May 6, 2024
Dear PreK Families,
In March we studied fairy tales and folktales. We read The Three Little Pigs, Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. We read different versions of each story and did retelling activities with figurines. We had a class vote and most students liked The Three Billy Goats Gruff the most.
In April, we are worked on a unit on communities. We discussed things that were important in a community too, such as homes, schools, roads, playgrounds and parks, rivers, police stations, hospitals, and stores. Then we made maps of our bedrooms, our school and we made a big map of our community. As a class we have discussed jobs and how people do work in the community. Then students will think about what jobs they want to do when they get older. During this unit, we read many books including: My Map Book by Sara Fanelli, Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney, Where Are You Going Manyoni? by Catherine Stock, Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann, and Guess Who? by Margaret Miller.
We are finishing up this work and next will be a unit about insects and plants. And at the end of the year we will make special class books.
We had a visit from VINS in early April. Our educator brought in a turtle and a falcon. It was a fascinating show that we saw with the Kindergarteners. Next month, VISN will return to teach us about honeybees.
In math, we have finished work on a robot unit in which we learned about shapes, sorting, patterning, counting, solving story problems, and collecting data. The students played many math games, worked with partners, read stories, and had discussions about these topics. This month, we have just begun working on an insect unit to explore symmetry; sequence events; order numbers; compare sets; create different combinations of 4, 5, and 6; and practice addition doubles.
Thank you,
Amy
IMPORTANT DATES
5/9 Kindergarten Information Night 5:30 - 6:30
5/15 Walk to School Day - optional participation
5/16 Related Arts Showcase 6-8 pm
5/17 No PreK - ECP In Service
5/21 Early Release @12:30
5/27 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
5/28 Kindergarten Screening - during the school day
