Pre K Newsletter October We have been very busy in Pre K! Each day students have an opportunity to self-select the learning center in which they will be working. The centers offered each day are math, reading/writing, Play-Doh, blocks, housekeeping, puzzles, and fine motor. Important Dates October 2: Early Release. AM PreK dismissed at 10:50. NO PM PreK October 9: Field Trip to Homestead Farm. All students attend 9:05– 1:00. October 16 – NO SCHOOL November 2 – NO SCHOOL for students Learning Focus “My Family” Students will learn, talk, read and write about their family. Kindness: A pleasant disposition and concern for others. Reading/Literacy Students will speak in complete sentences when identifying members of their family. Examples: This is my Mom. He is my brother. She is my little sister. Students will continue to learn the letters of the alphabet. At home: Help them notice letters on buildings, on signs, in a book, in a magazine. They LOVE finding the first letter in their name. Mathematics Identifying basic shapes (circle square , triangle , rectangle , ) Counting to 10, recognizing the numerals 0 – 5 At home: Go on a shape hunt and look for circles in the kitchen and squares in the bedroom. Notice numbers on your house, phone, and buildings. Mrs. Walton and Mrs. Kober (301) 353-0939