Geo Turkey-Kprep Morning

During math centers, students used questions about size, shapes, proportions and their properties to create a unique pattern using blocks. Once the pattern was made, the children used stickers in various shapes to make a replica of their creation. We use these manipulatives often so it was a surprise when we transformed our creations into turkey tails and then made a record of the shapes we used. We were impressed with the student's creativity and ability to complete the task!

Phonics Pizza-Kprep Morning

Phonological awareness is the ability to think about the sounds in a word rather than just the meaning of the word. Each day at school we work to understand the structure of spoken language-that it is made up of words, and words consist of syllables, rhymes, and sounds. This ability is important for using sound-letter knowledge effectively in reading and writing. In fact, a student's level of phonics awareness at the end of kindergarten is one of the strongest predictors of future reading success. Here at preschool we practice phonics daily in the form of word plays, poetry, art, and in the books we choose to read. Today we made pizza to connect our knowledge of the letter P with something we all enjoy.

Phonics Pizza-Kprep Afternoon

Corn Study-Morning

When Europeans arrived in the Americas, the natives taught them how to grow corn. It was a long process! In April, grain was planted in rows that looked like little hills. In May, the hills were weeded and the grass was pulled away. By June, leaves and stems were growing and looking good. Underneath the leaves and close to the stem grew the corn. By fall, the corn was ripe and ready for their Thanksgiving dinner table. Believe it or not, we grow corn this way today!