October 6, 2008  Preschool    
 Ms. Hartsook's PreK Minimize

Dragons will be Responsible As well as Generous, trustworthy On task, and will Never stop giving their best!

PreK Dragons Compliment  Chain has reached the floor! When we receive a compliment it is written on a link and added together to create a "chain."CONGRATS PreK You willreceive a Popcorn Party on Friday, September 12, 2008!  Kiss Your Brain! 


      

 PreDecodable Minimize

Our current PreDecodable is "Grandma's Visit" 

Although this book does not have words, please allow them to "read" it to you.  Please return their brown folder in their take home folder as soon as possible.  Your child may keep the book at home.

2. A Family (will be sent home Friday)


      

 JOIN PTA Minimize

Membership is $4 and will help to support our Avoca Dragons! Ms. H wants to have 100% participation and she needs your help! Thanks for all you do!

      

 High Frequency Words Minimize

a (uh) and

are    at

by     for

had    have

he     I

in      is

my    on

see    she

the (thuh)

was   with  

you

Those in red are words we have introduced.


      

 We Have Read... Minimize

400 BOOKS!
Each week we will keep track of the number of books read in the classroom. Please feel free to join us and let us know each time you have read a book at home with your child!

      

 Unit 2: Families Minimize

 Unit 2 : Families  Children will expand their understanding of families-what a family is, who belongs to a family, how families everywhere are alike and different, and why families are important.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SENT IN YOUR FAMILY PHOTO

Books we will be reading...

  


      

 Welcome to Preschool! Minimize

Welcome to Preschool! We're so glad you're here. We are having such a GREAT time in Preschool.  We have all made new friends and had fun experiences.  In Preschool we will be working on 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.

Each classroom has one certified early childhood teacher and one educational assistant. Our programs provide a research-based reading program that presents children with rich language experiences through phonological, phonemic, and print awareness activities. In addition, early childhood classrooms provide learning centers that address the domains of cognitive development, social-emotional development, fine/gross motor development, and communication that will build the important foundation needed for future reading skills and other academic pursuits. Learning centers are a valuable component of the curriculum in that they provide children with the opportunity to make choices and be involved in active, hands-on activities each day. Some of the activities children are involved in include:

Prewriting
Reading quality children's literature
Journaling
Creating books
Letter Recognition
Logic & Mathematics
Problem solving
Multisensory
Cutting
Music & Movement
Outdoor Play
Sand & Water play
Cooking
Exploring materials
Dramatic play
Woodworking
Social relationships
Expression of choices
Creating & Building
Drawing & Painting
Pretending


      

 Check out these COOL Links! Minimize

 TN Dept. of Edu Early Childhood/Early Learning State Standards

 http://www.tennessee.gov/education/ci/earlychildhood/index.shtml

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library   www.imaginationlibrary.com/

 PBS Kids  http://pbskids.org/

 Ready! Set! Learn! www.kids.discovery.com/fansites/readysetlearn/readysetlearn.html

 

 


      

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 Contact Ms. H Minimize

Please feel free to contact me anytime. You may call Avoca (423)652-9445 or email me at hartsookj@btcs.org.

      

 Reminders Minimize

Tuesday, September 16th-P.T.A. Hot Dog Supper @ 6pm

Friday, September 19th- End of 1st Six Weeks

Thursday,September 25th-FALL PICTURES (These will serve as Yearbook photos)

Thursday, October 2nd- PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES. Please plan to attend.

Saturday,October 11th AVOCA FALL FESTIVAL

As always, EVERY FRIDAY is Show and Tell!

      

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