Week of 4-26-11

This week our theme was ‘Transportation’.  We worked on classification, sorting, identifying the letters in our name, colors and using a glue bottle correctly.  The children made a traffic light and learned what each colored light meant.  We also sorted transportation pictures, placed them on a graph and discussed the results.  On Tuesday and Wednesday we took a field trip to the Taylor County Highway Department and got to explore the big equipment that they have!   We had a short week with no school on Monday & an Early Release day on Thursday.

Next week our theme will be ‘Oceans’.  We will be making a scuba diver, jelly fish and placing fish (1-10) in order correctly.  During the week we will also be doing some testing/retesting before the end of the school year.  Please continue to work with your child on any skills they may still struggle with.  On Wednesday & Thursday the Taylor County Health Dept will be back for our final round of fluoride varnishes.  We will also have a special visit from some high school FFA students who will be helping us complete a project for Mother’s Day!

 Reminders & Updates:                     
*SES will be having an aluminum can drive during the month of May.  (Watch for more information).
*Spring Picture Days: Wed., April 27th OR Thurs., May 5th
*Early Release Day: Thursday, April 28th
*Farm Field Trip: April 16th & 17th
*Early Release: Thursday, May 19th

Week of 4-18-11

This week our theme was ‘Spring & Easter’. The children made bunny headbands, spring flowers, a chick hatching from an egg and a classroom book about their Easter basket.  We practiced placing the numbers 1-10 in order, writing our names correctly and finished up our number review with #10.  We also took time to review rhyming, patterns and shapes before our last round of testing is completed for the school year.
View pictures of kids wearing Easter Bunny hats!

Next week our theme will be ‘Transportation’.  We will work on classification, sorting, identifying the letters in our name, colors and using a glue bottle correctly.  The children will make a traffic light and learn what each colored light means.  They will also sort transportation pictures, place them on a graph and discuss the results.  On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week I will be taking the children to the Taylor County Highway Department to explore the various forms of transportation they have!  On Thursday the children will be cutting letters out of magazines in order to make their names.  We will also create a cargo train and use our sense of hearing to play transportation BINGO as we listen to the different sounds vehicles make.

Week of 4-11-11

This week our theme was ‘Spring & Easter’.  The children made chick windsocks, pussy willow vases & used watercolor paint to make an Easter egg.  On Monday & Tuesday we went to MAES and enjoyed a puppet show by Harry & Company.  We learned about sharing, making good choices, listening and being kind to others. The children really enjoyed the dress-up days during the Week of The Young Child as well!  Our letter for the week was Ee and we reviewed the numbers 8 & 9.

Next week our theme will continue to be ‘Spring & Easter’.  The children will be making bunny headbands, spring flowers, a chick hatching from an egg and a classroom book about their Easter basket.  We will practice placing the numbers in order 1-10, writing our names correctly using one capital letter and finish up our number review with #10.  We will also take time to review rhyming, patterns and shapes before our last round of testing this year.  If your child is still struggling with certain skills it would be a good idea to practice them again!

Week Of 4-4-11

This week our theme was ‘Zoo’.  We learned about a variety of zoo animals and the children made a giraffe, monkey and a zebra.  The children also created a classroom book about what animals they might see at the zoo.  We worked on putting the numbers in order 1-10 and we use our sense of hearing to play an animals sounds game.  Our letter of the week was Zz and we reviewed the numbers 6 & 7.

Next week our theme will be the ‘Spring & Easter’.  The children will be making chick windsocks, pussy willow vases & using watercolor paint to make an Easter egg.  On Monday & Tuesday our school district has planned a program for the children to help celebrate Week of the Young Child.  We will be heading to MAES for the show and on Thursday, April 14th you are welcome to join us for a pot-luck dinner and dance!   Our letter for the week will be Ee and we will review the numbers 8 & 9.

Week of the Young Child is April 10 to April 16.  Here are events happening throughout the week:

Sunday April 10
Gnomeo and Juliet Movie
Broadway Theatre
11:00 am
Ticket, soda, and popcorn all for $6.00

Monday April 11
Hairy and Company (www.hairyandcompany.net)
MAES Gym
9:30 to 10:30

Tuesday April 12
Hairy and Company (www.hairyandcompany.net)
MAES Gym
9:30 to 10:30

Thursday April 14
Beach Party Potluck Dinner and Dance
5:00 to 6:00 for Dinner (bring dish to pass and bring along a beach blanket to sit on!)
6:00 to 7:00 for Dance for children and parents by Woller Productions!

Friday April 15
Story Time!
Frances Simek Library in Medford
10:30

Dress Up Days:
Monday = Inside Out Day!
Tuesday = Sports Day!
Wednesday = Pajamas Day!
Thursday = Beach Wear Day!
Friday = Colors Day!