All About Space

Preschool News ~ Space Unit ~ May 2015

Last week we began our unit on SPACE.  We will be exploring… What is SPACE? What can be found in space?  We will also be discussing the characteristics of night and day.  Some of this month’s activities will include space dress-up (astronaut gear), building a rocket ship with interlocking no-end blocks and Lego's, creating space pictures with a variety of art materials and making “moon shakes” (cooking activity).
During circle the children talked about what they already knew about Space. Some of their responses included:  “The sky has fluffy clouds", "Space is up in the sky”, “Space is cold and dark”, “There are stars in the sky”, “The moon comes out at night”, “The sun is hot”, “Space is far, far away”, “We live on Earth”, “Astronauts go into outer space”, “Astronauts wear special helmets and pants”, “There are planets in outer-space” and "The moon is really a rock".

We are all looking forward to a fun-filled month!!

Classroom "Scrap Art" Needed!

Paper towel rolls

Milk caps and other juice caps

Yogurt and applesauce cups

Newspapers

Reminders

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

The SUN is out and it's getting warmer...

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

No School - Friday May 22nd ~ Parent Teacher Conferences

No School - Monday May 25th ~ Memorial Day

Miss Becky

Working on our CONSTELLATIONS ~ Art Activity