In Social Studies we will be reviewing Egypt on a map and identifying Greece. The children will narrate about the Ancient Greeks and paint a picture of a horse and chariot.
In Language/Writing some of the students will begin learning how to write cursive letters. We will be practicing tracing letter a and b this week. Other students will be practicing writing D’Nealian letters.
In Reading the children have been doing a great job with their leveled readers and sight words. Please be sure to practice reading with your child each week.
In Science we will observe a type of aluminum boron silicate that forms in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Tourmaline can come in a variety of colors due to any change in its composition.
School will be closed next Monday, January 16th for Martin Luther King Day.
January 2-5
In Science we will begin learning about Rocks. We will be reading about the igneous rocks and observe a diagram of real igneous rocks that are displayed in our Science Center. We will also practice sorting different colors of rocks.
In Social Studies the children will be reviewing facts about Egyptian Life by matching Egyptian stickers and placing them in the correct places.
In Music the children will “ice skate” together as they listen to Nocturne No. 8 in D Flat Major by Chopin.
In Bible we will be learning about Joseph and his coat of many colors. The children will be painting their own coat of many colors. We will also be reading and narrating about Moses and doing a color by number picture of baby Moses.
Please be sure to send a warm jacket each day. Also, please place a snack in the basket by the classroom door each day for our afternoon snack time.
In Social Studies the children will be reviewing facts about Egyptian Life by matching Egyptian stickers and placing them in the correct places.
In Music the children will “ice skate” together as they listen to Nocturne No. 8 in D Flat Major by Chopin.
In Bible we will be learning about Joseph and his coat of many colors. The children will be painting their own coat of many colors. We will also be reading and narrating about Moses and doing a color by number picture of baby Moses.
Please be sure to send a warm jacket each day. Also, please place a snack in the basket by the classroom door each day for our afternoon snack time.
December 5-8
The children will be making their own Christmas cards to take home this week. We will also be decorating wreaths and learning about Christmas wreaths and learning about Christmas in Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
We will listen to The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett on tape and look at all of the beautiful illustrations in the book. The children will be narrating the important parts of the story aloud.
We will be reading about the "Shepherds Visit to Baby Jesus", why the "Wise Men Follow the Star", and when the "Wise Men Give Their Gifts" from the Bible in Pictures by Kenneth Taylor.
We will be having our Christmas Party this Thursday, Dec. 8th at 2:30. Please be sure to bring the items that you signed up for in the hallway. We need enough for 14 children.
Christmas break will begin next week. We will look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, January 2nd. Have a great holiday!
We will listen to The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett on tape and look at all of the beautiful illustrations in the book. The children will be narrating the important parts of the story aloud.
We will be reading about the "Shepherds Visit to Baby Jesus", why the "Wise Men Follow the Star", and when the "Wise Men Give Their Gifts" from the Bible in Pictures by Kenneth Taylor.
We will be having our Christmas Party this Thursday, Dec. 8th at 2:30. Please be sure to bring the items that you signed up for in the hallway. We need enough for 14 children.
Christmas break will begin next week. We will look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, January 2nd. Have a great holiday!
November 28-December 1
In Music the children will practice making rhythms with their own Egyptian Sistra that as been displayed in the hallway.
In Social Studies we will be learning about Pyramids this week. The children will be narrating the Pyramid by David Macaulay. They will be coloring and creating their own 3-D pyramids with a camel and trees in the background.
The children will be narrating the story "The Bite Before Christmas" from Winnie the Pooh Christmas.
In Bible we will be reading and narrating "Rebekah Says She Will Be Issac's Wife" from The Bible in Picture for Little Eyes.
Proofs for pictures have been sent home. The orders are due back by this Thursday, December 1st to allow printing in time Christmas. Please turn in the order forms to Tara Garr or Mrs. Hague.
In Social Studies we will be learning about Pyramids this week. The children will be narrating the Pyramid by David Macaulay. They will be coloring and creating their own 3-D pyramids with a camel and trees in the background.
The children will be narrating the story "The Bite Before Christmas" from Winnie the Pooh Christmas.
In Bible we will be reading and narrating "Rebekah Says She Will Be Issac's Wife" from The Bible in Picture for Little Eyes.
