Week of September 12th

This week we are continuing to work on rhyming using Green Eggs and Ham. The students cut out pictures of rhyming words and put them in an envelope to take home and play rhyme memory with family members. Continue playing other rhyme games at home as rhyming is the very first step in the early literacy process.

We are beginning work on the alphabet chant this week. We are learning the American Sign Language sign for each letter as well as the symbol and sound for each letter.

Our letter of the week is Bb and we are focusing on practicing writing the capital B, recognizing B in print, and listening for words that begin with the /b/ sound. For a home to school connection, have you child list words that start with /b/, notice Bb's in books and magazines, practice writing/tracing in sand or in shaving cream on a cookie sheet (messy but OH so fun)!

For math we are concentrating on the number 6. Ask your child what 3 + 3 equals! We are making designs using six objects, practicing tracing/writing the number six and using one to one correspondence to count to six. For home to school connection, practice other combinations of numbers (using manipulatives such as beans or m&m's) that together equal 6.

In science, we continue to work on our 5 senses. Students are singing the 5 senses song to help them remember each one. This week we are focusing on the sense of hearing.

Homework: Students need to bring in at least one item, picture or word that begins with a Bb. We are using these to create a large alphabet book for our classroom library. Treasure box Friday's for students who bring something in!

Reminder: please send a water bottle or sippy to school with your child daily.

***Be sure to sign up for the Learn N Burn for this Friday night! It starts at 5:30 and you receive 45 minutes of hands on instruction from Yogini Genie on how to assist your child with the fine and gross motor skills targeted in yoga for kids! Then, at 6:15, leave your kiddos with the SUMC staff while you go out and grab a bite to eat, wander the mall or just simply sit in your car and peacefully listen to music! It's free babysitting for a little over 2 hours!!!! Take advantage! ;)