October 21, 2011

Friday, October, 21 2011

            

It’s almost Halloween and we have been getting ready in the Pre-K class.  We have made all sorts of pumpkins, ghost necklaces and a Halloween banner.  Next Wednesday the 26^th will be our Halloween party.  From 9:00-11:00 you are welcome to come by watch the festivities. We will be singing some songs, having a short parade, going trick or treating, then coming back to the classroom for some goodies.  Like I mentioned before, if you want to bring in a treat for the class to have at snack time you are more than welcome to.  So if you have some time, come by and enjoy the party with us! 

            

 Just to clarify some things, if I send home an art project, math sheet or anything else it can stay at home.  Only the letter books (Aa, Bb, Cc etc) need to be returned.  So if you see some papers in the clear folder then you can keep them at home.  You could always ask your child about it or get them to explain it to you.  This is always a good chance for them to share what they did in class with you. 

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Reading Tips

Make Reading Fun

Reading aloud can be a lot of fun, not just for parents but for all family members. Here are some ways to get the most out of reading to your young child:

·                       Read with drama and excitement! Use different voices for different characters in the story. Use your child's name instead of a character's name. Make puppets and use them to act out a story.

·                       Re-read your child's favourite stories as many times as your child wants to hear them, and choose books and authors that your child enjoys.

·                       Read stories that have repetitive parts and encourage your child to join in.

·                       Point to words as you read them. This will help your child make a connection between the words he or she hears you say and the words on the page.

·                       Read all kinds of material – stories, poems, information books, magazine and newspaper articles, and comics.

·                       Encourage relatives and friends to give your child books as gifts.

·                       Take your child to the library and look at interactive CD-ROMs and the Internet, as well as books.

·                       Subscribe to a magazine for your child. He or she will love receiving mail!

·                       Read books in your native language, it doest always have to be in English. 

           The more you enjoy the reading experience, the more your child will enjoy it!!!!

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      Pocket chart with Halloween poems.

2.      Guided reading with a teacher.

3.      Computer story “Monster Mash” and phonics games.

4.      Halloween activities.

5.      Phonics Ff.

6.      Halloween mini books

Math and Science Centres

1.      Pattern necklaces.

2.      Ordering numbers with objects.

3.      Computer pattern games.

4.      Making patterns from lego.

Student of the Week

The student of the week is Sim Ru.  She works so hard everyday and is always willing to help others if they are in need.  We are very proud of you, keep up the great work!

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.

4.      Any art activities or paper put in the plastic folder can be kept at home.

5.      Fun day will be November 2^nd from 1:30-4:00pm

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