Monday, September 12

Monday, September 12 

Our alphabet journey begins today: Letter Aa

 Name Focus: Aliana

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: Same-Different Sort
Using our shoes, we will compare how they are the same/different.

PhyEd 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. The kids will be learning the Helicopter Spin and Alligator Crawl today.

Irish PrideA few moments from the Irish Pride celebration on Friday...

~Mr. Sawatzke welcomes us.

 ~We were introduced as the 'new students' to the school.

 ~Simply said...Irish Pride.

~Late start tomorrow. School begins at 10:15 and your child should wear their Irish Pride shirt.
~Our first 'Trash to Cash' collection is tomorrow. Please send in any boxtops, ink cartridges, or qualifying labels to earn cash for our school...thank you for helping!

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