I am with you

This week the students have tried to enjoy the sunshine as much as possible! As the temperatures continue to drop, the students are excited for it to snow! We have several fun and exciting things coming up in preschool! They will be having a visit from the Fire Department on Monday of next week. The students are excited to learn more about fire safety. At the end of October we will be having our Trunk or Treat event at Faith! Invite your friends and family to join us for a safe environment for trick or treating.

Morning Stories:

Let's Do Nothing! by Tony Fucile

This is a Moose by Richard Morris

Don't let the pigeon stay up late by Mo Willems

Who took the cookie from the cookie jar? by Viviana Garofol

The Scarecrow's Hat by Ken Brown

Bible Time (One in Christ Curriculum):

We are all unique. Each of us have our own families in the preschool classroom. But all the families have something in common. We are all sinners and in need of God's love and mercy. It is true for us today as it was true for Joseph and his family. Joseph was part of a large family, but his father had singled him out as the favorite. This caused tension for the other brothers in the family. When the brothers saw their father favoring Joseph, they became angry. Joseph was sent away by his brothers. But later in life, Joseph chose to forgive his brothers. We can learn from him. Despite being wronged, Joseph chose to forgive his brothers for what they had done. Just as Christ forgave us for our sins, we should forgive those who have wronged us in life! How important it is to teach forgiveness to the people in our lives. As it says in Genesis 28:15, "God says, I am with you." What a blessing to know that despite the mistakes we make, we have the love of Christ with us each day.

Movement Time (SPARK Curriculum):This week the students have focused on hopping as their new concept. They have been able to use the warm up songs to dance and move their bodies. They continue to do stretching before the main activity. They have been playing several games that incorporate several different movements. They have reviewed previous concepts and focused on their new movement, hopping. The students have enjoyed being able to show their skill in hopping throughout the movement time.

Music Time (Sing and Make Music Curriculum):

They have been learning more about keeping a steady beat in music this week. They have been able to tap the ground, their lap and clap their lands. They have used several different ways to show how to keep a steady beat. They have used 'Twinkle, Twinkle' and 'If you're happy and you know it' as their songs this week. With these songs, they have also reviewed previous songs from the beginning of the year. They enjoy being able to sing and move their bodies while having music time. As they learn about keeping a steady beat, the students are able to move about and use their bodies to keep the beat.

Small Group Time (HighScope Curriculum):

The students have been looking at the letter F this week. We use an Alaskan alphabet for the students, this week we have a picture of fireweed! The KDI (key developmental indicator) for this week is writing.

Monday- they were able to learn about the letter F and use a picture of it to work on writing straight lines.

Tuesday- the students worked on tracing dotted lines of words such as fall, fire, fish, fireweed and foot.

Wednesday- they were able to make letters using their fingers and trays of salt!

Thursday- fall art project using leaves! Just wait till you see the finished product.

Friday- chalk outside while practicing letters.

Planning and Recall Time (HighScope Curriculum):

Since the students are working on writing this week, they were asked to recognize their written name as it was pulled from a bag! The students did a great job of showing a quiet thumb when it was their name. After recognizing their name, the students were able to plan or recall.

Sensory Table:

In the sensory table this week, the students are able to play with a variety of beans. With the beans the students have measuring cups and funnels.

Afternoon Table Activities:

The students are able to choose from the sensory table, snack and a table activity.

Monday(Math)- numbered popsicles, muffin tins with numbers and pompoms
Tuesday(Fine Motor)- colored noodles with string, sorting pie with tweezers
Wednesday(Manipulatives)- memory game, giant foam floor puzzle, giant link n logs
Thursday(Art&Literacy)- finger painting and National Geographic for Kids magazines
Friday(Sensory)- tubs of corn and beans