TEACHING AND LEARNING
MONTHLY THEME
In the month of July, the children will learn about the importance of living a healthy life style. They will learn proper methods of exercise and nutrition and expand their knowledge of exercise through soccer conditioning (discussion of self-determination, self-image and athleticism), dance and yoga instruction. The children will learn the food pyramid and incorporate delicious vegetables and fruits during lunch preparation (individual student volunteer) and cooking sessions. Students will be encouraged to cook a healthy meal or appetizer at home and bring to our family pot luck on Thursday, July 16 at 4:30pm.
Students will be introduced to new vocabulary regarding art, motor skills (mixing hues and handling of brushes and paint) and math concepts (space proportions, shape and color recognition, measurement and estimation). In addition, students will continue to focus on language development through writing exercises and concepts of print (literacy readiness). Please continue to facilitate these areas of child development at home, by implementing teaching strategies mentioned in the article sent home during parent conference day. Thank you.
LESSON PLAN
(Lesson plan details, http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson054.shtml)
Week of July 6---Why exercise (sports video, exercise chart—what is your favorite sport?)? ~Introduce new exercises during yoga, dance and soccer class
*Aa, #6, Bronze, Sphere
Week of June 13---Why eat nutritious foods instead of junk food (video, rhyming riddles)? ~students will create rhyming riddles about their favorite fruits and vegetables (for example:
I'm yellow and I'm sweet.
I'm what monkeys like to eat.
I grow in trees.
Serve me with peanut butter, please!
What am I? _______________________________)
~Introduce new foods during cooking class and student lunch preparation, continue mural project,
*Bb, #7, Silver, Cone
ACADEMIC STUDENT STANDARDS
The following standards have been incorporated in the development of student activities and in daily interaction with school children, parents and staff.
*for a detailed description of each standard, please refer to the booklet on California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1, 2008. You may download the booklet at no charge by visiting http://www.cde.ca.gov/. The booklet was also sent to your email account as an attachment in the fall of 2008.
Language and Literacy Development
Listening and Speaking
-Language Use and Conventions, 1.0
-Vocabulary, 2.0
-Grammar, 3.0
Reading
-Concepts about Print, 1.0
-Alphabetic and Word/Print Recognition, 3.0
-Comprehension and Analysis of Age-Appropriate Text, 4.0
-Literacy Interest and Response, 5.0
Writing
-Writing Strategies, 1.1-1.3
English Language Development
-Listening, 1.0-3.0
-Speaking, 1.0-3.0
-Reading, 1.0-6.0
Social- Emotional Development
-Self, 1.0-5.1
-Social Interaction, 1.0-4.1
-Relationships, 1.0-3.0
Mathematics
-Number Sense, 1.0-2.4
-Algebra and Functions, 1.0-2.2
-Measurement, 1.0-1.3
-Geometry, 1.0-2.1
-Mathematical Reasoning, 1.0-1.1
Science
(See California Child Development standards)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Starting on Monday, July 6, we encourage parents to read a short book to their child during drop-off each morning (if not doing so already). Not only will this important activity support a smoother morning transition for your child, but you will also experience additional bonding time, while all in the same, promoting literacy development. Thank you.
B. We are closed on Friday, July 3, 2009 in honor of Independence day.
C. We will be closed for summer break, July 20-July 31. School will restart on Monday, August 3, 2009. Have a fun and safe summer kids!
D. Zachary’s last day of school will be on Tuesday, July 14. We will miss you Zach!
E. We are still in the process of finalizing our outdoor school grant in order to receive funds by August. We intend on starting outdoor renovations by September 2009.
F. Thank you for attending parent conference day and for actively participating in the development of your child.
G. PPLA will continue to blog student pictures on a monthly basis. Please blog your thoughts on school functions, student projects and pictures. Thank you.
MONTHLY THEME
In the month of July, the children will learn about the importance of living a healthy life style. They will learn proper methods of exercise and nutrition and expand their knowledge of exercise through soccer conditioning (discussion of self-determination, self-image and athleticism), dance and yoga instruction. The children will learn the food pyramid and incorporate delicious vegetables and fruits during lunch preparation (individual student volunteer) and cooking sessions. Students will be encouraged to cook a healthy meal or appetizer at home and bring to our family pot luck on Thursday, July 16 at 4:30pm.
Students will be introduced to new vocabulary regarding art, motor skills (mixing hues and handling of brushes and paint) and math concepts (space proportions, shape and color recognition, measurement and estimation). In addition, students will continue to focus on language development through writing exercises and concepts of print (literacy readiness). Please continue to facilitate these areas of child development at home, by implementing teaching strategies mentioned in the article sent home during parent conference day. Thank you.
LESSON PLAN
(Lesson plan details, http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson054.shtml)
Week of July 6---Why exercise (sports video, exercise chart—what is your favorite sport?)? ~Introduce new exercises during yoga, dance and soccer class
*Aa, #6, Bronze, Sphere
Week of June 13---Why eat nutritious foods instead of junk food (video, rhyming riddles)? ~students will create rhyming riddles about their favorite fruits and vegetables (for example:
I'm yellow and I'm sweet.
I'm what monkeys like to eat.
I grow in trees.
Serve me with peanut butter, please!
What am I? _______________________________)
~Introduce new foods during cooking class and student lunch preparation, continue mural project,
*Bb, #7, Silver, Cone
ACADEMIC STUDENT STANDARDS
The following standards have been incorporated in the development of student activities and in daily interaction with school children, parents and staff.
