PreK-4
Teacher: Mrs. Gilmore & Mrs. Brummett
Newsletter
S.T.R.E.A.M.
- S.T.R.E.A.M. stands for the learning areas of: science, technology, religion, engineering, art, and math.
- Students will use and learn through S.T.R.E.A.M. in the ways listed below.
Language Arts
- We will learn letters of the alphabet and their sounds using phonics.
- Students will learn letters make up words and that text has meaning.
- We will learn pre-reading behaviors and skills.
- We will learn how to handle books properly.
Mathematics
- We will work on counting skills.
- Students will learn number recognition.
- Students will learn patterns.
- We will work on position words
Religion
- Students will learn GOD made EVERYTHING!
- Students will learn the sign of the cross.
- Students will know God loves all people.
- God wants us to care for all creation!
All About
- Each week, we will discuss different units (such as bugs, transportation, animals).
- The child will do a unit on All About Me!
Centers
- Students will use different centers throughout the day to experience hands on activities that reinforce the lessons.
- Centers include, Building Blocks, Math, Art, Writing, Reading, and Home Center.
- Centers are important for a student to engage in unstructured learning and be able to apply the daily lessons independently.
Social Skills
- Students will learn about each other and their feelings with the use of the Second
Step Program.
- Teacher reinforce proper ways to be friends with each other and how to handle disagreements between students.
Homework
- Parents should read to their child 15 minutes each night.
- When the child is ready, sight word readers will be sent home to read daily.
Spanish
- Pre-Kindergarten students begin learning basic skills and vocabulary with the Early Childhood Spanish teacher. Students are introduced to colors, counting, and animals. Students participate in interactive songs, chants, and rhymes in order to gain the Spanish vocabulary.
Library
- The students visit the school library once a week, where they enjoy story-time with the school librarian.