Classroom News – Week #3: The Letter “B”

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

    This week we focused on the letter “B,” and I’d like to thank all of the parents who donated items and participated in the activities and field trip.  All parents are welcome in our classroom, so you can stop by anytime, and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future for classroom activities during the school day as well as in the evenings.

    Next week we are starting on the letter “C” and will be exploring other cultures.  One project we’ll be working on is to talk about our families and friends.  We would love to hear from any parents or community members who wish to share information such as traditions, rituals, or practices.  We will also be exploring holidays from different countries and cultural groups.

    Photographs are also welcome, as we will be making a multicultural board, and we will be cutting pictures out of magazines to help the children be aware of the ways we are all unique, and what we have in common.  One fun activity we have planned will be to learn to say “hello” in different languages!  I will be posting a link to a website listing these if you want to practice with your child at home.

    In the “Upcoming Events,” you will see the dates and times of parent-teacher conferences.  Please contact me to set up a day and time that is convenient for you.  If these dates and times won’t work, please let me know and we can arrange an alternate time and/or location.  Also, your child is welcome to attend as well, as they will be excited to show you the portfolios they’ve been filling!

Thank you for your time and all that you do for our students!  -Ashley 

Classroom News – Week #3: The Letter “B”

   This week, we focused on the letter “B.”  We ate bananas and berries, and learned how to bake bread through the Little Red Hen!  The students helped mix bread dough, and the next day, got to eat the baked results!

   We went on a walk through the park and found lots of bugs and birds, and collected branches to make mobiles with bumblebees.

   On Thursday, we made bumblebee and butterfly costumes with wings and antennae, and flew around the room!

   We also read books about bears and practiced our growling noises.  The children especially loved the bear books and the rhyming words.  They may start noticing words that rhyme, and parents can help by pointing out these words too!

    The students were very interested in the park, and all of the different sights, sounds, and how everything feels in nature.  Science is an important part of a child’s development, and

thankfully, science activities can be fun and informative for everyone!  There are some ideas and information listed on the website, but here are a couple you can try at home as well!

•          Water experiments can be messy, so make sure these activities are done in a protected area, outside, or even in the bathtub!  Seeing what floats and what sinks, as well as pouring water through filters and funnels are great activities for kids.

• Enlist your child’s help in cooking, especially measuring and pouring.

 Books for Week #3

• “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen
• "Barney Bear Gets Dressed" by Rozanne Lanczak Williams
• “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do you see?” by Bill Martin, Jr
• "Grumpy Bird" by Jeremy Tankard
•  “The Little Red Hen" by Paul Goldone

Songs for Week #3

• B-I-N-G-O
• In Our Backyard
• One, Two, Buckle My Shoe (Can also be One, Two, Tie My Shoe)
• Baby Bumblebee