tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45807612223806821582024-03-13T15:07:09.852-07:00Music Train PreschoolUsing music and movement to teach preschool concepts for children ages 0-5. Small class sizes gives each child individual attention!overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-80485158972346611692014-02-24T11:05:00.003-08:002014-02-24T11:05:39.014-08:00New Website!We have moved to a new website! <a href="http://www.overlymusical.com/" target="_blank">Please come over and see our updated look.</a><br />
<br />overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-48656085100457362712014-01-24T13:39:00.001-08:002014-01-24T13:39:16.435-08:00The Sun and My Shadow Letter T Number 18<br />
Monday and Tuesday<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Instruments: You are my Sunshine-w/ instruments<br />
Social- Here Comes the Sun w/ questions-musical chairs<br />
Counting-5 little Speckled Frogs<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness--Pick a Card ABC’s<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-- Shadow Dancing or Hokey Pokey<br />
ABC/Reading-Three Blind Mice w/ Bells<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
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10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)-Prezles & Pudding<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Sun Catchers<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills-Numbers Bingo<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Wednesday and Thursday<br />
Sadie’s Spotlight Today!<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time (Small and Large Movement, Instruments, Counting, Music Appreciation/Readiness, ABC/Reading, Singing)<br />
Instruments—You are my sunshine--Instrument Jam and then sunshine props<br />
Counting—Hickory Dickory Dock<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness-Musical Bingo-learning musical Symbols and signs<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills—I’m a little Groundhog (I'm a little groundhog, furry and round. you may see me pop out of the ground. When I see my shadow, down I stay. Six more weeks of winter is on its way)<br />
ABC/Reading: Alphabet Rumba<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
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10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks) Applesauce<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Shadow Art<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills-Telephone Practice<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
Announcements: Just a reminder that we need old CD's and DVD's. I need just a few more and then we will have enough for the class. We have music therapy students for our 4-5 year old class this semester. They are so much fun. Here is a little about both of them: My name is Jazmine. I am a Music Therapy major with a minor in psychology. I am the oldest of four kids, with two younger brothers and the most adorable younger sister. I love the outdoors (can I say I am ready for summer?), cooking, reading, and teaching swimming. I served a full-time LDS mission in Hungary and loved my time spent there.I'm Maddy Kimball, and I'm from Lubbock, Texas. I came up to Utah State for the music therapy program, which I fell in love with and realized it was perfect for me after hearing about it through a "What Career Is Best for You?" test i found online. True story.<br />
Anyways, music has always been a pretty big part of my life. I started piano lessons when I was 7 and learned flute and guitar later on when I was older. I'm the oldest of 5 kids--I have 3 younger brothers and a little sister. Some things I love to do (aside from playing music) are read, sleep, eat, paint with watercolors, do ZUMBA, and watch nerdy movies.<br />
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Home Challenge: Have you tried having your 4-5 year old child read to you some simple books yet? Let them sound the words out and I think you will be surprised how well they can read. I recommend the “Red Books” at the Library. The series of books is called “Reading for All Learners” It starts with “I see Sam” and they approach reading in a simple step by step method. http://www.iseesam.com/ For the 3-4 year olds be sure you are taking time everyday to read 20 minutes a day. The more you read to them the more they will be interested in reading. Reading is key to school success so keep doing it! If you child isn’t sounding out words yet I would recommend you just continue reading to them and having them point out letters to you or you asking them to find a word that begins with the letter… P for example. <br />
<br />overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-30826618944941790862014-01-17T13:18:00.001-08:002014-01-17T13:18:46.766-08:00My HandsMy Hands Letter: R Number:17<br />
No School Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day<br />
Tuesday Outline<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up—Peg Boards and Knexs<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Instruments—He’s got the Whole World in his Hands<br />
Counting-I have 5 little fingers<br />
Social—Listening, Sharing and Passing Song “tap the tambourine”<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness/ --Finger Number game—Play as partners<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills—Do as I’m Doing<br />
ABC/Reading—Alphabet Rumba<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
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10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)—Graham Crackers<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Bead Necklaces<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills: Phone Number Practice<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Basic Outline:<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up-- Peg Boards and Knexs<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—Oh When the Saints-Marching Band<br />
Counting—Ode to Joy-Counting with number cards<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Find all the two black keys with 2 and 3 fingers<br />
Social—“My Own Two hands” Music Listening and<br />
Drawing what I can do with my hands—Share with class<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills—Open and Shut Them<br />
ABC/Reading: BINGO<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
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10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)-Popcorn<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)--Playdough<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills: Phone Number Practice<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
Announcements: No School on Monday! <br />
We need some Old CD’s or Videos. They can be scratched, broken. We need two for every student so if you could ask around and see what you can find that would be great! The craft for this is next week. <br />
This week in our 4-5 year old class we had two music therapy students visit our class room. They are starting to help with our music time on Thursdays. I am going to send you more information about each student via e-mail soon. They are super excited to work with your children and it's a great opportunity to learn new skills and songs from them!<br />
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Home challenge: The weekend is a great time to play games as a family. Games teach so many valuable skills such as, learning to take turns, numbers, letters, colors, and more. I challenge you to find time to play a game with your preschooler. If you don’t have any games appropriate for this age you can buy some really nice games at Red Balloon Toy store. You can also make a homemade game, get some ideas from this link: http://www.pinterest.com/pamdyson/make-your-own-board-game/<br />
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MusicTrainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09948006131624914208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-72884968034265748252014-01-11T04:43:00.003-08:002014-01-11T04:43:28.097-08:00Winter FunWinter Fun: Letter P, Number 15<br />
Monday and Tuesday<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—Marching UP w/ Drums<br />
Large Movement Skills Social- Walking in the Air w/ scarves process their favorite things about winter<br />
Counting- Ode to Joy with number cards<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness-- Treble Clef and Bass Clef placement<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-Snow is Falling all around<br />
