We are on to session 4 and some more holiday fun! Here is what is planned for this session:
Tuesday: December 7th- letter "H"
Thursday: December 9th- letter "H"
Tuesday: December 14th-assessments
Thursday: December 16th- Holiday party
Tuesday: January 4th- letter "J"
Thursday: January 6th-letter "J"
Tuesday: January 11th-"C"
Thursday: January 13th-"C"
Please remember that payment is due the week of December 6th. Thank you!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Session #3- November/December
It is time for the next session already! I hope you all had a fun Halloween and we look forward to more activities relating to fall this session.
Payment is due this week for this session. Thanks you!
Tuesday, November 2nd-More Fall activities, Letter L
Thursday, November 4th-Leaves, Letter L
Tuesday, November 9th- Veteran's Day, Letter V
(No school on Thursday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day)
Tuesday, November 16th-Temperature, Letter T
Thursday, November 18th-Turkey Trivia, Letter T
Tuesday, November 23rd- Thanksgiving Craft
(No school on Thursday, November 25th for Thanksgiving)
Tuesday, November 30th-Watercolors, Letter W
Thursday, December 2nd-Water cycle, Letter W
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Session #2 2010- October!
Fall is finally here! Hopefully the days of the 3-digit temperature are gone. We have some fun activities planned for this session- hopefully the weather will cooperate with us!
Tuesday, October 5- Theme: Flowers
Letter: Ff
Activity- plant flowers
Take own little flower pot home to take care of
Thursday, October 7- Theme: other plants and trees
Letter: Ff
Color a picture of plants and flowers
Tuesday, October 12-Theme: Orange
Letter: Oo
Activity:Bring something orange to share
Thursday, October 14-Theme: Opposites
Letter: Oo
Activity: Opposite game
Tuesday, October 19-Theme: Puzzles
Letter: Pp
Activity: Puzzles (they can bring a puzzle to school)
Thursday, October 21- Theme:Pumpkin experiments
Letter: Pp
Activity: Guess how many seeds?
Paint a pumpkin
Tuesday, October 26-Theme: Where we live
Letter: Nn
Activity: map of Nevada
Thursday, October 28- Halloween Party!
Wear costumes and we will be making special "healthy" Halloween treats!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Welcome to 2010-2011!!
Are you ready for school to start? Sometimes it is hard to believe that the summer is over, but beginning a new school year is so exciting! We have four new students this year so far. We have two for the morning program, and two for the afternoon. I am looking forward to spending more time with our new and returning students. I am sure we have lots of stories to share. Here is the session calendar and subject areas we will be studying for that day. I look forward to see you!
Tuesday, August 31- "I Spy" around the room .The students will becoming familiar- or being reintroduced to what is available for them to play with around the room. We will also be reminded of classroom rules and rewards.
Thursday, September 2- Labor Day and Get to Know You Activities
Tuesday, September 7- Our Favorite Toy Day- Today each child will bring his/her favorite toy and we will practice "Share" time and taking turns.
Thursday, September 9-Our Favorite Vegatable- Each child will bring their favorite vegetable and we will graph the results.
(There is no school the for September 14 and 16 due to my recovering from surgery.)
Tuesday, September 21- First Day of Fall
Thursday, September 23- "Falling" into Friendship
Tuesday, September 28- Dinosaur Week
Thursday, September 30- Dinosaur Week
We have share time everyday. This is an opportunity for each child to learn to speak in front of others, learning to take turns, and to practice listening skills. If your child wants to bring in something to share, they are more than welcome to do so.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Fall 2010
About This Preschool
What is this school's purpose?
This school has been in the planning stages for years. The basic focus for this school is to prepare our little ones for not only grade school, but for a place in society. This main focus drives for a concentration on small class sizes, a wide range of subject criteria, acceptable social behavior, and instilling self-confidence.
What will be taught?
A broad curriculum is also an important aspect to this school. Besides the vital literacy and math concepts; multiculturalism, learning about various occupations, observing animals and plant life, as well as exploring the earth and the sky and all they hold are a few examples of the areas we will study.
What days and times are available?
In order to be the most flexible for the parents, I am holding classes on Monday and Wednesday, morning or afternoon, and on Tuesday and Thursday, morning or afternoon. In the registration form, you will number your preferred day and time as 1st, then your second choice, and so on. I want to accommodate all of my parents if possible. The decision will be made by the order of registration. Full day is also available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. Half days will be from 12:30-3pm.
This school will correspond to the CCSD Nine Month Calendar.
