Week in Review

This week we began a study on buildings. We have been discussing how buildings are constructed, who constructs them, what they are made of, and their different uses. We are also learning about famous landmarks and buildings around the world. (Don't be surprised if your child has questions about Pharaohs being entombed in the pyramids, lol!)

We've also been doing some construction of our own. The marble maze has been popular this week, as well as Legos!

Next week we will continue our study of buildings and students will be participating in S.T.E.M. Challenges. These will include tower building, bridge planning, and other similar activities.

Just a reminder...if you would like to order a yearbook, please return your order form to school along with payment.

Week in Review-Short Version

With theValentine's Day holiday and Thursday and Friday off for conferences, this week was definitely a short one for Pre-K! The classes enjoyed sharing their Valentines with each other and the treats that were sent. Thank you for helping out in that way!  They were definitely on sugar overload when they left school Tuesday!

Next week we will be beginning a Creative Curriculum study on buildings. A note will go home on Tuesday describing the study. This is usually a favorite for our students...it involves a lot of science and engineering-type activities, block building challenges, and design work. It always amazes me how much of the vocabulary they pick up from this study.

For those of you who were unable to attend parent/teacher conferences this week a report will be sent home with your child on Tuesday. It will include both fall and winter benchmarks so you can compare growth in the areas we assess.  If you have any questions about the report, feel free to email or call me!

Please take note of upcoming activities which are listed on the right hand side of the blog. You can also find important dates on the Pre-K portion of the school website and on the schools Facebook page.

It's That Time of Year

I must apologize for the length of time between posts! Flu season has hit the school district, and I fell victim to it myself. We have also had a lot of students who, unfortunately, have had to miss several days of school (or a week).  Pre-K has been continuing on despite this...the blog just didn't make the top of the to-do list.

Over the past couple of weeks we have read the books of Laura Numeroff-the "If You Give a....series, explored the life of polar animals, and enjoyed a variety of Norman Bridwell's Clifford stories.  The students have also prepared bags for their Valentine's cards, practiced their letter and number recognition, and built amazing block structures.

The morning class enjoying their pancakes after reading "If You Give a Pig a Pancake."

Ms.Joyce hard at work making pancakes!

Block structures are a favorite thing in our room!

Next week is a short week due to parent/teacher conferences-there will be NO PRE-K classes on Thursday or Friday. We will read several Valentine's Day books next week and dose Valentine's Day-themed activities.

Please see the Upcoming Events on the right side the blog page for important dates coming up!!