ABC/Reading- Alphabet Rumba w/ new letters<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)-Oranges<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)--Snowflakes<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills-Number Bingo<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Wednesday and Thursday<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time –Spotlight Brock<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments-“Winter Wonderland” with Instruments<br />
Social-“It Snowed” w/ bean bag-tell one thing they can do in the snow<br />
Counting-Hickory Dickory Dock<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness-Lines and Space Toss<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-Once there was a snowman<br />
ABC/Reading ABC letters starting on a different letter<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks) –Cereal Trail Mix<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)-Shaving Cream Snowman<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills-Phone Number Practice<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Announcements: We are going to have music therapy students from Utah State come once a week again. This time they will be coming to the 4-5 year old class. I will have them write a little biography for you and send it so you can know a little more about them once they begin. We will begin learning phone numbers this week. If I haven’t heard from you I will just choose one of the numbers I have on file. <br />
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Homework: For those of you who have students who will be starting Kindergarten this year it’s time to be getting ready for registration. Have you considered visiting your local public elementary and finding out when registration is, what requirements there are to register. Are you up to date on your child’s vaccinations? These are things to think about now. When I was going to register my first child into school, I knew there was a charter school not too far from my house and decided I would just visit it to see what it was all about and then compare it to the public school. I had no intention of sending my son there but after visiting both schools, my husband and I agreed this was the school that would be best for our family. I am so grateful that I took the time to do this. In this valley there are a lot of options for elementary school so check them out. We really have an advantage when there is more then one choice. Here is the schools that I know about. There may be more I don’t know so start asking around and choose the school that you know will help your child succeed and one you feel good about. <br />
Public school kindergarten is usually in March. I couldn’t find any specifics online so you may want to start with the school to get more information. <a href="http://www.ccsdut.org/index.cfm">http://www.ccsdut.org/index.cfm</a><br />
Thomas Edison Charter School-There is one in Nibley and one in North Logan. Kindergarten is selected by lottery and they hold their lottery January 20th. They require you to visit the school and observe two classrooms so you have an idea of the teaching philosophy. They also have you view a short video before you can register. The school is public so there is no tuition fee. We have loved our experience at this school. <a href="http://www.thomased.org/" target="_blank">http://www.thomased.org/</a><br />
Edith Bowen Lab School is up on USU campus. This is also a public charter school with no tuition. This school has many hands on learning experiences. For information on admission visit: <a href="http://edithbowen.usu.edu/htm/admissions">http://edithbowen.usu.edu/htm/admissions</a><br />
Bear River Charter School: located at 75 S 400 W. This school is small and has small class sizes. They only take 20 students per grade. The school teaches K-8th grade. Enrollment is done by lottery and that takes place Feb. 11 2012 so you may want to check into this soon if you are interested. <a href="http://www.brcs-logan.org/">http://www.brcs-logan.org/</a><br />
For those students who still have another year before Kindergarten it is also time to think about preschool registration:<br />
I will be starting preschool registration for the 2014-2015 school year on February 1st. I wanted to give my preschool families first picks. So here is the scoop. I will be teaching two 4-5 year old classes next year on Tuesday and Thursday. One class will be 9-11 am and the afternoon class will be from 12:30-2:30. I will be giving any returning students a discount of $5 a month so it would be $55 a month. . If you are interested in keeping your child at Music Train please print off a registration form from the blog and turn that in with the registration fee so I can hold a slot open for you. I will also have some registration forms printed off in my front entry way. If you do not need another t-shirt you only need to pay $25. Otherwise the registration fee is $35. I will teach one 3-4 year old class on Friday Mornings from 9-11 am. This will be just a once a week class. I will also continue to teach the music classes at the Smithfield Recreation Center for children ages 0-5 and their parents. I’m looking to hold these classes on Wednesday mornings. <br />
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overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-9349912118477848462014-01-04T08:07:00.000-08:002014-01-04T08:07:05.241-08:00Dinosaurs!Dinosaurs Letter: N Number: 15<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time (Small and Large Movement, Instruments, Counting, Music Appreciation/Readiness, ABC/Reading, Singing)<br />
Instruments—Going on a Dino Hunt (instruments for sound effects)<br />
Social— What Dinosaur would you be?<br />
Counting- Counting-10 little Dinosaurs<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness-Lines and Space Toss<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-Walk the Dinosaur<br />
ABC/Reading—ABC mix up<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)-Dino Snacks<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)-Paint our Dino Feet & Paint Stamp Dinosaurs<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills—Sort the Dinosaurs—walk on 2 legs or all 4<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—Dino Jam<br />
Social—Show and Tell!<br />
Counting-10 little Dinosaurs<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness-Learn the difference of Treble and Bass Clef<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-Hokey Pokey Dino Style<br />
ABC/Reading—ABCosourses<br />
Singing—Student of the Day Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)-Preztle Cheese Dinosaurs<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)-Tie Ribbon and finish up Dino Feet<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills—Sequence size of dinosaur models large-small<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Calendar: This week is Show and Tell. We have Show and Tell on Wednesday or Thursday. Since we just had a holiday I thought it would be fun for each student to share either something they got for Christmas they are excited about or tell us about something they did they really enjoyed.<br />
Home Project: I would like to work on phone numbers with the students starting next week. Could you please send me what phone number you would like your child to know to best get a hold of you. This is important information to know especially before Kindergarten.<br />
This will also emphasis number recognition as well. Practice dialing your phone number<br />
on a “fake” phone at home. If they are having a hard time remembering the number I<br />
recommend putting it to music. It fits well with the “Bingo” song. “My phone number is<br />
seven long and I can dial home, 512-6094, 512-6094, 512-6094 and I can dial home (or I can dial mommy).”<br />
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overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-12749952093948491042013-12-15T20:41:00.002-08:002013-12-15T20:41:42.735-08:00Christmas Around the WorldThis week we are preparing for our Program on Wednesday and Thursday during music time<br />
Letter M Number 14<br />
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We will be do our mid-year assessments during free time and revisit each student's Academic and Social Goal. I will be e-mailing you sometime during the break to let you know your child's results. <br />
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Craft on Monday and Tuesday will be Christmas Chains to Count Down to Christmas<br />
