April 

    We had a great time in March learning about the ocean and taking a trip to the Shedd Aquarium.  Thank you to the parent volunteers who helped out.

    This month we will be learning about the Zoo, the color purple, and the shape diamond.  On April 27th the morning classes will be taking a trip to Lincoln park Zoo, and the afternoon classes will be going on April 28th.  Please work on the parent/child activity zoo collage together with your child and bring it back by April 8 so we can display them.

  ***Please work with your children at home on zipping up their own coats.***

IMPORTANT DATES  

April 1- NO SCHOOL

April 6- NO SCHOOL, report card pick up for grades K-8

April 15- Show & Tell: Bring something purple

April 18-April 22....SPRING BREAK!

April 27- AM classes Zoo trip (NO pm classes)

April 28- PM classes Zoo trip (NO am classes)

April 29- Show &Tell: Bring something shaped like a diamond.

****Don't forget to read to your child at least 20 minutes every day!**** 

                                            (Scroll down to see pictures from our classroom!)    

 Preschool For All Philosophy  

Young children learn through play.  Learning is an active process which involves both physical and mental interaction with the environment.  Development of the whole child includes activities which enhance physical, cognitive, language, social, and creative development.

Classroom Guidelines

* We always use our quiet voices and walking feet when inside

*Keep your eyes and ears on Ms. Barlow when she is reading a story, talking, or teaching a lesson

*Keep your hands to yourself

*Take turns and share                                                     

*Always put away the toys when you are done playing with them                              

  Room 105 at work & play!   

Creating in the Art Area...

Building Literacy Skills in the Library...

Working on Math Concepts & Hand-Eye Coordination in the Block Area...

Building Fine Motor Skills with Manipulatives and Play-Doh...

Building Social Skills and Language Development in the Dramatic Play Area...

Building Language Development, Hand-Eye Coordination, and Science Concepts at the Sensory Table...

Building Gross Motor Skills at the Playground

Enjoying the Weather at the Playground...

Field Trip to the Firehouse

Halloween

Pumpkin Exploration

We used our senses to see, touch, and smell the inside of a pumpkin.  We removed the insides and then carved a face in our pumpkins. 

Fall Festival

Hayride

Petting Zoo

Pumpkin Patch

   Fall Nature Walk

We found leaves on our walk, brought them back to class, and made our own beautiful autumn tree!!

Apple Taste Test

We tasted sweet red apples and sour green apples, then graphed which one we liked best!