Steward
Integrated Preschool
Miss
Judy, Miss Diane and Miss Robyn
Winter is just around the corner, but we’ll
continue to have recess outdoors as often as possible. Please
label your child’s winter clothing (e.g. boots and snow pants) to avoid
confusion at recess and dismissal time.
Please consider packing mittens instead of gloves since mittens are
typically easier to put on.
It’s hard to believe that 2015 is just
around the corner! You received a
Preschool Progress Update in November and will be receiving a Preschool
Progress Report at the end of January.
There will also be a sign-up for parent conferences. More information is forthcoming.
Theme
The current theme in our class is “Signs of
December” and the color of the month is green. The children have been extending an AB
pattern (present-candle-present-candle) on the calendar. They practiced identifying various
two-dimensional shapes as they made foam Shape Trees. They used marbles to paint evergreen trees
and then used a pincer grasp to sprinkle snow glitter on the trees. The trees look beautiful on the bulletin
board! They made candles out of paper
tubes, green paint and glitter, yellow flannel and craft sticks. They used their candles while singing the “Holiday
Candles” song. The lyrics are as follow:
These
little candles so bright,
Are
such a pretty sight.
These
little candles so bright,
Are
such a pretty sight.
These
little candles so bright,
Are
such pretty sight.
Let
them shine!
Let
them shine!
Let
them shine!
During center time, the children have been
engaging in activities that help deepen their understanding of this time of
year. They’ve had the opportunity to
use daubers to decorate evergreen trees at the easel, exchange pretend presents
with their friends in the dramatic play area or play the candle sorting game in
the manipulative area. We set up a
pretend post office with a mailbox that was made by the children. The children have also enjoyed exploring red
and green rice in the sensory table and pine needles and pinecones in the
science center. The children will help
me tell the story, Who’s In the Forest? We’ll put flannel shapes on a flannel board to
make a very special reindeer!
We
hope you have a wonderful Winter Vacation and a Happy New Year!
Miss Judy, Miss Diane
and Miss Robyn
