Little Tikes Preschool: November 2011

Friday, November 4, 2011

November Update: 2 1/2-3 yr old Class

November 1-4

This week we talked about families and how many family members we have and the letter F. Each student should know what sound F makes. The kids traced a letter F with a bingo stamp and sang the letter F song together. We are also trying to get all our alphabet letters right and in order in the ABC's. We are singing it several times a day.

November Update: 4-5yr old class

November 1-4

This week in class we learned about families. We drew pictures of our families to go in our "about me" books. In class the students were introduced to the letter F. Throughout the week, we learned what sound the letter F makes and how to write it. Each student should have brought their worksheet home (will send one home every Friday). We are also working on our ABC's and learning how to put the letters in order without a cheat sheet. They are getting better and better each day! Usually I will pair each student up with a partner to get the alphabet done but today I had each child try by themselves. Everyone did a wonderful job!

Our Curriculum

Academic

Sings/says the Days of the Week

Sings/says the Months of the Year

Knows all letters and sounds

Says/Sings the Alphabet

Spells Name out loud

Names all the colors

Names all the shapes

Names Numbers 1-20

Identifies and provides Opposites

Rhymes (recognizes and makes rhyming words)

Recognizes measurement (smallest, tallest, longer, shorter, etc.)

Patterns

Fine Motor Skills

Properly holds crayons and pencils, Scissors

Traces objects and on a line

Writes name without help

Cuts on a line, and around objects

Coloring in the lines

Assembles puzzles

Strings beads

Listening & Speaking Skills

Listens and focus for about 10 minutes

Listens quietly to stories

Makes statements

Recalls past events

Speaks clearly

Makes needs known

Says sentences of at least five words

Uses appropriate tone of voice and language for school

Shows manners: uses polite words such as “please” and “thank you”

Responds to teacher and classmates

Social & Emotional Skills

Talks to other children about familiar objects and events

Makes friends, talking and playing with them

Responds to teachers questions and instructions

Shares toys, crayons, and other items

Shows respect and concern for others

Takes turns

Tidies up after tasks

Solves problems by using words

Uses imagination in play

Follows rules and procedures

Life Skills

Can retrieve and put on backpack and coat

Follows two to three step directions

Says first, middle, and last name

Knows how old he/she is

Knows whether he/she is a boy or girl

Knows parent’s first names

Knows telephone number

Knows address

Answers to commonly asked questions:

*We do have 3-4 field trips during the school year. *Our holiday schedule follows the traditional Davis School Calendar. *Our classrooms fill up at 12 students. *We will ask for parent volunteers for our holiday party’s. Parents are not required to come but may volunteer if they want to. *We do have a back to school night, two weeks before class’s start where your child may come and meet their teacher while we go over the parent packet that will contain the year’s calendar and events. *Children will have a show and tell day once a week, where they can bring a toy from home that begins with the letter they are learning about. This is a great way for children to gain confidence speaking in front of others. *We do have a snack time that matches the theme of that week that way they are still learning while enjoying a snack. *Your child is not required to be potty trained; we will just give you a call if there is a situation that needs to be taken care of.