Pre-K Newsletter - March 2019

     We want to thank all the parents who attended our Pre-K Transportation Museum.  The children loved sharing the vehicles that they designed. They also loved singing and dancing for you!

     Pre-K will dress up for Wacky Wednesday on March 6, 2019.  We thought it would be fun for your child to dress funny.  Have fun brainstorming with your child and selecting an outfit that will be comfortable yet funny. 

     As the weather gets nicer remember to use your Cool Culture passes!  It’s a great time to visit some museums, zoos or gardens with your family.  Remember it’s free with your Cool Culture pass for up to 5 family members!

     In March, the children will begin to learn about the 5 senses. Our senses help us collect information about our selves and our surroundings.  The 5 senses are: smell, taste, touch, sight and hearing.  You can help your child by going on a sensory walk or sit in a playground or park and practice using each sense one at a time.  Have your child describe what they are hearing, smelling, touching, and seeing. 

     In math, we are practicing how to recognize written numbers 1-10.  At home you can play a guessing game to help your child visualize and recognize written numbers by “writing” a number with your finger on your child’s back.  If your child has trouble guessing the number, give hints.  (“Your sister is this many years old.”)  Switch roles and let your child write numbers on your back.

     Your child has been working on strengthening their fine motor skills in school.  These are the skills your child needs to use when writing and drawing.  One way to help further build these skills is to have your child put cheerios, buttons or pennies in a narrow mouth jar or a plastic container with a small slit cut out of the lid.  Race to see who will finish first or see how long it takes child to place 10 pennies into a jar/container.