We ended our Week of the Young Child by celebrating our families in the classroom. Families participated in spring/recycling themed centers. We had a fun and memorable week!
Today we participated in Artsy Thursday! We created class murals and spring projects.
Work Together Wednesday! Today we combined classrooms and worked together building, putting puzzles together and playing with the parachute.
Today we continue celebrating Week of the Young Child with Tasty Tuesday! Children learned about different types of fruits and vegetables. They created a "friendly face" and had a healthy snack.
Kicking off Week of the Young Child with Music Monday! Each child made their own instrument and paraded through the school in celebration.
Wearing green and exploring some Irish traditions for St. Patrick's Day!
As technology has advanced, cameras have evolved from devices that people used occasionally to document special events into tools that people use to capture photos and videos of their everyday lives, communicate with others in real time, create art, and so much more! Children learned how to navigate various types of camera and discovered strategies for taking a good picture.
This week we celebrated Read Across America! Each day we read a different story and focused on a different author. On Monday we wore red and white for Dr. Seuss, Tuesday we wore our favorite colors and read the Rainbow Fish, Wednesday we wore our pajamas and read the Napping House, Thursday we wore green and read the Very Hungry Caterpillar and Friday we read It's Okay to Make Mistakes and wore blue and gold for school spirit.
Today is our first day back from Winter Break and a celebration of the 100th day of school! Each class searched the school to find 10 sets of different colored balloons. There was a total of 100 balloons! We also enjoyed the warmer weather and played outside!
We are currently learning about important people and celebrating Black History Month. Mae Jemison is famous for being the first African American woman in space. She was a NASA astronaut, physician, engineer, and educator. Ruby Bridges is an American civil rights activist who was the first Black child to attend an all-white school in the South.
Happy World Read Aloud Day! Today is a day we celebrate reading and promote literacy.
All across America classrooms tuned in and listened to stories being read by the author. We listened to No David! by David Shannon and We Who Produce Pearls by Joanna Ho. Children were able to choose a book or two to take home to read with their families. "A book is a dream that you hold in your hand.'' - Neil Gaiman
Today we went on a hunt for letter x and found the rest of the alphabet along the way for our Peaceful Letter Day. Children had a great time solving riddles and finding the letters throughout the school. Once they found letter X they used craft sticks and letter building blocks to create different letters.
On Friday we celebrated our diversity for our Multicultural Day. Families came for our Pre-K parade where children dressed in traditional clothing that best represented their country. They shared information and artifacts from their cultures. We learned a lot from one another and are happy to be a part of a cultural mosaic in Lawrence.
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a prominent leader in the American civil rights movement, known for his advocacy of nonviolent resistance and his powerful speeches, including the iconic "I Have a Dream." He fought for racial equality, justice, and the end of segregation in the United States. His work and legacy continue to inspire movements for social justice and equality around the world.
Hello families! Join us on Friday, January 17th at 1:00 pm for our Pre-K Multicultural Day parade. This is our wonderful way to celebrate diversity and teach young children about different cultures from around the world.
Encourage your child to wear traditional clothing/colors from your culture.
Bring in an artifact, flag or banner to talk and share with the class.
We will incorporate music and dance from various cultures in our day.
The goal of our day is to create an inclusive atmosphere where children feel excited and valued to learn/experience the world around them!
School will be closed from December 23-January 1st. We will return on Thursday, January 2nd. We wish all of our children and families a happy and healthy Holiday and New Year.
Today our Pre-K children lit up the stage with their beautiful singing and performances. They were enthusiastic and performed wonderfully for their families. After the concert, families went to their child's classroom and participated in a winter themed craft.
Pre-K children are currently in their unit of Light study. As we study light, children will develop language and literacy skills as they name and describe different types of light, math
skills as they count light bulbs, and a growing sense of independence as they turn on and off lights they use every day.
Good morning Lawrence! Our students have demonstrated their academic achievements in their recent report cards. The attached newsletter shows an example of their social awareness achievement through an act of kindness. Wishing you the best for the holiday season. -Dr. Pedersen https://secure.smore.com/n/20sykd
Today we had a wonderful celebration of our Pre-K families during our Turkey Trot and family celebration. Wishing everyone a happy and joyous Thanksgiving with family and friends. Enjoy this special time together. We will see you all when we return on Monday, December 2nd.
