Preschool News

Our next curriculum unit will focus on “Families”.  During circle we will discuss how all families are different.  Some families are very big (have a lot of family members) and some are small (have a few family members).  Students will have the opportunity to share who is in their family (i.e., mommy, daddy, brother, sister, grandmother, etc.) along with their special “Family Project” (Family project details went home this week…Decorate your house).  Don’t forget to include a family photo!!  Finally, we will talk about all the wonderful things families can do together (i.e. play together, celebrate family traditions, go on vacations/trips, etc.).
We are looking forward to a wonderful month!!

Home/School Connection

Reading books with your child is one of the best ways to help him or her develop a love for books.  Loving books is one of the most important keys to your child’s success in school. In addition to reading to your child, talking to him or her about each book will help build the love of reading. It will also build his or her knowledge and vocabulary. Asking questions teaches your child to express his or her ideas.

Here are some questions that will help your child build his/her literacy skills.  As you read to your child, stop and ask these questions:

• What do you think is happening on this page?

• How is this character feeling?

• How can you tell?

• Have you ever felt that way?

Help your child find names for the feelings shown in the pictures.  Help your child connect the events in the book to his or her own life.

Reminders

No School - Wednesday November 25th - Friday November 27th

Parent Teacher Conferences ~ Friday December 4th

Conferences are scheduled in 15-minute intervals.  Please call the main office at (508) 541-8166 to schedule your child’s conference.

**If possible, please make other arrangements for your child(ren) while you attend the conference**

The ECDC will not have school on this day!  A parent questionnaire will be sent home next week…Please take a moment to fill it out and return to me by Wednesday Dec. 2, 2015.

Thank you!

We hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!