Craft on Wednesday and Thursday will be decorating cookies for program<br />
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Announcements: Don't forget the program on Wed or Thur at 10:30 am. <br />
We still are going outside for about 5-10 minutes. Because it is cold I am reducing the free play outside and increasing the free play at the beginning of the day so the children will have time to socialize and play with each other. I feel this is very important. I am having many of the children complain because they are cold outside. Even though they only go out for a small time please have them bring a coat everyday and pack them some mittens/gloves and a hat in their backpack that they can wear if needed. I want them to be comfortable while they play.<br />
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Home Challenge: This week Christmas is getting closer and often time it means more stress in the home. Do your best to keep stress at home to a minimum. If you keep your child well rested by going to bed on time and taking naps during the day, and consistent meals. This can take the stress off quite a bit and keep them healthy. Also it's important to take time to do a fun Christmas Project with your child like make gingerbread cookies, a gingerbread house, Go Christmas Caroling with your family. These memories will be treasured in your children’s mind forever. <br />
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<br />overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-33696577872421936952013-12-08T20:47:00.001-08:002013-12-08T20:47:40.676-08:00Kitchen TimeDecember 9-12—Kitchen Time Letter: L Number 13<br />
Monday and Tuesday-Field Trip day!<br />
Don't forget your carseat and Music Train Shirts!<br />
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Wednesday and Thursday<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—All Around the Kitchen<br />
Social—Song Writing“Kitchen Fun” Sung to Clementine<br />
Counting-10 little Indians<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—ABC Sing to Me<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills<br />
ABC/Reading—I like to Eat…Apples and Bananas<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime Popcorn (story read by teacher while eating snacks)<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Edible Bead Necklaces<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills—Sorting Silverware and Celery Magic<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Upcoming Calendar: Next week on Dec 18th or 19th we will be doing a Christmas program for our families for the last half hour of preschool. We will highlight the kids and some of the songs they have been learning. It will be a treat to see them show off a bit. You are welcome to come and enjoy that. We will also have refreshments afterward.<br />
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Homework Challenge: This week we will be talking about the kitchen. There are so many math, science, and reading skills that are built by doing cooking activities. Please find time to include your child in some of your cooking/baking this holiday season. These memories of cooking with mom and dad are priceless! It takes some patience so do it when you both are well rested and have more time to dedicate to the project. Don’t be offended if they get tired after helping for a few minutes. Make sure they feel special for helping even for just a little bit. This will encourage them to help more and build up their self confidence especially if you tell others they helped you make it while they are listening! <br />
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overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-38480794243456434612013-12-01T14:16:00.002-08:002013-12-01T14:16:47.225-08:00NumbersTheme: All about Numbers<br />
Number: K Letter: 12<br />
Show and Tell this week! On Wednesday or Thursday have your child bring 10 similar items to show and count for the class. (cars, marbles, candy, buttons) <br />
Music: This week I'm going to try something new with music time. I'm going to focus on the same songs throughout the week to reinforce them more and hopefully this will help the children learn the songs and be more comfortable with the songs with more repetition. This week we will be working on these songs:<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—All Night All Day<br />
Social—Ant’s Go Marching 1 by 1 (have each child choose the next person to go marching with the group.)<br />
Counting-Hickory Dickory Dock<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Rhythm Practice w/ cards<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills—All the Sleepy Bunnies<br />
ABC/Reading— Bingo (count how many times we will clap)<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
Thank you Song<br />
Snacktime: Count-a-Snack/Fruit w/Jello<br />
Arts and Craft time: Cutting Practice/Number Books<br />
Math Games: Zimbos/Number Bingo<br />
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Announcements: We were going to go on a field trip this week to Lee's Marketplace. This has been postponed. I will e-mail you details on the field trip soon.<br />
It's already December! Tuition is due this week. I will send home a calendar with your child this week as well. Mark on your calendar December 18th or 19th at 10:30 we will have a Christmas program where the class will share some of their favorite songs with you. We also will have them serve you a christmas treat. <br />
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Home Challenge: For those of you who have children who will be entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2015 I highly recommend you register your child for the Upstart preschool? This would be for those that are 3 or 4 years old now. I had my two youngest children participate in the program and they loved it. I would recommend you do this in addition and not in replacement of preschool. You just can't replace the social aspects of preschool. Learning to sit up and listen to a teacher, playing and cooperating with other children their age, taking turns to talk and participate in a class room setting are only some of the social skills your children learn to prepare them for school. The upstart preschool is free and done completely all from your home computer. The children learn at their own pace and their is lots of music involved in the learning. Here is the information and I would sign up soon because spots are very limited!<br />
UPSTART is now accepting applications for 2014. UPSTART has a 99.8% approval rating from parents and was recently awarded by Parents for Choice in Education. UPSTART uses Waterford’s early reading, math, and science curriculum, adapting the learning pace to the child’s ability for a personalized, effective, and rewarding experience. The native-language support team ensures that you and your child achieve success. UPSTART is easy to use and free, but spots are limited. Apply now! Learn more and sign up at <a href="http://www.utahupstart.org./">www.utahupstart.org.</a><br />
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<br />overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-27168062420820635432013-11-23T10:51:00.003-08:002013-11-23T10:51:29.294-08:00I am Thankful!Thanksgiving: Letter: J Number 11<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—Harvest Instruments<br />
Social—Over the River and Through the Woods—Let each share something they are grateful for and what they like about Thanksgiving (pass bean bag and when music stops they share something—play “Thankful” by Josh Groban<br />
Counting-10 little Indians<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Blue Jellos<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills—Five Fat Turkeys- Five Fat turkeys were sitting on a fence. The fist one said, I’m so immense The second one said, I can gobble at you The third one said I can gobble too the fourth one said I can spread my tail the fifth one said, Don’t catch it on a nail A farmer came along and stopped to say Turkeys look best on Thanksgiving Day (use hand to point to all the turkeys)<br />
ABC/Reading-A Hunting We will Go (Rhyming with different animals) <br />
A hunting we will go, A hunting we will go, Heigh-ho the dairy-o A hunting we will go. <br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
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10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)-Graham Cracker and Milk<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts) Handprint Turkey’s Cut out hands and write what they are grateful on each feather. <br />
