Monday, September 8

Monday, September 8

Our alphabet journey begins today: Letter Aa
Name Focus: Maddie
Each day, one of our friends will be featured in a name focus. We will count how many letters are in it, how many syllables it has, and how to reassemble it out of order. It is important to use children's names as they embark on learning about literacy. "Names are a valuable resource in becoming literate. Important networks of understanding can be built around children's names. Making things meaningful for children and connecting it to their world is very important in helping children learn." (Kusak, 2002)
Math: Roll & Record  
Rolling a dot cube, the children will identify the matching number or amount of dots and color the corresponding picture. 
 Music Today
The children are learning about the calendar routine that is presented every day.

SMART Room: The kids will be introduced to this room today. We spend 1/2 hour a day in this room designed for movement while incorporating small and large motor movements with academic skills. I will show you the room at Parent Night and explain the concepts behind it. The kids will be learning the Helicopter Spin and Alligator Crawl today.

~Late start is tomorrow and your child should where their Irish Pride shirt. School begins at 10:15.
~If you haven't done so, please return your framed family photo soon to complete our 'homey' room. Thank you!
~The book order is due Wednesday.
~More 'First Day' cuties...