Key to Life 4K 2016-2017: October 2016

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Ms. Beth's Newsletter October 26th, 2016

Classroom News

This week we continued our focus on Pumpkins and added some Fire Safety as well. We carved a pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern, felt the pulp, seeds, skin, and flesh, tried roasted seeds (did I like them?), discussed fire safety (where is your safe place to meet?) read Firefighters A to Z, practiced stop, drop, and roll, played a what’s missing game, sang a fire truck song, and read Flashing Fire Engines. In our small groups we watched a video about fire safety and read our Weekly Reader, decorated F’s with feathers, and made a shape fire truck. We had some special visitors in our classroom to read us a book and give out some gifts. The book and stuffed cow were donated by the United Way. Enjoy the long weekend and maybe we will see each other at Trunk or Treat!

AM class Jack o Lantern

Our scary jack o lantern faces

Important Dates

No School

Thursday, October 27th

Friday, October 28th

Key to Life

Trunk or Treat

Sunday, Oct. 30th

4:00-6:00 pm

No School
Monday, Nov. 7th

PM Class Jack o Lantern

Our scary jack o lantern faces!!

Pumpkin Seed Recipe

Seeds from a medium pumpkin

1 Tbsp melted butter

1 Tbsp Oil of choice

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp Popcorn salt

Combine all ingredients and roast for 30-40 min at 325. Add more salt to taste.

Am Class

Pm Class

Literacy Tip: Sing the ABC song while pointing to the letters.

Math Tip: Practice first, next, and last.

Am class Stop, Drop. and Roll

Pm class Stop, Drop, and Roll

Friday, October 21, 2016

Wilke's Pumpkin Patch!

Lots and lots of fun was had on our field trip! Thank you to all of the chaperones to help make this trip a success!!

Am Class

Pm Class

Ms. Beth's Newsletter October 21st, 2016

Classroom News
This week we focused on Pumpkins. We read Pumpkin, Pumpkin, discussed the life cycle of a pumpkin, sang pumpkin songs, danced to the number rock and ABC rock, made paper jack-o-lanterns, drew a journal page, and talked about field trip safety. In our small groups, we painted P’s with purple paint on pink paper, read our Weekly Reader about pumpkin science, and practiced cutting and sequencing with a pumpkin life cycle activity. We also practiced picking up a crayon and holding it correctly. Please practice this skill at home. I want to extend a HUGE thank you to all of the chaperones that participated in our pumpkin patch field trip. You all helped to make it a success and I believe everyone had a great time!