Friday, September 21, 2018

9/21 Classroom Update

Good Afternoon! This week, we had so much fun learning about feelings and how to identify how we or someone else might be feeling. We learned that our bodies will feel different when experiencing different feelings, and that different facial expressions are associated with different feelings. We also discussed how when can solve problems when we are feeling mad or frustrated while working or playing with friends. Here are some picture highlights from the week:

We worked on identifying how someone is feeling by looking at clues on their face and their body!

After reading Glad Monster Sad Monster, we created our own monsters!

Our monsters are currently hanging in the hallway for all to see!

On Tuesday, we played Feelings Bingo with Ms. Rebecca and talked about what makes us feel different ways!

On Wednesday, we worked on pre-writing and coloring skills like making straight lines, curvy lines, and coloring things the right color. 

We also used pattern blocks to build letters!

At the playdough center, we made faces to show different feelings.

On Thursday, we talked about things that make us feel silly. During center time, we made silly mismatched faces!


Important Dates/Reminders:

Scholastic Book Orders: This week, I sent home Scholastic Book orders in your child's folder. October book orders are due by Friday, October 5th. You can order books online by completing the steps below. You may also turn in your paper order and payment to me and I will input and send in your order for you.

  1. Go to the Scholastic Reading Club Website here.
  2. Click Connect to your Teacher and enter our class activation code: PJFBX.
  3. Then click to order from this month's flyer. Our default flyer is the "Early Childhood" flyer; however, you may order from any of the flyers. You can view more details about each book and add them to your cart by clicking on them in the flyer. 
  4. After selecting your items, click on the cart to create an account or sign-in to your existing account in order to check-out.  
  5. October orders need to be placed by Friday, October 5.
Country Basket Field Trip: On Thursday, October 4th, we will be visiting Schwallier's Country Basket for a fun afternoon learning about the farm, pollination, and growing apples and pumpkins. At Schwallier's, students will get to pick a pumpkin and apple, pet and feed baby goats, and explore different outdoor play stations. 
  • Plan to get to class a few minutes early on 10/4. We will be leaving promptly at 12:00 pm.for our tour at 12:30 at Schwallier's. 
  • If you are interested in driving on the field trip, please sign up on the bulletin board outside our classroom indicating the number of children you can drive or send me an email at kbillmei@egrps.org.
  • There is a fee of $5 per child that will be charged to your monthly preschool account. Adults attending will pay $5 at Schwallier's.
  • All children will need to be transported in a car seat. Please bring booster seats pre-labeled with your child's name on the day of our trip. 
Field Trip Drivers:  We are still looking for a few more drivers to join us on our field trip! Any adult transporting a child other than their own will need to fill out a self-reporting form and provide proof of insurance, driver's license and registration in the WECC office. All parent volunteers for the field trip must fill out a volunteer form. This form can be found at www.egrps.org under Quick Links. 

Picture Day: Picture day is Tuesday, October 9th! About a week after pictures, we will send home a proof to view and order photos. Picture retake day will be Wednesday, November 14th.

Halloween Party: Join us for a Halloween Party in our classroom on Wednesday, October 31 from 2:15-3:00. Costumes are encouraged :) More details to follow!

Have a great weekend!




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