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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
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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
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