We continued our phonics study today in small groups. We hear about the phonics but what is it? Simply put, phonics is the connection between letter symbols and sounds. As adults, this relationship seems apparent and common sense. However, in reality there is no natural connection between words and their meanings.
At the very core of phonics lies the alphabet. In order to master phonics a person must master the alphabet. Letters then need to be connected to their corresponding sounds. As we know as English speakers, this is easier said than done. Many letters can represent a number of different sounds. This means that learning phonics is an ongoing process for a developing reader. Because letters and sounds were introduced in our Preschool Program we will have a “crash course” in letters and their sounds over the next nine weeks. We will be focusing on three letters per week. We will complete letters Aa, Bb, and Cc this week and the next three will be introduced on Monday.
We continued our phonics study today in small groups. We hear about the phonics but what is it? Simply put, phonics is the connection between letter symbols and sounds. As adults, this relationship seems apparent and common sense. However, in reality there is no natural connection between words and their meanings.
At the very core of phonics lies the alphabet. In order to master phonics a person must master the alphabet. Letters then need to be connected to their corresponding sounds. As we know as English speakers, this is easier said than done. Many letters can represent a number of different sounds. This means that learning phonics is an ongoing process for a developing reader. Because letters and sounds were introduced in our Preschool Program we will have a “crash course” in letters and their sounds over the next nine weeks. We will be focusing on three letters per week. We will complete letters Aa, Bb, and Cc this week and the next three will be introduced on Monday.
It’s all about down under this month! We have been exploring the Great Barrier Reef and learning about the animals in the ocean. Today we made Sea Anemone prints, ask your preschooler about animals from down under!
We introduced letter formation through pre-writing lines in sand. Tracing in sand or various substances creates a sensory connection to help little ones remember letters and numbers. This is a fun and easy way to explore at home too!
The preschoolers practiced name recognition, direction following, listening skills, and glue stick skills while creating an adorable sea turtle from the Great Barrier Reef!
The preschoolers have been exploring all kinds of ways to relax at the end of our busy school day. Allowing a little mind to calm down and unwind is an important skill. We read stories, talk about our day, stretch our bodies, meditate, or practice yoga poses. Yoga Relaxation is a wonderful way for children to experience movement with their bodies and connect with their peers. Look at the preschoolers practicing their balance poses!
Namaste!
On Wednesday, in the Early 3’s class…We practiced our pre-writing skills as we traced lines. We worked on our number recognition from 1-3 by putting the correct amount of glass beads on a paper with a corresponding number. We practiced “writing” our letter of the week by lining up circle magnets on the letter. The Early 3’s class is continuing to practice their alphabet song, lining up to go in/out of the room, waiting to eat the snack, and sitting at group time. We are curently working on raising our hands to be called on during group time.
{Miss Sarah}
Check out what we did on Wednesday!!! We made sparkly mirrors and played with “Cloud Dough.” We are learning the letter “R” and practicing identifying the color red!
{Miss Sarah}
We discovered the Blue Ringed Octopus today during our Country Study. We created our own as we spied letters as a letter sound was called out. Both upper case and lower case were included. This is our final week of letter Aa, Bb, and Cc Review. Next week we will review letters Dd, Ee, Ff and their sounds. Keep practicing at home! They are doing a GREAT JOB!
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