We played in the gym today-
Willow Room: T/TH class
We have our dramatic corner set up as a bakery. The children are loving it!
See our facebook page for pictures of some of our bakery props.
We asked the children: Have you visited a bakery?
We read: "Baker, Baker, Cookie Maker," by Linda Hayward
We are working on our Holiday gifts we are making for our parents, so it is a surprise.
We painted candy canes at the easel to decorate our room.
We are busy learning songs to sing for our parents at our Holiday party.
We have peppermint scented playdough in our room and ribbons and bows in our sensory table.
Oak room:
We read "Froggy bakes a cake" by Jonathan London
We painted on white paper with blue glitter paint. We will cut them into snowflakes to decorate our room.
We practiced the holiday songs we will sing for our Holiday party.
We did the mystery bag filled with items that start with the letter K
Trinity Preschool Mount Prospect BLOG will list daily activities for our classes. The BLOG will also include classroom art ideas, bulletin board ideas, educational activities and other suggestions that will be useful for parents and other educators.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Trinity Preschool Activities for Monday, November 28, 2011
We played inside today- in the gym.
Stay & Play:
We read a story called "Wednesday is spaghetti day"- but we changed it to Monday since we had spaghetti today.
We used sparkly paint today.
We sang "Ready set, move" and "Opposites song"
We played a game called "Colorama- a color and shape game.
All of our classroom have "bakery" set up for the dramatic play area. We have many homemade props, cookie sheets, muffin tins, spatulas and we will be making more props with the children also. Each of the children has their own baker hat.
I will do a separate BLOG entry for all of our bakery ideas.
Willow Room- MWF class
We asked the children if they have ever been to a bakery?
We read "Baker, Baker, Cookie Maker" by Linda Hayward
We worked on our Holiday gifts for our parents today so it is a surprise, can't tell you what we made. We had watercolors at the easel.
We will be practicing the Holiday songs we will sing for our parents at our Holiday program in December.
Maple Room:
We read "Bruno the baker" by Lars Klinting
We did marble painting- you put marbles in paint, then roll them back and forth in a box on top of paper.
We had roller brushes with textured stampers at the easel.
We sang the November song, and we started singing our songs for our Holiday program in December.
We are working on the letter G this week. We made Rudolf out of craft sticks.
Oak Room- pre- k class
We read "THe little red hen" by Paul Galdone
We painted plates green and added tissue paper we scrunched up to look like Christmas lights. We will put them all together to make a tree shape on our bulletin board.
We also practiced our Holiday songs.
We are talking about the letter K.
Stay & Play:
We read a story called "Wednesday is spaghetti day"- but we changed it to Monday since we had spaghetti today.
We used sparkly paint today.
We sang "Ready set, move" and "Opposites song"
We played a game called "Colorama- a color and shape game.
All of our classroom have "bakery" set up for the dramatic play area. We have many homemade props, cookie sheets, muffin tins, spatulas and we will be making more props with the children also. Each of the children has their own baker hat.
I will do a separate BLOG entry for all of our bakery ideas.
Willow Room- MWF class
We asked the children if they have ever been to a bakery?
We read "Baker, Baker, Cookie Maker" by Linda Hayward
We worked on our Holiday gifts for our parents today so it is a surprise, can't tell you what we made. We had watercolors at the easel.
We will be practicing the Holiday songs we will sing for our parents at our Holiday program in December.
Maple Room:
We read "Bruno the baker" by Lars Klinting
We did marble painting- you put marbles in paint, then roll them back and forth in a box on top of paper.
We had roller brushes with textured stampers at the easel.
We sang the November song, and we started singing our songs for our Holiday program in December.
We are working on the letter G this week. We made Rudolf out of craft sticks.
Oak Room- pre- k class
We read "THe little red hen" by Paul Galdone
We painted plates green and added tissue paper we scrunched up to look like Christmas lights. We will put them all together to make a tree shape on our bulletin board.
We also practiced our Holiday songs.
We are talking about the letter K.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
NO SCHOOL week of Nov. 21, 2011
Reminder- We have no school all week the week of November 21, 2011. We have parent conferences (15 minute appointments for you to meet with your child's teacher) for the children in the Willow Room- MWF class, The Maple Room- MWF class and the Pre- K class. (We will do conferences for the Terrific 2's and 3's kids in spring). You may bring your child to your conference with you, but we have no regular school.
Have a great Thanksgiving.
Have a great Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Trinity Preschool Activities for Friday, November 18, 2011
The Willow Room played inside, but the Maple Room and Oak Room kids went to the playground.
Stay & Play: We had bananas, friendship mix, corn muffins and apple cider for snack today.
Willow Room:
Today our story was "The best Thanksgiving ever" by Teddy Slater
We did some turkey rhymes
We made corn muffins to eat with our snack today.
We painted with tempra paint for art today and at the easel we painted candy cane shapes so we can decorate our room.
We did the turkey hop, and little fish for music time.
This is our last day of our farm, we will set up a bakery for December.
The Maple room and Oak room kids join together for activities today, they did outside time together, music as a big group, and they join together for our Thanksgiving feast. The children in the Oak room dress as Pilgrims, and the Children in the Oak room dress as Indians. We put one big long table with everyone at it and share our friendship mix and corn muffins. The children also made butter out of whipping cream. We had apple cider.
Maple Room:
We read Arthur's Thanksgiving" by Marc Brown
We baked corn muffins for our Thanksgiving feast today.
We had dab a dot painters at the easel.
Oak Room:
We read "Clifford's Thanksgiving visit" by Norman Bridwell
We drew pictures on paper and we cut the edges for fringe. We used them as place mats at our feast today.
