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  • Ready…Set…Read!

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    We had our first reading groups in PreK class today.  The children have gotten off to a GREAT start!  I can’t wait to see them grow and develop their literacy skills over the next nine months!

  • Rolling Italy

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  • Sunflower and the Crow Counting Game

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  • Mini Sunflower Revolution

    The PreK students had the opportunity to participate in a fundraising event to aid in the research for a cure for Parkinson’s Disease.  The children raised a wonderful amount of money which was matched by Creative Tots and presented at the Sunflower Revolution Ride on Sunday the 12th.  Way to go kids!  These types of opportunities are a great chance for you to help your child gain a perspective outside of their own little world and begin to open their eyes to others who may be in need.  Great Life Lesson.  Our wonderful Art Teacher’s husband, Ron “aka Mr. Ron” who suffers from Parkinson’s Disease, dropped by the bike-a-thon in his racing gear to show his appreciating for the children’s efforts.  He and Ms. Penny were VERY grateful for all of our financial support.

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    The Kid's Celebrated Their Victory

    The Kid's Celebrated Their Victory

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    Click on the picture to learn more about supporting this cause

    Louise & Michelle Sun Rev

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    Chase Sunflower REv

    Olivia Sun Rev

    Will Sunflower Rev

  • Sunflower Math

    We reviewed and practiced our One to One Correspondence skills today in PreK using sunflower seeds.

    Counting the Dots to Choose the Right Number of Seeds

    Counting the Dots to Choose the Right Number of Seeds

    Placing the Seeds on the Math Grid

    Placing the Seeds on the Math Grid

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  • Building our Names

    During small groups today, the students began to prepare for the homework that they will be doing in a few weeks.  They used letter tiles to build their name then wrote their name independently.  This will be one of the activities that will be in their homework folders that will be sent home after Parent Orientation Night.

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  • My Child is LEARNING on the playground??

    Young children need opportunities to develop their bodies and coordination by running, jumping, climbing, lifting, pushing, and pulling.  Physiological readiness precedes other learning.  The playground is a natural place for physical development as well as for social and emotional development.  You children need challenging playground experiences to develop early self-confidence along with large-muscle skills and coordination.

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  • Getting Ready for the Sunflower Revolution

    The PreKers worked hard over the past two days to get our room ready for our very own Sunflower Revolution with beautiful artwork!  Nice work everyone!

    Sunflower Watercolor Collage

    Sunflower Crafts Collage

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  • Back to School Carnival 2010-2011

    The time has come.  The school year is once again upon us and all of us are ready (including the kids).  As we do each year, we will be kicking off with our annual Back to School Carnival.  Miss Penny, Miss Joanie and all the regular favorites will be on hand for art and song while the snow cones and popcorn abound.  This year is going to be phenomenal.  We are excited that you were able to join us and look forward to kicking things off right.  Come on out to 7803 Laurel Avenue from 3:30-5:30pm and bring your camera.  You don’t want to miss the opportunity to take a picture of the four-year-old face-painted spider-man, clutching half a cherry snow cone with a mouth full of laffy taffy attempting a spin-art masterpeice while dancing to Miss Joanie’s potty song and stuffing his pockets full of popcorn . . . because he may turn out to be yours.  Have Fun!

  • Our Little Chefs Hit the Kitchen During Cooking Week

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    Strawberry Jam Collage

    Making Strawberry Jam

    Can You Build the Food Pyamid?

    Can You Build the Food Pyramid?

    Grocery Store

    Creative Tots Grocery Store

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    Making Homemade Ice Cream

    Draw a Meal

    Draw a Meal

    Making Apple Yogurt Dip

    Making Apple Yogurt Dip