10/24 Classroom Update

This week, we had so much fun engaging in learning activities centered around the classic story of The Three Little Pigs. We read a few different versions of the story and learned about important story elements like characters, setting, and problem/solution. Our preschoolers really enjoyed acting the story during center time in our Three Little Pigs themed dramatic play center - it was so fun to see them really get into character! Here are some picture highlights from our week in preschool:

We played a beginning sound matching game called "Pick a Pig!"

Acting out the story of the Three Little Pigs in the dramatic play center!

In both 3's and 5's, we learned about different story elements like characters and setting, and shared our learning with an art project. We also practiced retelling the story of the Three Little Pigs! In 5's, we specifically practiced retelling the story with a beginning, middle, and end!

We sang autumn songs with Ms. Janet and danced with "autumn leaves" blowing around!

We huffed and we puffed, and we blew paint like the Big Bad Wolf!

We also reenacted the story of the Three Little Pigs in the sensory table!

We used different materials to build our own houses and tested to see if we could blow them down!

Next week, we will engage in lots of fun Halloween learning centers and enjoy our field trip to Schwallier's Country Basket on Tuesday! It's sure to be a very exciting week!

Important Dates/Reminders:

Scholastic Book Orders: Last week, I sent home Scholastic book orders in your child's folder. October book orders are due by this coming Monday, October 28th. You can order books online by completing the steps below. There is also a larger selection of books online to choose from. You may also turn in your paper order and payment to me and I will input and mail 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. October orders need to be placed by Monday, October 28th.

3's Class Book: We made a book in class called Children, Children, Who do you see? to help us learn each other's names. Each child will have a turn to bring it home to read it with someone at home. When it is your child's turn, please read it with your child and return it back to class the following class day. 

Preschool Fall Field Trip: Our fall field trip is this coming Tuesday 10/29 to Schwallier's Country Basket! We will not be having our regular preschool class at WECC that day due to the field trip. The morning class should plan on arriving at Schwallier's at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am tour, and the afternoon class should plan on arriving at 12:15 pm for a 12:30 pm tour. We will meet under the porch of the big red barn - you can't miss it! You can find directions to Schwallier's here. Right now the forecast is for rain and chilly temperatures. Dress is layers, bring rain gear and wear boots/shoes that can get muddy. Hopefully the forecast will improve before Tuesday!

Pictures/ Picture Day Make-ups: This week, I sent home your child's picture day proofs. You can order pictures online or on the phone using the provided school and personal codes on your proof. Picture retakes/make-ups will be taken on Wednesday, October 30th. Please let me know if you would like your child's picture retaken and return their proof form to school by the 30th.

Halloween Parade & Parties: Join us for a Halloween Party on this coming Thursday, October 31 from either 10:30-11:15 am for the AM class or 2:15-3:00 pm for the PM class. Costumes are encouraged :) Please meet in the gym at 10:30 am or  2:15 pm for our Halloween parade, followed by a party full of Halloween fun in the classroom afterwards!

• If you would like to help out with the AM 3's/ECSE Class party, please sign up here.
• If you would like to help out with the PM 5's Class party, please sign up here.

*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.

Have a great weekend!