October

 Our first month of preschool was fabulous!  The kids have really grasped how things work, and are becoming more independent.  We have made some excellent progress on name writing.  I am so proud of each student for trying so hard to perfect their name.  The snack bucket has been very popular, and I've been very impressed with the creativity of the snacks.  Thank you for being so willing to provide a snack!  Our preschoolers have absolutely loved being able to bring their own snack to share with the class!

October is always such an exciting month.  We have already celebrated Peyton's birthday, and are starting to do our individual spotlights.  We have our class field trip to the pumpkin patch this Friday, and our Halloween party at the end of the month.  Our themes this month are: Down on the Farm, Pumpkins, Jack-o-lanterns, Rhymes and Riddles, and Happy Halloween.  Which means the letters we will focus on are: Dd, Pp, Jj, Rr, and Hh.  (See pictures below of the Letter Art that we have been, and will be, working on this month.  By the end of the year we will have an entire book with all 26 letters!)  Numbers this month are: 4, 5, 6, and 7.  Please try to point out these letters and numbers in your preschooler's every day environment.  Reinforcement at home will help them remember!

We began splitting up into literacy groups this week.  Students have been separated according to a reading level, and I will be working with them in smaller groups at their own level.  Consistently reading at home with your preschooler is the best way for them to develop literacy skills.  We are all excited to master our letter names and sounds, and begin reading!

Thank you for all of your support as parents!  We are off to a wonderful year.

Below is some location info for the field trip on Friday, can't wait to see you there!

11900 S. 3600 W. Riverton

http://pumpkinpointfarms.com

Find our October Calendar here!