Mrs. Betty DuBrink
Preschool Class

Brrr! January has arrived and winter is here. We will enjoy learning about snow and how to make Ice.

Our themes this month will focus on winter fun, and what animals do during the blustery winter weather. We will also enjoy Literature and songs about the snowmen and snowflakes .

**Pre-Math:

Shape: octagon, Triangle

Numbers: 9, 10 (continued review of rote counting to 15)

**Language/Literature:

Letters (s) S, I, P, and review of A (and the sounds they make)

Songs: Feathery, Feathery Snow Flakes, Nine Little Snowmen

Stories: “Frosty The Snowman”,” The Littlest Snowflake”, “ Bear Snore On”.

**Physical Skills Focus:

Gross Motor: Balance Beam and Scooter

Fine Motor: Ongoing tracing Practice (according to ability).

**Science:

Changing mater -Making Frost and Ice

**Social Studies:

Welcoming our new President to the White House.

Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

**Health/Safety

Following school rules

Caring for personal belongings (especially our winter hats, coats,etc.)

**Social Skills:

Using Kind Words

Helping others

**Creative Arts:

Cut and Create individual snowflakes

Color Focus: White and Silver

SPECIAL DAYS TO REMEMBER:

- Monday January 19, 2009 – School closed to honor Martin Luther King

- Fourth Friday Trip January 25, 2009 – Bowling

Please watch for upcoming notice.

Please Make Sure Your Child brings his/her School Bag, Folder, and snack Every day.

Attention parents of new students entering our program- Please send a change of clothes in case of accidents such as spilled milk, also, if toilet training, please send extra pull-ups and wipes.

Other Places to go:

Google
Alphabet
Enchanted Learning

Email: Mrs. Dubrink