Hello PreK 5 Families
Please see below the link for week March 3/22 - 3/26. This link was also sent via email for our at home learners. Thank you!
Mrs. Schiller & Ms. Molina
Registration for PreK Ages 3-4 is now open, please contact Ms. McGarry at OLQM (212) 567 - 3190.
Registration for OLQM Kindergarten can be found on the school website under the "Admissions" tab.
There are numerous activities posted every week on our classroom SeeSaw Account! Check it out!
What did you observe here/when ____?
What did your sense of ____ tell you about ____?
I wonder what would happen if ____?
How do you know? How could we find out?
Focused Learning activity for the week:
The link for the read aloud of this week’s foundational text,
Moonbear’s Shadow by Frank Asch HERE!
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
What makes shadows?
Why did Bear’s shadow move when bear moved?
When can you see your shadow?
How can you make your shadow go away?
Remote Learners Weekly Activity:
Exploring Shadows
Invite your children to look for and explore the shadows they see outside. Encourage your child to explore how they can make different shadow shapes with their own bodies or objects.
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
PK.SCI.9. [P-PS3-1.] Participates in an investigation to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Open ended questions
What will you try next?
*Please send pictures or drawings of the weekly activity to Mrsschiller@olqmnyc.com or text the picture to (518) 400-0229
Unit Topic:
Light
Essential Question for the Unit:
· How and why do we use different kinds of light?
Focus Questions for this Week:
· What is darkness?
· What are shadows?
Mrs. Schiller and Mrs. Molina will point student’s shadows out to them during outdoor time. They will show them how their shadows move in the same way and at the same time they do. Student's will be encouraged to watch their shadows as they move their bodies. They will be asked to pause and pose. The teacher will take pictures of the students and their shadows. Students will then be able to match the classmate to their shadow and discuss what makes a shadow.
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
PK.SCI.9. [P-PS3-1.] Participates in an investigation to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Foundational Text for the Week:
PK. ELAL.7: Develops and answers questions about characters, major events, and pieces of information in a text.
PK.SCI.9. [P-PS3-1.]Participates in an investigation to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
QUESTIONS THAT WILL BE ASKED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK:
Level 1: Recall
What was Bear doing when he first noticed his shadow?
Why did Bear want to get rid of his shadow?
What are some of the ways Bear tried to get rid of his shadow?
Level 2: Skill/Concept
Is it possible to get rid of a shadow? Why or why not?
Level 3: Strategic Thinking
Bear felt very annoyed when he could not get rid of his shadow. Are there things that make you feel annoyed? What are they?
Bear talked to his shadow. Can shadows listen? Can shadows answer questions? Why or why not?
Level 4: Extended Thinking
When it was noon and the sun was high in the sky, Bear’s shadow was gone. Why?
Lessons and activities for the week:
Blocks- Students are invited to explore how they might use blocks and a flashlight to create shadow letters.
Pretend Play- Students will be able to use flashlights for shadow play.
Art- Students will be invited to create sun catchers with tissue paper and paint.
Science- Students will be able to use the light table to look at x-rays and an assortment of translucent objects.
Math- Students will be able to match shape manipulatives with their shadow.
Library- Students are invited to read books about our theme, light.
Writing- Students are invited to use a trace and draw projector.
Sensory- Students will be able to play with their own individual containers of play-doh.
For more information on the Lesson Plan, Click Here
Please always make sure to read the OLQM School Blog for additional information, located HERE!
If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the
Help Line at 888-227-8175
The Children may wear green for St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday!
Registration for PreK Ages 3-4 is now open, please contact Ms. McGarry at OLQM (212) 567 - 3190.
Registration for OLQM Kindergarten can be found on the school website under the "Admissions" tab.
There are numerous activities posted every week on our classroom SeeSaw Account! Check it out!
Remote Learners Weekly Activity:
Sources of Light:
Invite your child to draw/cut pictures of different sources of light after discussing what kinds of lights are around us.
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
Pk.AC2. Demonstrates they are building background knowledge
Open ended questions
I notice that you_____.
That remind me of____. what if you try?
How could we find out____?
*Please send pictures or drawings of the weekly activity to Mrsschiller@olqmnyc.com or text the picture to (518) 400-0229.
Unit Topic:
Light
Essential Question for the Unit:
How and why do we use different kinds of light?
Focus Questions for this Week:
What kinds of lights are around us?
Focused Learning activity for the week:
Mrs. Schiller and Mrs. Molina will work with students in the
science center. They will model how to use and care for the light table. They will observe each student as they use the light table and ask higher order thinking questions about their experiences. Teachers and students will discuss what an X-ray is and what they are used for.
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
PK.CKW.6 (Science): Acquires knowledge about the physical properties of the world.
Foundational Text for the Week:
The link for the read aloud of this week’s foundational text, All About Light by Lisa Trumbauer HERE!
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
PK.AL.4. Exhibits curiosity, interest, and willingness to learn new things and have new experiences
QUESTIONS THAT WILL BE ASKED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK:
All About Light by Lisa Trumbauer
Level 1: Recall
What are some of the different sources of light in this book?
What happens when you turn on a lamp or a flashlight?
What are some of the things light can do?
Level 2: Skill/Concept
How can the moon help us see?
Why do we turn on lights when it is dark?
Level 3: Strategic Thinking
There are many different kinds of light in this book. What kinds of lights are around us?