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10:45 Math/Science Skills—Thanksgiving Bingo<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Announcements: We have preschool only on Monday and Tuesday this week. This Monday will be the last day our music therapy students will do music with the kids. They have done such a great job with our 3-4 year old students. I will give out December Calendars after Thanksgiving. We have a field trip coming up so check your calendar for details. <br />
Home Project/Assignment: I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. Get your children involved with your thanksgiving dinner by letting them help in the kitchen, help set the table, or make a simple table decoration. There are some fun ideas at: http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/thanksgiving_crafts.htm<br />
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overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-43504405745854371152013-11-16T21:02:00.003-08:002013-11-16T21:03:04.787-08:00I love Music!Letter of the Week: I<br />
Number of the Week: Review 1-10<br />
Monday and Tuesday:<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—Teach 3/4 time with My Bonnie<br />
Social—I’m in the mood<br />
Counting-Count the Beats in music. Ravel-3/4 and Vivaldi 4/4<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Sing Sing Sing w/ round<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-Ding Dong I’ve got the rhythm<br />
ABC/Reading-ABC Sing to me<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)-Pudding and Pretzels<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts) Make Kazoos<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills-Counting Magic Puff Balls<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Wednesday and Thursday<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—Doodling with instruments<br />
Social-Little Johnny Brown<br />
Counting-5 monkeys with hand<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Make Music with our notes<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills—Horsey Horsey<br />
ABC/Reading-Bingo w/ letters<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
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10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)-Oranges<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)-Make Mine Music<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills-5 Little Monkey’s Jumping on the Bed<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song-<br />
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Homework challenge: With the Tuesday and Thursday we have been working in the <u>Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons</u> by Engelmann. I love this method of teaching children to read. I highly recommend that all my parents buy this book and use it at home to reinforce the reading at home. We will begin using the book in the Monday and Wednesday Classes starting in January. I didn’t feel like they were quite ready to begin it yet but by Jan. I think they will be. Most of the kids are doing really well with the reading and are catching on fast. You can get the book at The Book Table or online. I know they have the book at most libraries so if you want to check it out first before you buy it that may be a good option. <br />
I will be sending an e-mail with a survey to see if you have any suggestions or things you would like done at preschool. We have been going for a few months and I would like some feedback to know if I can make this a better experience for you and your student. You can return this via e-mail or print it out and return in person. Thank you!<br />
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overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-19248903186270648032013-11-10T19:12:00.000-08:002013-11-10T19:12:53.987-08:00My Amazing BodyMonday and Tuesday<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Hello Song<br />
Instruments-Instrument Pass and Play<br />
Social—My Body (Tune of where is Thumbkin) This is my body…It’s the only one I’ve got…I’m going to take good care of it…Yes I am…. Pass Bean Bag and who every gets the bag at the end of the song tells us one thing we can do to take care of our bodies. <br />
Counting-10 little fingers<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness-Musical Snake<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-Head Shoulders<br />
ABC/Reading—Alphabet Rumba<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime Fruit Leather (story read by teacher while eating snacks)<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Body Tracings<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Wednesday and Thursday--Spotlight Jessica Today!<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time Hello Song<br />
Instruments—choose favorite instrument to play Trish Trash Polka<br />
Social—Body Floor mat and brush teeth<br />
Counting—Hickory Dickory Dock<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Introduce Treble Clef<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills—Do your ears hang low<br />
ABC/Reading—Alphabet Rumba<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime Muffins (story read by teacher while eating snacks)<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)-Sillouettes and Playdough<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
Announcements: Flu and Cold Season is hitting. If your child is running a fever, has been throwing up within 24 hours of preschool, or has a green runny nose please keep them home so we don’t spread the sickness. My kids may get sick and if this happens I will provide a separate place for them to be during preschool and still have preschool. If I get the flu I will contact you and cancel preschool. (this won’t likely happen, but just in case)<br />
Homework Challenge: I have been working with our students on correct pencil grip. This is a challenge for many of the students. If they are reinforced at home to hold their pencil, crayon, marker or whatever correctly then I know the habit will be made much faster. The middle finger and thumb form a vise for holding the pencil. The index, or pointing, finger rests between the middle finger and the thumb. Fingers need to be close to the point of the pencil. All knuckles, including the thumb, should be bent and the fingers and thumb rounded to the same degree. Here is a picture of a good pencil grip. Try to keep fingers relaxed so there is no strain on the hand or fingers. <img alt="pencil_grip3" src="http://charlotteoccupationaltherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/pencil_grip3.jpg" /><br />
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<br />overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-53630410631142262292013-11-02T21:59:00.003-07:002013-11-02T21:59:33.934-07:00When I grow Up!Monday and Tuesday<br />
Basic Outline:<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time Hello Song<br />
Instruments—Musical Jazz Improv. Solo and group play. <br />
Social—“Who are the People in your neighborhood” -Let each student identify one person that helps our community run each day. Key C—C, G, am G, G, Am, A, D<br />
Counting-10 little monkeys jumping on the bed<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness: Grand Staff- introduce lines and spaces<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills- Leaves are Falling<br />
Mailing Letters - sung to "The Mulberry Bush"<br />
This is the way we mail a letter,<br />
Mail a letter, mail a letter.<br />
This is the way we mail a letter,<br />
So early in the morning.<br />
ABC/Reading—BINGO w/ Rhythm Sticks<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
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10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts) Coloring and cutting out Occupations<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
Wednesday and Thursday<br />
Basic Outline:<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments-I’ve been Working on the Railroad-Instrument Exploration<br />
Social—The Farmer in the Dell<br />
Counting—I have 10 little fingers<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Musical Up and Down w/ Scarves<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills I'm a Firefighter - sung to "I'm a little teapot"<br />
I'm a firefighter<br />
Dressed in red,<br />
With my fire hat<br />
On my head.<br />