What is the cost?
I have enrolled my son in two different preschools, as well as have had many opportunities to see how tuition is paid. I want to be as fair as possible, and felt it unreasonable to ask for a month's payment- regardless of holidays, etc.
My son's most recent school organized each pay period by sessions. Each session has approximately 8 days of school, so payment is not by the month per say, but by a grouping of 7 or 8 classes.
I have completed a session calendar for the entire year and will post it on this site as well as have copies available at school.
The cost of the tuition is $100 per session (approximately one month) or $225 for full day students. (the $25 extra is for the extra snack and lunch that will be provided each school day)
What about late fees?
A late fee of $10 per week will be added to each session's tuition of $100.
Is there a registration fee?
A one time non-refundable registration/ materials fee will be required of $50.
What if my child does not attend for a full session?
If you enroll your student after a session has begun, you will be responsible for the registration/materials fee of $50 and then prorate the month at $25 per week. If you have already enrolled, and are late starting that session, you will not be charged the first week of late fees, but will still have to pay the full session amount. We will not be able to provide "pay as we go" tuition. This makes budgeting for the school impossible and also planning for your student's spot to be filled etc. If I am not notified of an interest in returning and you have not paid, your child's spot may be given to a child on the waiting list. Please give 30 days notice if your child will not be attending, or you may be charged for that upcoming session.
How do I register?
First, add a comment to this post or email me directly at mariebindrup@gmail.com to hold your spot. Then, you may come to the school and fill out the registration form as well as pay the non-refundable $50 registration/materials fee. The first month will be $150 for half- day/ $275 for full-day students.
What age does my child need to be?
I am planning for activities and lessons for 3-6 year old students. This is possible due to the small class size of 6, and more one on one time with me. It is preferred that the student be tiolet-trained to attend.
Will there be homework?
Work to be practiced at home will be available, but not mandatory. I strongly encourage every parent to take the time to go over each practice sheet whenever possible as well as reading to your child daily. Since I work with each student one-on-one, their homework will also be customized. I will be sending emails to the parents throughout the year updating the studnent's progress and altering the homework.
What is assessment time?
Each day I will be pulling each student aside for informal assessments. This is to make sure your child gets one on one instruction, as well as allows me to better understand what each student needs as to additional instruction/attention.
I will also be performing formal assessments at the end of each quarter. This schedule will correspond to the CCSD Nine Month calendar.
I will be posting the daily routine/schedule as well as the first session's activities soon. Please feel free to post a comment or email me at mariebindrup@gmail.com for any questions and concerns you may have.
This school has been in the planning stages for years. The basic focus for this school is to prepare our little ones for not only grade school, but for a place in society. This main focus drives for a concentration on small class sizes, a wide range of subject criteria, acceptable social behavior, and instilling self-confidence.
What will be taught?
A broad curriculum is also an important aspect to this school. Besides the vital literacy and math concepts; multiculturalism, learning about various occupations, observing animals and plant life, as well as exploring the earth and the sky and all they hold are a few examples of the areas we will study.
What days and times are available?
In order to be the most flexible for the parents, I am holding classes on Monday and Wednesday, morning or afternoon, and on Tuesday and Thursday, morning or afternoon. In the registration form, you will number your preferred day and time as 1st, then your second choice, and so on. I want to accommodate all of my parents if possible. The decision will be made by the order of registration. Full day is also available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. Half days will be from 12:30-3pm.
This school will correspond to the CCSD Nine Month Calendar.
What is the cost?
I have enrolled my son in two different preschools, as well as have had many opportunities to see how tuition is paid. I want to be as fair as possible, and felt it unreasonable to ask for a month's payment- regardless of holidays, etc.
My son's most recent school organized each pay period by sessions. Each session has approximately 8 days of school, so payment is not by the month per say, but by a grouping of 7 or 8 classes.
I have completed a session calendar for the entire year and will post it on this site as well as have copies available at school.
The cost of the tuition is $100 per session (approximately one month) or $225 for full day students. (the $25 extra is for the extra snack and lunch that will be provided each school day)
What about late fees?
A late fee of $10 per week will be added to each session's tuition of $100.
Is there a registration fee?
A one time non-refundable registration/ materials fee will be required of $50.
What if my child does not attend for a full session?
