Preschool: Mrs. Murphrey, Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Hynes, and Ms. Kiritsy |
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In preschool, our first focus is on socialization and self-help skills. We tie all areas of learning into each center of the classroom. We encourage our students to try their best and to also build their self esteem in a loving and safe environment. |
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To develop literacy, , preschoolers work on phonological and print awareness, alphabet knowledge and knowledge of books. They do early writing activities as well.
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In math, we use language to compare numbers, using words like more, less, greater than, fewer, and equal to. We develop spatial sense and patterning, and learn to recognize, describe, and compare shapes, their parts, and their attributes. Preschoolers make use of one to one correspondence and increase their awareness of numbers and counting. |
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In Religion, we learn that God created all of us with love. We learn that we all may look different, but have the same feelings and needs. We practice treating each other the way we want to be treated. We learn prayers and pray for our family members and for the community around us. |
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During Science time, we begin to use our senses and a variety of tools to develop a growing awarenes of cause and effect relationships. We also develop an increased ability to observe and discuss the things around us. We use objects' common properties and differences to compare among objects and materials. Simple measuring devices are used as well. |
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Language development time in preschool is about listening, understanding, speaking, and communicating. |
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In Social Studies, preschoolers begin to express and undertstand the geography of their classroom, home, and community. |
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We will work with the third grade class this year on various self help skills and ways to help our community. This is not only a time for us to learn, but also serves as a third grade service project up at "the big school." |
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