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“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Dr. Seuss


Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss is one of my favorite authors. I love that with so many Seuss books there is a meaningful message. Dr. Seuss is filled with inspirational and sometimes silly lessons that I really loved to introduce to the kids. During our Dr. Seuss unit we read: “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish”, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go”,  and “Horton Hears a Who.” After we read any book in class we spend time recapping the main points from the story, and lessons we learned, and ask our questions.
From Dr. Seuss the students learned to take care of and stand up for people, to be brave and excited about where we can go, and how special and unique we are.
We also sang a new song (to Adams Family)
The Cat in the Hat (snap snap)
The Cat in the Hat (snap snap)
The Cat in the Hat, The Cat in the Hat, The Cat in the Hat (snap snap)
Were having so much fun but when the fun is done,
You will be the one to send that cat away
The Cat in the Hat (snap snap)
The Cat in the Hat (snap snap)
The Cat in the Hat, The Cat in the Hat, The Cat in the Hat (snap snap)

And our week would not be complete without some fun Dr. Seuss crafts!



Hope you enjoyed hearing about our Seussical week!
Thanks for stopping by,
Mrs. Winter


Community Helpers


Community Helpers
“Community helpers” is such a fun unit to do with the preschoolers. I love trying to really focus on teamwork as an essential element in a community. We talked about our classroom jobs and how the classroom runs best when we all work together to do the best at our job each week. We learned about the many, many jobs that we find in our community; everything from firefighters to librarians. It was a fun way to see the ambitiousness and goals of the kids. We has a lot of “when I grow up” conversations. These conversations with the kids are always a riot to overhear during free play periods. Pretend phone calls such as “Hello Dr. I just wanted to let you know we’re running a little bit late but we should be there soon.” (I love how kids view adulthood, too funny)

Of course we had a new song for the week too! (to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)
In my community you will find
Helpers of most every kind
Firefighters, Teachers too
Police officers and Vets at the Zoo
In my community you will find
Helpers of most every kind.

We also took some time to make some community helpers crafts! Check them out!






With a tool belt, Doctor’s Bag, and a Police badge I am fairly certain we could do anything!

Thanks for stopping by,
Mrs. Winter J

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Presidents Day


Presidents Day
Presidents Day was a fantastic learning experience in preschool. During election season we learned and discussed the job role of the President, where he lives, and even what he flies around in. The students know about our current president. Presidents Day gave the students the chance to learn about the history of our Presidents.

During the week of Presidents Day we focused on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. We read and learned about the life story of both Presidents. We discussed what it may have been like to be alive when these Presidents were in office. The students also learned about what coins and bills these Presidents were on. To help them remember we sang this song (to the Muffin Man song):

Do you know who's on the penny?
On the penny? On the penny?
Do you know who's on the penny?
Abraham Lincoln.

Do you know who's on the quarter?
On the quarter? On the quarter?
Do you know who's on the quarter?
George Washington.


We also made a portrait of both Washington and Lincoln.





Thanks for stopping by,
Mrs. Winter

Valentine's Day


Valentine’s Day
I love Valentine’s Day! Some have said that it is just a “Hallmark Holiday” but I think it is a great opportunity to just celebrate love!
The theme in our classroom the week of Valentine’s Day was love. We has many discussions about what and who we love, who loves us, and of course, God’s love. I loved these discussions because the students have such a beautiful understanding of what love is. They shared with the class who they love and what love means to the, which is something you could never get adults to do. They were very open about loving their families, their friends, and even loving school.

During the week we sang “Our Valentine’s Song”
Will you be my valentine, valentine, valentine?
Will you be my valentine?
I love you!
Yes I’ll be your valentine, valentine, valentine.
Yes, I’ll be your valentine.
 I love you!

We also made some lovely valentines crafts to celebrate a great week!





Our "Hugging Hearts!









Sweet little “Love Bugs.”



 “Jesus loves me” Hat

I hope you has a splendid Valentine's Day!
Thanks for stopping by!

Mrs. Winter


 

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