Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Time Change
Hey Everyone- Tomorrow, Thurs. Dec 11, I need to start preschool at 10:15 instead of 9:30. I am happy to still do it for he full 2 hours unless it interferes with your nap/lunch schedule, then we could end at 11:45 if it is easier. Please let me know when you prefer it to end. I need to change because we have our Christmas enrichment dinner and we are setting up in the morning until 10:00. Originally I told them that I couldn't help because of preschool but when I found out we had over 90 signed up I can't not help. Anyway, Maren suggested that I switch days and do it today, but I realized with the practice for the program and such it would just be to much for one day. Let me know what time you think. Thanks- Shel
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Today @ Katie's house
We began by gluing together our sled ornaments. Then went over the calender and took turns raising hands to tell about the REAL meaning of Christmas. I was super proud that when I asked if Christmas was all about Santa they all said NO! That's right!
We sang Christmas songs. One of them was Once There Was a Snow man, pictured below.
Snack was those natural fruit snacks from Sprouts and popcorn. Some kids LOVED them, others weren't so down.
We played the Alphabet matching game. Where we match upper and lower case letters. Then we were suppose to say a word that starts with that letter's sound. I say SUPPOSE to because Kawika was SO tired at this point that he got up in everyone's face. I feel like I need a babysitter..J/K(well not totally, but I AM NOT asking for one)
The kids played outside for a little bit before it was time to get some reading in the Pirates book. It went by SO fast.
We sang Christmas songs. One of them was Once There Was a Snow man, pictured below.
Snack was those natural fruit snacks from Sprouts and popcorn. Some kids LOVED them, others weren't so down.
We played the Alphabet matching game. Where we match upper and lower case letters. Then we were suppose to say a word that starts with that letter's sound. I say SUPPOSE to because Kawika was SO tired at this point that he got up in everyone's face. I feel like I need a babysitter..J/K(well not totally, but I AM NOT asking for one)
The kids played outside for a little bit before it was time to get some reading in the Pirates book. It went by SO fast.
Before Snowman
Tall Snowman
Small Small Small Snowman
PS if you can fix the spacing on the pictures that'd be great. My computer is Wack. Also as of today the Calendar is correct. So disregard any past conversations.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Lesson Plan for Activities in December
In my attempt to be more planned and prepared I have decided to schedule for activities in December. For Friday, December 5th I would like to have a field trip to Wildlife Zoo. I will try to recruit a few women in the ward to come so we can get the preschool rate. Then Friday, the 19th we can have a Christmas party. I will plan all the activities, games, and we'll draw names beforehand for a fun cheap secret Santa gift exchange! We can have it here or maybe so everyone can come do it at the park for more space! Love to get everyone's feedback! Thanks!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
No Preschool Tomorrow
I am sorry to do this so last minute, but I am not going to be able to have preschool tomorrow. It was a crazy unexpected day today so I was unable to get some Thanksgiving activities together. I will also try calling everyone in the morning! Happy Friday! Thanks everyone and hopefully I'll see everyone at Twilight!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
11/18/08
Some things we did (in no particular order):
*Quick review of different sounds as we marched around the cultesac.
*Read Tree House book (about pirates :)
*Ate pretzels and Gogurts
*Played Duck Duck Goose (or Ketchup Ketchup Mustard :)
*Reviewed the Calendar and kids took turns explaining Thanksgiving to me.
*Went over different words that end in AT, (we haven't done T yet, but they all know that sound great.)
*Hand writing pages
*Recess in the yard
I hardly ever take pictures but today, I had a moment to capture them eating. I should have taken a picture of us marching in the front, that was pretty cute.
(I didn't say it was a GOOD picture :)
Cute kids:
London: When all the kids went outside to get away from the Dog, she decided it'd be a great time to get some alone time with him inside.
London: When all the kids went outside to get away from the Dog, she decided it'd be a great time to get some alone time with him inside.
Alyssa: Is so excited about Grandma coming or something about Grandma.
Jade:Put Israel in his place when he said girls can't be super heroes (I totally had her back)
Israel:was put in his place by a girl :)
Finn: Walked in some spilt dog water and was pretty positive it was dog pee, so we had to wash his feet & slippers thoroughly before we could breath well.
Kawika: Loves to do anything to distract the class from learning, which usually works best with Alyssa.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Preschool lesson 11/11- Rain/Weather
We had another fun day at preschool. We stared out singing songs, reading the book, and talking about the seasons. I asked them what there favorite season was and then asked them what had happened on Sunday after church. Finn was so excited and knew exactly what had happened. RAIN!!!
We went into the kitchen and I put some water in a pot. As the water was heating up I asked them why it rains. This is what they said:
Alyssa- Because it's winter
Israel- So we can jump in puddles
Jade- So we can use an umbrella and use a coat
Finn- We need to have fun outside and play
I explained why it rains and then demonstrated it by holding a pan full of ice over the pot of water on the stove (about 5 inches above) As the steam goes up to the pan it forms condensation on the pan and then it starts to drip. They were fascinated by this!!!
We made the sound of a rain storm
We went into the kitchen and I put some water in a pot. As the water was heating up I asked them why it rains. This is what they said:
Alyssa- Because it's winter
Israel- So we can jump in puddles
Jade- So we can use an umbrella and use a coat
Finn- We need to have fun outside and play
I explained why it rains and then demonstrated it by holding a pan full of ice over the pot of water on the stove (about 5 inches above) As the steam goes up to the pan it forms condensation on the pan and then it starts to drip. They were fascinated by this!!!