I can drive the fire truck,<br />
Fight fires, too,<br />
And help to make things<br />
Safe for you.<br />
ABC/Reading—Alphabet Rumba<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts) Write, Stamp and Mail letters<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Announcements: It is getting pretty cold so be sure to send jackets/coats with your kids for outside play. I am a firm believer that outside play is crucial at this age. I don’t have them play outside for long but it gives them time to get their wiggles out and have unstructured time play and create within their own space. Gloves and hats may also be appropriate to send in their backpacks if they want to bring them. It is a good idea to label the clothing so I can get it home to the right child. I’m sorry the weather didn’t cooperate for our field trip this week. I did hear from the children that many of you were able to go with your family so that is great. It’s a fun tradition in Cache Valley. I put some fun pictures of Halloween on facebook you might want to check out. </div>
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Home Challenge: We have learned quite a lot of letters. The 3-4 year olds are just being introduced to the letters and might not be able to identify them all but I would like them to be able to identify at least the first letter of their name by now. If this is still a challenge you may want to encourage this at home. For the 4-5 year olds, I don’t think it is too much to say they should be able to identify all the letters that we have worked on so far. Some can also identify the sound(s) they make. Here are the letters that we have learned so far you may want to see what letters they can identify at this point and work on the ones that they can’t do. (A,C,D,F,G,O,S,Q,B) Magnetic Letters, alphabet puzzles, alphabet computer games, stamping, stickers, reading books and identifying letters on the page are all ways that you can encourage and support their learning. Another fun way you can have a letter for a week is write the letter on a small paper and have your child carry it around with them everywhere they go. They have to babysit their letter. Throughout the day ask how their “A” is and where it is? Do this until that letter is solid. </div>
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overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-58637316538226406802013-10-26T07:43:00.001-07:002013-10-26T07:43:12.631-07:00HalloweenMonday and Tuesday<br />
Field Trip days—Wear warm clothes and music train t-shirt. If you can put the t-shirt on the outside of a long sleeve shirt. Bring a car seat or booster as well. I will park my van in the driveway and I would like you to put your child’s car seat/booster seat in my car and make sure it is buckled in if necessary. I do have a parent coming with both groups but any parent is welcomed to come with us to help. <br />
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Wednesday and Thursday-- Come in Halloween Costume—It’s a Halloween Party! Bring 8 treats to share in our costume parade.<br />
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Basic Outline:<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—The Addams Family with bells<br />
Social—“What are you going to be on Halloween Night?”<br />
Counting—Spider has 8 legs<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Major and Minor sounds<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills—Monster Mash<br />
ABC/Reading—Musical Chairs w/ ABC’s & This is Halloween<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs—Teach Have you seen the Ghost of John/ I’m a mean old witch<br />
10:00 Outside Play-Bean Bag Toss<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts) decorate your own Halloween sugar cookie<br />
10:45 Halloween Parade<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
Announcements: Don’t forget on Monday and Tuesday we are going on a field trip so where music train t-shirts under a long sleeve shirt to stay warm. Wednesday and Thursday come in costumes for our Halloween Costume Party. Also bring 8 treats to share with classmates. <br />
Home Challenge: Routine is very important in a preschooler’s day. A routine will help your child feel safe and secure in his environment. But in setting a routine remember that it serves you and your child and it can change daily depending on your and your children's needs. I have a great book that helps prepare children emotionally, physically, and mentally for kindergarten. The book is called On Becoming Preschoolwise, By Gary Ezzo. In making a schedule for your day he suggests, “Taking a sheet of paper and dividing it into half-hour our hour increments. Start planning each day keeping in mind that the weekends are less structured than weekdays. (They give sample schedules in the back) Know that once you get your children’s schedules under control, you will easily find time to manage the rest of your day.” Some of the activities that are suggested for preschooler is room time and playtime activities including painting, drawing, coloring, puzzles, and more. There is also school time, sit alone time, rest time, reading time with mom, and even electronic play. When you have multiple children it can be hard to give each one individual time with mom and dad. He gives great suggestions on how to manage the time. Once children have a little more structure and individual time with mom and dad behavior improves because they know what is expected of them during the day. You can also have time to do what you need to get done as well. If you want to borrow this book let me know. You may also find it at the local library. <br />
<br />overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-91296192067307527432013-10-20T19:35:00.001-07:002013-10-20T19:35:09.048-07:00Fall FunOctober 21-24 2013 Fall Fun; Letter sound: qu, Number: 7<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments-Harvest Drumming –“Law of Harvest”<br />
Social-It’s Autumtime—talk about the changes of the season<br />
Counting-Hickory Dickory Dock<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness- Dynamics!<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills- Harvest Dance: Follow the Dance Leader<br />
ABC/Reading-ABC hide and seek<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime preztle sticks (story read by teacher while eating snacks)<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)-Leaf Rubbings<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills-Uno Attack<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
Wed and Thursday<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Instruments-Echo Drumming<br />
Gross Motor-Leaves are Falling w/ scarves<br />
Music Appreication/Reading-ABC Snake-Fat Snake<br />
Counting-Hickory Dickory Dock<br />
Singing-Music Choosing<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime Scones (story read by teacher while eating snacks)<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)-Paint Pumpkins<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills-Monkey Math<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Announcements: On the calendar I have that we are doing pumpkins on Monday and Tuesday but we are going to switch these to Wed and Thursday. This week we will have child help design a part of the jack-o-lantern. We will only use markers and then I will do the cutting at a later time. The pumpkin walk has been a Cache Valley tradition since 1983. I’m excited to participate by designing and carving pumpkins that will be used along the walk ways. I am going to make a sign to put by our pumpkins that acknowledges each of our preschool children. I was planning on just using first names but if anyone is uncomfortable about that please let me know and I will leave your child’s name off the sign. <br />
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Homework Challenge: This week we are identifying the changes of the fall season. I challenge you to go on a walk or drive and ask your child to notice anything that shows what season we are in. Such as the leaves that are changing colors, leaves on the ground, frost, plants that are dying, apples on trees, even Halloween decorations can be a sign of Fall or Autumn. </div>
overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-31698295970262526342013-10-12T20:25:00.001-07:002013-10-12T20:25:50.334-07:00Flavorful Food9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—All Around the Kitchen<br />
Social- Muffin Man<br />
