Recap and on to Week 2

Week one was a mighty fun success!  The children were very excited to be big kids in school.  They are quickly learning the new rules and routines in the room.  Some things you can practice at home are using the words open and closed when referring to what they can and can't use or play with at a given time.  Also remind them to use quiet voices inside, to make good choices and to practice sharing and taking turns. 
We have begun using the RED YELLOW GREEN Light system.  Each child starts out on green, but if they are making bad choices, they will be put on yellow to remind them to slow down and think.  Red is the result of several warnings on yellow or an action that hurt another child.  Ask them about this.  Encourage GREEN DAYS!!!

This coming week we will be starting the color Red, letter A and our stories will involve Little Red Riding Hood and a variety of 3 Little Pig stories.  We will learn about Wolves as well.  Be sure to ask your child at home to identify the color red and or to point out our letter.  The major concept learned during this time of year is how to underline and draw a line over a subject.  Under and Over are the first 2 directional concepts I teach.  Practice this at home for fun.  Ask them to find the letter A or a specific picture in a magazine and underline it.  The 4's will be doing the majority of the print work, but all will be exposed to the information.  

During Jesus Time, we will be talking about the Creation of the World.  The children will be practicing the Christian Pledge each day as well.  Ask them to recite or share their snack prayer: We fold our hands and softly say, thank you for our food today. AMEN!

My "housekeeping" reminders: Please check your schedule for our special classes like Gym and library.  I don't want to keep extra shoes in the room at this time, so please have them WEAR gym shoes and SOCKS especially on those days.  On library days, have them return their books.  I will be giving the OK to check 1 book out and take them home.  I know this is new, so please be sure to keep track of the book.  We hope to start Library this Tuesday, Aug. 30. PLEASE check and clean out all folders EACH night and return the next day.  This Thursday and each subsequent Thursday, you will get an additional WHITE envelope with office information.  Please return that FRIDAYS.

As always, if you have any questions, please email me.  I will get back to you that same day. 

Thank you for sharing your children with me!
Tanya Boyle