Dear Families,
Here we go as we enter a new month! This is the time when we have high hopes to saying goodbye to Old Man Winter, and Hello to a Spring thaw!
As we keep moving on, it is amazing to see the good progress in all the students. They have been working hard on their auditory and articulation skills. I work on challenging the students to expand their utterances, and we have some wonderful times of conversations in the classroom. Each student always brings something they wish to share with their friends. Please continue to encourage your child to share their Weekend News and Show and Tell. These are important times for your child to practice their language skills. Thank you so much for all you do to help your child be successful at home and at school!
For the next two weeks we will be learning all about colors.
Here is a Peek at the next two weeks:
March 2nd- 5th
Monday- We will read the charming book, " The Rainbow Fish". This will be a good book for discussing sharing and how to be friends.
Tuesday - We will have fun creating our own special Rainbow Fish.
Wednesday- We will enjoy making a rainbow fruit salad and tasting it at snack time.
Thursday- We will create some beautiful stain glass pictures to hang in the window.
Friday -March 6th - No School
March 9th-13th
Monday- No School Teacher Work Day
Tuesday- Field trip to the Dodge Nature Center
Wednesday- We will have fun making a colorful rainbow ( we will work on the concept of various sizes from smallest to the largest),
Thursday- Yummy! We will make some delicious Shamrock shakes.
Friday- We will have fun acting out a skit for St. Patrick's Day. Think Green!
Our vocab for the next two weeks include these words: splash, mix, discover, smear, gold coins, sneaky, beard, dip, pinwheel, prism, (all the basic colors as well as some new colors..silver, gold, beige, rose, turquoise) plaid, stripes, kaleidoscope, easel, pallet,tricks, rainbow, leprechaun, pot of gold, shamrock, Ireland.
For Show and Tell
Please have your child bring in something that pertains to the topic. The item can be something that reflects the vocab words, or something related to St.Patrick's Day. Any form of artwork that has to do with multiple colors would be great! Perhaps you can create a special picture at home with your child that they can share with the class or bring in a book about colors. Thanks for all you do for your child!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Good Night Sleep tight!
Hello Families !
After a short week last week, we all enjoyed our field trip to the Dodge Nature Center, and then enjoyed a new dusting of snow.
We will continue to learn about night time routines and have fun with learning about nocturnal animals, stars, and the moon.
The children continue to amaze me with their lively spirits and their perseverance to learn new things!
Here is a Peek of the Week!
Monday - Read and discuss the book Good Night Moon.
Tuesday- We will talk about " counting sheep" and make some like sheep of our own.
Wednesday- We will have some fun doing a little star gazing. We will talk about how light is reflected as we look at some stars that glow in our room.
Thursday-We will learn how to pack a suitcase for sleeping overnight and the things we would need to make our night stay comfortable.
Friday- Get on the P.J.s as we have fun having a pajama party at school!
The students can wear their pajamas to school and bring with them a favorite stuffed animal or blanket that they sleep with.
We will continue to review the vocabulary words from last week.
For Show and Tell
Please have your child bring in a favorite bedtime story to share with their friends.
Tuesday- Matteo and Mae
Wednesday- Nick and Lucy
Thursday- Zachary and Mitchell
After a short week last week, we all enjoyed our field trip to the Dodge Nature Center, and then enjoyed a new dusting of snow.
We will continue to learn about night time routines and have fun with learning about nocturnal animals, stars, and the moon.
The children continue to amaze me with their lively spirits and their perseverance to learn new things!
Here is a Peek of the Week!
Monday - Read and discuss the book Good Night Moon.
Tuesday- We will talk about " counting sheep" and make some like sheep of our own.
Wednesday- We will have some fun doing a little star gazing. We will talk about how light is reflected as we look at some stars that glow in our room.
Thursday-We will learn how to pack a suitcase for sleeping overnight and the things we would need to make our night stay comfortable.
Friday- Get on the P.J.s as we have fun having a pajama party at school!
The students can wear their pajamas to school and bring with them a favorite stuffed animal or blanket that they sleep with.
We will continue to review the vocabulary words from last week.
For Show and Tell
Please have your child bring in a favorite bedtime story to share with their friends.
Tuesday- Matteo and Mae
Wednesday- Nick and Lucy
Thursday- Zachary and Mitchell
Monday, February 16, 2009
Good Night - Sleep Tight!
Hello Everyone!
Here we are entering a new week and continuing to learn and grow.
We are going to discuss nighttime activities, and night time routines.
Night time can at times be a challenge, as children don't always like to end their day and separate from their parents. We will have fun talking about the comfort that comes with good rest, and healthy night time routines.
Here is a Peek of the Week
Monday- Presidents Day No School
Tuesday- Field trip to the Dodge Nature Center Please have your child dress warmly as we will be outdoors.
Wednesday- We will be making a fun stuffed Teddy Bear
Thursday- We will make some Nighttime Toast
Friday- We will create a starry night windsock
Some of the vocab will include these words: sweet dreams, pajamas, crescent moon, asleep, slumber, twilight, nocturnal, full moon, stars, comet, astrologer, constellation, half moon
Show and Tell
Please have your child bring in their favorite bedtime story, or favorite stuffed animal that they sleep with, perhaps a favorite blanket or item of comfort.
Tuesday- no Show and Tell due to the field trip
Wednesday- Mae and Nick
Thursday- Matteo and Lucy
Friday- Zachary and Mitchell
Here we are entering a new week and continuing to learn and grow.