We had magnetic activities out, Mr. potato head, and alphabet bead stringing.
See above about our Thanksgiving feast with the Maple room.
Stay & Play: We had bananas, friendship mix, corn muffins and apple cider for snack today.
Willow Room:
Today our story was "The best Thanksgiving ever" by Teddy Slater
We did some turkey rhymes
We made corn muffins to eat with our snack today.
We painted with tempra paint for art today and at the easel we painted candy cane shapes so we can decorate our room.
We did the turkey hop, and little fish for music time.
This is our last day of our farm, we will set up a bakery for December.
The Maple room and Oak room kids join together for activities today, they did outside time together, music as a big group, and they join together for our Thanksgiving feast. The children in the Oak room dress as Pilgrims, and the Children in the Oak room dress as Indians. We put one big long table with everyone at it and share our friendship mix and corn muffins. The children also made butter out of whipping cream. We had apple cider.
Maple Room:
We read Arthur's Thanksgiving" by Marc Brown
We baked corn muffins for our Thanksgiving feast today.
We had dab a dot painters at the easel.
Oak Room:
We read "Clifford's Thanksgiving visit" by Norman Bridwell
We drew pictures on paper and we cut the edges for fringe. We used them as place mats at our feast today.
We had magnetic activities out, Mr. potato head, and alphabet bead stringing.
See above about our Thanksgiving feast with the Maple room.
Painting, then making a print in preschool
Sorry- the pictures popped up in random order.
The children pressed a paper onto their paint to make a print of their creation.
Right before putting the paper on to make a print.
They used a feather to make a design in the paint after they used the rollers to move the paint around on the tray.
Some children used the feather end, some used the pointy end.
After squirting paint on the tray the children used rollers to mix the paint colors.
Pulling the paper up to reveal the print.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Trinity Preschool Activities for Thursday, November 17, 2011
We played in the gym today. Reminder, we have parent conferences for the MWF classes and the Pre-k class on Monday, no regular school on Monday and we are closed the rest of the Thanksgiving week. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday.
Also, we are collecting toys and food for Holiday baskets for the local Salvation Army church to distribute to local families in need. There is a basket in the entrance hall to put new items in; we will get them to their office for distribution. Thank you in advance for helping others!
Willow Room- T/TH class:
We did a prop story: "There was an old lady who swallowed a pie" and we asked the children "Do you like pie?"
We did a turkey rhyme too.
We glued pictures of food onto paper plates. We had shapes at the easel.
We did a group color game with paper turkey feathers, and we did the "Turkey Hop"
We have feeder corn in our sensory table.
We made corn muffins and ate them with our snack today. We also made homemade butter (shake heavy whipping cream in a baby food jar until it separates into butter and liquid)
We will be changing over our dramatic corner into a bakery after Thanksgiving.
Maple Room:
We read "Thanksgiving Mice" by Bethany Roberts
We used sugar water to dip chalk and draw onto paper.
We did Kid Picks music- October song, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Nov. song, Head and Shoulders, Wheels on the Bus, and Sticky Bubble Gum
We played a number recognition game today.
Oak Room:
We read "Arthur's Thanksgiving" by Marc Brown
We glued feathers into pine cones to look like a turkey.
We had out a wooden pizza puzzle, bristle blocks, and an in our community magnetic maze
We asked the children if they have a letter J in their name?
We did wiggle wiggy wiggles, and sally the swinging snack using ribbons as we moved.
Also, we are collecting toys and food for Holiday baskets for the local Salvation Army church to distribute to local families in need. There is a basket in the entrance hall to put new items in; we will get them to their office for distribution. Thank you in advance for helping others!
Willow Room- T/TH class:
We did a prop story: "There was an old lady who swallowed a pie" and we asked the children "Do you like pie?"
We did a turkey rhyme too.
We glued pictures of food onto paper plates. We had shapes at the easel.
We did a group color game with paper turkey feathers, and we did the "Turkey Hop"
We have feeder corn in our sensory table.
We made corn muffins and ate them with our snack today. We also made homemade butter (shake heavy whipping cream in a baby food jar until it separates into butter and liquid)
We will be changing over our dramatic corner into a bakery after Thanksgiving.
Maple Room:
We read "Thanksgiving Mice" by Bethany Roberts
We used sugar water to dip chalk and draw onto paper.
We did Kid Picks music- October song, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Nov. song, Head and Shoulders, Wheels on the Bus, and Sticky Bubble Gum
We played a number recognition game today.
Oak Room:
We read "Arthur's Thanksgiving" by Marc Brown
We glued feathers into pine cones to look like a turkey.
We had out a wooden pizza puzzle, bristle blocks, and an in our community magnetic maze
We asked the children if they have a letter J in their name?
We did wiggle wiggy wiggles, and sally the swinging snack using ribbons as we moved.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Trinity Preschool Activities for Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The Willow room and Maple room classes played in the gym, but the Oak room and Stay & Play went outside.
Stay & Play:
We had a power outage today right when we were making lunch, so we only got a few of the grilled cheese sandwiches made, so we had those and some cold cheese sandwiches. We also had tomato soup.
We read Moo Cow Kaboom by Thacher Hurd
We used fall stamper shapes and glitter paint for our art project.
We played a honey pots memory game, we did a turkey rhyme, sang the BINGO song, and did some bean bag activities.
Willow Room: MWF class
We did the story There was an old lady who swallowed a pie.
We asked the children what kind of pie they like?
We did a gluing activity of gluing pictures on paper dinner plates.
We had magnetic letters at the easel.
We danced with feathers
Maple Room:
We read "Franklin's Thanksgiving" by Paulette Bourgeois
We did a painting project today where the children put paint on trays, then they rolled design rolling pins on the paint. After that, they drew designs with feathers and pressed a paper on top to make a print.
