Ms. Mikki's News January 28, 2018

News from Ms. Mikki January 28, 2018
Yay!  We finally got a full week in.  It was great to see everyone back…...again!  Cross your fingers for no more snow!  I sent home a Bear Counting and number matching activity for you to do with your child.  It’s yours to keep and you don’t need to send it back.  The possibilities are endless..  You can simply have them count the bears and find the bear with the corresponding number.  You can roll a dice and find the page that has the matching number.  You can color each set of bears a different color.   BOOK ORDERS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY JANUARY 30th.  Sorry for the quick order.  Last week’s snow days didn’t help. Valentine’s Boxes:  Both classes will be decorating a Valentine Bag during their party.  You DO NOT need to send in a box.  However, we will be doing Valentine’s exchanges during the party.  Our wonderful room moms will be sending home a letter and class list soon.
January Learning Targets: Investigates position and locations-  I can identify first, middle, last. Listens for different purposes-  I can carry out 2-3 simple related directions in order. I show understanding of the concepts of same and different	Literacy: This week we read Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Bear’s Colors.  During circle time we shared our favorite color.  We also took turns sharing out things that matched each color we read about in the books.  I gave them clues and they had to guess what I was thinking. You can play this game too!  It’s a great conversation piece to play in the car.  This is areat way to build vocabulary.   I’m thinking of something that is red.  It grows on a tree.  We can eat them.  What is it?...........
Math: We set up counting and color sorting stations in our math center.   During circle time we practiced identifying small numbers as we “hunted for the bear”.  They had to guess which # the bear was hiding behind.   Science:  We made predictions as to what was going to happen when we added hot water to our ring of skittles.   We also had fun making ice cream!  I hope you caught the video on SeeSaw.
Inclement Weather Policy:  If the district calls for a “Late Start” preschool will be cancelled for the day.	Dates to remember: February 2nd-  Preschool applications for next year are due February 2nd-  Playgroup 10-11 February 10-  PAT Group Connection-  Match Made in Heaven  9:00-10:00 February 14th & 15th-  Valentine’s Day parties TUITION for January is due