Proofs for pictures have been sent home. The orders are due back by this Thursday, December 1st to allow printing in time Christmas. Please turn in the order forms to Tara Garr or Mrs. Hague.
November 14-17
The children will be making pine cone turkeys and painting turkeys to put on their placemats that they will be using at our Feast on Thursday.
In Science we will be reading about Pluto this week. This is our last week to finish learning about the planets. We will begin learning about stars and constellations after our holiday break.
We will be working on our own owl picture frames to give to their grandparents at our Thanksgiving Feast.
On Thursday our Thanksgiving Feast will begin at 11:15. The children will recite a poem and sing some songs. Dr. Flint will speak at 12:00.
Be sure to bring the items that you signed up for in the hallway for our Thanksgiving Feast this Thursday, November 17 at 11:15. Bring enough for 14 kids as well as grandparents/parents.
In Science we will be reading about Pluto this week. This is our last week to finish learning about the planets. We will begin learning about stars and constellations after our holiday break.
We will be working on our own owl picture frames to give to their grandparents at our Thanksgiving Feast.
On Thursday our Thanksgiving Feast will begin at 11:15. The children will recite a poem and sing some songs. Dr. Flint will speak at 12:00.
Be sure to bring the items that you signed up for in the hallway for our Thanksgiving Feast this Thursday, November 17 at 11:15. Bring enough for 14 kids as well as grandparents/parents.
November 7-10
In Science we will be learning about Neptune this week. The children have been doing really well practicing the names of the planets in order during circle time.
In Bible we will read "Three Men from Heaven" and "God Tests Abraham's Love" from The Bible in Pictures.
We will begin making our cat mummies for Social Studies this week. We will be reading how the Egyptians mummified their cats. The children will narrate the "Cat's Journey" from Spend the Day in Ancient Egypt.
We will be practicing our Thanksgiving songs in music this week. We will be presenting these songs next week at our Thanksgiving Feast.
The children enjoyed observing and narrating about the "Woman with Chrysanthemums". We will continue to work on this painting using watercolors.
Our field trip to see Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer at the Artisan Theatre is on November 29th. Admission is $5 per person. Please turn your money in to Mrs. Hague by this Wednesday. We have to pay the theatre by this Thursday.
In Bible we will read "Three Men from Heaven" and "God Tests Abraham's Love" from The Bible in Pictures.
We will begin making our cat mummies for Social Studies this week. We will be reading how the Egyptians mummified their cats. The children will narrate the "Cat's Journey" from Spend the Day in Ancient Egypt.
We will be practicing our Thanksgiving songs in music this week. We will be presenting these songs next week at our Thanksgiving Feast.
The children enjoyed observing and narrating about the "Woman with Chrysanthemums". We will continue to work on this painting using watercolors.
Our field trip to see Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer at the Artisan Theatre is on November 29th. Admission is $5 per person. Please turn your money in to Mrs. Hague by this Wednesday. We have to pay the theatre by this Thursday.
October 31-November 3
Our Fall Party was a blast. The children played candy corn bowling, pin the nose on the pumpkin, pumpkin toss, and drop the rat. They all enjoyed their prizes they won for playing each game. Thanks to all the parents who helped with prizes and treats for the party.
We will be reading and narrating from Rumpelstiltskin. We will learn about how to use an apostrophe as we do an activity sheet about the Miller's daughter.
We will begin observing and narrating about "A Woman with Chrysanthemums" by Edgar Degas. The children will be painting their own to display in the hallway.
The children will be planting Swiss Chard into the garden. Everyone enjoyed planting carrot seeds into the garden last week. In Bible we will be reading "God gives Abraham the Best", and "God Promises Abraham a Son" from The Bible in Pictures.
We will be reading and narrating from Rumpelstiltskin. We will learn about how to use an apostrophe as we do an activity sheet about the Miller's daughter.
We will begin observing and narrating about "A Woman with Chrysanthemums" by Edgar Degas. The children will be painting their own to display in the hallway.
The children will be planting Swiss Chard into the garden. Everyone enjoyed planting carrot seeds into the garden last week. In Bible we will be reading "God gives Abraham the Best", and "God Promises Abraham a Son" from The Bible in Pictures.
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