*for a detailed description of each standard, please refer to the booklet on California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1, 2008. You may download the booklet at no charge by visiting http://www.cde.ca.gov/. The booklet was also sent to your email account as an attachment in the fall of 2008.
Language and Literacy Development
Listening and Speaking
-Language Use and Conventions, 1.0
-Vocabulary, 2.0
-Grammar, 3.0
Reading
-Concepts about Print, 1.0
-Alphabetic and Word/Print Recognition, 3.0
-Comprehension and Analysis of Age-Appropriate Text, 4.0
-Literacy Interest and Response, 5.0
Writing
-Writing Strategies, 1.1-1.3
English Language Development
-Listening, 1.0-3.0
-Speaking, 1.0-3.0
-Reading, 1.0-6.0
Social- Emotional Development
-Self, 1.0-5.1
-Social Interaction, 1.0-4.1
-Relationships, 1.0-3.0
Mathematics
-Number Sense, 1.0-2.4
-Algebra and Functions, 1.0-2.2
-Measurement, 1.0-1.3
-Geometry, 1.0-2.1
-Mathematical Reasoning, 1.0-1.1
Science
(See California Child Development standards)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Starting on Monday, July 6, we encourage parents to read a short book to their child during drop-off each morning (if not doing so already). Not only will this important activity support a smoother morning transition for your child, but you will also experience additional bonding time, while all in the same, promoting literacy development. Thank you.
B. We are closed on Friday, July 3, 2009 in honor of Independence day.
C. We will be closed for summer break, July 20-July 31. School will restart on Monday, August 3, 2009. Have a fun and safe summer kids!
D. Zachary’s last day of school will be on Tuesday, July 14. We will miss you Zach!
E. We are still in the process of finalizing our outdoor school grant in order to receive funds by August. We intend on starting outdoor renovations by September 2009.
F. Thank you for attending parent conference day and for actively participating in the development of your child.
G. PPLA will continue to blog student pictures on a monthly basis. Please blog your thoughts on school functions, student projects and pictures. Thank you.
H. PPLA is currently in a transitional stage in which we intend on developing a 90% Spanish Immersion program starting in September of 2009. We are currently in the process of developing a parent survey to further understand your child development and language acquisition needs.
I. The school mural project has been temporarily canceled. Ms. Ericka is no longer available to lead the assignment with the children.
REMINDERS
*PPLA caters to working families who are in need of care until 5:30pm, M-F and therefore our official closing time is 5:30pm, M-F. However, not all parents are in need of full day care, M-F and must pick-up their student by their individualized sign-up time (please see enrollment contract for details). Thank you and I hope this clarifies any pending questions and/or concerns that you may have.
1. Show and tell’ will take place on Friday, July 17, due to the short month of care.
2. Students will have access to a laptop computer and view short Internet videos pertaining to the monthly theme. The children will become familiar with computer buttons and their commands, as well as letter recognition, and number sense.
3. Our next parent participation field trip will be announced soon (scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2009).
4. PPLA teachers are now available for evening and weekend care depending on schedule availability. Please see Maestra for more details.
5. We are asking for your assistance in maintaining a stimulating school experience for our children. Due to our limited funds, we are asking parents to donate what they can from the list of items below. We appreciate your commitment to the program and value your support and understanding in these harsh economic times. Thank you!
1. 1 used crib mattresses
2. *Outdoor large sea animals
3. *Outdoor storage shed
4. Indoor costumes
5. *Imaginative play furniture—multicultural dolls, washer and dryer, etc. (to add to mini refrigerator, sink and microwave)
6. 3 Classroom storage baskets (i.e. baskets used to store small blocks, etc.)
7. Building blocks (large wooden, bristle, etc.)
8. Planters and soil
9. *Outdoor play house
10. * Tricycles
*An asterisk has been placed next to the item (s) in the most need.
*PPLA caters to working families who are in need of care until 5:30pm, M-F and therefore our official closing time is 5:30pm, M-F. However, not all parents are in need of full day care, M-F and must pick-up their student by their individualized sign-up time (please see enrollment contract for details). Thank you and I hope this clarifies any pending questions and/or concerns that you may have.
1. Show and tell’ will take place on Friday, July 17, due to the short month of care.
2. Students will have access to a laptop computer and view short Internet videos pertaining to the monthly theme. The children will become familiar with computer buttons and their commands, as well as letter recognition, and number sense.
3. Our next parent participation field trip will be announced soon (scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2009).
4. PPLA teachers are now available for evening and weekend care depending on schedule availability. Please see Maestra for more details.
5. We are asking for your assistance in maintaining a stimulating school experience for our children. Due to our limited funds, we are asking parents to donate what they can from the list of items below. We appreciate your commitment to the program and value your support and understanding in these harsh economic times. Thank you!
1. 1 used crib mattresses
2. *Outdoor large sea animals
3. *Outdoor storage shed
4. Indoor costumes
5. *Imaginative play furniture—multicultural dolls, washer and dryer, etc. (to add to mini refrigerator, sink and microwave)
6. 3 Classroom storage baskets (i.e. baskets used to store small blocks, etc.)
7. Building blocks (large wooden, bristle, etc.)
8. Planters and soil
9. *Outdoor play house
10. * Tricycles
*An asterisk has been placed next to the item (s) in the most need.
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