Throughout the month of March
our curriculum unit focused on “Our
Community” ~ The Town of Franklin and Community Helpers! The
children we very excited to learn that we ALL live in Franklin (even some of the
teachers)!
During circle time we talked
about all the different places around town (e.g., schools, town common, parks, playgrounds, restaurants, etc.). We also
shared some of our favorite activities to do in our community (e.g., visiting
the library, mailing letters at the post office, swimming at the pond, eating
at McDonald’s, getting ice cream at Spruce Pond Creamery and hiking in Franklin
forest).
There are many different people who live and work in our community. The children were
very excited to share personal stories about their “community helper” family
members.
Click on the link to hear a Community Helper Story
Click on the link to hear a Community Helper Song
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 (e.g., “This
is a place 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!!
Stay Tuned…Next Month
Throughout
the month of April we will be exploring a new curriculum unit “Weather and
Climate”. During circle we will learn
about all different types of Weather (sunny,
cloudy, rainy, stormy, windy, etc.) and the changes that occur during the Spring Time (flowers bloom, rain showers, leaves grow on the trees, green
grass grows, etc.). We will also be
exploring the change of season using all our senses (Hear - birds chirping, See
- trees bud, flowers bloom, Feel – the warm or chilly breeze, Smell – flowers).
A Peek into Preschool!
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| Our Town - Making Maps of Franklin |
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| Preschool Under Construction ~ Fun in the Block Area |
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| Working at the Grocery Store ~ We took turns being the customer and cashier! |
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| A Day at the Doctor's Office ~ Time for Your Check-up! |
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| Easel Painting ~ When I Grow Up..... "I Want To Be A Football Player" |
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| "I Want To Be A Construction Worker" |
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| "I Want To Be A Dog Groomer" |
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| "I Want To Be A Construction Worker" |
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| "I Want To Be A Police Officer" |
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| "I Want To Be A Fireman" |
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| A Visit From The Franklin Police Station! Lt. Manocchio (Officer Mark) talked to us about Community Safety (when to call 9-1-1), Bike Safety and Car Safety! |
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| Fine Motor ~ Pipe Builders |
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| Alphabet Blocks and Building Blocks |
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| Fine Motor ~ Tools (What can you build?) |
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| Firetrucks ~ Constructing Firetrucks out of Shapes! Working on Scissor Skills, Shape & Color Recognition |
Have a Wonderful Week!
Miss Becky
