This month we will be working on the first interdisciplinary unit of study from the NYC Department of Education. 

Unit One: Welcome to Pre-K

Each week we will nave a focus question that we will base our lessons on

Week 1 - What will I learn and do in pre-K?
Week 2 - What do I bring to my classroom community?
Week 3 - Who are the people in my classroom community?
Week 4 - Who else is in my pre-K program?

Reading is a very important part of every child’s growth and learning experiences. Each week we will have a book that will be the main focus of the lessons and other books that will support the ideas and concepts we are learning about. 
This week our focus book will be: 
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn: Chester’s mom helps him feel safe and secure and remember how much she loves him.

All of the units we focus on have specific ideas that the children should be able to understand when the unit is complete.
The student outcomes for unit 1 will be the following:

1. My classroom and program are safe places where I learn, play and have fun.
2. I am an important member of my classroom community; my thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter.
3. My family, my teachers*, and other children make up my classroom community; their backgrounds, thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter.
4. The teachers and other adults at my program keep me safe, care about me and support my learning.
5. In my classroom I use materials carefully and make choices about where I work and play.
6. Classroom rules and routines help me learn and stay safe. 

    

                                                          


 

 

*Please Be sure you are checking the school calendar for any important information.  

*SHEETS AND BLANKETS WILL BE SENT HOME AT THE END OF THE WEEK. PLEASE BE SURE TO WASH THEM AND RETURN THEM ON MONDAY.

*CHECK YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL BAG DAILY FOR ANY NOTES. 
 
*IF YOUR CHILD HAS AN ACCIDENT IN SCHOOL, PLEASE SEND IN REPLACEMENT CLOTHING.

* School calendars have been sent home, please review monthly. 


During inclement weather PreK will be dismissed in the cafeteria. 

 

 

Saying goodbye can be difficult for both parents and children. It is normal to have many different feelings on the first few days of school. You and your child may feel anxious, sad, excited or a combination of emotions! Here are a few tips to help you and your child on the first days of pre-K or 3-K: • Bring something special from home

Your child's teacher may encourage you to bring along a comfort item from home. A stuffed animal, favorite doll, a special blanket or even a family picture may help your child feel connected to home and family while at school. • A note from home   Write a short note to your child, saying, "Have a great day. I will be back to pick you up at 3:00. I love you." Let the teacher know that the note is in your child's book bag so that she may read it to him when he misses you. • Stay a while If you see that your child is distressed about you leaving, stay a while. Talk to your child about what she will be doing at school: show her around the classroom, reintroduce her to the teacher and help her find her favorite toys.     • Make sure to say good-bye Let your child know who will be there to pick her up at the end of the day. Instead of sneaking out of the classroom, hug, kiss, wave or say "See you later!" once she's become engaged in an activity. Saying goodbye helps your child feel confident you will return when you say you will. You can affirm a nervous child's feelings by telling her that you will miss her, too. • Develop consistent daily routines   Routines are important for helping a young child feel safe in a new place. Using the same hello and goodbye routine each day is one way to help your child get used to separating each day. When children know what will happen next in their day they are less likely to feel anxious. • Make time for play   Playing with other kids helps your child practice sharing and taking turns. Playing can happen at structured playdates, at the park or at family gatherings. • Read together every day!