Our Alpha adventures began with greeting the teachers, making new friends, and learning the daily routine. The children have already learned to find their name tapes on the rug and to sit down at circle time to begin the day or to listen to a story.
On Friday, we read one of my favorite rhyming books,
Silly Sally by Audrey Wood. I will often list books that we read in class so that you may check them out from the library to read them to your children. All children love to hear stories over and over again. The repetition reinforces concepts, love of language, and interest in literature!
Building community is one of our goals for the Alpha Fantastic Fish this year. Rolling the ball to learn names of our friends was a circle time activity on the first day of school.
We eat snack Monday through Thursday in the exploratorium. It is a time to have conversations and use manners! What do we do for snack on Fridays? Come to Back to School Night on 9/1 and you will find out!
On Friday, we walked to the softball field for a "Fire Practice!" We emphasized to the children that we were not experiencing a real fire and now they know where to go and what to do if we do.
Next week we will meet the Physical Education coaches, have Music with Mrs. McIvor, and listen to a story read by Mrs. Gootson! Check the blog each week for the adventures of the Fantastic Fish as they grow, discover, and learn!
Any questions, just email me at:
Susan_Samuel @Shorecrest.org
