Preschool Reminders

Now that the nicer weather is upon us, PLEASE remember to send your child into school with secure footwear (i.e. sneakers, buckled/tied shoes).  Sandals without straps, clogs, and flip-flops are not secure footwear!  Many of our classroom activities (motor room, outside, etc.) include jumping, running; climbing, etc. which can pose a safety risk if the appropriate footwear is not worn.

If needed, PLEASE apply SUNSCREEN before your child comes to school!!


End of Year!
The last day of school for the Monday, Wednesday, Friday students will be
Wednesday, June 15th.
The last day of school for the Tuesday/Thursday students will be
Thursday, June 16th.

The Fun Fair will be held on Friday, June 17th from 9-11 a.m.  Don't forget to bring your cameras!!  All are Welcome!!  

Kindergarten Playground Dates:

If your child will be going to kindergarten in the fall, please join us at the ECDC playground for an informal opportunity to meet with the principal of your child's elementary school and to connect with other ECDC families who are also transitioning to the same elementary school!

Principals will be available from 3:30-4:00 (parents are welcome to stay later)

Tuesday May 31st, Oak Street Elementary

Wednesday June 1st, Charter School

Thursday June 2nd, Jefferson Elementary

Tuesday June 7th, Kennedy Elementary

Wednesday June 8th, Keller Elementary

Thursday June 9th, Davis Thayer Elementary

Tuesday June 14th, Parmenter Elementary

Thank you!

The Rainforest ~ April 2016

~ The Rainforest ~

Throughout the month of April we have been learning all about The Rainforest.  During circle time we talked about all the different animals that live in the rainforest (e.g., snakes, parrots, alligators, jaguars, sloths, monkeys, etc.) and special characteristics of each animal (e.g., scales, feathers, slimy skin, sticky feet, etc.).  We also talked about how each of these animals have different habitats (some live in trees, on or in the ground and in the swamp/river).  

Our two stories this month were The Umbrella by Jan Brett and Over in the Jungle A Rainforest Rhyme by Marianne Berkes.

We also learned a few new Rainforest songs, "Do You Know the Jungle Animals?", "The Rainforest"  and "Green Anaconda" (See attached videos).

There are different components/layers that make up a rainforest as well as all the various animals that live in each of the layers.

Layers of the Rainforest

Forest Floor Layer (covered with leaf litter, where fungi and insects thrive)

Understory Layer (darker environment made up of smaller trees over the ground)

Canopy Layer (filled with an incredible number of animals because of its thick leafy environment)

Emergent Layer (where tops of trees rise above the canopy as high as 200 feet)

Take a peek into our classroom this month!

~Working on our Rainforest Mural~

Stamping - Insects of the Rainforest

Snakes - Green Anacondas

Sorting animals into the 4 layers of the Rainforest

Painting with parrot feathers

Manipulatives - Monkey Gears

          

Pattern Blocks - Rainforest Animals

Unifix Cubes - Counting and Making Patterns

Having fun with our BEST BUDDIES!!

                                      Writing - Rainforest Animal Drawings 

                                      Art - Painting Blue Morpho Butterflies 

THANK YOU

to all our families and friends who attended our "Rainforest"

Curriculum Night.

It was a huge success!!

 

                Miss Becky, Miss Laurie and Miss Shawna