Monday, September 14

Monday, September 14 

Our alphabet journey begins today: Letter Aa

 Name Focus: Rayna

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. 

Modeling: Dry Erase Marker/Whiteboards

How will this tool help our learning? How can we take care of it so it is ready when we need it? Where do I put the marker and whiteboard when I am finished?

 Music Today

The children are continuing to learn 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.

Bus Safety

Over the next few days, the kids will learn about safety ideas for the bus. Today, we will focus on waiting for the bus in a safe place and being on time for the bus. 

~We enjoyed helping Elijah celebrate his birthday on Friday:

~The children were on the hunt for the animals that jumped out of the story Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?

~If you haven't done so, please return your framed family photo soon to complete our 'homey' room. We also need your scrapbook page. Thank you!