Please come by and meet the teachers, see the classroom and meet a few of  the other families.
To make the transition to preschool easier we are inviting families to visit the classroom in small groups.

September 7 1-1:20
Caton
Ferguson
Nguyen

If you time on Saturday, September 4 at 9, we could use some helping hands to spread mulch on the playground.  Please contact preschool advisory board chair, Annie Huse, if you can lend a hand.  703 968 7782

Show and Tell Guidelines

Each child will have 10 turns at show and tell over the school year. We will have 2 students per school day and your child will have either all Tuesday’s or all Thursday’s. From each twosome we will alternate line leader/snack helper duties giving each student 5 turns with each of those jobs.

Please label your child’s item. Have him/her practice with “This is my ______.” Some will be comfortable speaking on their first turn and some may need more time. To begin with, the one item chosen could be a favorite toy, stuffed animal, book, or photo. As the year progresses we will give “themes” for the show and tells.

The teachers will take 2 turns during the year too!!

Show and Tell Dates:

Andrew C
9/21; 10/12; 11/9; 12/7; 1/11; 2/8; 3/1; 3/22; 4/12; 5/10
Andrew P. same dates as Andrew C.

Caitlin and Derek
9/23; 10/14; 11/11; 12/9; 1/13; 2/10; 3/3; 3/24; 4/14; 5/12

Grace and Graham
9/28; 10/19; 11/16; 12/14; 1/18; 2/15; 3/8; 3/29; 4/26; 5/17

Jacob and Lucy
9/30; 10/21; 11/18; 12/16; 1/20; 2/17; 3/10; 3/31; 4/28; 5/19

Maddie W. and Madison M.
10/5; 10/26; 11/23; 1/04; 1/25; 2/22; 3/15; 4/5; 5/3; 5/24

Noah and Sasha
10/7; 10/28; 12/2; 1/6; 1/27; 2/24; 3/17; 4/7; 5/5; 5/26

Monthly Themes

September: Friends/Apples/Colors
October: Pumpkins/Numbers/Shapes
November: Turkeys/Textures/Tastes
December: Celebrations/Sounds/Sense of Sight
January: Sense of Smell/ Snow*(seasons)/Review of 5 Senses
February: Groundhogs/Hearts/Community Helpers
March: Weather/St. Patrick’s Day/Community Helpers
April: Easter/Plants/Growing
May: Bugs/Ponds/Mother’s Day
June: Father’s Day/Farewells

Daily Schedule

9:00-9:30: Arrivals/Greetings/ table and floor activities
9:30-9:45: Group Music on Thursdays /Extended activity time Tu.
9:45-10:00: Bathroom break/songs/quick listening games
10:00-10:15: Story time
10:15-10: 40: Snack
10:40-11:00: Playground
11:00-11:15: Review Story/introduce concepts
11:00-11:20: Tuesday- Creative Movement
11:15-11:45: Big Room
11:45-12:00: Show and Tell/Dismissal

Play dough for the Classroom

Playdough is a favorite table activity with preschoolers! Here is the schedule and a recipe for you and your child to make the dough together at home and then share with the class. Decide on your color and any additional elements!! Be creative! (Google: preschool/play dough for suggestions or even alternate recipes)

Play dough:
2 cups flour
2 cups water (with food coloring)
4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup salt
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Cook on the stovetop (or in crockpot), stirring until thick. Knead. Let cool. Transport in a big ziplock bag.

Sept. 21 Andrew C./Oct. 5 Andrew P./ Oct.19 Caitlin
Nov. 9 Derek/ Nov. 23 Grace/ Dec. 7 Graham
Jan. 4 Jacob/ Jan. 18 Lucy/ Feb.8 Maddie W.
Feb. 22 Madison M./ March 8 Noah/March 22 Sasha

Second turn volunteer sign-up dates:
April 5__________________
April 26_________________
May 10__________________
May 24__________________

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