We used rollers and paintbrushes at the easel.
We did the November song, Shake your sillies out, Row, row, row, your boat, wheels on the bus, Play int he band and old MC Donald had a band ( using shakers, bells, and rhythm sticks, and Herman the Worm.
We did letter F activities and played a shape game.
Oak Room
We read "Franklin's Thanksgiving" by Paulette Bourgeois and the letter J book
We worked in our journals drawing J pictures.
At the easel we glued feathers on turkey shapes.
We have new magnetic dress up figures, an animal sorting activity, and a shadow match puzzle (which object's shadow is this)
We did a turkey feather's song, (each child puts a colored feather ont he turkey)
5 elephants finger play
Tap your toes and follow me
We did an experiment today with magnets, we talked about opposite forces, what do magnets stick to? What won't they stick to? Then we had out magnetic activities at the table and the children also took the magnets around the room to see what they would stick to.
Stay & Play:
We had a power outage today right when we were making lunch, so we only got a few of the grilled cheese sandwiches made, so we had those and some cold cheese sandwiches. We also had tomato soup.
We read Moo Cow Kaboom by Thacher Hurd
We used fall stamper shapes and glitter paint for our art project.
We played a honey pots memory game, we did a turkey rhyme, sang the BINGO song, and did some bean bag activities.
Willow Room: MWF class
We did the story There was an old lady who swallowed a pie.
We asked the children what kind of pie they like?
We did a gluing activity of gluing pictures on paper dinner plates.
We had magnetic letters at the easel.
We danced with feathers
Maple Room:
We read "Franklin's Thanksgiving" by Paulette Bourgeois
We did a painting project today where the children put paint on trays, then they rolled design rolling pins on the paint. After that, they drew designs with feathers and pressed a paper on top to make a print.
We used rollers and paintbrushes at the easel.
We did the November song, Shake your sillies out, Row, row, row, your boat, wheels on the bus, Play int he band and old MC Donald had a band ( using shakers, bells, and rhythm sticks, and Herman the Worm.
We did letter F activities and played a shape game.
Oak Room
We read "Franklin's Thanksgiving" by Paulette Bourgeois and the letter J book
We worked in our journals drawing J pictures.
At the easel we glued feathers on turkey shapes.
We have new magnetic dress up figures, an animal sorting activity, and a shadow match puzzle (which object's shadow is this)
We did a turkey feather's song, (each child puts a colored feather ont he turkey)
5 elephants finger play
Tap your toes and follow me
We did an experiment today with magnets, we talked about opposite forces, what do magnets stick to? What won't they stick to? Then we had out magnetic activities at the table and the children also took the magnets around the room to see what they would stick to.
Trinity Preschool November newsletter Vol 2
Please help……..
We have a child in our school whose parents serve as Pastors of the Des Plaines Salvation Army Church on Dempster St. The Salvation Army does so many good things to help local families and the need this year is greater than ever- they are planning to distribute food and toys to 650 local families in need.
I would like to ask the Trinity Preschool families to help with this. Many families look for places to donate toys/food/coats during the holiday season and you don’t always know if it gets to those in need or you feel a lack of connection. If you can help, this is an excellent place to do so. They are seeking donations of new toys, coats for children and some food items too. I think it is wonderful to have your child help pick a new toy to give.
I will put a box to collect items or you can take them directly to the Salvation Army church on Dempster too. They need all items by Dec. 12th as they will be distributing them on the 17th. They will also be appreciative of any help that can be given to help pack the boxes. I will post the packing dates when I get that information.
I will put a copy of the list of suggested items on top of the cubbies, so you can grab a copy and have it when you are shopping.
So far, this is the list they have given me:
As you will see, the requests are not outlandish or extravagant, just basics. New items only please.
Requested items from Shannon Martinez of the Des Plaines Salvation Army
We need toys for all ages but specifically I would request possibly:
- Toddler Books, puzzles
- Educational Toys and games for all ages
- Lego sets
- Action Figures
- Remote control cars
- Barbie Dolls/Baby Dolls
- Doll clothes and accessories
- Winter coats - sizes baby-12/14 youth
Food list to come- but any non- perishable to make a holiday meal will be appreciated.
Important dates:
Monday, Nov. 21- Parent Conferences for Pre-K class and MWF classes. (No regular class this day)
Tuesday, Nov. 22- Friday, Nov. 25: No Classes- Thanksgiving Break
Conferences for our T/Th Terrific 2’s and 3’s will be in the spring.
Planning ahead: HOLIDAY PROGRAMS- Kids come at 9:15
Thur., Dec. 15: Terrific 2’s and 3’s (parents come at 11:00 a.m.)
Fri., Dec. 16: Pre-K and MWF classes (parents come at 10:45 a.m.)
Winter Break: Monday, Dec. 19- Monday, Jan. 2- NO SCHOOL
Classes resume: TUESDAY, January 3, 2011
Trinity Preschool Silent Auction fundraiser: Sunday, February 26, 2012
Email Notices: Do you want the news fast? Sign up to receive the newsletters via email- just send me an email to TrinityPreschool@aol.com, put "newsletters" in the subject line and your child’s name in the body of the email.
Registering for 2011-2012
Please let me know your plans for 2012 -2013 school year so I can save a spot for your child!
Outside:
We play outside if the weather is dry and above 40 degrees. Please remember to send in jackets, hats, etc. as needed.
Stay & Play
If you want some extra time in December and would like to join Stay & play for the month, let me know so I can plan accordingly. Your child can come occasionally, or one, two or three days a week.