Counting-Blue Jello’s<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—ABC sing with me<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills- Dance Director<br />
ABC/Reading-- I like to Eat…Apples and Bananas<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime a snack from all food groups!—Read Hungry Caterpillar<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts) Good Group cut out project<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills-Uno Attack<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
Announcements: Next week is a short week because of Fall Break (UEA). No class Wed. or Thurs. <br />
Homework Assignment: We did playdough last week and all the kids really enjoyed this. I have a great recipe for homemade playdough that I encourage you to make. It keeps great in a air tight container. I had a batch that lasted one year! Here is a <a href="http://childrenareworthit.blogspot.com/2012/02/best-play-dough-recipe.html" target="_blank">link to the recipe</a>. <br />
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One other challenge is to work on rhyming with your child at home. Taking one sound such as "s" as the starting sound and practice rhyming with ee, at, een, o. You can do the same with "m" to make different words. Other ways to practice rhyming is reading Dr. Seuss and nursery rhymes and other literature that rhymes. </div>
overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-15995011685247109732013-10-04T14:50:00.000-07:002013-10-04T14:50:19.082-07:00Color my WorldOctober 7-10. 2013 Color My World-- Letter: O Number: 7<br />
Monday and Tuesday<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up—Blocks and Lacing<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Cognitive (colors, shapes, letters)-<br />
Instruments-In my little hand…<br />
Social/Verbal-Shape Movements w/ partners<br />
Counting--1 2 buckle my shoe-use rhythm sticks<br />
Music readiness/rhythm-Teach humpty Dumpty find the rhythm with egg shakers<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-De Colores w/ Scarves<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime – Fruit<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)-Octopus Water Coloring<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills-dice game with colored blocks<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Wednesday and Thursday<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up—Blocks and Lacing<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—Lukey’s Boat w/ instruments and stop and go sign<br />
Social-Bluebird<br />
Counting-2 little black birds<br />
Music readiness/rhythm-ABC which one is missing?<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-Rainbow Song<br />
Cognitive (colors, shapes, letters)-Baa Baa Black Sheep<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime—Colored Fishes<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Playdough Fun<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills—Monkey Math<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
Announcements: Check our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musictrainpreschool" target="_blank">facebook page</a> because I posted some pictures this week and will try to get some of our 3-4 year old class this week. They have been keeping me super busy so I can't think about the camera during class. =) I'm done with assessments and will be spending time typing out individual e-mail about goals for each child so look for that within the next week.<br />
Homework Challenge:Homework Challenge: Now that we are starting to put on jackets, and shoes and socks I have found it is a lot harder to get my own kids out the door because of the time it takes to put everything on. Does your child know how to put their own coat on? Can they put their own shoes on? Your challenge this week is to take a little more time when it's time to go somewhere and have them put their own jacket and shoes on. If they can already do this it's time to start learning how to tie shoes. This can be frustrating so try to make it fun and do it when your not rushed. Here is a video I really liked about how to teach your kids <a href="http://youtu.be/eN9LcG_4B74">http://youtu.be/eN9LcG_4B74</a> This is the wrap around way you can also teach them the bunny hole way but I personally have a hard time teaching this way because the ears get tangled for the kids. <br />
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<br />overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-29585222789888463632013-09-28T19:24:00.002-07:002013-09-28T19:24:33.065-07:00Exploring SpaceMonday and Tuesday<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time (Small and Large Movement, Instruments, Counting, Music Appreciation/Readiness, ABC/Reading, Singing) Hello Song<br />
Instruments- Blue Jell-O Sticks w/ instruments<br />
Social—“Star Wars” Draw pictures as you listen<br />
Counting—Count off Blast off-& Stars shinning<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Piano High and Low Sounds<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills--<br />
ABC/Reading—Planet Names w/ Letters The Sun , Mercury, Venus, Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks) Saturn Rings-roll dice and see how many to get at a time<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Constellation Creation<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills Demonstrate Planets orbiting the sun by acting out with planets<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Wednesday and Thursday<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time (Small and Large Movement, Instruments, Counting, Music Appreciation/Readiness, ABC/Reading, Singing) Instruments—Twinkle Twinkle Little Star w/ Bells<br />
Counting/Math—It’s a Small World (compare planets in size)<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Blue Jell-O Sticks w/ instruments<br />
Social & Small and Large Movement Skills-He’s Got the Whole World in his hands-ball passing<br />
ABC/Reading—Alphabet Rumba<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
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10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks) Space Drinks have the group help make these<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Sun Paint Project<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
Announcements: Because of the rain the Thursday Class did not go on the field trip so we will attempt to go this Tuesday. The weather forecast looks good. I will be handing out October calendars on Tuesday and Wednesday so look in backpacks for these. <br />
Homework Challenge: Now that it’s getting darker earlier it’s a great time to take the kids outside before bed and do some star gazing. Teach them how to find the big dipper and the north star. You can do some star counting as well. See how high they can count. <br />
<br />overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-40518471362698704512013-09-20T13:56:00.000-07:002013-09-20T13:56:06.571-07:00Things that Go!Sept. 23-26, 2013—Things that Go! Field Trip Day<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up—Cars and Trucks<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time Hello Song<br />
Instruments—Train Song w/ Shakers<br />
Social—Wheels on the Bus—show book and then get imput for song and actions<br />
Counting—Blue Jello w/ instruments<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—PP—FF dynamics<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-Row Row Row your Boat<br />
ABC/Reading—What letter is Missing?<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
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10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)—<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks) --Banana Boats<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Car Art (Painting)<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills—Sorting Vehicles by Land, Air or Sea<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Field Trip Day<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up—Cars and Trucks<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
Leave for Field Trip—Playing Active Games at the Park<br />
Return at 10:55 to get backpacks ready to go<br />
Announcements--This week is our first field trip. We are going to a close park to do some fun active games. You are more then welcome to come and join the group to help out. We are going to have 3-4 year old group go on Monday. We have music therapy students that come on Wednesday for Music Time and so I’m going to switch the day we go to our field trip. I only use washable paints, if your child comes home with paint on their clothes I’m really sorry, if you put spray and wash on it should come out in the laundry. I will try to remember to warn you if we are painting on the calendar and on the weekly notes. 3-4 year olds will be painting on Wed. and 4-5 year olds will be painting on Tues. <br />