If you enroll your student after a session has begun, you will be responsible for the registration/materials fee of $50 and then prorate the month at $25 per week. If you have already enrolled, and are late starting that session, you will not be charged the first week of late fees, but will still have to pay the full session amount. We will not be able to provide "pay as we go" tuition. This makes budgeting for the school impossible and also planning for your student's spot to be filled etc. If I am not notified of an interest in returning and you have not paid, your child's spot may be given to a child on the waiting list. Please give 30 days notice if your child will not be attending, or you may be charged for that upcoming session.
How do I register?
First, add a comment to this post or email me directly at mariebindrup@gmail.com to hold your spot. Then, you may come to the school and fill out the registration form as well as pay the non-refundable $50 registration/materials fee. The first month will be $150 for half- day/ $275 for full-day students.
What age does my child need to be?
I am planning for activities and lessons for 3-6 year old students. This is possible due to the small class size of 6, and more one on one time with me. It is preferred that the student be tiolet-trained to attend.
Will there be homework?
Work to be practiced at home will be available, but not mandatory. I strongly encourage every parent to take the time to go over each practice sheet whenever possible as well as reading to your child daily. Since I work with each student one-on-one, their homework will also be customized. I will be sending emails to the parents throughout the year updating the studnent's progress and altering the homework.
What is assessment time?
Each day I will be pulling each student aside for informal assessments. This is to make sure your child gets one on one instruction, as well as allows me to better understand what each student needs as to additional instruction/attention.
I will also be performing formal assessments at the end of each quarter. This schedule will correspond to the CCSD Nine Month calendar.
I will be posting the daily routine/schedule as well as the first session's activities soon. Please feel free to post a comment or email me at mariebindrup@gmail.com for any questions and concerns you may have.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Summer Schedule
I have had this summer schedule planned for many weeks. This is a tentative schedule, availability of library resources, weather, and cooperation with those museums we plan on visiting for the field trip may cause a change in the schedule. Also- if there is an entry fee for the field trip, that will be extra. I will try to get a discount due to our being a school, etc. Thanks again for being such great parents!!
Notice that the first 5 weeks will have morning sessions, and the last 5 weeks will be held in the afternoon except for field trips being held in the mornings due to hot weather.
Week 1 -9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 8- Sports week (if weather permits)
June 10- Sports week (if weather permits)
Week 2 -9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 15- Asia
June 17- Leid Discovery Museum (Field Trip) Please be at school by 9 for field trip
Week 3 -9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 22- Science Experiments
June 24- Africa
Week 4- 9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 29- North America
July 1- Fourth of July
Week 5 - 9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
July 6- Habitats
July 8- Habitats
Week 6 -12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
July 20- Pioneer Week
July 22- Desert
Week 7- 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
July 27- South America
July 29- Australia
Week 8- 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
August 3-Animal Week
August 5- Animal Week
Week 9- 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
August 10- Europe
August 12- Antarctica
Week 10 -12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
August 17- Game Week- Cooperation Games
August 19- Game Week- Cooperation Games
Remember: you have already paid for 1/2 of your weeks as a deposit. You will only have to pay $15 on the Tuesday of the week your child attends. If you would rather pay in advance, as a few of you have requested, that is fine,too. See you soon!
Mrs. B
Notice that the first 5 weeks will have morning sessions, and the last 5 weeks will be held in the afternoon except for field trips being held in the mornings due to hot weather.
Week 1 -9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 8- Sports week (if weather permits)
June 10- Sports week (if weather permits)
Week 2 -9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 15- Asia
June 17- Leid Discovery Museum (Field Trip) Please be at school by 9 for field trip
Week 3 -9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 22- Science Experiments
June 24- Africa
Week 4- 9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 29- North America
July 1- Fourth of July
Week 5 - 9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
July 6- Habitats
July 8- Habitats
Week 6 -12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
July 20- Pioneer Week
July 22- Desert
Week 7- 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
July 27- South America
July 29- Australia
Week 8- 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
August 3-Animal Week
August 5- Animal Week
Week 9- 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
August 10- Europe
August 12- Antarctica
Week 10 -12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
August 17- Game Week- Cooperation Games
August 19- Game Week- Cooperation Games
Remember: you have already paid for 1/2 of your weeks as a deposit. You will only have to pay $15 on the Tuesday of the week your child attends. If you would rather pay in advance, as a few of you have requested, that is fine,too. See you soon!
