Theme 5 ~ Imagine It, Make It!
Dear Families,
Beginning next
week our new theme is...“Imagine It, Make It” which is an exploration of
imagination and creativity. Children will share their feelings and ideas
through art, dance, dramatic play, building, and music—all of which are
important aspects of your child’s development.
Here are a few
ideas you can use to encourage art appreciation and creative expression at
home.
• Listen to
different types of music with your child and talk about how the music makes
both of you feel.
• Set up a
large pad of drawing paper with crayons, markers, chalk or paint so your child
can create artwork. You can also use brown paper sacks from the grocery store
for children to draw on.
• Help your
child make up imaginative “Once upon a time” stories.
• Hang up a
sheet for a stage curtain and have your child put on a play with friends or
siblings.
We will also
encourage children to take initiative during the theme. This will help them
develop the life skill of being willing and eager to try new things. Sing,
move, draw, paint, build, and make music with your child!
Literacy Tip
Literacy Tip
In the early stages of learning how to write, your child will draw scribbles
and symbols instead of writing letters and words. Ask your child to tell you
what the scribbles and symbols mean.
Connecting
School to Home
Children will
be making patterns in math with two different colors, shapes, or objects. Identifying
patterns is important for many areas of the curriculum, including the creative
arts.
Set aside
time for imaginative play with your child, for example, play school, doctor’s
office, or grocery store together using simple props.
Big Day for Pre-K
Book Suggestions
Alphabet City by Stephen T. Johnson
Block City by Robert Louis Stevenson
It's Picture Day Today! by Megan McDonald
A Day with No Crayons by Elizabeth Rusch
All You Need for a Snowman by Alice Schertle
Shape Space by Cathryn Falwell
The Toolbox by Anne Rockwell
Farmer Dillo Shapes Things Up by Jesse Adams
Yesterday I Had the Blues by Jeron Ashford
Frame
The Squiggle by Carole Lexa Shaefer
The Big Blue Spot by Peter Holwitz
Classroom "Scrap Art" Needed:
Empty paper towel rolls
Wrapping paper scraps (neutral colors/designs)
Empty tissue boxes/small shoe boxes
No School Reminders!
Monday Feb. 4th - Professional Development Day
Monday Feb. 18th - Friday Feb. 22nd - Vacation Week
Friday March 1st - Professional Development Day
Thank you!
Miss Becky, Miss Deb & Miss Tara
