"Almost all children respond to music. Music is an open-sesame, and if you can use it carefully and appropriately, you can reach into that child's potential for development." Dr. Clive Robbins

Friday, February 11, 2011

I like so many things

Week 22- I like so many things
9:30  Welcome Song
9:35  Weather/Calendar-Emmali, Cassie
9:40  Music Circle Time
Movement-Head Shoulders Knees and Toes
Rainbow Song
Counting- Ants Go Marching
ABC/Reading-Alphabet Song with all the letters
music appreciation/readiness—Treble Clef and Bass Clef-line and space notes
Choosing
10:10 Math/Science Games-Patterns
10:15  Creating Project-Write Name with yarn
10:30 Snack Time
10:40 Free Play-I like interviews
11:00 Reading/Writing Time-1 lesson-
11:15 Pass out Valentines for Monday Class
11:28 Goodbye Song
9:30  Welcome Song
9:35  Weather/Calendar-Samantha, Kaleb
Spotlights on children-Hailey Feb 17th
9:40  Music Circle Time
Movement-Follow leader-Handle Water Music
Instruments-Pop goes the weasle
Counting—10 little bears
ABC/Reading-Bingo
music appreciation/readiness—Blue Jello
Choosing
10:10 Math/Science Games-Number Flashcards-Speed
10:15  Creating Project-My Family/Favorite Color/Food
10:30 Snack Time
10:40 Free Play
11:00 Reading/Writing Time-1 lesson-
11:15 Story Time
11:28 Goodbye Song

Home Challenge:  Rediscover things your child can do.  Let them know you notice how well they can put their own clothes on, or make their bed, or help set the table.  Be specific in your praise.  What ever it is try this week to tell them how much you appreciate the things they can do.  This helps them know they are important and loved. 

If you are not continuing preschool I would challenge you to find time everyday that you sit with your child and create something, practice letters and numbers.  This will help them continue to get ready for Kindergarten.  I have been so proud of every single one!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Be my Valentine

Week 21- Be mine Valentine—
9:30  Welcome Song
9:35  Weather/Calendar-Connor, Hailey
9:40  Music Circle Time –Who will be my Valentine
Movement-Hey Mr. Knickerbocker
Instruments-Deep in the heart of Texas
Counting-This Old Man
ABC/Reading-Alphabet Rumba
music appreciation/readiness-Do Ra Me
Choosing
10:10 Math/Science Games:  Go Fish
10:15  Creating Project-Self Portrait/I’m good at
10:30 Snack Time
10:40 Free Play
11:00 Reading/Writing Time-1 lesson-
11:15 Story Time
11:28 Goodbye Song
9:30  Welcome Song
9:35  Weather/Calendar-Shaddix, Camry
Spotlights on children-Cassie Feb 10th
9:40  Music Circle Time –Who will be my Valentine
Movement-Water is Wide-with scarves
Instruments-I’ve been working on the railroad
Counting-5 little ducks
ABC/Reading-My Bonnie
music appreciation/readiness—Magic Notes
Choosing
10:10 Math/Science Games—Math Worksheet with beans
10:15  Creating Project-Straw Painting/decorate valentine sack
10:30 Snack Time
10:40 Free Play
11:00 Reading/Writing Time-1 lesson-
11:15 Pass out Valentines for Thursday Class
11:28 Goodbye Song

Home Challenge:  Make Valentines with your child this week.  Grandma and Grandpa’s would love to get a special card from their grandchildren.  We will exchange valentines for the Tue-Thurs. Group on Feb 10th.  We will exchange valentines for the Mon-Wed group on Feb 14th.  We will be making/decorating sacks for their valentines to go in.