday, BUT the preschool is OPEN!! Don't be surprised when there is no traffic on Friday. Just enjoy it :)Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-73053166653198496352012-09-10T13:30:00.000-07:002012-09-10T13:30:12.997-07:00Week of September 10-14Theme: Safety<br />Science: Nutrition, Teeth<br />Social Studies: Community Helpers<br />Literacy: Letter Mm<br />Math: Grouping and Patterns<br />Music: Brush your teeth, Buenos Dias, Down by the Station, Apples and Bananas<br />Movement: Morning stretches<br /><br />Centers:<br />Art: Fireman hats, people<br />Writing: Tracing and Writing Ss<br />Blocks: Trains in our community, K'Nex<br />Math: Counting, numbers, patterns<br />Literacy: Letter S sounds and recognition, words that start with S<br />Dramatic Play: Post Office<br />
Writing Center: Tracing and Drawing<br />
Housekeeping Center: Hair Salon<br />
Manipulatives: Puzzles. What goes together<br />Water Table: Car Wash<br />Science: Healthy/unhealthy foods. Make a pizza<br />
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This week we are also planning to make our own bread! Our classroom should smell yummy!!!<br />
Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-64891233706741237852012-08-31T20:02:00.003-07:002012-08-31T20:02:40.021-07:00September 4-7WOW! September is here. And I believe we are all hoping for a little cooler weather. It has been a hot one!! <br />
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Just a note of reminder about air quality. We do have a few small fires burning in the vicinity, so we are on the watch for the air quality. If the air quality reaches levels that are considered "unsafe for sensitive groups", we keep the preschool inside. If you have any questions, please ask me at any time!<br /><br />
Here is what we are up to this week. Our themes are changing with the month, and we are going to have fun!<br />
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Theme: Safety<br />
Science: Nutrition, Teeth<br />
Social Studies: Community Helpers<br />
Literacy: Letter Mm<br />
Math: Grouping and Patterns<br />
Music: Brush your teeth,<br />
Movement: Morning stretches<br />
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Centers:<br />
Art: Fireman hats<br />
Writing: Tracing and Writing Mm<br />
Blocks: Building<br />
Math: Counting, numbers, patterns<br />
Literacy: Letter M sounds and recognition, words that start with M<br />
Dramatic Play: Post Office<br />
Writing Center: Teacher<br />
Housekeeping Center: Baker/Restaurant<br />
Manipulatives:<br />Water Table: Car Wash<br />
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Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. The best way to reach me is email, and if you want to get together to meet, we can set something up that way. We are having a wonderful time in preschool so far, and want to thank you for trusting us with your precious children!Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-65131493057120388032012-08-25T15:46:00.004-07:002012-08-28T19:43:44.962-07:00Week of August 28th<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Theme: All About Me!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Science: My Body, color explosions</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Social Studies: Where I live</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Letters and Sounds</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Sorting and classifying</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Music: Hokey Pokey, Head, Shoulders, knees and toes, skidamarink</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Movement: Morning exercises, stretching, jumping</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Art: Free Collage Making, Playdoh Houses</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Writing: Writing and Making my name</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Blocks: Make a city</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Math: Grouping and Patterns</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Literacy: Letters in my name</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dramatic Play: Baby care, kitchen</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Manipulatives: Shape Sorter, color viewers</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Here is a bit more about our schedule. I have had to make some changes since last week!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Mondays: We will have Book Buddies with 8th graders. They will come in, read to us, and do crafts with us. This is quite a fun time for all! This week we will be doing a great activity with our favorite book, Pete the Cat!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Tuesday: Spanish and Music. We have a teacher come in to teach us spanish and do special music with us. Gracias Mrs. Nye!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 18px;">Thursday: Library Day. We spend about 15-20 minutes in our school library!</span> <span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: #f6ded7; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /></span><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Thursday: On the 1st Thursday of each month we will have Kindermusic in to do some fun activities with us!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Show and Tell: This takes place on Thursday and Friday. Your child's day is the last day they attend in the week. We try to make sure that all of our friends get to share something each week. There is a theme, and it is posted in the weekly newsletter and on our website.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: dimgrey; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at any time!!!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6ded7; color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-29222312469190546322012-08-20T18:48:00.004-07:002012-08-20T18:49:56.831-07:00Week of August 20th<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are really enjoying getting to know our new class! They are alot of fun, and really eager to learn. Here is what we are doing this week:</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Theme: All About Me!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Science: My Body</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Social Studies: Where I live</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Literacy: Letters and Sounds</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Math: Sorting and classifying</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Music: Hokey Pokey, Head, Shoulders, knees and toes</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Movement: Morning exercises, stretching, jumping</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Centers:</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Art: Make my name</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Writing: Drawing and Letters</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Blocks: Building Houses</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Math: Grouping and Patterns</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Literacy: Letters in my name</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dramatic Play: Trains in the community</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Manipulatives: Peg Board Shapes</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is a bit more about our schedule:</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mondays: We will have Book Buddies with 8th graders. They will come in, read to us, and do crafts with us. This is quite a fun time for all!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tuesday: Library Day. We spend about 15-20 minutes in our school library!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Wednesday: Spanish and Music. We have a teacher come in to teach us spanish and do special music with us. Gracias Mrs. Nye!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thursday: On the 1st Thursday of each month we will have Kindermusic in to do some fun activities with us!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Show and Tell: This takes place on Thursday and Friday. Your child's day is the last day they attend in the week. We try to make sure that all of our friends get to share something each week. There is a theme, and it is posted in the weekly newsletter.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at any time!!!</span><br />
