AUGUST CURRICULUM

SEPT.30-AUG.4 ERIC CARLE

Through the eyes and words of Eric Carle, our children will be learning a variety of things this week that include, animals, insects, ourselves and the world around us. The will be creating very colorful art and listening to a large collection of Eric Carle books.

If your child has a favorite Eric Carle book they would like to share, please allow them to do so.

AUG. 7-11 BACK TO SCHOOL

Well, it’s that time again.
Children are off to another school year!

This week all learning activities will be based on basic learning activities, matching, sorting, counting and beginning writing skills using a variety of different materials.  Children will also work together with their teachers to create their own classroom rules for this year.

AUG.14-18 OF COLORS AND SHAPES

All activities this week are based on basic and 3 dimensional shapes.
From circles and triangles to spheres and cones. We will be carrying out several manipulative games involving many different shapes. We will also discuss primary colors and children will learn to mix colors to make secondary colors.

We would like to encourage you to play some sort of shape or color game with your child such as “I Spy a Shape”

AUG. 21-25 ALL ABOUT ME

This week focuses mainly on your child. Building high self-esteem is our main goal this week. Everyone is special in their own way.

Through art and music child will get to express themselves and show off their many talents.

Parents of the Pre-K children (upstairs), we would like to encourage you to write a to your child and title it “Letter To My Child” which will be displayed in our classroom for everyone to read.

AUG. 22-26 APPLES TO APPLES

Apples do not only come in red!
This week is all about A-P-P-L-E-S !
Children will learn about growing and harvesting apples.
They will use a variety of apples for counting, sorting, discussing, tasting and even creating.
We will cover from the seed and the stem to the applesauce and apple pie!

“An apple is…...a teacher’s best friend”