10/20 Classroom Update

This week, we had so much fun exploring our five senses! During circle time, we learned about how our five senses help us learn and be aware of the world around us. We sorted things based on how they feel (hard vs. soft), smell (good vs. bad), and look (big vs. small). We also tried to identify different everyday sounds and  guess items using only touch. During center time, we worked on developing concept of word by reading about our five senses and tracking the words with our fingers. The five senses books came home in folders this week, and you can continue to practice this skill at home! Here are some picture highlights from our week:

Labeling Mr. Potato Head's senses

Creating Mr. Potato Heads using five sense spinners

Painting Horton after reading Horton Hears a Who

"Tasting" delicious food in kitchen

Reading about our five senses

Playing with kaleidoscopes

Next week, we will be talking about feelings and what we can do when we feel certain ways. We also have our field trip on Thursday!

Upcoming Dates/Reminders:

Country Basket Field Trip: Our field trip is coming up this week! On Thursday, October 26th, 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 10/26. We will be leaving promptly at 12:30 pm.
• 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. 
• Please dress your child in layers as well as boots/shoes that can get muddy the day of the field trip. Right now the forecast is partly sunny with a high of 55 degrees. Let's hope for no rain!

Halloween Party: We will be having a Halloween Party in our classroom on Tuesday, October 31 from 2:45-3:15 pm. Costumes are encouraged :) We are looking for parents to help out with planning fun activities, as well as bringing in materials for the party. If you are interested in helping out with the party, please sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4daca62aa2fe3-halloween

Preschool Conferences: Conferences for the 5's class will be held on Wednesday, November 8 from 3:30 - 6:50 pm, and conferences for the ECSE class will be held on Monday, November 13th from 3:30-7:00 pm. Here are the links for conferences:

• 5's Parent Teacher Conferences Sign Up:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4daca62aa2fe3-fall1
• ECSE  Parent Teacher Conferences Sign Up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4daca62aa2fe3-fall

Picture Retakes: School picture proofs should arrive within the next week or so. If you would like your child's picture retaken, please let me know! Picture retakes will be held on Wednesday, November 15th.

Have a great weekend!