Mrs. Howard
Welcome
to
Mrs. Howard's
Class!
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
Place of the
Terrific Teddy Bears.
September
Character Quality:
Kindness- 2 Peter 1: 5-8
Verse for the Month:
"Having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone..."
Ephesians 2:20
Daily Schedule:
8:30 - Circle Time- Teacher guided instruction
Attendance
Pledge
Calendar
Weather
Song Time
9:00 - Phonics - Teacher guided instruction
Review letters learned
Sing alphabet and vowels songs
Instruct letter formation
9:30 - Bible - Teacher guided instruction
Recite Bible verses
Prayer requests and prayer
Bible story
9:45- Snack Time- Student initated learning
10:00 - Center Time - Student initiated learning
Free exploration
Coloring
Art projects
Make-up work
10:30 - Story Time - Teacher guided instruction
11:00 - Game/ Musical Movement - Teacher guided instruction
Number activity sheets
Math game
Music and Movement
11:15- Pack up- Student initated learning
Distribute work to folders
11:50- Recess- Student initated learning
12:25 - Dismissal
Bible Emphasis:
Each month our Bible lessons focus on a particular theme or Bible character. The next two weeks the children will be introduced to the " Wordless Book." The book takes us through the plan of salvation using colors. We will hear daily Bible stories about Creation, Adam and Eve, Abraham and Joseph.
Each week the children will be taught a new Bible verse.
The verses for the month are:
Sept 7- "In the beginning God created the heaaven and the earth." Genesis 1:1
Sept. 13- "Through Him all things were made." John 1:3
Sept. 20- "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14
Sept. 27-" As for God, His way is perfect" Psalm 18:30
Chapel:
Chapel will be twice a month at 8:45-9:15
The first chapel will be September 17- Mrs. Brown's class will be sharing in song.
Phonics:
The children are taught a letter each week beginning with the vowels and then the consonants. They will learn the sound of each letter and the proper printing formation.
After all the letters are learned the children will be introduced to the blend sounds and will be able to sound out and read three letter words.
The Letters of the month are:
Sept. 7 Letter Ii
Sept. 13- Letter Uu
Sept. 20- Letter Ee
Sept. 27- Letter Aa
Thematic Unit:
The children will be exposed to units of study throughout the year. Each month a new unit will be introduced.
The Units of Study :
All About Me & Nursery Rhymes
Math Concepts:
Daily game time involving rote counting, number recognition, sequencing and sorting.
Math Lessons:
Each week we will follow our math curriculum. The concepts involve counting, sorting, categorizing and problem solving. Many of the math concepts covered will be explored daily through game activities, table toys and manipulatives.
The Lessons for the Month Are:
Sept. 7- Constructing a Set- " Watch Me Count."
Sept. 13- Constructing a Set- " Watch Me Make a Set."
Sept. 20- Using Ordinal Numbers- "Which Bear is First in Line?"
Sept. 27- One to One Correspondence- " Egg Matching.
Birthday Celebrations:
"Happpy Birthday to Our Special Friends!"
Mya Barlow- September 28
Cooking Experience :
As a way of culminating many academic areas, we have begun a cooking experience by making "alphabet recipes". When a new letter is introduced the children will be exposed to simple recipes that coincide with the letter sound. The preparations are done in the classroom and enjoyed at snack time. The children are exploring many new skills such as measuring, pouring, and mixing. The children are thoroughly enjoyed this fun activity. Thank you to all the families who have graciously brought in the ingredients.
Science:
During the month, several science experiments will be explored.
Show and Tell:
Your child may choose to bring in an item to share with the class. Please limit one item per week. No weapons or super heroes permitted. You can encourage your child to find a Show and Tell item that coincides with the letter or theme we are learning. A schedule will be provided to let you know which day your child can bring Show and Tell in to school. If your child misses their scheduled day, they can bring in their item when they return.
All lesson materials and specific topics to be covered will be sent out at the beginning of each month on a monthly calendar. There will be a copy posted on the preschool bulletin board in the hallway across from our class door. Please refer to the calendar for upcoming events and school schedule information.
Thank you!
Click here to view monthly calendar
Contact Information:
I can be reached at the Stafford campus (540) 659-1279.
The best time to reach me is between 1:30 and 2:30.
My e-mail address is choward@fcschools.org.
* I check my e-mail daily.