Hello preschool families! The holidays are always a busy time of year for teachers, students, and families alike so I apologize for the delayed update. We have been busy learning about all different winter themes in our preschool room including: snowmen, winter animals in New England, the classic book by Jan Brett, The Mitten, and Thanksgiving. Students have enjoyed activities such as: making and decorating their own mitten to go along with Jan Brett's story, exploring where different animals live, painting the snow in front of the school, and visiting with a special guest (Ms. Watson dressed as a turkey).
We are beginning to introduce letters to the preschool curriculum and have worked on Mm and now Ss. As we explore these letters, feel free to continue the conversation at home, pointing out words the begin with the letter we're learning about and practicing making it's sound. This carryover helps students to really get a deep understanding of the things we teach in the classroom. At the end of this week I will be sending home a notice regarding our Christmas/holiday festivities at school! We have a special surprised planned for all grades and the preschool will also be having a class party before winter break on December 20th around 10:00am. As with the Halloween party, I encourage parents to attend and partake in the class activities with students as well as provide a healthy, but festive, snack. I know students are getting very excited as Christmas approaches! We are continuing to follow our classroom routine to help students have a sense of sameness during this stressful and exciting time of year. Having a routine at home can help kids feel more in control of their time and gives them a sense of what's happening next which can relieve anxiety and anticipation! Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, or comments. As always, thank you for all you do! Ms. McKay
0 Comments
|