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Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-63769219070109869792012-08-06T18:51:00.000-07:002012-08-06T18:51:02.313-07:00Week of August 6th<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are easing into our week with a lot of fun! Here is what we are up to:</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Theme: All About Me!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Science: My Body</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Social Studies: Where I live</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Literacy: Letters and Sounds</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Math: Sorting and classifying</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Music: The more we get together</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Movement: Dancing together</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Centers:</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Art: Painting and Drawing</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Writing: My Name</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Blocks: Building Houses</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Math: Sorting</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Literacy: Books and Puppets</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dramatic Play: Dress up and Kitchen</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">During these first few weeks we will also be establishing the routines for the classroom, working on independence, and learning what each child knows. In about a month, we will conduct assessments to better help us teach each child. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time!!</span>Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-80406136766747256602012-08-01T19:11:00.001-07:002012-08-01T19:11:09.357-07:00Welcome!Welcome to our preschool classroom and blog! We are so excited to get to know our new students and families and to continue to work with our current students and families. We have a very fun year planned for our classroom, and we are very ready to get started.<br />
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Each week, this blog will be updated with information for the next week. A newsletter will also be sent home. This will have all the information you need for the upcoming week. If you subscribe to this blog and the main preschool blog, you will be kept up to date on the happenings in our classroom.<br />
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When you first come in each day, you will help your child get settled. We like to work to get each student as independent as possible in these routines, but we know in the beginning you will be helping. When you come in, their lunchbox will go in the lunch basket, and their water bottle in the water bottle basket. They will then wash their hands and trace their name. There will be a sign in sheet for you to sign your child in and out of class each day as well. <br />
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The first few days can typically be difficult as we all make a new transition. The teachers will be there to help you in any way. Good byes can be tough the first few days. It might be easiest to start a routine that you and your child can do each morning to say good bye for now. We will call you if your child needs you throughout the day.<br />
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Your child's teacher will be Mrs. S (Schlagenhauf). The teacher's assistant is Miss T (Thompson). Other teachers that will be in the room include Mrs. Ferrara, Mrs Sykes, and Miss Rees.<br />
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Welcome to a fun year at preschool! We can't wait to get started!!!Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-56925625442753672712012-05-24T16:29:00.003-07:002012-05-24T16:29:43.004-07:00Last week of MayWe are entering our very last week of May...and with it, the end of the "school year." Since we are year round, we will not really have a stopping point, but we will keep right on going!! However, since this is the last week of the "school year" for the rest of the school, we will be having a lot of fun!!
This week we will be making butterflies and flowers, doing a lot of exploring outside, and continuing our review of our letters and numbers. If the weather is nice, we will officially "open" our new water table, and let the students have a lot of fun exploring with water.
Here is what we will be up to this week:
Theme: Outdoor FUN!
Letters: Alphabet Review
Numbers: Review
Science: Sand and Water
Show and Tell: FREE CHOICE
Our centers:
Art: Butterflies and flowers
Science: Playing in the sand and water
Literacy: Reviewing abc's
Math: Individual work, sorting and classifying
Social Studies: What doesn't belong
Motor: Cutting and gluing, creating our own art
For those that will be leaving us for the summer, thanks for a great year, and we hope that you have a wonderful summer. We will be so excited to see you again in the fall. For those that are continuing through the summer, we have so much fun planned!
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL MONDAY, MAY 28th. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4295476979116045124.post-17863258262349327242012-05-20T20:23:00.001-07:002012-05-20T20:23:38.942-07:00May 21-25Our "school year" is slowly coming to an end. We have 2 weeks left, and then our "summer session" will start! Not much really changes, but we still mark the change with some fun activities!
A few dates to remember:
May 28th- NO SCHOOL/Memorial Day
May 30th -6pm, preschool program and Pre K graduation
May 31st - Art in the Park
These are all FUN events!! Hope to see you all at them.
This week, we leave the zoo and head to the land of the dinosaurs!!
Weekly Theme: Dinosaurs
Letter of the Week: Review U and E
Math Concept: Same/Different, individual instruction
Shape: Octagon
Colors: Black and white
Science:
Spanish: La Granja (The Farm)
Our play centers for the week are:
Drama: Dino World
Science:
Math: Same/Different, Individual work
Motor Skills: cutting and coloring
Technology: Starfall, Millies Math House
Show and Tell Theme: Dinosaurs!Shandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05530481394946651055noreply@blogger.com0