On Sunday, we were very excited to see that our seeds have changed over the weekend. The children were introduced to observational drawings as a tool of a scientist. They documented what they saw: leaves and roots are starting to sprout! Children are remarking that “plants are really alive!” The week was continued with some inquiry around the topic plants and water. There are some theories that the more water the plant will have, the bigger they will grow. We will continue being very observant scientists and discover more about the topic of plants and what they need to grow.
The children were very curious about where the chicks went after they moved outside, but agreed that with all of the things they needed to survive (a home, food, and water), they would be alright. By the end of the week, the children were very interested in joining the planting inquiry and began planting their own seeds during choice time. Next week, all students will have the opportunity to engage in planting explorations and we will pursue interests related to plants and how they grow and develop.
Here are some more photos of our week together:
Circle Solutions:
After welcoming a new student to the classroom on Sunday, we will focus on the topic of friendship during circles this week.
Reminders:
Guest readers are welcome to our story time on Wednesdays at 10:05. Please bring your own book- you can choose one with your child at home or at the CAC library. If you have any questions, ask Ms. Trillian! Please sign up once- we want to allow every family who is interested to have a chance to come in. If needed, we can add additional days to the calendar to accommodate interest!
Looking forward to reading with you soon!
Upcoming Events:
Information to parents
We will be having a drill on March 12 to practice shelter procedures. Teachers will discuss this as “shelter practice” with students in age-appropriate ways, but you may also want to also talk to your child about the subject. Last year, we shared this article with helpful suggestions for talking to children about safety procedures and practices. One of the things addressed is the impact of the terminology we use. Staff members will be going over this in advance, as we work together to ensure that students feel safe, protected, and aware of what to do in different situations.
Please ask Ms. Trillian if you have any questions about the shelter practices in PreK, or click here to read more on the topic.
- The drill will be held at 12:00 pm, so if you are on campus, we ask that you follow instructions when asked to go to a safe place. Everyone who is outside will be moved to the ES Hall.
On Tuesday, we will have our next house event! Please be sure to wear your house team colors. This event is a fundraiser for the African Hope Food Program. Click here to read more.
Parent teacher conferences will be on Wednesday, March 14th. There is no school on this day. We will have child-care on the playground and it is important that parents only attend the conference. Please be sure to plan for some time in advance to help your child settle in before your conference begins. See you soon!
Our class intern, Ms. Sanne, will be sitting in to observe most conferences. Please let Ms. Trillian know if you would prefer a private conference. Thanks for your support in helping Ms. Sanne learn and grow as an educator in all areas of teaching.
Movie Night! Thursday, March 15th 3:10-3:50. Click here for more information.
Parents' Corner:
Three powerful words for children of all ages: "I see you." Click here to learn more about how and why children long to be seen by their caregivers and peers, and how you can support this need at home.
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