Mrs. B
Monday, April 26, 2010
Session 9 Calendar
Here is what is coming up for session 9:
April 27th-Weather/Temperature, Behind/Beside, letter K
April 29th-Weather Review, Between, letter k
May 4th-Cinco de Mayo, Right/left, letter x
May 6th-Mother's Day, Grouping, letter x
May 11th- Sports Day/Fitness, Same number, letter y
May 13th-Human Body/Digestion, Same number, letter y
May 18th- Human Body/Muscles, Before, letter z
May 20th- Human Body/Lungs, First/next, letter z
I will be posting the last session, which is a half session, next week.
Also, don't forget to sign up for those weeks you wanted to reserve for the summer! Summer registration is due on May 18th so I can have the materials ready etc. Thanks!
April 27th-Weather/Temperature, Behind/Beside, letter K
April 29th-Weather Review, Between, letter k
May 4th-Cinco de Mayo, Right/left, letter x
May 6th-Mother's Day, Grouping, letter x
May 11th- Sports Day/Fitness, Same number, letter y
May 13th-Human Body/Digestion, Same number, letter y
May 18th- Human Body/Muscles, Before, letter z
May 20th- Human Body/Lungs, First/next, letter z
I will be posting the last session, which is a half session, next week.
Also, don't forget to sign up for those weeks you wanted to reserve for the summer! Summer registration is due on May 18th so I can have the materials ready etc. Thanks!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Summer Fun!
I am posting the weeks that I will be having the preschool this summer. There are 10 weeks total, and you can sign up for weeks rather than the month or session. This makes it easier for vacations etc. I feel strongly about not charging for standard vacations, and I wouldn't feel right requiring the parents to pay for the whole summer when they wouldn't be attending at various times.
I will also be charging for the week- $30. This includes snacks and supplies for that week as well. If we go on any field trips, there will be an additional fee, but I will let you know about those in advance.
To reserve your weeks, you will just sign up for those you are interested in, and then a payment of $15 per week you reserve will be required by May 18th. This is so I can purchase the projects/ supplies and materials in advance. The remaining balance of $15 per week can be paid in advance, or on the Tuesday of the week you will be attending.
Here is the schedule for the summer:
Week 1: June 8, 10
Week 2: June 15, 17
Week 3: June 22, 24
Week 4: June 29, July 1
Week 5: July 6, 8
No school July 13, 15
Week 6: July 20, 22
Week 7: July 27, 29
Week 8: August 3, 5
Week 9: August 10, 12
Week 10: August 17, 19
We will also be meeting at 9am at the parks in Henderson for splash pad fun! I will have the summer sign up sheet available on April 6th, and then the fall registration soon to follow.
I will also be charging for the week- $30. This includes snacks and supplies for that week as well. If we go on any field trips, there will be an additional fee, but I will let you know about those in advance.
To reserve your weeks, you will just sign up for those you are interested in, and then a payment of $15 per week you reserve will be required by May 18th. This is so I can purchase the projects/ supplies and materials in advance. The remaining balance of $15 per week can be paid in advance, or on the Tuesday of the week you will be attending.
Here is the schedule for the summer:
Week 1: June 8, 10
Week 2: June 15, 17
Week 3: June 22, 24
Week 4: June 29, July 1
Week 5: July 6, 8
No school July 13, 15
Week 6: July 20, 22
Week 7: July 27, 29
Week 8: August 3, 5
Week 9: August 10, 12
Week 10: August 17, 19
We will also be meeting at 9am at the parks in Henderson for splash pad fun! I will have the summer sign up sheet available on April 6th, and then the fall registration soon to follow.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Upcoming Session Calendar (and a change)
It is already time for session 7! Wow! Time is sure flying. I wanted to post the schedule for this session since there is a change in the days in the first week. I am going to start posting EVERY session from now on just in case you lose the calendar. Having the children prepared with something to share about the letter or the subject makes for interesting discussions in share time. Also, Alphabet Bear is making his rounds, and I want there to be a reference for those who have him and lose his paper. Thanks again parents!