We are going to discuss nighttime activities, and night time routines.
Night time can at times be a challenge, as children don't always like to end their day and separate from their parents. We will have fun talking about the comfort that comes with good rest, and healthy night time routines.
Here is a Peek of the Week
Monday- Presidents Day No School
Tuesday- Field trip to the Dodge Nature Center Please have your child dress warmly as we will be outdoors.
Wednesday- We will be making a fun stuffed Teddy Bear
Thursday- We will make some Nighttime Toast
Friday- We will create a starry night windsock
Some of the vocab will include these words: sweet dreams, pajamas, crescent moon, asleep, slumber, twilight, nocturnal, full moon, stars, comet, astrologer, constellation, half moon
Show and Tell
Please have your child bring in their favorite bedtime story, or favorite stuffed animal that they sleep with, perhaps a favorite blanket or item of comfort.
Tuesday- no Show and Tell due to the field trip
Wednesday- Mae and Nick
Thursday- Matteo and Lucy
Friday- Zachary and Mitchell
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Valentine's Week
Hello everyone!
I hope you are all enjoying our warmer weather! I know that last week the children had fun getting outside and having some fresh air. We will continue the theme as last week, but will incorporate some activities for Valentine's Day.
Here is the Peek of the Week
Monday- We will make some shadow puppets. We will experience the effects of light and dark.
Tuesday- We will have fun pretending to ice skate indoors and make some paper skates!
Wednesday- Yummy! We will attempt to make ice cream!
Thursday- We will decorate our Valentine's bags
Friday- We will have fun exchanging cards and playing games at the Valentine's Day Party!
For Show and Tell: Your child can bring in anything that pertains to the Valentine theme. Perhaps a book about love and sharing. A picture of someone special in their lives, or something that they love, a special stuff animal etc.
Tuesday- Lucy and Nick
Wednesday- Mitchell and Zachary
Thursday- Matteo and Mae
Valentine's Day Party on Friday @ 11:15
Please no peanuts or hard candy
Valentine's Day card can be homemade or store bought
Have fun sharing the love!
I hope you are all enjoying our warmer weather! I know that last week the children had fun getting outside and having some fresh air. We will continue the theme as last week, but will incorporate some activities for Valentine's Day.
Here is the Peek of the Week
Monday- We will make some shadow puppets. We will experience the effects of light and dark.
Tuesday- We will have fun pretending to ice skate indoors and make some paper skates!
Wednesday- Yummy! We will attempt to make ice cream!
Thursday- We will decorate our Valentine's bags
Friday- We will have fun exchanging cards and playing games at the Valentine's Day Party!
For Show and Tell: Your child can bring in anything that pertains to the Valentine theme. Perhaps a book about love and sharing. A picture of someone special in their lives, or something that they love, a special stuff animal etc.
Tuesday- Lucy and Nick
Wednesday- Mitchell and Zachary
Thursday- Matteo and Mae
Valentine's Day Party on Friday @ 11:15
Please no peanuts or hard candy
Valentine's Day card can be homemade or store bought
Have fun sharing the love!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Sunshine and Daytime Activities
Peek of the Week Feb. 2nd- 6th
Hi Families!
Can you believe we are now into a new month?
Here is a closer look at what is happening in Joanne’s room.
This week we will be covering the theme of Good Morning, Sunshine and Day times Activities
We will also have our focus on winter activities since we have been experiencing some cold days.
Monday- We will be creating some Valentine’s to give to children at the Children’s Hospital.
Tuesday- Hopefully, we will have a chance to bundle up and go outside to go sledding! Please make sure that your children have appropriate winter gear so they are able to enjoy being warm and dry outdoors. If your child could bring in their sled that would be great too!
Wednesday- We will pack some suitcases to see what we would need if we were to go on a summer vacation or a winter vacation.
Thursday- We will make some tasty bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Friday- We will make some tasty breakfast food for us!
Show and Tell-
Tuesday- Lucy and Zachary
Wednesday- Mae and Nick
Thursday- Mitchell and Matteo
Vocabulary for this week will include some of these words: sled, ice skates, skis, snowboard, outdoors, chilly, roll, shovel, snowball, snowflake, ski, snowshoes, snow hikers, snow sliding, icicle, frosty.
Hi Families!
Can you believe we are now into a new month?
Here is a closer look at what is happening in Joanne’s room.
This week we will be covering the theme of Good Morning, Sunshine and Day times Activities
We will also have our focus on winter activities since we have been experiencing some cold days.
Monday- We will be creating some Valentine’s to give to children at the Children’s Hospital.
Tuesday- Hopefully, we will have a chance to bundle up and go outside to go sledding! Please make sure that your children have appropriate winter gear so they are able to enjoy being warm and dry outdoors. If your child could bring in their sled that would be great too!
Wednesday- We will pack some suitcases to see what we would need if we were to go on a summer vacation or a winter vacation.
Thursday- We will make some tasty bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Friday- We will make some tasty breakfast food for us!
Show and Tell-
Tuesday- Lucy and Zachary
Wednesday- Mae and Nick
Thursday- Mitchell and Matteo
Vocabulary for this week will include some of these words: sled, ice skates, skis, snowboard, outdoors, chilly, roll, shovel, snowball, snowflake, ski, snowshoes, snow hikers, snow sliding, icicle, frosty.
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