We had a great first week in both the T/Th 3's and PM 5's class! This week, we spent the majority of our time together making new friends and learning about our classroom. We explored many of the new toys in our room, as well as learned how to use many of our classroom supplies.
This blog features information for both the T/Th 3's class and the PM 5's class. Information pertaining only to the 3's class will be in blue, and information pertaining only to the 5's class will be in red. General information for both classes will be in black/grey.
This blog features information for both the T/Th 3's class and the PM 5's class. Information pertaining only to the 3's class will be in blue, and information pertaining only to the 5's class will be in red. General information for both classes will be in black/grey.
Each day, we follow the same basic schedule and routine. Here is a little more information about each component of our day:
T/Th 3's Class Schedule:
PM 5's Class Schedule:
12:15-12:30 – Opening Activity & Table Toys: During this time, students are free to socialize with their peers and play freely with the table toys. Once we settle into our routine, Ms. Katie will be calling students to work one-on-one and in small groups on name and other writing skills during this time.
T/Th 3's Class Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00 – Opening Activity, Table Toys, Music and Movement: During this time, students are free to socialize with their peers and play freely with the table toys. Once we settle into our routine, Ms. Katie will be calling students to work one-on-one and in small groups on name and other writing skills during this time. At the end of table time, we will clean up and engage in music and dancing!
9:00-9:20 – Large Group Literacy: During our first circle time, we meet on the rug to explore our weekly theme and review our classroom calendar to work on various math skills. Circle time also includes mini-lessons and breaks for movements and music.
9:20-10:20 – Free Choice/Center Time: During free choice, students are free to play at the centers of their choice in the classroom. Free choice allows for students to use their decision making skills, explore personal interests, and practice social skills playing with their peers. The playdough, kitchen, and transportation centers have been big hits so far! Students will also be pulled to work in small groups with teachers to build critical literacy, math, and social skills.
10:20-10:30 - Read Aloud - After centers, we will revisit our weekly theme and read a related story together.
10:30-10:45 - Snack/Book Look - During snack time, students will also get a choice of white milk or water.
10:20-10:30 - Read Aloud - After centers, we will revisit our weekly theme and read a related story together.
10:30-10:45 - Snack/Book Look - During snack time, students will also get a choice of white milk or water.
10:45-11:15 – Outside Play: Playground time is always a favorite! We will always go outside weather permitting. In the winter, we go outside as long as the windchill is above zero. If the weather does not permit outside play, we have the opportunity to visit the gym for gross motor time! We dismiss from the playground at 11:15 am.
12:15-12:30 – Opening Activity & Table Toys: During this time, students are free to socialize with their peers and play freely with the table toys. Once we settle into our routine, Ms. Katie will be calling students to work one-on-one and in small groups on name and other writing skills during this time.
12:30-1:00 – Large Group Literacy & Read Aloud: During our first circle time, we meet on the rug to explore our weekly theme and read a related story. Circle time also includes mini-lessons and breaks for movements and music.
1:00-1:45 – Small Group Centers: During center time, students rotate in small groups between three different learning and play-based centers. Center time allows students to build critical literacy, math, and social skills, as well as fosters independence and creativity.
1:45-2:05 – Outside Play: Playground time is always a favorite! We will always go outside weather permitting. In the winter, we go outside as long as the windchill is above zero. If the weather does not permit outside play, we have the opportunity to visit the gym for gross motor time!
2:05-2:15 – Calendar/Math Literacy: During our second circle time, we will review our classroom calendar and work on various math skills.
2:15-2:55 – Snack & Free Choice: During snack time, students will also get a choice of white milk or water. During free choice, students are free to play at the centers of their choice in the classroom. Free choice allows for students to use their decision making skills, explore personal interests, and practice social skills playing with their peers. The playdough, kitchen, and transportation centers have been big hits so far!
2:55-3:00 – Closing Circle: During closing circle, we will review what we learned that day and sing our goodbye song.
Important Dates/Reminders:
5's Class "All About Me" Book Pages: Thank you for helping out with our "All About Me" Class Book! Please return your child's page by Wednesday 8/28 so that we can read our class book together next Thursday. Once we are done with our book in class, I will start sending it home so families can get to know our class!
No School: There is no preschool classes on Friday August 30th and Monday September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.
Have a great weekend!
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