Pre-k 106 in October

Pre K 106 Welcomes Fall!!

In Math we are learning how to sort the same objects into two groups.  The children are sorting objects by color, size or any other common factor. We are sorting things that are large or small.

At home, give your child a group of objects to sort (cars, toys, socks) and ask: How did you sort those objects? Can you sort them in a different way?

   

 In Dramatic Play Allison sorted her shopping cart by buying  all fruit!!

In Table Toys Lucas made trains from blocks and sorted by colors.

In Read Aloud we are learning that mommies, daddies and caregivers sometimes go away while children are in school but they always return at the end of the day.   
It is important that children feel safe.  

Some of the books we have read that explore this idea are:

Owl Babies
Hug Machine 
Hug
You Go Away


Please take time to talk to your child daily about what they are learning in school. 

September Read Aloud: Pre-K

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     In September we are discussing school is a safe place, parents go away and come back and how we are like a family in school.

                                   We have been reading the following books as a class

 

                    

                     Math Across Our Centers

   In math we are learning about objects that may or may not be exactly the same...

Mia and Brandon sorting teddy bears by color 

David showing us that even though they are both corn they aren't exactly the same

                                     Sireen and Jayden as a team sorting by object and color

Michael matching food in the kitchen

                                                     Look What We Can Do in Pre-K 100!

                                     Allyson using Pattern Block Mats to create a picture

                                                         Eric using cubes to make a train!

                                      Jayden and Zoe working together to build a tall tower

Jesus using OoBlek and bugs for sensory play

Welcome to Pre-K

         The Unit Study for the Month of September is Welcome to School!  

We want your child to feel welcome, to familiarize themselves with their peers, and to understand that school is a safe place. Children will be learning through purposeful play. Our Work Center Time will have a central theme that is displayed across all centers and will naturally and effectively assess your child’s learning.  Through Work Center Time, with guidance and support your child will develop appropriate social and emotional skills, as well as fine and gross motor skills, and key components of math, reading and writing readiness. We look forward to sharing our plans with you at Parent Night!

Parent collaboration is the key to your child’s success.

There are several ways you can be apart of your child’s school community! 

Keep In Touch!
There are many ways to communicate with your classroom's teacher and our dedicated pre-kindergarten staff.

• Visit our blog to keep up-to-date about what we're learning in the classroom.

• Email your child's teacher or call the school if you have any questions, concerns, if you'd like to share any news, or if you'd like like to get a specific picture of how your child is doing.
• Please call to school at 718-965-4200 if you'd like to speak with any of the following support staff:

          Jo Gulino, Family Worker
          Megan Poliner, Literacy Coach
          Twylah Montague, Social Worker
          Annette Hendrickson, Parent Coordinator

Come Sing With Us! Music in the Classroom

Ms. Lindvall, our music teacher, will be joining both Pre-K classes to conduct a FAMILY MUSIC CLASS this year.  All parents or guardians and siblings who are not yet in school are invited and encouraged to come and make music with your child. 

Pre-K 100 has music on Wednesday's at from 8:40 AM - 9:32 AM

Pre-K 106 has music on Thursday's from 2:08 PM -3:00 PM

Share Your Expertise!

Do you have a unique skill that you would like to share with the class?

Please let us know and we will work together to find a way you can SHARE that skill with our class!

           

Sincerely,

The Pre-Kindergarten Team 

Having fun with Math in Pre K 106

 In Math we are learning about the words SAME and DIFFERENT...

But....look what we noticed during snack time!

  We had two crackers that were the same.....but different!

Look what we can do in Pre-K 106

Cynthia is using dominoes to create steps back and forth.

In Block Center Milo assembled a street cutter and no one can come on it.

In Table Toys Elizabeth worked diligently to build a big street.

 We are ready for our Read Aloud class discussion!

Welcome to Pre-Kindergarten

We would like to welcome everyone to Pre-K 106 and Pre-K 100!

Pre-K Procedures

Breakfast is served in the cafeteria daily at 8:00 AM.

Arrival 

    Students will be picked up in the auditorium at 8:35 by paraprofessional

    Learning begins at promptly at 8:40 am

    Dismissal is at 2:55 pm. Your child will be dismissed at the front entrance on 4^th avenue.

Absences

    If your child is going to be absent, please call the school office and leave a message regarding your child’s absence.

    The schools phone number is (718) 965-4200.

    If your child is absent please send in a doctors note when they return.

Please send your child to school with a folder and empty the folder daily. If something needs to be returned please return it promptly. We are looking forward to a great school year!

Sincerely,

The Pre-Kindergarten Team