|
|
DATES TO REMEMBER |
 |
|

3- Fundraiser Ends (Turn all sample books in)!
6- NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
24-25- Wilderness Lodge Weekend
28- Parent Conferences
|
|
|
|
High Frequency Words |
 |
|

*Words we have learned will be highlighted*
1. a
2. and
3. at
4. can
5. down
6. go
7. had
8. have
9. he
10. I
11. in
12. is
13. on
14. see
15. she
16. the
17. up
18. was
19. with
20. you
Ways to practice HF words:
1.Cut them out of magazines, newspapers, etc.
2.Go on a word hunt (look for the words on food containers, signs, etc.)
3.Write them in Play-Doh, sand, paint, etc.
4. Flashcards
|
|
|
|
Check out these COOL Links! |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Counter |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Welcome to Pre-K! |
 |
|
Welcome to Preschool! We're so glad you're here. We will have such a GREAT time in Preschool. We will make new friends and have fun experiences. In Preschool we will also be working on and learning many different skills. My goal is to provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum that will prepare your children for their elementary school experience. Preschool will ensure the children a smooth transition into their kindergarten year. Parent involvement is a critical part of your child's school success and it starts in Preschool! I hope to work together with you to give your child the best educational beginning possible!
Our curriculum is focused on growth in 3 developmental areas: cognitive, social/emotional, and physical development. Our curriculum is aligned with the Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards.
A variety of activities will be implemented each day, including:
-
Gross Motor Activities: outdoor play, creative movement, climbing, jumping, large block building
-
Fine Motor Activities: cutting, tracing, drawing, coloring, writing, gluing, manipulatives, puzzles
-
Early Languauge/Literacy Activities: stories, poems, pre-decodable books, rhyming, letter and sound recognition, fingerplays, book-making
-
Early Math/Science Activities: counting, patterning, sorting, classifying, observing, sequencing, measurement, shapes, colors
-
Social Play Activities: puppets, storytelling, housekeeping and other dramatic play centers, group games
-
Music Activities: singing, dancing, instrument playing, rhythms, listening
-
Art Activities: collage, murals, painting, play dough, clay, crayons, markers, variety of paper, 3D art
|
|
|
|
Daily Schedule |
 |
|
       
Our daily schedule is very flexible and will vary due to the needs of the children. In a typical day, we will participate in the following activities:
~Breakfast
~Circle Time/Calendar
~Outdoor Play (weather permitting)
~Open Court Reading
~Lunch 11-11:30
~Journals
~Math Activities
~Free Center Time
~Class Meeting/Departure Activities
*Once a week, we will have a personal safety lesson*
**See below for our special area schedule**
|
|
|
|
Special Area Classes |
 |
|
Special Area Schedule
(All special area classes are 9:15-9:45)
Monday-Gym with Coach Kincheloe
(please wear tennis shoes!)
Wednesday-Library with Mrs. Loveday 
|
|
|
|
|
THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL |
 |
|

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL
Aug. 30-Sept. 3
*Colors- brown, purple, pink, black & white, silver & gold
*Name identification
|
|
|
|
Positive Discipline |
 |
|
Our Three School Rules Are:
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe

These are some tools/procedures that we will use in our classroom to help enforce our rules and avoid conflict:
*Ask questions: Why did you...? How did that make you feel? What could you have done instead?
*Limited choices (Ex. If you want to go outside, we need to put on our coats. Or, you can choose to leave your coat off and we will play inside instead).
*Encouragement before rewards
*Natural consequences
*Classroom jobs-to foster a sense of ownership and responsibility
*If you say it, mean it. If you mean it, follow through.
*Redirection
*Problem-solving together
*Kindness and firmness
*Cozy area for when kids feel like they need a break
|
|
|
|
Contact Mrs. Scheel |
 |
|
|
|
|