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: 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 *Important reminders: Our school day begins right away, we promptly begin morning meeting as a way to start our day off on the right foot. Please make every effort to have your child here by 8:15. 3/30-Good Friday~No School 4/2-Easter Monday~No School 4/3- Light It Up Blue Tag Day for Autism Awareness~Bring $1 and wear blue! 4/6~1/2 Day, 11:30 dismissal 4/16-Start of April Vacation Wishing you and your family a very happy Easter! ~Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen Hi families! Next week, we will be taking a break from OWL to celebrate Easter! See below for centers and reminders, Our centers next week will include - Easter Egg Stamping (ART) Magnetic Easter Eggs (Science) Easter Egg Sand Molds (SENSORY) Making Easter Baskets (ART) Religion - "Let's Celebrate Easter" from I Am Special Series Reminder: There is no school on Good Friday (3/30) or Easter Monday (4/2). Have a happy Easter! -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 (3/12, see last post). Some reminders~ Tag Day tomorrow! Wear green Friday, March 16th, and bring a donation to support the Irish Hearts for Orphans in Latin America and the Caribbean. *Our school day begins right away, we promptly begin morning meeting as a way to start our day off on the right foot. Please make every effort to have your child here by 8:15. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen 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. Building with blocks and mirrors (BLOCKS): Interacts with others appropriately by cooperating, helping, sharing. Uses language to develop and maintain relationships. Explores spatial relationships. Children will build various structures and use mirrors to create reflections. 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. OWL Stories: Play With Me by Marie Hall Ets Raccoon on His Own by Jim Arnosky Monday: Gym Tuesday: Religion Wednesday Personal Safety Curriculum Thursday: Library/Spanish Friday: Music Have a great week! Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen Hello families, Next week, we will be working on our last week of OWL Unit 4: A World of Color. Our centers are posted below. Creating "I-Spy" Sculptures (ART): Creates three-dimensional artwork. Approaches tasks with inventiveness. Post Office (DRAMATIC PLAY): Becomes aware of the roles, responsibilities, and services provided by community workers. Uses language while participating in dramatic play. Letter & Postcard Supplies (WRITING): Writes for many purposes. Uses writing in the context of dramatic play. Composes or dictates messages. Shape Sorting (SENSORY/MATH): Sorts and categorizes shapes by defining attributes. Next week, we will be starting Second Step Child Protection Unit. Our first Weekly Theme is "Ways to Stay Safe." Religion - "God Gave Us Friends" from I Am Special Series Have a great weekend! -Ms. Kristen & Ms. Molly |
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