Home Challenge-- The weather has been so beautiful, I challenge you to take your preschooler to the park and have each of you take a turn to make up an obstacle course on the playground you can take turns doing it and if they enjoy the competitive side, take a stop watch and time them to see if they can beat them self. <br />
I am just wrapping up the student assessments and will be e-mailing each of you about it and what I would like to work on with them this semester. Please let me know if you have any concerns about your child or any questions. I feel like all the kids are doing really well and I'm enjoying each of them!<br />
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<br />overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-12312370222417455602013-09-14T07:04:00.000-07:002013-09-14T07:04:08.625-07:00I'm a VIP (Very Important Person)September 16-19th-I’m a VIP (Very Important Person)-Letter D; Number 2<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up—Letter Peg board, puzzles<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills—Head Shoulder’s Knees and Toes<br />
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Instruments—All Night All Day w/drums<br />
Social—Our Favorite Things<br />
Counting—Five Little Speckled Frogs<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness-Teach Two Black Keys on the piano<br />
ABC/Reading—Slap D<br />
Singing—Pick a song<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)-crackers and cheese/”Sometimes” by Baker<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Handprints & Footprints<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills—measure how tall each child is, use rulers to measure other objects in the room<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Spotlight Chace Today<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills—If your Happy and you know it (add different emotions sad,<br />
angry, excited, lonely, scared)<br />
Instruments: In my little hand<br />
Social—I’m in the mood for?<br />
Counting—All Night, All Day w/ number letters on drums<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Fat Snake<br />
ABC/Reading—Alphabet Rumba with A, C, and D<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks)-Chace -Snack for Wednesday, pretzel and marshmallow people/”I was so Mad” by Mayer<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)-My Name Plate-Foam craft<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills—Count who many fingers and toes you have subtract various body parts<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
Announcements: Next week is our first field trip. We will be doing active games at a grassy area close to our preschool. Please have your children wear good shoes to run and play in. <br />
Homework Challenge: This week we are talking about how each person is important. One of our crafts this week is creating something with our name. Can your child identify their name yet? They may only be able to find the first letter of their name but you can practice by finding all of the "C"s on a cereal box or in a book you are reading if your child's name started with that letter. <br />
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overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-14663464522942632432013-09-07T07:23:00.000-07:002013-09-07T07:23:16.054-07:00Colors and ShapesColors and Shapes-- Letter: C Number: 1<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up—Shape Puzzles and Connecting Blocks<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Cognitive (colors, shapes, letters)-Shape Song (tune of Farmer in the Dell)<br />
Instruments-In my little hand…<br />
Social/Verbal-Shape Movements w/ partners<br />
Counting--1 2 buckle my shoe-use rhythm sticks<br />
Music readiness/rhythm-ABC letter game, Humpty Dumpty w/ instruments<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-De Colores w/ Scarves<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
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10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime – Make homemade pretzels into fun shapes<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)-water color paintings<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills-dice game with colored blocks—<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
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Colors and Shapes-- Letter: C Number: 1<br />
9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up-- Shape Puzzles and Connecting Blocks<br />
9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)<br />
9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />
9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />
Spotlight Keone today!<br />
9:30 Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—Can you play the _______? Find the right instrument shape<br />
Social-Bluebird<br />
Counting-2 little black birds<br />
Music readiness/rhythm-ABC hide it<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-Rainbow Song<br />
Cognitive (colors, shapes, letters)-Baa Baa Black Sheep<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
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10:00 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)<br />
10:10 Snacktime/Storytime-- Fresh Purple Plums Keone is treat in 4-5 year old class<br />
10:20 Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Make a Train with Shapes<br />
10:45 Math/Science Skills—Monkey Math<br />
10:55 Clean up and Goodbye Song<br />
Announcements: Thank you for all those that brought your stickers. We are going to be using these all year round in our crafts and our reading chart. <br />
Homework Challenge: This week we are working on our colors and shapes. I have been working on an assessment which gives me a baseline to what our preschoolers know right now. Most know there shapes and colors well. So this week is fun because they are already familiar with it. One shape that is difficult for preschoolers is the difference between squares and rectangles. So I challenge you to help your student find some squares and rectangles in your house. So they can see and feel the difference with you. <br />
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overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-74907902855423338322013-08-30T12:35:00.003-07:002013-08-30T12:37:47.278-07:00Getting to Know You!<br />Letter A<br />Number 0<br />September 4&5 Getting to Know You! Letter A and Number 0<br />9:00 Self-Directed Play Time and Clean up<br />9:10 Seat Work (writing name, worksheet)—Go over Rules at Preschool<br />9:20 Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Day<br />9:25 Reading Time/Phonograms (letter sounds)<br />9:35 Practice Writing<br />9:40 Music Circle Time (Small and Large Movement, Instruments, Counting, Music Appreciation/Readiness, ABC/Reading, Singing)—Show and Tell<br />Instruments: Lauren’s Waltz –musical improv. with rhythm instruments-Miss Heather on Piano<br />Social Make New Friends: Make new friends,but keep the old,One is silver,the other is gold. A circle is round, it has no end. That's how long, I will be your friend. You help me, and I'll help you, and together, we will see it through.<br />My Favorite Things-song writing<br />The More we get together<br />Counting Ode to Joy counting song<br />Music Appreciation/Readiness -Introduce Alphabet Cards<br />Small and Large Movement Skills- If your happy and you know it-Let each child choose an action<br />ABC/Reading: Sing w/ letter A- Follow pitches of Pete the dog!<br />Singing—Student of the Day- Chooses a Song<br />10:10 Outside Play (Dress appropriately for weather)-Safety Rules<br />10:20 Snacktime/Storytime (story read by teacher while eating snacks) Carrots and Celery sticks w/ dressing read--This is the Way by Anne Dalton<br />10:30 Creating Project (arts and crafts) My Favorite Collage<br />10:50 Math/Science Skills-Introduce number blocks and practice stacking blocks after rolling the die<br /><br />Dates to Remember: Show and Tell is the first day of school! Tuition is due this week. <br /><br />Homework Challenge: Each week I give parents a challenge to do at home with their child. This is so important to be involved with their schooling. If you do this your child will get more out of their preschool experience. I am teaching your child some sign language to use in the classroom. This is an effective way to communicate with me and it helps them not to speak out and disrupt the class. Ask your child if they remember how to say "yes", "no" Thank you, Time, Bathroom, Tissue Please, and Play. These are signs we will use often at school. If they can't remember you can ask me and I will teach you so you can use these at home as well. Signs can be used with children that are not speaking yet. So try teaching them to your infants and toddlers. I loved using these with my babies that are sitting in their high chair to eat. <div class="MsoNormal">
