First Month Of School

Well…..the first full month of school has been a learning experience, both for me and the children. It is so amazing how quickly pre-kindergarteners adjust to their new classroom and routines. They all come in quietly, put away their backpacks/lunches, and find their assigned play center independently. They also know what their name looks like and where to find it, and which spot is theirs on the carpet. Great work, pre-k!!

We have learned five new alphabet letters, the sounds and how to sign them in sign language. The pre primer site words that have also been introduced are; a, and, away. We will continue to build our vocabulary as the school year progresses. Aside from reading and language arts, we have learned a lot during our religion time. Currently the children are learning about Moses and how he helped God free the people of Egypt. The children enjoy acting out different parts of the story as we read it. Classroom art work and assignments are posted on any space available through out the classroom and on the windows. The children love having their art projects hung from the classroom ceiling and taped to the windows. Their least favorite thing to do in class, is naptime. Which they asked to be changed to “rest time.” Their reasoning behind the name change being, “it was hard to sleep when we are so excited about school.” I gave in. J

Also, a big thank you to all my parents. In my teaching experience, I have never encountered such a great group of parents. All of which are involved and help out in one way or another. The greatest of thanks. (especially in saving me items from my recycled supplies list!)

-Ms. Gaynell Juarez