We have begun our journey through the Solar System. Ask your child what they learned about Earth and the Sun. Daily, we will review the planets and interesting little facts about them. So far they can tell you how many moons Earth and Jupiter have, What Saturn's rings are made of, What color Neptune is, what planet is closest to the sun and that the sun is a hot hot hot star! They are doing amazingly well with the terminology.
Here is a little song: We are going on a rocketship, straight up to the moon. 4,3,2,1 BLASTOFF ZOOM!!! Ask them to sing that with you.
Within the unit we are working on writing skills as well as counting. They are using the felt board, matching games and much more to enforce their academics in an engaging way. Our current letter focus is on Ii, Jj and Kk. Ask them to point these letters out at home in magazines or on the computer. They love to find letters and call them out all over the room. Many are even sounding out words to see what letter they start with. Please encourage that at home as well.
Keep your child dressed warmly. If you have not sent a blanket back since Christmas, please do so asap. I am sending them home this week to wash. The cots we received have been an awesome addition to rest time. Most find them so much more comfy!
Until next week, stay warm and may God continue to bless you and your child!
Tanya
No comments:
Post a Comment