Early Drop off:
We are open for early drop off at 8:30 a.m. or later. See Mary for fees.
HELP!!!!!! Where are all of our BOOKS? Please remember to borrow a book, read it and return it. We had over 150 books at the start of the year and now some days there are NONE on the shelf. Each year I lose a lot of books and I want to keep making them available, but will not be able to continue offering the lending library if I have to keep replacing books.
School closing for Bad Weather
We follow School District 59 for school closings due to weather. If they are closed, we are for sure closed. We have a link on our website to their closing information.
www.Trinitypreschoolmp.org
You can always call our school too-
847-357-1513….. if we are closed it will be on our answering machine message.
Scholastic Books
The scholastic book orders are due Nov. 28. Books will be here about a week later. Books make great gifts!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Trinity Preschool Activities for Tuesday, November 15, 2011
We played outside today- yea!
Willow Room- t/th class
We read "Farm Flu" by Teresa Bateman
We have a stuffed pretend chicken in our farm and she was laying on eggs in a nest and they hatched!
We glued feathers onto a chicken shape paper.
We played with the muddy pigs (cornstarch mixture)
We did "Movin everyday", "put your finger on" and "Tommy Thumb" for music today.
Oak Room:
We read "Run, turkey, run" by Diane Mayr and " Turkey Trouble " by Wendi Sivano
We painted with corn on the cob (feed corn)- by rolling it in a box to make a print. We will cut a turkey shape out of the painted paper.
We did "Pass the turkey", "come and buy a pumpkin" and "Today is Monday"
for music today.
We had the mystery bag with items that start with the letter J today.
Willow Room- t/th class
We read "Farm Flu" by Teresa Bateman
We have a stuffed pretend chicken in our farm and she was laying on eggs in a nest and they hatched!
We glued feathers onto a chicken shape paper.
We played with the muddy pigs (cornstarch mixture)
We did "Movin everyday", "put your finger on" and "Tommy Thumb" for music today.
Oak Room:
We read "Run, turkey, run" by Diane Mayr and " Turkey Trouble " by Wendi Sivano
We painted with corn on the cob (feed corn)- by rolling it in a box to make a print. We will cut a turkey shape out of the painted paper.
We did "Pass the turkey", "come and buy a pumpkin" and "Today is Monday"
for music today.
We had the mystery bag with items that start with the letter J today.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Trinity Preschool Activities for Monday, November 14, 2011
Stay & Play:
We had whole grain saltine crackers with cream cheese and fruit today.
We read "Big Dog....Little Dog, a Bedtime story" by PD Eastman
We did mosaic designs for art. We traced stencil shapes and glued on colored squares in the design.
We did a band song, using bells, sticks, and shakers.
We had an animal sorting group activity. We played a listening lotto games, sounds around the house.
Willow Room: MWF class
We read "Farm flu" by Teresa Bateman
We asked the children what is the job of each farm animal?
We painted using animal footprint stamper rollers.
We sang "Put your finger on, moving everyday and sticky bubble gum.
We played with the muddy pigs again today ( see picture on facebook)
Maple Room:
"The great turkey race" by Steve Metzger was our story today.
We did place mat weaving today. We had alphabet stampers at the easel.
We did the November song, Turkey feathers, There's a dog in school, and the Pirate song for music time today.
We did some relay races in the gym, different ways to move, and we played Duck, Duck, Goose.
We did letter F activities today.
Oak Room:
We read "One is a feast for mouse" by Judy Cox A thanksgiving Tale
We made our pilgrim "bibs" for our Thanksgiving feast today. They children also painted their hands and made turkey prints on the bibs.
We sang Turkey int he brown straw, come and buy a pumpkin, and late last night.
We played musical chairs for our large motor time since it stated to rain when we were going outside.
We are talking about the letter J this week. The children are enjoying our pizza shop in our dramatic corner.
We had whole grain saltine crackers with cream cheese and fruit today.
We read "Big Dog....Little Dog, a Bedtime story" by PD Eastman
We did mosaic designs for art. We traced stencil shapes and glued on colored squares in the design.
We did a band song, using bells, sticks, and shakers.
We had an animal sorting group activity. We played a listening lotto games, sounds around the house.
Willow Room: MWF class
We read "Farm flu" by Teresa Bateman
We asked the children what is the job of each farm animal?
We painted using animal footprint stamper rollers.
We sang "Put your finger on, moving everyday and sticky bubble gum.
We played with the muddy pigs again today ( see picture on facebook)
Maple Room:
"The great turkey race" by Steve Metzger was our story today.
We did place mat weaving today. We had alphabet stampers at the easel.
We did the November song, Turkey feathers, There's a dog in school, and the Pirate song for music time today.
We did some relay races in the gym, different ways to move, and we played Duck, Duck, Goose.
We did letter F activities today.
Oak Room:
We read "One is a feast for mouse" by Judy Cox A thanksgiving Tale
We made our pilgrim "bibs" for our Thanksgiving feast today. They children also painted their hands and made turkey prints on the bibs.
We sang Turkey int he brown straw, come and buy a pumpkin, and late last night.
We played musical chairs for our large motor time since it stated to rain when we were going outside.
We are talking about the letter J this week. The children are enjoying our pizza shop in our dramatic corner.
Trinity Preschool ACtivities for Friday, November 11, 2011
We played in the gym today.
Stay & Play:
We had vegetables and dip, plus bread and jelly for snack today.
We read "More Bears" by Kenn Nesbitt
We painted with little broom shape brushes and glitter paint
We did some action songs- Keep moving, and please pass the peas.
We played in the Oak room's pizza restaurant!
