This
month our unit has focused on “Our Community” ~ The Town of Franklin and
Community Helpers! The children we very
excited to learn that we ALL live in Franklin!
During
circle time we made a BIG map of Franklin and we talked about all the different
places around town (i.e., parks, playgrounds, schools, restaurants, etc.). We made people blocks using our pictures and then
placed them around the map to see who lived where in Franklin. We compared near, far, and next to in
relation to our school and other elementary schools around town.
We
also shared some of our favorite activities to do in our community (i.e., visiting
the library, mailing letters at the post office, swimming at the pond, hiking in Franklin forest and eating lunch at
McDonald’s). We learned about the different
people who live and work in our community.
The children were excited to share personal stories about their “community
helper” family members.
Music & Movement
“Community Helpers”
Oh, I wish I were a
helper like a _______.
That is what I’d
truly like to be.
‘Cause if I were a
helper like a _______.
I’d use a ________ so
happily!
Police officer – Whistle
Doctor – Stethoscope
Teacher – Crayon
Firefighter – Hose
Chef – Cooking Spoon
Dentist - Toothbrush
Home/School Connection
“Where in the
Community am I?”
This guessing game is
a fun way to help your child discover the kinds of businesses that make up your
community. Begin by choosing a place
that your child is familiar with (i.e. grocery store, fire station). Tell him/her, “I’m visiting a place in our
town. Can you guess where I am?” Give clues/hints about each of the locations
(i.e. This place is where we go to buy fruits and vegetables. We can push a shopping cart.) Once your child figures out the location you
are describing, have them take a turn!!
Preschool ~ Upcoming Events
Picture Day at the ECDC
School Pictures will be taken on Monday, May 4th and
Tuesday, May 5th.
Say Cheese!
Our Discovery Centers
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| Firefighters working together to put out the fires! |
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| "Quick get the fire hose!" |
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| "Let's go on a trip around town" |
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| "Can I take your order?" |
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| "Service with a SMILE" |
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| "Getting the menu ready for the customers" |
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| Community Helper Puzzles |
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Construction ~ Building bridges is hard work! |
