Hello families! Next week, we will be working on our last week of OWL Unit 5 Shadows & Reflections. Our centers are posted below. Play with pond and swamp animals (SAND & WATER): Engages in socio-dramatic play. Observes and identifies the characteristics and basic requirements of animals. Shadow puppet theater and stick puppets (BOOKS): Retells a story by enacting roles with puppets. Uses and shares books and other print in play. Easter egg stamping (ART): Creates two-dimensional artwork. Performs tasks that require fine motor control. Playdoh (FINE MOTOR): Uses materials to strengthen hand grasp, flexibility, and coordination. Small Groups: Story Retell (LITERACY) & Self Portraits (ART) OWL Stories: The Puddle Pail by Elisa Klevin Kitten for a Day by Ezra Jack Keats Dreams by Ezra Jack Keats Religion: I Am Happy (from I Am Special series) Reminders: -Friday, 4/7 is a half-day noon dismissal. -April School Vacation Week begins 4/14. Have a great weekend! -Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen
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Hello Families, Happy Spring! Our center for this week are: Finding treasures; making collections (SAND AND WATER): Uses a variety of tools and materials to strength hand grasp, flexibility and coordination. Makes comparisons among objects. Sorts objects into sub-groups that vary by one or two attributes. Stars in the night sky paintings (ART): creates two dimensional artwork, participates in activities to explore the earth and sky. City buildings and shadows (BLOCKS): observes and describes the effects on sunlight and shadows. Creates simple representations of communities. Metallic pens for writing (WRITING): writes and draws using a variety of drawing tools and on a variety of surfaces. Small groups: Making stained glass (ART) A pattern for Ernst’s Puddle Pail (MATH) OWL Stories: Kitten for a Day by Ezra Jack Keats Dreams by Ezra Jack Keats The Puddle Pail by Elisa Kleven Religion: I Can Taste (I Am Special Series) Have a great weekend! -Ms. Kristen & Ms. Molly Hello Families!
Due to the snow days this past week, we will continue to work on our centers planned from last week (3/13, see last post). Important reminders: -TOILETRY DRIVE, ending soon! Grade 6 is collecting toiletries to benefit those in need in South Boston Neighborhoods. The drive has been extended until March 17th, -TAG DAY! Friday, March 25th. Wear your favorite sports team apparel to support Ms. Molly! Ms. Molly is running the Boston Marathon and is raising money for The Goodwill's Youth Initiative Program. Suggested donation $1 or more. Thank you for you support! Have a great weekend! -Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen Hello families! Next week, we will be working on the second week of our OWL Unit 5 Shadows & Reflections. Our centers are posted below. Looking at floating object's reflections (SAND & WATER): Observes and explores materials, objects, or events in the environment. Uses language to discuss, record, or describe observations. Cloud paintings (ART EASEL): Explores and experiments with wet media to create two-dimensional artwork. Explores and experiments with basic shapes and lines in artwork. Creates artwork in relation to the book, The Puddle Pail. Exploring glittery finger paint (ART): Creates original artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy. Explores and experiments with how color can convey mood and emotion. Builds finger dexterity. Reflective blocks (BLOCKS): Explores reflective surfaces and their properties. Interacts with others appropriately by cooperating, helping, and sharing. Explores spatial relationships. Small Groups: Reflective/Non-Reflective (SCIENCE), Pattern Blocks Designs and Mirrors (MANIPULATIVE), & The Animal I Like Best Class Book (WRITING) OWL Stories: Kitten for a Day by Ezra Jack Keats Dreams by Ezra Jack Keats The Puddle Pail by Elisa Kleven Religion: I Can Smell (I Am Special Series) Have a great weekend! -Ms. Kristen & Ms. Molly Hello families! Next week we will begin OWL Unit 5 – Shadows & Reflections. Our centers are posted below. Looking for reflections in bubbles (WATER): Observes and explores materials in the environment. Investigates and describes states of matter. Performs tasks that require fine-muscle control. Reflective paper collages (ART): Creates two-dimensional artwork. Builds finger dexterity and uses thumb/forefinger in pincer grasp. Explores and experiments with dry media to create artwork. Painting with Marbles (ART): Explores and experiments with paint. Describes the physical properties of objects. Coordinates body movements to complete simple tasks. Digging for hidden treasure (SENSORY): Uses a variety of tools and materials to strengthen hand grasp, flexibility, and coordination. Makes comparisons among objects. Sorts objects into subgroups that vary by one or two attributes, or by category. Small Groups: Blank Books (WRITING) & Number Race Game (MATH) OWL Stories: Play With Me by Marie Hall Ets Raccoon on His Own by Jim Arnosky Reminder – Grade 6 is collecting toiletries to benefit those in need in South Boston Neighborhoods. The drive has been extended until March 17th. Have a great weekend! Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen |
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