Session 7
February 23rd- Moved to Friday, the 26th
Thursday, February 25th- Spring Week, Flowers Sound is beginning blend of /fl/
Growth- plants (review and observation of flowers planted in pots)
Friday, February 26th- Transformation/ change (decaying bananas) , /fl/ blend
Tuesday, March 2nd- Transformation/Change with COLD ,/i/
Thursday, March 4th-Transformation/Change with HEAT , /i/
Tuesday, March 9th-Solar System Week, Mars and Mercury, /m/
Thursday, March 11th- Solar System Week, meteors, /m/
Tuesday, March 16th-Rainforest Habitat, sloth,/r/
Thursday, March 18th- Trees, /r/
Session 7
February 23rd- Moved to Friday, the 26th
Thursday, February 25th- Spring Week, Flowers Sound is beginning blend of /fl/
Growth- plants (review and observation of flowers planted in pots)
Friday, February 26th- Transformation/ change (decaying bananas) , /fl/ blend
Tuesday, March 2nd- Transformation/Change with COLD ,/i/
Thursday, March 4th-Transformation/Change with HEAT , /i/
Tuesday, March 9th-Solar System Week, Mars and Mercury, /m/
Thursday, March 11th- Solar System Week, meteors, /m/
Tuesday, March 16th-Rainforest Habitat, sloth,/r/
Thursday, March 18th- Trees, /r/
Thursday, January 14, 2010
A Typical Day at Preschool
Since our parents are busy getting errands done, or getting a much deserved break during preschool time, I thought I would give an idea of what happens throughout the day.
Today would be a great example since we started our groups, and it went great!
First, I meet with the kids individually as they come in. I didn't do any assessment as the school started, because I was planning on completing some formal assessments later on.
We had circle time- Welcome, calendar (months, days of the week, updating our calendar), we go over the letter we are working with that week. They do a "hunt" for things that start with that letter/sound etc.
Blue Group met with me first. The other three were to participate in the centers. At first green group wanted to sit with me, but soon they figured out that they got to "play" first.
The blue group worked with me on making patterns using unifix cubes. They did abab patterns, and abbabb patterns. They had a great time working independently, then showing the others what colors they used.
As they were working independently, I pulled the green group members one at a time to work on a formal assessment- concepts of print. I would ask them to pick out a book, show me the cover, the back cover, the title, the author. I would read the title to them and ask them what they think it is about (prediction). I would ask them to pretend to read, (see if they could follow the text from left to right etc). This gives me an idea of how familiar they are with books etc.
The next activity for the blue group is tracing, cutting, and gluing squares. Sometimes these projects don't seem that complicated, but to a child who is working on fine motor skills, it is a challenge. They have fun completing these little projects. Some of the students colored their projects when they finished gluing them. They looked a little messy, but they spent a lot of time on them.
Then it was time to trade groups. I would have gone outside for a break or snack, but they were working so well and behaving, I didn't want to push my luck.
Green group worked on unifix cubes,too- but they were working on sorting. This is a great activity to do with any group of objects. Give them a box of plastic utensils. or mix up pasta for them to sort, anything you can think of. They really feel proud to be able to sort by color, or shape, or whatever!
This group is still working on holding their scissors, so we practiced that a little, but then I cut the remainder of the squares so they could practice tracing and gluing. I have to be careful not to expect TOO much from them, or they get frustrated. They have to build confidence before you introduce the next skill.
I pulled the blue group members independently while the green group was working.
They did awesome with cleanup! They worked together and didn't fight over who got to put what toys away. Since there was only 2-3 playing at a time, the mess was a minimum!
Then it was snack time. I had apple slices and triscuits for the students. We had a student who brought some snacks and wanted to share. Thanks for the orange and organic treats! They were so yummy, and the kids were being so good outside, I taught them their lesson on ears and hearing outside. It was fun to talk about sound waves, to be careful with our ears, to make sounds with our bodies- clapping, clicking our tongues, etc. Also, it was nice for them to discover how the wind made a sound, but you couldn't see it. Just as sound waves are invisible, but they make sounds, too. We could hear cars, birds, etc. This is also a fun acitivity to do when out on walks, etc.
It was time to go inside for music time. I think they still had some energy to burn off, they were pretty mellow outside, so we played freeze dance. We are still learning how to respect other people's space, so this is when we saw a few behavior problems, but we used this time as learning experiences.
All in all, this was a great day. We have many great days at preschool! Every day is different, and hopefully the students learn something new everyday!
Thanks for being such great, supportive, parents!
Please feel free to talk to me about any questions or concerns you have.
Today would be a great example since we started our groups, and it went great!
First, I meet with the kids individually as they come in. I didn't do any assessment as the school started, because I was planning on completing some formal assessments later on.
We had circle time- Welcome, calendar (months, days of the week, updating our calendar), we go over the letter we are working with that week. They do a "hunt" for things that start with that letter/sound etc.
Blue Group met with me first. The other three were to participate in the centers. At first green group wanted to sit with me, but soon they figured out that they got to "play" first.
The blue group worked with me on making patterns using unifix cubes. They did abab patterns, and abbabb patterns. They had a great time working independently, then showing the others what colors they used.