We made the sound of a rain storm
- sit on the floor and started by rubbing your hands together like it was starting to drizzle.
- Then snapping like the rain falling down.
- Pounding our hands on our laps like it was getting harder.
- Stomping our feet on the floor at the same time as pounding our hands in our laps
- I also clapped while the kids were doing this to make lightning
- Then stop doing this in reverse until you get back to the end of the storm with just a small drizzle again.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Preschool Lesson 10/6
This is a little late! Here is what we did--
Circle Time
Question of the day-- How many brothers and sisters do you have? The kids loved answering this one and talking about their brothers and sisters.
Songs-- Shake your Sillies Out, Days of the Week
Calendar-- We talked about how we are now in a new month NOVEMBER. November is in the fall and all the leaves change color and fall to the ground. November also has Thanksgiving! Then we colored our calendar. I had them find the box with a one in it and cross it out, then a two, three, etc until we got to the sixth. They found most of the numbers pretty easily which I was excited about.
Number Order (Math/Numbers)
We started with flashcards of 1-5 (the numbers they have learned so far). I put them out on the floor in the wrong order and asked them if it was right? They all knew right away that it wasn't right and were very good at helping me get them in the right order. We talked about how numbers have to go in the right order (as well as ABC's etc). Then we split into two groups and I gave each group a set of flash cards and they had to work together to get them back in the right order. They did well working in little groups and we played this a couple of times.
Then I got out the big flashcards of 0-10. I layed them out in order and we counted each one to make sure that they were in the right order. Then I randomly picked up 6 numbers (Kade joined us so there were six students) and gave a number to each child. The kids took turns telling us what number they had and then put it in the right spot with the remaining numbers. This was a little confusing at first especially if there were two numbers in a row missing (ie 0 1 2 _ _ 5) but they caught on very quickly. They definetly recognized 0-5 with no problems, ten was good for all of them and 7 and 8 were so so, 6 and 9 got mixed up a few times. I was very impressed though because most of the time they would get the number right and they almost always knew where to put it.
Then we did a dot to dot. I first did a dot to dot on the white board so they could see how to do it. How you have to draw a line IN ORDER from one number to the next to make a big picture. Then I showed them what would happen to the picture if you went 3, 7, 4, 9, 5, 1, etc. They thought that was pretty funny! Then they got to do their own fall dot to dot. Israel and Finn got through the whole thing with out help. Alyssa, Jade, and London got to 7 or 8 and then they needed a little help. Great Job Kiddos.
Play Time/Snack Time---one of their faves although we had to do it inside since the grass is growing!
Story Time
We read 3 chapters of Mummies in the Morning. They were loving it. Jack and Annie met a Ghost Queen named Hutepi who was looking for a book. Jack and Annie wanted to help her but they were trying to read the hyroglyphics on the wall to find out where the book was.
Number Walk
We played number walk to wrap up the day. See post below of last Preschool at Briana's for game details. The kids really like this game and are doing an excellent job at recognizing their numbers.
Circle Time
Question of the day-- How many brothers and sisters do you have? The kids loved answering this one and talking about their brothers and sisters.
Songs-- Shake your Sillies Out, Days of the Week
Calendar-- We talked about how we are now in a new month NOVEMBER. November is in the fall and all the leaves change color and fall to the ground. November also has Thanksgiving! Then we colored our calendar. I had them find the box with a one in it and cross it out, then a two, three, etc until we got to the sixth. They found most of the numbers pretty easily which I was excited about.
Number Order (Math/Numbers)
We started with flashcards of 1-5 (the numbers they have learned so far). I put them out on the floor in the wrong order and asked them if it was right? They all knew right away that it wasn't right and were very good at helping me get them in the right order. We talked about how numbers have to go in the right order (as well as ABC's etc). Then we split into two groups and I gave each group a set of flash cards and they had to work together to get them back in the right order. They did well working in little groups and we played this a couple of times.
Then I got out the big flashcards of 0-10. I layed them out in order and we counted each one to make sure that they were in the right order. Then I randomly picked up 6 numbers (Kade joined us so there were six students) and gave a number to each child. The kids took turns telling us what number they had and then put it in the right spot with the remaining numbers. This was a little confusing at first especially if there were two numbers in a row missing (ie 0 1 2 _ _ 5) but they caught on very quickly. They definetly recognized 0-5 with no problems, ten was good for all of them and 7 and 8 were so so, 6 and 9 got mixed up a few times. I was very impressed though because most of the time they would get the number right and they almost always knew where to put it.
Then we did a dot to dot. I first did a dot to dot on the white board so they could see how to do it. How you have to draw a line IN ORDER from one number to the next to make a big picture. Then I showed them what would happen to the picture if you went 3, 7, 4, 9, 5, 1, etc. They thought that was pretty funny! Then they got to do their own fall dot to dot. Israel and Finn got through the whole thing with out help. Alyssa, Jade, and London got to 7 or 8 and then they needed a little help. Great Job Kiddos.
Play Time/Snack Time---one of their faves although we had to do it inside since the grass is growing!
Story Time
We read 3 chapters of Mummies in the Morning. They were loving it. Jack and Annie met a Ghost Queen named Hutepi who was looking for a book. Jack and Annie wanted to help her but they were trying to read the hyroglyphics on the wall to find out where the book was.
Number Walk
We played number walk to wrap up the day. See post below of last Preschool at Briana's for game details. The kids really like this game and are doing an excellent job at recognizing their numbers.
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