We are very excited about our first day of preschool.
As we start the year, we will spend time learning about our classmates, our daily routine, and expectations. Some of our activities will remain at school to decorate the classroom or to keep in your child's portfolio.
Arrival - When students first arrive, they will stow their belongings and have an opportunity to play in a few areas of the classroom. Activities this week include, trains/cars and coloring
Story Time
The Kissing Hand, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and Preschool Day Hooray!
Meeting - The class will gather together to talk about our feelings about the first day of school, our favorite colors, and our ages. These conversations will lead us to our small groups as we are beginning a mini-all about me unit.
Small Groups -
Journal page about our first day - Students will draw a picture of themselves and describe how they feel about school, using visuals as needed. These drawings will remain at school but will be available to view at our open house.
Painting a duck - Students will use water colors to paint a large duck
Decorating the first letter of our name - Coordinating with the story Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, students will decorate the first letter of their name with bingo markers and stickers as they choose.
Handwriting - As we begin our year, we often start by building hand strength before starting our instruction with handwriting. This week we will use playdough for this purpose as students will push, squeeze, and roll the playdough.
Choice Time
This is a child centered time where students can choose an area to play and explore.
Sensory - sand table
Rug - cars and trains
Kitchen with play food
Art - Painting
Library - Books about school
Writing Center - Coloring and exploring materials in our writing center
