Week of May 3 - 7:
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.
Read-Aloud Questions:
The link for the read aloud of this week’s foundational text:
- The Vegetables We Eat by Gail Gibbons, HERE
Level 1: Recall
What parts of plants can be vegetables?
What are some different types of vegetables?
Where do vegetables grow?
How do vegetables get to grocery stores?
Level 2: Skill/Concept
What are some different ways that you eat vegetables?
What are some things people have to do if they want to grow a vegetable garden?
Level 3: Strategic Thinking
Some people grow their own vegetable garden. If you were going to grow a vegetable garden, what vegetables would you grow? Why?
Why do you think farmers on big farms sometimes use machines to harvest the vegetables?
Level 4: Extended Thinking
Vegetables are good for your body. How do they help your body?
Why is it important to take good care of your body?
Vegetables can be different colors. Why do you think vegetables are different colors?
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
PK.SCI.6. [P-LS3-1.] Develops a model to describe that some young plants and animals are similar to, but not exactly like, their parents
Remote Learning Weekly Activity
Cut out several paper watermelons, add a number to each one, and ask your child to put the appropriate number of seeds on each watermelon. Encourage your child to write the corresponding number.
Germinate Seeds and Watch Them Sprout on the Windowsill
You’ll Need
- Small plastic zipper storage bag
- Dried, uncooked beans, peas, or seeds
- Paper towels
- Water
For this experiment, choose a window where the seeds will get plenty of light.
Step 1: Have your child cut a paper towel in half and fold it a few times so it can fit into the zipper storage bag.
Step 2: Soak the paper towel in water and slide it into the bag. Smooth it so that it’s relatively flat.
Step 3: Let your child position two beans or seeds about three centimeters from the bottom of each bag, on one side of the paper towel. Don’t worry if they don’t stay in place, but if necessary, stuff a little piece of paper towel into the bottom of the bag so that the seeds aren’t sitting in water.
Step 4: Seal the bag part way, leaving an opening near the top so the growing plants can get some air.
Record the beans’ germination by drawing and measuring them each day. Have your child make a science notebook and use it to record his observations.
Send any pictures of work or observations to: Mrsschiller@olqmnyc.org or text (518) 400 - 0229.
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
PK.SCI.6 Develops a model to describe that some young plants and animals are similar to, but not exactly like, their parents
Unit Topic:
Plants
Essential Question for the Unit:
How do plants grow and why are they important?
Focus Questions for this Week:
What are some different kinds of plants?
#1 Focused Learning activity for the week:
Mrs. Schiller and Mrs. Molina will work with students in the
math center. The teacher will cut out several paper watermelons, add a number to each one, and ask children to put the appropriate number of seeds on each watermelon. Students are encouraged to write the corresponding number.
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
PK.MATH.3. [NY-PK.CC.3.] Understands the relationship between numbers and quantities to 10, and connects counting to cardinality.
#2 Focused Learning activity for the week:
See It Grow Plant Lab
Mrs. Schiller and Mrs. Molina will invite students to science center. The students will see how seeds grow in three plexiglas greenhouses containing a nontoxic gel that accelerates growth and gives students a clear view of the roots.
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 Vegetables We Eat by Gail Gibbons
Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:
• PK.CKW.5 (Scientific Thinking): Observes and describes characteristics of Earth and science.
Questions That Will Be Asked Throughout The Week:
Level 1: Recall
What parts of plants can be vegetables?
What are some different types of vegetables?
Where do vegetables grow?
How do vegetables get to grocery stores?
Level 2: Skill/Concept
What are some different ways that you eat vegetables?
What are some things people have to do if they want to grow a vegetable garden?
Level 3: Strategic Thinking
Some people grow their own vegetable garden. If you were going to grow a vegetable garden, what vegetables would you grow? Why?
Why do you think farmers on big farms sometimes use machines to harvest the vegetables?
Level 4: Extended Thinking
Vegetables are good for your body. How do they help your body?
Why is it important to take good care of your body?
Vegetables can be different colors. Why do you think vegetables are different colors?
Lessons and Activities for the Week:
Blocks- Students will be invited to build a garden using blocks and materials added to the block center.
Art- The teacher will supply pipe cleaners as well as tissue paper circles. Children can pierce the middle of the tissue paper circles with the pipe cleaner, adding as many as they would like, then fold the circles up to create a flower. After creating these flowers
Science- The teacher will provide individual pictures of the plant life cycle. Students will be asked to sequence the pictures. The teacher will provide pictures / diagrams for children to refer to as they discuss each stage in the life cycle.
Math- The teacher will cut out several paper watermelons, add a number to each one, and ask children to put the appropriate number of seeds on each watermelon. Students are encouraged to write the corresponding number.
Library- Students are invited to read books about our theme, plants.
Writing- Students will write letters on a sheet of construction paper. They can glue or place seeds onto the letter. The teacher will talk with students about words that start with the letter.
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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