Friday, December 2, 2011
Today was a calm, quiet, and productive day. We began with our new Hello Neighbor Song. Today we re-read our "A Fireman" book (everyone is a master by now). We were excited to introduce a new book, "People Who Help". This book focuses on the pronouns 'he' and 'she' while giving a great review of many community helpers. After quite a few readings today, the kids were able to each 'read' it to me! I enjoyed listening to each of the stories. We've also focused on the parts of books: front, back, and spine. Ask your child to show you each of those three important parts. The spine is everyone's favorite word to say!
During math centers, we worked with firefighters and fire trucks to create patterns, count, and match the digit to the correct number. Finally, we made ABA patterns using colored blocks. Ms. Carol and Ms. Ellen each worked with two students, so the individual attention was great.
After we returned inside from the playground, we each made our own 'People Who Help' small book to take home. Help your child read it to you!
Today we began crafts for the holidays. Ms. Carol helped us to paint our hands and stamp them on fabric to make a wreath. We will use these as gifts for our special friends- DUMC, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Angela, and a few church staff.
It's hard to believe there are only two more weeks left of school this year! We will be very busy with crafts for the community sale and play practice for the play. More details to come! We will embed our language, literacy, and math goals in these activities. Have a great weekend and I look forward to spending Monday with my little friends.
