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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

September Newsletter

Kid Logic learning September News!

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Coming up in Pre K
For the first two weeks of September the pre-k group will be studying the topics “all about me, family and school community”. We will be using a variety of methods to learn about these themes including math, science, language, writing and social studies. We will practice writing letters and our words for the week.  We will make lists of different places and people we see around our community. We will be able to play a fire truck number bingo as well as a community helper’s bingo. We will play matching games and read books that pertain to these themes. We will make maps of our community as well. We will be turning our dramatic play area into a restaurant. The children will make ‘all about me books’ that they can share with their peers and families.
For the second two weeks of September the children will be exploring life cycles, experimenting, and shapes. We will look closely at the life cycles of a frog and a butterfly using book and pictures. The children will be able to use shapes to construct their own bugs and insects. We will do patterns, numbering 1-10 and sizing for this theme as well. We will take nature walks and complete scavenger hunts to see what we can find.  We will use our sensory big to conducts different experiments using water. This week we will also start learning about the letter Aa. To learn about this letter and letter sounds we will play games, sing songs and practice writing the letter Aa.
Excitement in Pre School
This September in the preschool, we will be learning about each other and our families. We will also be learning about our school community.
We will be starting a letter of the week, beginning with “A” the week of Sept. 2. We will also be doing a shape of the week, starting with a circle that same week. 
For our all about us/family theme, we will begin by reading the story “I Like Me” we will talk about some of our “favorites” like colors, food, books, etc. We will be graphing our data and talking about our similarities and differences. We will make a collage using pictures of ourselves, family members, and loved ones. At circle time, we will share with each other our collages and talk about the important people in our lives. Preschoolers will also be making “marvelous me” paper dolls unique to themselves.
The following 2 weeks we will be talking about life cycles, shapes, and experimenting. We will talk about the life cycle of an apple, color, cut and clue the life cycle. We will also be doing play dough shape mats, where the children manipulate play dough into different shapes. Other activities: shape hunt (outside and inside), shape bingo, and more.
At the end of the month, we will start our fall theme, and talk about fall activities and events, and do some special fall crafts. We will do various sensory activities with leaves, acorns, and other things we find in nature.

One’s Room
What a busy and fun time we have been having in the One’s room over the past months! We have been bonding and have settled into our routines and classroom.
For the month of September we will continue working on fine and gross motor skills, language development by reading, singing songs and using repetitious activities that promote learning and growth.
As always we will incorporate sensory play and activities as part of our curriculum in the One’s room. Sensory activities are an important part of a toddler’s development and growth, children learn so much while playing and exploring with new materials. It is important for all children to gain and explore in the fun experience.

Bridge Room with Miss Kellie
A lot will be happening in the Bridge room in the next few weeks. We will continue our work learning colors, shapes, and the A,B,C’s. We will be exploring ‘All about ourselves’ and sharing family photos with each other.
I will continue working with all of our friends using kind words, learning to share and taking turns. We recently started working with scissors, which is a new fine motor skill for most of them. They all love it and we will continue to practice.
I will continue to work with each child on potty training as well, and be in communication with parents on progress.
My overall goal in the Bridge room is to prepare the children for preschool in order to make a smooth transition for them.

Art with Ms. Kate
As we start the school year we will begin building our classroom and school community. For our September art activities we will explore self-awareness with mirror portraits, friend portraits and dolls.  We will promote a school community by having class discussions and displaying our portraits together.
We will also be starting our Kid Logic heart of hands in the studio room. Our heart will grow throughout the school years as friends add hands to our heart.

After School Club
In our new after school club we will be learning about classroom rules as well as building trust between teacher and friends. We will also life cycles using some fun science experiments.

Ms. K’s Twos
The month of September will be busy in the Two’s room. We will be focusing on shapes and colors, learning about life cycles and talking about fall.
We will be providing activities that encourage social and cognitive development that will continue to focus on social and emotional skills. We are working on turn taking and sharing as well as using gentle hands. Continuing to use words to communicate our needs and wants is an important part of our language goal in the Two’s room.
I am very excited to be a part of your child’s learning and development.

Parent Information:
Please check out the website www.kidlogiclearning.com for updated information, parent links, snack menu, lunch calendar and other useful information.
Tuition is due at the beginning of the week; a late charge will be applied.
Important dates
October 18 – closed for VAYCE conference
October 25 – Halloween party 6:30