October 14, 2011

October 14, 2011

Friday, October, 14 2011

            The Pre-K class has been busy this week with apples, leaves and Halloween activities.  We have now finished our apple unit and have begun our leaves and Halloween units. In math we are doing many things with patterns.  If you have some time this weekend ask your son or daughter to make and identify some patterns around your home.  The week of October 26^th the Kindergartens will be having a Halloween party.  Details will follow shortly but now is a good time to go out and start looking for a Halloween costume for your children. 

Reading Tips

What tips can I use to help my child learn to read?

Tip 1 – Talk to Your Child

Oral language is the foundation for reading. Listening and speaking are a child's first introduction to language. Talking and singing teach your child the sounds of language, making it easier for him or her to learn how to read.

Here are some things you can do to help your child build an appreciation for words and language:

·                       Tell family stories about yourself, your child's grandparents, and other relatives.

·                       Talk to your child as much as possible about things you are doing and thinking.

·                       Ask your child lots of questions.

·                       Encourage your child to tell you what he or she thinks or feels.

·                       Ask your child to tell you about his or her day – about activities and games played.

·                       Be patient! Give your child time to find the words he or she wants to use.

·                       Sing songs, such as the alphabet song, and recite nursery rhymes, encouraging your child to join in.

·                       Play rhyming and riddle games.

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      ABC puzzles.

2.      Guided reading with a teacher.

3.      Computer story “Tooth Fairy Witch” and phonics games.

4.      Halloween activities.

5.      Phonics Ff.

Math and Science Centres

1.      Pattern necklaces.

2.      Pasta sorting game.

3.      Play dough copying pictures to make fall fruit.

4.      Making patterns from lego.

Student of the Week

The student of the week is Valerie.  She has improved so much since the first day of school and is not afraid to try new things.  We are so proud of you Valerie!!!!  

Reminders and Notices

1.      Mini books (My Aa, Bb) that get sent home need to be brought back to school.

2.      Remember to bring back library books by Tuesday (you can keep the books longer then a few days).

3.      October 26^h there will be a Halloween party.

Like always, if you have any questions or concern you can always write me an email at bsharp.his@gmail.com or come by and speak to me in person.

Cheers

Braedon

Learn from the masses, and then teach them. 
Mao Tse-Tung