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overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-3474958166504109112013-08-26T09:25:00.002-07:002013-08-26T09:25:25.919-07:00Fall Classes Begin Sept 4thI'm sorry but the classes for 2013-2014 are full. You may be put on a waiting list if you are interested. August 28th is our Open House. Bring your back pack, 100 stickers and your smiling face. I'm super excited for this year. We are going to have a lot of fun!<div>
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overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-40990298805326537952013-06-13T17:27:00.001-07:002013-07-17T08:07:54.059-07:00Summer Classes Full--Fall Registration Still Open!All of the classes for summer are full. We have done two weeks and it has been a blast! <br />
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I have only 1 opening left for the 4-5 year old class which is taught on Tuesday and Thursdays.<br />
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I have 1 opening in the 3-4 year old class. This class is taught on Monday and Wednesday. Both classes are taught from 9:00-11:00 am. If you need registration information or would like to visit our school please e-mail:<br />
heather@overlymusical.com<br />
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Have a fantastic summer!overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-29581154953991370712013-05-18T06:07:00.000-07:002013-05-18T06:07:07.647-07:00Graduation<br />
Graduation Week-Heather will be assessing students progress during free play and outside play until finished.<br />
Self Directed Play & Clean Up<br />
Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Week<br />
Seat Work<br />
Reading and Writing<br />
Spotlights on Avery!<br />
Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments Old McDonald–joins Miss Heather<br />
Social-Down By the Bay<br />
Counting—Hickory Dickory Dock<br />
Music readiness/rhythm-Three Blind Mice<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-I’m in the Mood<br />
Cognitive (colors, shapes, letters)-Bingo<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
Snack & Story Time—Wheat Thins<br />
Free Time & Group Motor Activity—Duck Duck Goose<br />
Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Make Graduation Camps<br />
Math/Science Skills<br />
Goodbye Song<br />
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Self Directed Play & Clean Up<br />
Weather, Calendar, Counting, Letter and Number of the Week<br />
Seat Work<br />
Reading and Writing<br />
Music Circle Time<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments Old McDonald–joins Miss Heather<br />
Social-Down by the Bay<br />
Counting-Bubblegum<br />
Music readiness/rhythm-Three Blind Mice<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-I’m in the Mood<br />
Cognitive (colors, shapes, letters)-Bingo<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
Go through Letter Sounds for Families<br />
Go through some Sight words<br />
Snack & Story Time—Animal Crackers<br />
Free Time & Group Motor Activity-Jumping Jacks<br />
Creating Project (arts and crafts)-Help Miss Heather Prepare Snack for Families<br />
Graduation Time: Parents and other special guests join us Wednesday at 10:30 or 1:00 and Thursday at 11:00.<br />
Program<br />
Give out awards, and year end folders watch slide show downstairs<br />
Refreshments for Families.<br />
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This is our final week for the School Year! The kids have a fun program planned where they will showcase their favorite songs sung in Music Time. We will also show you some of our reading skills. I've made a slideshow of pictures I've taken throughout the year I will show as well. Hope you can make it. Please let me know if you have any questions.<br />
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I encourage you to keep your child active and learning during the summer. I will send home their name templates and it would be a great idea for you to practice writing their name everyday and read to them 20 minutes a day. One thing I like to do in the summer is pick up a workbook from the dollar store and have my preschooler do a page a day. <br />
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For those of you interested in Summer classes it's not too late to register. I have between 4 and 2 openings in each class. Let me know if you want me to send home a registration form. <br />
For Next year's 2013-2014 class I have 6 open spots for 3-4 year old and 3 open spots for the Pre-Kindergarten Class. If you have friends or families with preschoolers I would appreciate your recommendation. It has been a great year and I just adore your children. Thanks for the opportunity to teach them! Miss Heather<br />
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overlyactivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186071624034890142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580761222380682158.post-57665675967124561262013-05-13T04:51:00.002-07:002013-05-13T04:51:53.735-07:00Animals<br />
Animals<br />
Seat Work<br />
Practice writing names<br />
Weather/Calendar<br />
Introduce Theme and Letter and Number of the Day Animals, Z, X & all numbers<br />
Counting<br />
Music Circle Time<br />
Musical Exploration<br />
Hello Song<br />
Instruments—Old MacDonald<br />
Social-Down by the Bay—Add their own rhyming verses<br />
Counting-Fifteen Animals<br />
Music Appreciation/Readiness—A B C—sing with me<br />
Small and Large Movement Skills-The Hokey Pokey<br />
ABC/Reading-BINGO<br />
Singing—Child Chooses Songs<br />
Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Turtle Mosaic<br />
Free Time-choose activity inside or outside before snacks (Miss Heather -assessments)<br />
Snacktime—Applesauce<br />
Reading Time: Tingalayo & The Tale of Peter Rabbit<br />
Writing assignment (numbers and/or letters)<br />
Group Motor Activity—Duck Duck Goose<br />
Math/Science Skills—Telephone Number Practice<br />
Storytime<br />
Goodbye Song<br />
Announcements: Thanks so much for all those that were able to come out to the parade. We had a lot of fun. I posted a picture on our facebook page if you want to check it out. Can you believe we only have two weeks left of preschool. The month is flying by and we are about ready for graduation. I will be doing final testing this week and next. I will just take one child at a time during free time to get them done. This final testing will help us see how much your child has retained throughout the year. This Wednesday and Thursday if our last field trip for the year. I will send a separate e-mail with our itinerary so watch for that. I do still need one parent to help drive. We only need a car that can hold two preschool children. If you would like to come but can't drive I can take one adult in my van. I can fit six children in my van. If you know you can’t come to preschool on Thursday please let me know so we know how many to plan for.<br />
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Home Challenge: Start thinking of summer now. Kindergarten will begin before you know it. To help prepare you child, schedule your day so you can fit in some Reading Time, and some type of project, whether it's, coloring, playing an alphabet or counting game, or making something together in the kitchen. Have them practice writing their name for you everyday. There are lots of story times and summer reading programs that can help motivate your child to read with you this summer. Another thing to think about is to keep them active by going to the park and playing outside. We like to take swimming lessons so they learn how to be safe in the water. I have summer registration forms if you would like to sign up for our summer preschool. <br />
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