11-29-11

Check out the new display area outside of our classroom.  Each child has his/her own "pad" (space) in which to choose work that he/she would like to display for everyone to see.   Some children started putting up things today on their "pad".

  

 Dog's Colorful Day~

During Free Choice time today, children chose to retell the story of the story, Dog's Colorful Day, which we read yesterday.  It's especially fun to use the props when retelling the story!

 Gavin and Seth work to put together a dinosaur jigsaw puzzle.

11-28-11

Busy builders in the Construction Zone....

COLOR DAY~

In preparation for our Pre-K Color Day this Friday, December 2nd, we read a story today called, Mary Wore Her Red Dress.  This Friday, we are asking Pre-K children to wear any SOLID COLOR SHIRT  (no stripes, designs, words, etc.).  Dress code should be followed from the waist down. 

STAR OF THE WEEK~JAKE

Today we learned more about our friend, Jake!  Some of Jake's favorite things include the color blue; Rice Krispie Treats; and building with Legos.   The special item Jake shared with us was a Lego watch he got for this birthday from his brother and sister.   Thank you for sharing your photos and telling us about your favorite things, Jake!

DOG'S COLORFUL DAY~

Today we read the story, Dog's Colorful Day.  The second time we read the story, the children helped us tell the story using props.  The story and props are now available in the Book Nook for children to retell during Free Choice time.

11-22-11

Today we read the story Elmer--a great story about a colorful, patchwork elephant.  We read the story a second time and the children helped tell the story on the flannel board.  Next week, children can create their own Elmer the Elephant at the Creation Station if they choose to do so.

11-21-11

ZERO THE HERO~

Today we celebrated our 60th day of school!  Sophie and Christina's moms provided us with a wonderful turkey to make.  Be sure to use this Zero the Hero Turkey for your Thanksgiving table!

Thank you for a wonderful activity!

 THANKSGIVING STORY~

Today we read the book, What Is Thanksgiving Day? to learn more about the first Thanksgiving.  Then, during Free Choice time, children visited the Lily Pad to make a special bracelet which tells the story of the first Thanksgiving.  Be sure to ask your child about his/her bracelet and ask  your child to tell you the story.  We included a copy of the story in blue folders.

Free Choice~

 Cooper and M.J. built this robot using some new blocks we put in the Construction Zone.

 THANKSGIVING~

Today we discussed what it means to be thankful--to like or love something; something that makes you feel happy.  Next, we read a story called, Thanksgiving Is For Giving Thanks.    

After our story and discussion, each child had the opportunity to tell the class something he/she is thankful for.  Here were their responses....

Anna~"my friends and family"

Jack~"Nathan giving me a hug."

Jake~"my mom and dad"

Cooper~"Mrs. Spolter and Mrs. 'B'"

Mia~"God"

Mary~"my teachers"

Sophie~"my jumpy house"

Christina~"my toys"

Nathan~"my toys"

Seth~"police officers"

M.J.~"friends"

Owen~"food"

Kaitlin~"my toys"

Sasha~"school"

Theo~"school"

Alek~"my teachers"

Adrianna~"my toys"

Caroline~"my parents"

~HAPPY THANKSGIVING!~

11-18-11

Today we helped Jake celebrate his birthday!  Jake's mom read the story, Harry The Dirty Dog.  It was the same copy of the book that Jake's grandmother read to his mom when she was a little girl!  We enjoyed yummy donuts for Jake's birthday treat!  Happy Birthday, Jake!

Check out what we used to decorate our letter "E"!

11-17-11

 Bravo, Pre-K "A" on your debut stage performance! 

 Today we introduced another memory game where children have to match their classmates' names and photos.

 Gavin uses our key collection to create a design.

 Adrianna's magnatile construction

11-16-11

Jack and Mia make a caterpillar with the pattern blocks.

Cooper, Owen, and Theo build a tower with magnatiles.

 Sophie and Sasha busy building with the magnatiles.

Today we read a story about the differences between Asian and African elephants.  Be sure to ask your child about the differences.