How does light help us?
Level 4: Extended Thinking
What would happen if we did not have any light in our classroom? What would happen if you did not have any light where you live? What would you do?
Sometimes we want light around us. Sometimes we do not. When might you want it to be dark?
How can you make a space dark when it is light outside?
Lessons and activities for the week:
Blocks- Students are invited to explore how they might use blocks and a flashlight to create shadow letters.
Pretend Play- Students will be able to use flashlights for shadow play.
Art- Students will be invited to create sun catchers with tissue paper and paint.
Science- Students will be able to use the light table to look at x-rays and an assortment of translucent objects.
Math- Students will be able to match shape manipulatives with their shadow.
Library- Students are invited to read books about our theme, light.
Writing- Students are invited to use a trace and draw projector.
Sensory- Students will be able to play with their own individual containers of play-doh.
For more information on the Lesson Plan, Click Here
Please always make sure to read the OLQM School Blog for additional information, located HERE!
If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the
Help Line at 888-227-8175
Hello PreK 5 Families
Please see below the link for week March 3/8 - 3/12. This link was also sent via email for our at home learners. Thank you!
Mrs. Schiller & Ms. Molina
REMINDERS:
No 2:30pm Zoom Tuesday, 3/9 and there will only be an 8:30am Zoom this Friday, March 12 due to staff Professional Development Day. Dismissal is 12:00pm for PreK5.
Registration for PreK Ages 3-4 is now open, please contact Ms. McGarry at OLQM (212) 567 - 3190.
Registration for OLQM Kindergarten can be found on the school website under the "Admissions" tab.
There are numerous activities posted every week on our classroom SeeSaw Account! Check it out!
Remote Learners Weekly Activity:
Exploring the water Cycle
Invite your child to draw a sky scene (e.g., sun and clouds) on the outside of a small sealable plastic bag. Fill 1/6 of the bag with water and seal. Hang in the window. Invite your child to predict what will happen. Let the bag hang for several days and observe. The water should evaporate into vapor then change back into a liquid as it cools, forming drops inside the bag.
Ask your child:
What changes do you see happening inside the bag?
How is the weather (e.g., rain and snow) similar to this experiment?
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
PK.SCI.8. [P-ESS2-1.] Asks questions, makes observations, and collects and records data using simple instruments to recognize patterns about how local weather conditions change daily and seasonally
Open ended questions
What did you observe here/when ____?
What did your sense of ____ tell you about ____?
What will you try next?
I wonder what would happen if ____?
How do you know? How could we find out?
*Please send pictures or drawings of the weekly activity to Mrsschiller@olqmnyc.com or text the picture to (518) 400-0229.
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| Exploring the Water Cycle |
Extra fun activity to make water cycle crown or necklace, please Click Here
Unit Topic:
Water
Essential Question for the Unit:
What does water do?
Focus Questions for this Week:
What happens to water when it changes temperature?
Focused Learning activity for the week:
Mrs. Schiller and Mrs. Molina will work with students in the science center. They will discuss the water cycle, using the terms, precipitation, condensation, evaporation and collection.
The children will be invited to draw a sky scene (e.g., sun and clouds) on the outside of a small sealable plastic bag. Fill 1/6 of the bag with water and seal. Hang in the window. The children will be encouraged to predict what will happen. We will let the bag hang for several days and observe.
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
PK.SCI.5: Plans and conducts investigations to determine how familiar plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive in the environment.
Foundational Text for the Week:
The link for the read aloud of this week’s foundational text, Snow by Uri Shulevitz HERE!
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
PK. ELAL.7: Develops and answers questions about characters, major events, and pieces of information in a text.
QUESTIONS THAT WILL BE ASKED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK:
Level 1: Recall
How did the city look before it started to snow? How did the city look when it was covered in snow? What does the man with the hat say about the snow? What does the woman with the umbrella say about the snow?
Level 2: Skill/Concept
Do you think the boy with the dog wanted it to snow? How do you know? The radio and television said, “No snow.” The book says the snowflakes don’t listen to the radio. What does that mean? The boy in this book is wearing a hat and scarf and the other people are wearing big jackets. Why?
Level 3: Strategic Thinking
When if first started to snow, the snowflakes melted. Why? When it started to snow more, the book says the rooftops got lighter. How did the snow make the rooftops lighter? How did the people in the book feel when there was a lot of snow? How do you know?
Level 4: Extended Thinking
Does it snow when it is warm outside? Why or why not? When does snow melt? What happens to snow when it melts?
How will the city look when the snow melts?
Lessons and activities for the week:
Blocks- Pictures of bridges will be added to the center. Students are encouraged to try to build bridges.
Art- Students are invited to draw a picture with crayons. They may choose to draw an underwater or rainy day scene. After their drawings are complete, watercolor paints will be used to lightly paint over their crayon drawings.
Science- Students are invited to sort animals into two categories: those that live in water and those that live on land.
Math- Seashells will be added to math center. Students will be able to match the correct number of shells to a number card.
Library- Students are invited to read books about or theme, water.
Writing- Students will be asked the question, "Where can we find water?" and be asked to write or draw their answers.
Sensory- Students will be supplied with their own play-doh container.
For more information on the Lesson Plan, Click Here
Please always make sure to read the OLQM School Blog for additional information, located HERE!
If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the
Help Line at 888-227-8175
