Week of March 27, 2023

Reminders 

Mark your calendars

    ~ Easter Recess March 31st –April 14^th

    ~ Students return Monday, April 17, 2023

    ~Please remember to send sleeping mats to school

    ~ PreK for All Dismissal at 2:45PM

 

~Always make sure to read the OLQM School Blog for additional information, located HERE!

~If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at MrsHernandez@olqmnyc.org

I will do my best to answer at the end of the day.

 

Unit Topic:

Light 

Essential Question for the Unit:

How and why do we use different kinds of light? 

 

Focus Questions for this Week:

What are shadows? 

Focused Learning Activity for this Week

Who’s shadow is this?

The teacher will point student’s shadows out to them during outdoor time. They will show them how their shadows move in the same way and at the same time they do.  Students will be encouraged to watch their shadows as they move their bodies. They will be asked to pause and pose. The teacher will take pictures of the students and their shadows.  Students will then be able to match the classmate to their shadow and discuss what makes a shadow. 

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

PK.SCI.9. [P-PS3-1.] Participates in an investigation to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

The teacher will ask the following HOTS Questions;

What can you tell me about your shadow?

How are shadows made?

DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

For all children to be successful, multiple entry points will be considered. The teacher will tailor instruction to the needs of each individual student. 

For example, 

•         Repeat directions

•         Extend time

•         Preview questions (if applicable)

•         Provide 1:1 support

•         Adapt materials

  

Foundational Text for the Week: 

Moonbear’s Shadow by Frank Asch 

The link to the foundational texts HERE!! 

Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text: 

Level 1: Recall 

What was Bear doing when he first noticed his shadow? 

Why did Bear want to get rid of his shadow?

What are some of the ways Bear tried to get rid of his shadow?

  

Level 2: Skill/Concept 

What makes shadows? 

Why did Bear’s shadow move when bear moved?

Is it possible to get rid of a shadow? Why or why not?

 

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Bear felt very annoyed when he could not get rid of his shadow. Are there things that make you feel annoyed? What are they? 

Bear talked to his shadow. Can shadows listen? Can shadows answer questions? Why or why not?

 

Level 4: Extended Thinking

When it was noon and the sun was high in the sky, Bear’s shadow was gone. Why? 

When can you see your shadow?

How can you make your shadow go away?

  

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.

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