Willow Room:
We read "Thanksgiving is for giving thanks" by Margaret Sutherland
We asked the children "What are you thankful for?"
We practiced cutting skills by working on cutting the feathers for our Thankful turkey
We did "Turkey in the red barn" and "Down on Grandpa's FArm"
We had our muddy pigs- (cornstarch/water/brown paint and plastic pigs)- MESSY FUN!
We have the feeder corn in the sensory table
We have a stuffed animal hen who was laying on eggs- and today they hatched!
Maple Room:
We read "One is a fest for Mouse" by Judy Cox
We used paddle stampers and paint for vests for our Thanksgiving feast.
We sang "The November song, sticky bubble gum, tap your toe and follow me, little fish.
We did some letter E practice on the dry erase boars. We also read the letter "E" book"
Oak room:
We read "The three little wolves and the big bad pig" by Eugene Trivisas ( a variation of the traditional three little pigs story)
We used packing peanuts, pieces of cardboard, and colored glue to make 3 D constructions.
We had out writing boards, letter I puzzle, and we put out some people, and animals to use with our houses we constructed.
We did the turkey hop song, on the count of 5, and pizza time.
Our dramatic play area is now a pizza restaurant.
Stay & Play:
We had vegetables and dip, plus bread and jelly for snack today.
We read "More Bears" by Kenn Nesbitt
We painted with little broom shape brushes and glitter paint
We did some action songs- Keep moving, and please pass the peas.
We played in the Oak room's pizza restaurant!
Willow Room:
We read "Thanksgiving is for giving thanks" by Margaret Sutherland
We asked the children "What are you thankful for?"
We practiced cutting skills by working on cutting the feathers for our Thankful turkey
We did "Turkey in the red barn" and "Down on Grandpa's FArm"
We had our muddy pigs- (cornstarch/water/brown paint and plastic pigs)- MESSY FUN!
We have the feeder corn in the sensory table
We have a stuffed animal hen who was laying on eggs- and today they hatched!
Maple Room:
We read "One is a fest for Mouse" by Judy Cox
We used paddle stampers and paint for vests for our Thanksgiving feast.
We sang "The November song, sticky bubble gum, tap your toe and follow me, little fish.
We did some letter E practice on the dry erase boars. We also read the letter "E" book"
Oak room:
We read "The three little wolves and the big bad pig" by Eugene Trivisas ( a variation of the traditional three little pigs story)
We used packing peanuts, pieces of cardboard, and colored glue to make 3 D constructions.
We had out writing boards, letter I puzzle, and we put out some people, and animals to use with our houses we constructed.
We did the turkey hop song, on the count of 5, and pizza time.
Our dramatic play area is now a pizza restaurant.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Trinity Preschool Activities for Thursday, November 10, 2011
We played in the gym today.
See our facebook page for pictures of the farm activities and the three little pig activities.
Willow Room- T/TH class
We read "The cow that went Oink" by Bernard Most
We asked the children "What color is your shirt?"
We fingerpainted with chocolate pudding and then we pressed a pig shaped paper onto it to make a muddy pig.
We sang "Hello everybody, yes, indeed", "Please pass the peas", and "turkey hop".
We mixed cornstarch water and brown paint to make "mud" and we added small plastic pigs. Messy and fun!
We have a stuffed animal chicken who is sitting on her nest and laying eggs!
Maple Room:
We read "The thanksgiving Bowl" by Virginia Kroll
We used stampers to paint on our vests we will wear for our Thanksgiving feast next week.
We did kid's picks of songs.
We played a color rhyming game.
Oak Room:
We read "In a people house" by Theo Lesieg and "My lucky day" by Keiko Kasza (a variation of the three little pigs story)
We cut a house shape that opens, we glued magazine pictures to fill the house.
We made another group project for a house of sticks. We also painted the cardboard tube house we made yesterday.
We had ABC magnetic boards out today.
We did some bean bag movement songs- "Take that bean bag" and we did an instrumental train song- we had to balance the bean bag while walking.
We asked the children if their name has a letter "I" in it. We did a rhyming activity where each child had a puzzle piece with a word on it and they had to find their partner with the word that would rhyme with theirs. Hearing the rhyme in words is a great pre-reading skill.
See our facebook page for pictures of the farm activities and the three little pig activities.
Willow Room- T/TH class
We read "The cow that went Oink" by Bernard Most
We asked the children "What color is your shirt?"
We fingerpainted with chocolate pudding and then we pressed a pig shaped paper onto it to make a muddy pig.
We sang "Hello everybody, yes, indeed", "Please pass the peas", and "turkey hop".
We mixed cornstarch water and brown paint to make "mud" and we added small plastic pigs. Messy and fun!
We have a stuffed animal chicken who is sitting on her nest and laying eggs!
Maple Room:
We read "The thanksgiving Bowl" by Virginia Kroll
We used stampers to paint on our vests we will wear for our Thanksgiving feast next week.
We did kid's picks of songs.
We played a color rhyming game.
Oak Room:
We read "In a people house" by Theo Lesieg and "My lucky day" by Keiko Kasza (a variation of the three little pigs story)
We cut a house shape that opens, we glued magazine pictures to fill the house.
We made another group project for a house of sticks. We also painted the cardboard tube house we made yesterday.
We had ABC magnetic boards out today.
We did some bean bag movement songs- "Take that bean bag" and we did an instrumental train song- we had to balance the bean bag while walking.
We asked the children if their name has a letter "I" in it. We did a rhyming activity where each child had a puzzle piece with a word on it and they had to find their partner with the word that would rhyme with theirs. Hearing the rhyme in words is a great pre-reading skill.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Trinity Preschool Activities for Wednesday, November 9, 2011
We had wind, rain, and cold weather today- so we played inside. Our general policy is to stay inside if temps are below 40 degrees and/or the weather is bad outside.
