Until Next Year!

We had a very busy final week of preschool! The students were able to have a field trip to the Dome, complete projects and play with their friends. I am excited to have so many returning students next year! To those of you with children that are moving on to Kindergarten - I will keep you all in my prayers! Your children will be tremendous blessings wherever they go. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to spend so much time with your children! God is good.

Morning Stories:
Pete the Cat and his Magic Sunglasses by James and Kimberly Dean
What about Moose? by Corey Rosen Schwartz
Little Owl's Day by Divya Srinivasan
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
What if you had animal ears?! by Sandra Markle

Planning/Recall Time:
This week the students were able to do one of their favorites for planning and recall time - acka backa! The students are able to use hula hoops to rotate in a circle. When a students hands landed on the tape on the hula hoop it was their turn to plan. We say the words, "acka backa soda cracker, acka backa pow, acka backa soda cracker (student's name) plans now!"

Sensory Table:
The sensory table was open a little bit this week. They were able to use water and measuring cups and spoons. The students enjoyed being able to end the year using water!

Bible Time:
This week the students are focusing on how Jesus is our Good Shepherd. We have been discussing the job of a shepherd, to take care of his sheep. Jesus is our Good Shepherd because he does the same thing for us. Despite our mistakes or wandering away from Him, He continues to find us and love us. He will continue to provide and take care of us each day. We have reviewed 'I am Jesus Little Lamb' as our song this week. The students have enjoyed being able to sing this song once again. We have focused on Matthew 28:20, " I am with you always." What a blessing to know that He will be with us wherever we go. A wonderful way to end our school year! 

Movement Time:
During movement time this week, the students have been able to play various games from throughout the year. This week they played the sleeping animal game and freeze tag. Due to the field trip and toddler time taking place this week - the students only had movement twice. They enjoyed being able to play these games when possible.

Music Time:

The students were able to choose what songs they wanted to review this week during music time. They were able to choose songs and fingerplays. They enjoyed being able to sing these songs and have control over which ones were going to be sung. They are a big fan of student's choice!

Small Group Time:
The KDI (Key Developmental Indicator) for this week was shapes. The students were able to do various activities having to do with shapes. Due to the field trip and picnic - the students only had two days of activities!

Monday- The students had to find hidden shapes in the classroom. They enjoyed being able to race around the classroom to find the 20 red shapes that were hidden. Students had to identify which shapes were hiding in the classroom.
Tuesday- We had our field trip to the Dome. 
Wednesday- We were able to have small group outside! The students were able to throw water balloons at shapes drawn on the walls. The students were asked to find a certain shape and to throw the balloons on the target. 
Thursday- We are having our school picnic!

Afternoon Table Activities:
The students are able to choose from snack, the sensory table or one of the table activities. 

Monday(Math)- geoboards, numbered popsicles, and numbered cars with assigned parking spots.
Tuesday(Fine Motor)- hole punchers and beaded necklaces to keep.
Wednesday(Manipulatives)- student's choice!