It was SO nice to see returning families and meet new families on Monday at orientation. We feel so lucky to already feel supported going into this new school year.
We have had an amazing first week of school We have been playing name games and talked about how to make friends. It's all about routines this week and learning how to navigate the classroom and our school. We have met our specials teachers (and will meet our librarian Monday) and have been playing and reading together all week, getting to know all of the wonderful things we have in common.
Literacy:
We are reading many fiction and non fiction books about the beginning of school and making friends. The children love hearing about other kids and their struggles, easing their own anxiety about all of the new routines and situations. We are reading the Morning Message together and sounding out words as a group.
Fine Art:
Our JK bunnies used pastels and glittery water colors as they painted Pete the Cat's School Shoes. They made collages to decorate September calendars we are working on, and wrote descriptive words about the beginning of the school year.
Math:
We are counting together and learning the different levels and skills of the children as we begin to structure our Math centers.
PE:
Coach Long lead us in a game of noodle tag as we froze and unfroze friends in the gym. Coach B and Coach Long will be our PE teachers this year, teaching us incredible group games and encouraging the left right brain development by crossing the midline as we learn to catch and throw, balance as we follow lines, practice mindfulness, use multiple balls, scooters, hoola hoops etc and learn amazing groups games.
Social Emotional:
The students are learning to help one another as they practice the skills and routines while navigating the classroom and school. We talked extensively about how to show kindness and how to make and be a good friend. We are discussing what it means to be a part of a community and how we can all help each other. I am amazed with the incredible capabilities of this class to listen and hear others.
Music:
The students played musical instruments as well as finger play name games. We won't be singing in music class until we are out of the Covid woods, but are finding many other ways to experience music this week/year.
I am looking forward to speaking with you all next week as I share the school year activities and goals on Curriculum Night. Please feel free to ask any questions.
Have a lovely weekend!
Susie
Great job Ms. Massey!
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