Stay & & Play:
We made our own pizzas in stay & play today and we loved them! We also had pineapple and milk for our snack.
We had a story today about leaves, called "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert. It has beautiful pictures!
We didn't do an art project, instead the kids made their own individual pizzas for snack.
We did some sing-a-log songs, and used scarves to dance the freeze dance. We also did a song "Let's go fly a kite""
We had some giant building blocks to build with today and we had dry erase boards out with markers so the children could practice writing.
Willow Room: MWF class
We read "The cow that went Oink" by Bernard Most
We asked the children "If you could be an animal, which one would you be?"
We fingerpainted with chocolate pudding- then we stamped a pig shape onto it to make "Muddy Pigs"
We did the turkey hop song, please pass the peas, and Hello everybody, yes indeed.
We combined corn starch and water with some brown paint to make "mud". We added plastic pigs to play "Pigs in the play pen".
Maple Room:
We read "Sometimes its turkey, sometimes its feathers" by Lorna Balian
We used spools to paint with today to make designs on our headbands for our Thanksgiving feast.
We had turkey shapes with glue and feathers at the easel.
We sang "The November song", "Pass the Turkey", "5 little turkeys", and "stomp, stomp, clap".
we did some letter "E" activities and we played a missing letter game with the letters ABCDE
Oak Room;
The children acted out the story of the three little pigs using puppets
We worked in our journals today drawing pictures of words that start with the letter I
We danced to "Late last night", "Take the Bean bag" "Stomp, stomp, clasp" and we used instruments to the songs" Let's play in the bag"- we used bells, shakers, stickers.
Reading the letter "I" book.
Science activity: We spun a color wheel to see all the colors mix together.
Stay & & Play:
We made our own pizzas in stay & play today and we loved them! We also had pineapple and milk for our snack.
We had a story today about leaves, called "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert. It has beautiful pictures!
We didn't do an art project, instead the kids made their own individual pizzas for snack.
We did some sing-a-log songs, and used scarves to dance the freeze dance. We also did a song "Let's go fly a kite""
We had some giant building blocks to build with today and we had dry erase boards out with markers so the children could practice writing.
Willow Room: MWF class
We read "The cow that went Oink" by Bernard Most
We asked the children "If you could be an animal, which one would you be?"
We fingerpainted with chocolate pudding- then we stamped a pig shape onto it to make "Muddy Pigs"
We did the turkey hop song, please pass the peas, and Hello everybody, yes indeed.
We combined corn starch and water with some brown paint to make "mud". We added plastic pigs to play "Pigs in the play pen".
Maple Room:
We read "Sometimes its turkey, sometimes its feathers" by Lorna Balian
We used spools to paint with today to make designs on our headbands for our Thanksgiving feast.
We had turkey shapes with glue and feathers at the easel.
We sang "The November song", "Pass the Turkey", "5 little turkeys", and "stomp, stomp, clap".
we did some letter "E" activities and we played a missing letter game with the letters ABCDE
Oak Room;
The children acted out the story of the three little pigs using puppets
We worked in our journals today drawing pictures of words that start with the letter I
We danced to "Late last night", "Take the Bean bag" "Stomp, stomp, clasp" and we used instruments to the songs" Let's play in the bag"- we used bells, shakers, stickers.
Reading the letter "I" book.
Science activity: We spun a color wheel to see all the colors mix together.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Trinity Preschool Activities for Tuesday, November 8, 2011
We played in the gym today-
Willow Room: Tue/Thur. class
We had stories read to us today by one of the librarians form the Mount Prospect library. What a fun treat.
WE also had a story called "Breakfast for farm animals" (Who eats what food?")
We used watercolors on coffee filters and we will turn them into turkeys to decorate our room.
We had magnetic shapes at the easels.
We did an autumn leaves song using paper leaves. We also did the ABC letter sounds song.
We had feed corn in our sensory table that the children could pop the kernels off with their fingers.
We have a pretend horse in our farm area.
Oak Room:
We had the librarian in our room today too telling the children some stories.
We also told the story of the Three little pigs using felt board props.
We painted with potato mashers and red paint to look like a brick building.
We also glued packing peanuts onto a house shape and we have big building blocks in our dramatic corner.
We had the mystery bag with objects that start with the letter "I" in it
Willow Room: Tue/Thur. class
We had stories read to us today by one of the librarians form the Mount Prospect library. What a fun treat.
WE also had a story called "Breakfast for farm animals" (Who eats what food?")
We used watercolors on coffee filters and we will turn them into turkeys to decorate our room.
We had magnetic shapes at the easels.
We did an autumn leaves song using paper leaves. We also did the ABC letter sounds song.
We had feed corn in our sensory table that the children could pop the kernels off with their fingers.
We have a pretend horse in our farm area.
Oak Room:
We had the librarian in our room today too telling the children some stories.
We also told the story of the Three little pigs using felt board props.
We painted with potato mashers and red paint to look like a brick building.
We also glued packing peanuts onto a house shape and we have big building blocks in our dramatic corner.
We had the mystery bag with objects that start with the letter "I" in it
Three little Pigs Project
We do "The three little pigs in a few of our classrooms and in each they do it differently. We present the story a variety of ways and read many different versions. We act it out, retell it, use flannel boards, props, puppets and incorporate it into art.
In our Oak room this week, they are doing the Three little pigs . The children cut out three house shapes, then glued straw to one, sticks to a second and red squares of paper to the third. After they finished, they used a pig stamper to add a pig on top of each house.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Trinity Preschool Actitivites for Monday, Nov. 7, 2011
We played outside on the playground and used rakes and trucks to move the leaves around.
