Week of February 3-6, 2014

Week of February 3-6, 2014

Theme: Comparing Animals

Letter of the Week: C

Dear Family,

Since we missed two days of school last week we will be continuing some of the activities that were planned for last week and then add some new activities that compare animals. This week, as we continue our study of animals, children will compare animals. We will discover ways animals are the same and different in terms of how they look and how they sound. As we read a book titled Who is the Beast? children will become familiar with the word beast and its meaning.

Learning Together

• Together, visit a pet store or an animal shelter. Observe fish and discuss how the fish are the same and different. Do the same with other animals such as  birds, dogs, and kittens.
• Search books and magazines for pictures of animals. Point to animals and ask your child, Is this a wild animal? How do you know?
• Have both you and your child draw pictures of an animal, such as a fish. Compare the two pictures, discussing how they are the same and different.

On February 13th we will be having our Preschool Valentine's Day party. This is a smaller party and will be just for the children. If you choose to your child may bring in Valentine's Day cards to share with their friends. If you decide to bring in Valentine's Day cards please make sure your child signs their name on the cards and brings in enough for each student in the class. At this age it is easier to pass out the cards if you do not place individual student's names on the front of the card. At school we will do a craft, play a game and have a snack. Please send in an empty cereal box to school we will be using it to make a Valentine's day craft with it.

All report cards have gone home, if you still have not received one please let me know. Also on Thursday Parent/Teacher conference forms went home. Please fill them out and return them promptly so that I can schedule conferences in a convenient manner for everyone. 

Upcoming Activities:

February 13th-Valentine's Day Party

February 17th-No School President's Day