As they were working independently, I pulled the green group members one at a time to work on a formal assessment- concepts of print. I would ask them to pick out a book, show me the cover, the back cover, the title, the author. I would read the title to them and ask them what they think it is about (prediction). I would ask them to pretend to read, (see if they could follow the text from left to right etc). This gives me an idea of how familiar they are with books etc.
The next activity for the blue group is tracing, cutting, and gluing squares. Sometimes these projects don't seem that complicated, but to a child who is working on fine motor skills, it is a challenge. They have fun completing these little projects. Some of the students colored their projects when they finished gluing them. They looked a little messy, but they spent a lot of time on them.
Then it was time to trade groups. I would have gone outside for a break or snack, but they were working so well and behaving, I didn't want to push my luck.
Green group worked on unifix cubes,too- but they were working on sorting. This is a great activity to do with any group of objects. Give them a box of plastic utensils. or mix up pasta for them to sort, anything you can think of. They really feel proud to be able to sort by color, or shape, or whatever!
This group is still working on holding their scissors, so we practiced that a little, but then I cut the remainder of the squares so they could practice tracing and gluing. I have to be careful not to expect TOO much from them, or they get frustrated. They have to build confidence before you introduce the next skill.
I pulled the blue group members independently while the green group was working.
They did awesome with cleanup! They worked together and didn't fight over who got to put what toys away. Since there was only 2-3 playing at a time, the mess was a minimum!
Then it was snack time. I had apple slices and triscuits for the students. We had a student who brought some snacks and wanted to share. Thanks for the orange and organic treats! They were so yummy, and the kids were being so good outside, I taught them their lesson on ears and hearing outside. It was fun to talk about sound waves, to be careful with our ears, to make sounds with our bodies- clapping, clicking our tongues, etc. Also, it was nice for them to discover how the wind made a sound, but you couldn't see it. Just as sound waves are invisible, but they make sounds, too. We could hear cars, birds, etc. This is also a fun acitivity to do when out on walks, etc.
It was time to go inside for music time. I think they still had some energy to burn off, they were pretty mellow outside, so we played freeze dance. We are still learning how to respect other people's space, so this is when we saw a few behavior problems, but we used this time as learning experiences.
All in all, this was a great day. We have many great days at preschool! Every day is different, and hopefully the students learn something new everyday!
Thanks for being such great, supportive, parents!
Please feel free to talk to me about any questions or concerns you have.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
New Schedule
Since this week is about completion of assessments, and since we have 6 students now, I felt it was a great time to alter my daily schedule to better accommodate the needs of our class. I do spend one on one time with the students, but would like to spend more time with them independently and in smaller groups according to the skill that is being taught. The new schedule will come in to effect on January 12th. This is how we will work:
9:15-9:30 Individual assessment
9:30-9:45 Welcome, Calendar, Sharing Time
9:45-10:00 Shared Reading (whole group)
10:00-10:30 Group A meets with me while
Group B has center time
10:30-10:45 Snack & Outside (weather permitting) or activity
10:45-11:15 Group B meets with me while
Group A has center time
11:15-11:30 Craft/Thematic Activity
11:30-11:45 Music and movement
Please be on time at drop off as to allow enough time for all of the activities planned for the day.
We have a great time each preschool day and are learning more every day! Thanks!
9:15-9:30 Individual assessment
9:30-9:45 Welcome, Calendar, Sharing Time
9:45-10:00 Shared Reading (whole group)
10:00-10:30 Group A meets with me while
Group B has center time
10:30-10:45 Snack & Outside (weather permitting) or activity
10:45-11:15 Group B meets with me while
Group A has center time
11:15-11:30 Craft/Thematic Activity
11:30-11:45 Music and movement
Please be on time at drop off as to allow enough time for all of the activities planned for the day.
We have a great time each preschool day and are learning more every day! Thanks!
Penguins, Polka dots, and Planting
This last week was all about the letter "P" and studying animals who live in the tundra. The students love anything penguin or polar bear. We also looked at pictures of An Arctic Journal with real people studying the Arctic. The kids of course related everything to Happy Feet. At least they remember how the baby penguins are cared for the father when the mother hunts, and how the parent penguin feeds their baby by regergitating in their mouths!
The kids made these cute penguins on Tuesday, then on Thursday made purple and pink polka dots on the letter "P."
They also planted plants in pots. We were all about the letter "P"! Too bad we were out of pretzels, but they did have peanut butter!
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