Willow Room: MWF class
We had the librarian from the Mt. Prospect children's library in to read to the children in our room today. What a nice treat! The library has such wonderful activities and materials for the children.
We asked the children if they have ever visited a library?
We used watercolors on coffee filters. We will turn them into colorful turkeys to hang in our room.
We had color shape magnets at the easel.
We did a color leaf song for music today.
We made a pretend horse for our dramatic corner, we had feed corn in our sensory table and the children picked the kernels off the corn- a great fine motor activity.
Maple Room:
We read "Run, Turkey, Run" by Diane Mayr
We also had the librarian read to the children in our class today.
We did corn cob rolling- we dipped corn in paint and rolled it back and forth in a box to make special prints.
We did "writing" with feathers at the easel. We painted with the pointy end of the feather.
We sang "Turkey in the straw", "November song", and "Turkey feathers" for music today.
We did letter E activities.
Oak Room:
We read The three little pigs story today and the children cut out house shapes from yellow paper. They glued them onto a big piece of paper and then added items to each to look like the three pigs houses. One had straw, one had sticks, and one had red paper cut to look like bricks. we then used a stamper shaped like a pig to put one over each of the houses. We will hang them in the hall.
We did "I know an old lady who swallowed a pie" 5 pigs in a house and 5 pigs go to town for music today.
We are talking about the letter I. We changed our dramatic play area into a building area with big blocks.
Willow Room: MWF class
We had the librarian from the Mt. Prospect children's library in to read to the children in our room today. What a nice treat! The library has such wonderful activities and materials for the children.
We asked the children if they have ever visited a library?
We used watercolors on coffee filters. We will turn them into colorful turkeys to hang in our room.
We had color shape magnets at the easel.
We did a color leaf song for music today.
We made a pretend horse for our dramatic corner, we had feed corn in our sensory table and the children picked the kernels off the corn- a great fine motor activity.
Maple Room:
We read "Run, Turkey, Run" by Diane Mayr
We also had the librarian read to the children in our class today.
We did corn cob rolling- we dipped corn in paint and rolled it back and forth in a box to make special prints.
We did "writing" with feathers at the easel. We painted with the pointy end of the feather.
We sang "Turkey in the straw", "November song", and "Turkey feathers" for music today.
We did letter E activities.
Oak Room:
We read The three little pigs story today and the children cut out house shapes from yellow paper. They glued them onto a big piece of paper and then added items to each to look like the three pigs houses. One had straw, one had sticks, and one had red paper cut to look like bricks. we then used a stamper shaped like a pig to put one over each of the houses. We will hang them in the hall.
We did "I know an old lady who swallowed a pie" 5 pigs in a house and 5 pigs go to town for music today.
We are talking about the letter I. We changed our dramatic play area into a building area with big blocks.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Trinity Preschool Activities for Friday, November , 2011
We played outside today- which was great after that rainy day yesterday.
Stay & Play:
We had Quesadilla's today with avocado and sour cream. We also had bananas.
We read "Wise up silly owl" by Steve Metzger
We drew with markers for art.
We did a few action songs- Animals Actions and "Here we go round the mulberry bush"
We brought in Dinosaurs and dinosaur books.
We played a hiding/ memory game- which honey pot is the bee hiding behind.
Willow Room: MWF class
We read two stories today "It's time" by Kathleen Deady and Cock-a doodle" by Cecily Matthews
We asked "Who brought you to school today?
We glued feathers onto a turkey shape for art. At the easel we painted with a real feather.
We sang "Tap your toe and follow me" "2 little blackbirds" and "brown bear"
Maple Room:
We had the story "I know an old lady who swallowed a pie" by Alison Jackson we used a prop "old lady" and prop pieces for her to eat. Pastor Dan helped with our story today.
We painted on bubble wrap and then made a print of our painting.
We had turkey stencils with paint brushes and googlie eyes.
We sang "November song, Turkey feathers, 5 little turkeys, hide turkey hide (a rhyme) and played pass the turkey.
We practiced writing the letter D on our dry erase boards, then we wrote some words and our names.
We did a color game/song "Turkey feathers"
Oak Room:
We read "Sam and the Firefly" by P.D. Eastman
We used letter stampers to make words on paper.
We had letter bead stringing, inch cubes and clay out today.
We did the ABC letter sounds song, using flash cards for new words that start with each letter.
Zip-i-dee- doo- dah letter sounds song
This is the way we do it action song too.
We talked about what starts with the letter H?
We also are finishing up our nocturnal animals unit and the children can name so many more animals that are nocturnal now. Talk to your kids about them.
Stay & Play:
We had Quesadilla's today with avocado and sour cream. We also had bananas.
We read "Wise up silly owl" by Steve Metzger
We drew with markers for art.
We did a few action songs- Animals Actions and "Here we go round the mulberry bush"
We brought in Dinosaurs and dinosaur books.
We played a hiding/ memory game- which honey pot is the bee hiding behind.
Willow Room: MWF class
We read two stories today "It's time" by Kathleen Deady and Cock-a doodle" by Cecily Matthews
We asked "Who brought you to school today?
We glued feathers onto a turkey shape for art. At the easel we painted with a real feather.
We sang "Tap your toe and follow me" "2 little blackbirds" and "brown bear"
Maple Room:
We had the story "I know an old lady who swallowed a pie" by Alison Jackson we used a prop "old lady" and prop pieces for her to eat. Pastor Dan helped with our story today.
We painted on bubble wrap and then made a print of our painting.
We had turkey stencils with paint brushes and googlie eyes.
