We start the day with doing calendar each day, we talk about the day and month, along with numbers and the date. They have learned a days of the week song...see if they can remember it :) If not, they will for sure next week!
We attended an assembly on Friday- they talked to us about the Fun Run coming home today. They did an amazing job at the assembly- fantastic listeners and great role models! After, we had an evacuation drill- we practiced what we'd do incase of an emergency inside the building...again, a great job done by all.
Later- we learned Zoo Phonics letters and sounds. Some of the kiddos had seen these letters before at preschool, for some it was brand new. We use this curriculum to teach letters and sounds. It is a fun way that really seems to stick with the kids. Here is a link incase you're interested...however, we've changed some of the motions a little bit. Click here to see sample of Zoo Phonics.
To follow Zoo Phonics, I let the kids get the iPads out...they've been begging!! We used the app Letter School to reinforce the letters. They thought this was the coolest thing ever!! I am sure some might ask you to download it for home :) It is a great, educational app, so it might be worth it.
I apologize for not blogging earlier, but I just didn't get to it...we've been busy learning the routines, the structures, and the expectations. I am super happy with how it is all falling into place, they are catching on quickly!
Be sure to check out the pics below and the first NEWSLETTER (see below)...this will come weekly, detailing the week ahead. It often contains IMPORTANT info, please take the time to read it each week. I will always send the link in an email to remind you.
Week of September 14th: IMPORTANT DATES: September 17th: Harvest Open House/Book Fair September 18th: Family Movie Night September 23: Picture Day September 25th: Fun Run- info to come Theme This Week: Brown Bear, Brown Bear Reading: Here are the concepts we will cover in Reading Street this week: Letter Recognition: Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee Phonemic Awareness: Rhyming Words Popcorn Words/Sight Words: I, am Writing: We are working through a few very basic lessons this week and next: crayons, pencils, storing work in folders, getting more paper, knowing when to get more paper, writing our name on our work... Math: This week we worked on: length and pattern block shapes. Next week: counting game, number walk, getting to know numbers | HOMEWORK/PROJECTS/THINGS SENT HOME: Practice Popcorn Words: I, am All About Me Project: please fill in with your child (you can write in the answers if you'd like) Please return on Monday, September 14th if possible...no later than Wednesday the 16th. These will be on display at Open House on Thursday Book Fair Information Color Day Schedule (To go along with our study of Brown Bear, we are having special color days- please see calendar sent home for the color of each day) DONATIONS: dry erase markers- I think I forgot this supply on my list...thanks in advance Your time :) I have a few projects for anyone interested in doing some work at home...if so, let me know and I will send them with your child, or you can pick them up. THANKS!! |