Shaving cream fun

Today we explored with shaving cream. I asked that the shaving cream stay on the table and that only hands were used. No fake beards! This is a great way to practice writing letters and shapes. It is fun to put glitter in the shaving cream to add texture or add drops of liquid water colors to see colors being mixed to form new colors. Small cars can be rolled through it to make fun track designs. I use the unscented cream so the smell isn't overwhelming. The children love it! It can be messy so smocks are needed.

Eagle Spotted

Yesterday the children were able to see an eagle soaring above the school. They were very excited. We could clearly see the white head and tail. It is fun to see them notice the difference between the eagles, hawks and vultures.

    The first week of school was great! Fran and I were amazed at how well the children transitioned into the classroom and adjusted to the routines.
    This week we will introduce some of our art tool such as glue, paints, easel and scissors. We will have a cutting bin to help practice scissor skills.
     We will read books about ourselves, friends, families and emotions during the month of September. Some of my favorite books are:
Mouse's first Day of School by Lauren Thompson
I Like Me by Nancy Carlson
Now I Am Big by Margaret Miller
Franklin is Bossy by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark
It's Mine by Leo Lionni
Do You Want To Be My Friend  by Eric Carle
Cleversticks byBernard Ashley
Jamaica and Briana by Juanita Havill
All Families Are Special by Norma Simon
When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
Sometimes I Feel Like A Mouse by Jeanne Modesitt
Sometimes I'm Bombaloo by Rachael Vail

   

Reading with Mrs. Carpenter's 3rd grade

 Here are some pictures of the preschoolers with their third grade reading buddies. 

East Montpelier firemen visit

Lyric trying on boots

Ava trying on helmet

Learning how to be safe in the kitchen

First week 3 year olds

August 5, 2013

Summer is in full swing but I am starting to plan for the school year.

Wednesday, August 28 9:00 - 10:30 AM – The first day is a shortened day for all Calais three year old children accompanied by parent(s). This is a time for students to see the classroom and meet other students. It is also a time for parents to ask questions and meet other parents. Please let us know if your child has difficulty separating so we can offer suggestions and plan ahead for the first day your child attends preschool without a parent.

** All registration paperwork, birth certificate, immunization forms and proof of residency need to be at school before you child can begin to comply with our licensing regulations.

The regular preschool schedule will begin Friday, August 30.

Please Note: Drop off time for the morning preschool session is 8:40-9:00 AM for the morning sessions. If you are dropping off your child, please wait outside the class until the door is opened. We are asking parents to stay no more than 10 minutes - help your child wash hands, start a table activity and then say goodbye and leave. Our morning meeting will start at 9:00 AM (W/F) and it is important that your child is ready to begin at that time. If your child needs time to explore or adjust in the morning, please come at 8:40 AM. Pick up is 11:45- 12:00. We do have children that stay for Aftercare so please be prompt picking up.

This year we will have Music and Library.

Music CES 3’s Friday 9:30-10 am

Library CES 3’s 9:15-9:30 am

At Library, Children will hear a story and have the opportunity to choose a book to borrow from the library. The book needs to be returned before another one can be borrowed. Parents are welcome to take out books too.

Extra Information

Children should have extra underwear and socks in his/her backpack.  We have extra pants, shirts and sweaters. If your child does not like to borrow clothes, then an extra set of clothes should be in his/her backpack. There is no room in the classroom to keep your child’s extra clothes. Backpacks should be big enough for extra clothes, snow clothes, library books, artwork and papers being 

First week 4 year olds

August 5, 2013

Summer is in full swing but I am starting to plan for the school year.

Tuesday, August 27 9:00 - 10:30 AM – The first day is a shortened day for all four year old children accompanied by parent(s). This is a time for students to see the classroom and meet other students. It is also a time for parents to ask questions and meet other parents. Please let us know if your child has difficulty separating so we can offer suggestions and plan ahead for the first full day your child attends preschool without a parent.

** All registration paperwork, birth certificate, immunization forms and proof of residency need to be at school before your child can begin to comply with our licensing regulations.

The regular preschool schedule will begin Thursday, August 29

Please Note: Drop off time for the morning preschool session is 8:40-9:00 AM for the morning sessions. If you are dropping off your child, please wait outside the class until the door is opened. We are asking parents to stay no more than 10 minutes - help your child wash hands, start a table activity and then say goodbye and leave. Our morning meeting will start at 9:10 AM and it is important that your child is ready to begin at that time. If your child needs time to explore or adjust in the morning, please come at 8:40 AM. Pick up is 11:45- 12:00. We do have children that stay for Aftercare so please be prompt picking up.

This year we will have Music and Library.

Music 4’s Tuesday 9:30-10 am

Library 4’s Monday 9:30-9:45 am

At Library, Children will hear a story and have the opportunity to choose a book to borrow from the library. The book needs to be returned before another one can be borrowed. Parents are welcome to take out books too.

Extra Information

• Children should have extra underwear and socks in his/her backpack.  We have extra pants, shirts and sweaters. If your child does not like to borrow clothes, then an extra set of clothes should be in his/her backpack. There is no room in the classroom to keep your child’s extra clothes. Backpacks should be big enough for extra clothes, snow clothes, library books, artwork and papers being sent home.
• PLEASE LABEL ALL CLOTHES. There are many coats and boots that are the same.
• Please make sure your child has shoes that stay on their feet to climb and run. The soles should be rubber so they are not slippery. No Flip-flops or Clogs.  Crocs are okay if there is strap around the back of the foot so it will stay on.
• Dress your child in layers. The air is much cooler in the morning than when we go outside at the end of the morning when it is hot!
• You will receive a Preschool Handbook at the beginning of the school year.

See you Tuesday, August 27, 2013. My email is: edowning@u32.org.

Sincerely,

Beth Downing