We sang "November song, Turkey feathers, 5 little turkeys, hide turkey hide (a rhyme) and played pass the turkey.
We practiced writing the letter D on our dry erase boards, then we wrote some words and our names.
We did a color game/song "Turkey feathers"
Oak Room:
We read "Sam and the Firefly" by P.D. Eastman
We used letter stampers to make words on paper.
We had letter bead stringing, inch cubes and clay out today.
We did the ABC letter sounds song, using flash cards for new words that start with each letter.
Zip-i-dee- doo- dah letter sounds song
This is the way we do it action song too.
We talked about what starts with the letter H?
We also are finishing up our nocturnal animals unit and the children can name so many more animals that are nocturnal now. Talk to your kids about them.
November 2011 Newsletter- Trinity Preschool
Thank you- We appreciate no cell phone usage while in the building.
Important dates:
Monday, Nov. 21- Parent Conferences for Pre-K class and MWF classes. (No regular class this day)
Tuesday, Nov. 22- Friday, Nov. 25: No Classes- Thanksgiving Break
Conferences for our T/Th Terrific 2’s and 3’s will be in the spring.
Planning ahead: HOLIDAY PROGRAMS- Kids come at 9:15
Thur., Dec. 15: Terrific 2’s and 3’s (parents come at 11:00 a.m.)
Fri., Dec. 16: Pre-K and MWF classes (parents come at 10:45 a.m.)
Winter Break: Monday, Dec. 19- Monday, Jan. 2- NO SCHOOL
Classes resume: TUESDAY, January 3, 2011
Trinity Preschool Silent Auction fundraiser: Sunday, February 26, 2012
Pest Control:
The church pest control service is done the 2nd Wednesday of each month. No spraying is done in any of the preschool areas.
Parent Conferences: The sign up sheets are posted for conferences. If you cannot make it for a conference on Monday, Nov. 21; make arrangements with your child’s classroom teachers for another day that will work for you. On Monday, the 21st- You may bring your child with you to your conference; we do have assistant teachers available to watch them while you are meeting with your child’s teacher,
Holiday Programs:
Our Holiday Programs will be during class time this year. Please plan to join us as the children will sing some songs and we will enjoy some refreshments together. You are welcome to include/invite whomever you think might enjoy coming. More information will come home from each classroom. Note dates and times above listed above.
Email Notices: Do you want the news fast? Sign up to receive the newsletters via email- just send me an email to Trinity Preschool, put newsletters in the subject line and your child’s name in the body of the email.
Registering for 2011-2012
We need to start planning for fall 2012. I am trying to make sure all of our current families get in the class of their choice for next fall, so please let me know right away if you want your child in Trinity Preschool for the school year of 2012-2013. This includes siblings! Formal registration will be in January, but I will save a spot for those who let me know now. See Mary if you have any questions. Thank you.
Snack:
Snacks have been great, I love seeing the whole grain crackers – how wonderful it is that they offer that choice in favorites like Gold Fish and Cheese It products. Fruit is always a great choice too- canned or fresh. Just a reminder- No peanut products please.
If you forget snack or your child is sick, we will use a school snack- just send in a snack replacement please.
Sick Kids:
We are entering the big cold and flu season, so thank you for keeping sick children home; it will help keep everyone healthier this school year. Teach your child to cough or sneeze into their elbow instead of their hand, this helps cut down on the spread of germs from hand to surface. It is a good practice to always wash hands when you and your child enter your home.
Remember to call 847-357-1513 and let me know if your child will be absent.
Outside:
We play outside if the weather is dry and above 40 degrees. Please remember to send in jackets, hats, etc. as needed.
Stay & Play
Stay & Play is going great and we are having fun. The children are enjoying a healthy snack, many times helping to make it themselves. We play small group games, do more art, music, story time, choice time and either gym or outside time. If you don’t want to commit to Stay & Play all the time, that is OK too; you can do one, two or three days a week. You can also choose to join stay & play on occasion; especially helpful as we go into the Holiday season and you need a little extra time to get things done. Right now, Monday is our lightest day, but any day will work. You must give advance notice though, thanks.
Early Drop off:
We are open for early drop off at 8:30 a.m. or later. See Mary for fees.
Our lending library:
Please remember to return the books to the bookcase by our door so other children can borrow them as well.
School closing for Bad Weather
We follow School District 59 for school closings due to weather.
If they are closed, we are for sure closed. We have a link on our website to their closing information.
www.Trinitypreschoolmp.org
You can always call our school too-847-357-1513….. if we are closed it will be on our answering machine message.
Scholastic Books
We will be sending home the book order forms in the next few days- this will be the LAST ORDER before Christmas!
Mt Prospect Library News:
The library is collecting new or “Like new” books to give to needy children. See the flyer posted outside classrooms or on the Parent bulletin board on the first floor for more information.
“ Movies & Momversation” is a library program for Moms- Wed., Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. they will have a movie and conversation time. They are showing the movie “Crazy, Stupid, Love” See the flyer posted on the parent bulletin board.
Other giving opportunities:
We will be collecting mittens and hats to give to needy children during Nov. and Dec.
We have a family in our school who works with the Salvation Army and I have told them to give me a wish list of things they need - which we will make available to families if you would like to help during the Holiday Season.
Holiday start earlier and earlier!
It seems like the holiday hoopla starts earlier each year and we have to remember that is because people want to sell us stuff! And, they try to make us believe we won’t have a good holiday without it!
Find ways to make the holiday meaningful without spending money- go for a walk or drive to see the lights, walk in the first snowfall, turn off the TV and read special holiday books. What lingers in memories are the special times we spend together, not the money we spend.
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