Community Helpers Week 1

What a FUN week we have had in Pre-K!  The students created X-rays of their arm and hand.  We did this activity right before the doctor came to visit.

Dr. Johannsen was a so funny!  We learned so much about being a doctor.  He brought his little girl with him to be his assistant.

Nurse Abby told us all about what she does every day in the surgery room at RMC.  We also learned how to not spread germs to our friends.

Harper wants to be a nurse! 

Oh my!  We had such a fun time with Police Officer Bishop!  We learned SO much!!   The best part of the day was when Mrs. Weathers went missing in the parking lot and the flying camera found her! 

Hope is trying on the bullet proof vest.  It was very heavy!! 

Everyone got to see inside the police car and we decided that we would never get in the back of the car again...its only for bad guys!!!! 

Officer Bishop explains how he uses the flying camera to search for criminals.

On Thursday, fireman Pritchett came for a visit.  We learned what to do if there is fire in our home.  Did you know that you are supposed to get next to the wall so the fireman can find you?  We learned about staying low on the ground so that the smoke wouldn't harm us.  We also learned how to dial 911.  

Jack Henry was thrilled to try on the fireman's hat!   Jack Henry wants to be a fireman when he grows up.

On Thursday, we also had a visit from Dr. Young's office.  We learned all about oral health.   We learned which foods were good for our teeth and which foods were not good for our teeth. 

Mr. Tooth also came to visit!!!

In addition to community helpers, Mrs. Jessica did a fun science experiment.  We watched the color mix and we also saw the letters from the M&M's float to the top!!  SO COOL!!! 

Do you see the Letter M?

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in the Classroom!

What a fun week! We created Chicka Chicka Boom Boom trees!  It was so much fun (and a little difficult at times) to tear the paper into small pieces. 

All of the students have learned how to scan the QR codes and listen to the songs about letters.  They also scanned a code and listened to their favorite story...Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!

Sammy the Seal and Allie the Alligator made their appearance in Pre-K.  They loved to say words that begin with A and S.

Sammie the Seal says, "Soap!"

We love our classroom SmartBoard.  We play lots of interactive letter games during circle time.  They did a great job matching letters!

The best part of our week was when the Letter Monster (brother to the Cookie Monster) came to our classroom and took our letters and hid them outside!  We had to go on a Rescue mission to get them back safely to our classroom! The Letter Monster hid them all around school!

Can you find the letters hidden in the sand? 

We ended our week with a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom snack. 

Back to School!

 "Play is the highest form of research."- Einstein

I could hardly sleep the nights leading up to the first day of school.  This is an exciting time for the students, but it is also an exciting time for the teacher.  Each year brings a new group of children.   I long to get to know them individually and build a strong relationship with each one of them.   When they walk through my door, I see an empty slate that is waiting to be filled...and THAT is exciting! 

We have spent our first few days getting to know one another... and learning procedures.   Everything is very new to Pre-K students.  For many of them, it is the first time that they have stepped foot on campus.    It is important to establish good routines and procedures during the first few days.   It helps them feel safe.   By our third day, the class was already getting into the groove of rotating centers.   They were happy to be able to PLAY!    We all know how important play is at this age... learning happens during play.     I am a big fan of using the display timer.   The children can glance up throughout center time and they quickly learn how to manage their time.   This is the clock that I use..it is free!  You can find it online.

I am going to leave you with some pictures from the week.   Pictures tell a great story!

Pre-K Parent Orientation will be Monday, August 4th at 5:30pm.  This is a very important evening.  All parents need to make plans to attend.  Please meet in the Library.  

  Teacher Meet and Greet will be Tuesday, August 5th at 5:30pm.   Your child will not want to miss this night!