We had so much fun celebrating Twos-Day on 2/22/22! The boys and girls looked fantastic in their t-shirts, tutus, ties, and tiaras - and the teachers loved joining in on the fun! We partnered up with Kindergarten for a morning full of two and /t/ themed activities.
100 Days of School!
That same day marked the 100th day of school! This year is flying by and we were happy to take some time to mark this special day.
Quiver Farms
On Wednesday, the farmer from Quiver Farms arrived to bring us our eggs. Over the next week and a half, the Pre-K and Kindergarten students will be responsible for turning the eggs three times a day in the incubator - just like the Mama Hen does! When we come back to school next week, hopefully we will have some chick babies!
Important Reminders:
On Tuesday, March 1st (Mardi Gras) Student Council will be selling Krispy Kreme original glazed donuts during lunch! Donuts will be $2 each, and students will be limited to two donuts. Only cash will be accepted, and they will only be sold on Tuesday!
In celebration of Mardi Gras, students will be allowed to wear free dress and Mardi Gras colors (purple, green, and gold) for $1 on Tuesday, March 1st. The money raised will support the efforts of Catholic Relief Services.
Thank you to all who sent in valentines and special treats for the students. The boys and girls had a wonderful time celebrating together!
Sensory Bins
Thanks to the generosity of a former Pre-K parent (we love you, Ms. Tracy!), we have some AMAZING new sensory bins in our classroom. Sensory bins provide children with the opportunity to explore and learn through hands-on tactile play that engages their senses. Stay tuned to the blog for even more amazing things Ms. Tracy made for us!
Science
In science class with Mrs. DeBardino this week, the Pre-K students discussed snow and learned that snow comes from clouds. They placed three cups of snow in different places (one in the classroom, one in the refrigerator, and one in the freezer) and made predictions about where the snow would melt and why. After some time, they came back together to see which predictions came true.
Finally, Mrs. DeBardino allowed the children to color their own snowmen. We were both very impressed on how well the children are doing with their coloring skills!
Important Reminders:
There is no school on Monday, February 21.
Students in PreK, Kindergarten, and 7th grade are collecting food and gently used clothing for Murphy’s Giving Market in Upper Darby. All donations will be collected until Wednesday, February 23rd. See the Happenings for more details.
Don’t forget to wear your t-shirts, tutus, ties, and tiaras on Tuesday, 2/22/22 for Twos-Day!
Each morning when the Pre-K students arrive in the classroom, they have time for free play. They enjoy selecting a toy from the toy shelf and gathering with their friends to create and just have fun. Free play allows the children to use their imagination, strengthen their social skills, and develop their problem-solving skills.
Handwriting
The Pre-K students love working in their handwriting books because they get to work like the "big kids" do! In Pre-K, our main handwriting focus is writing our names, but we do expose the children to writing all the letters and numbers. Handwriting will be a big focus of kindergarten next year!
Students begin all handwriting lessons by watching videos of how to properly form both the capital and lowercase letter we are working on. They "write" the letter in the air to practice making the strokes. Click here to watch the students working on the letter Pp.
Next, the students practice tracing and writing the letters in their handwriting books with a proper pencil grip.
Black History Month
All month long we have been learning about influential black men and women who have made contributions to our society. We learned about Alfred Cralle (the inventor of the ice cream scoop), Garrett Morgan (the inventor of the modern traffic light), Lyda Newman (the inventor of the hairbrush with plastic bristles), and Philip B. Downing (the inventor of the mailbox). We are still talking about Martin Luther King, Jr. and all his work for kindness, justice, and creating a beloved community.
We love listening to stories as well! Two of our current favorites are Hair Loveby Matthew Cherry and Sulweby Lupita Nyong'o.
I highly recommend Miss Jessica's World - Where Kids Learn New Things on YouTube. Throughout the year, we have learned about so many things with Miss Jessica - from washing our hands, to talking about our feelings, to Diwali, to the hula, and so much more! Our current favorite video is "Celebrate Black People Who Change the world. You can view it here. The Pre-K students love to dance to this song!
Important Reminders:
We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Monday - don't forget to send in your valentines!
Students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 7th grade are collecting food and gently used clothing for Murphy’s Giving Market in Upper Darby. All donations will be collected until Wednesday, February 23rd. See the Happenings for more details.
Students will be allowed to wear free dress for Valentine’s Day on Monday 2/14.
There will be no school on Friday, February 18 (faculty in-service) or Monday, February 21 (Presidents’ Day).
We will be celebrating “Twos-Day” on Tuesday, 2/22. Please refer to the email for more details.
