Friday, October, 12 2012
The Pre-K
class has been busy this week with apple and leaf activities. Today we made our second thing from apples,
apple crisp. We have now finished our
apple unit and have begun our leaf 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. On October 31st
we 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.
On a
different note, computer class will now be on Tuesdays and drama will be on
Mondays. We have also shifted our Friday kindergarten centres around, they will now be Friday morning. There will be no letter book
going home today because we reviewed all letters and books this week.
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.
Computer Halloween stories
2.
ABC puzzles
3.
Review of phonics A-E
4.
Reading from portfolios (Letter books)
Math
Centres
1.
Pasta sorting and classifying
2.
Lego patterns
3.
Pattern necklaces
4.
Finishing our apple family trees
Word of
the week: Review
Student
of the week
The student of the week is Ingrid. She has come along way since August and is
now fully participating within the class.
Ingrid is also becoming a leader in Pre-K, Ms. Vicky and I, are very
proud of you!!!!
Reminders
and Notices
1. Mini books that get sent home need to be
brought back to school
2. Remember to bring back library books by
Tuesday
3. October 26th Monthly assembly
4. October 31st Fancy dress day
(Halloween)
5. November 1-2 Mid-semester break
6. November 6-7 Parent teacher meeting
7. November 14 Fun day
8. November 22
American Thanksgiving lunch at school
As 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
Vicky and Braedon
