The Preschool Patriot
Mrs. Ellermann’s ECLC Class
We have had a good and lively start to the
year. Our main goal is to establish a
daily routine. The children are learning
their school schedule along with the basics like standing in line, raising
their hand, doing daily chores, and getting along with each other. The room is divided into Centers: dramatic play, blocks, observation table,
science, math and manipulatives, reading, writing,
art, and sensory play. During Center Time
the children can either choose to participate in one of these stations or get
involved in a special activity focused on a theme for the day.
Language:
Our main theme for last week was bubbles. We read a book called Show and Tell about a
little boy and magic bubbles and learned a song about a turtle who ate soap. We also
focused on the letter “B” and brainstormed other words that start with that
letter. At the writing table the
children could practice writing or tracing the word “Bubbles.”
Math: We
discussed the shape of bubbles (circle), made a bubble collage out of
construction paper, and have begun using tabulation when we vote.
Science: The
children blew colored bubbles through a straw in a cup, saw the reaction
between Borax and glue when making goop, and played in baking soda, food
coloring, and vinegar. The children are
also bringing in nature items for our observation table which include dead
bugs, shells, nuts, and rocks.
Art: We mixed
food coloring and water to make all different colors. We experimented with both water colors and
tempura paint.
Religion: We
are learning to sit quietly in chapel while hearing a Bible story read by one
of our church friends. This week the
story was on David and Goliath. In addition,
the children will bring a story home along with an activity they can choose to
do and bring back in their weekly folder.
Physical: We
have danced with bubbles and music. Sr.
Sheila, our music teacher, has taught us the “Freeze” song. We have also played bean bag toss and had our
first chance to be in the
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have
any questions or concerns.
Nancy Ellermann
School 523-4899, ext. 222
Home 333-3262
Email nellermann@stpeterskc.org