As we await the arrival of spring, we will be discussing some of the seasonal changes that we might see outside. We will be discussing weather, wind, and clouds and how rainbows are made. While out on walks we will look for the different kinds of birds in our area. The children will get to see a real bird's nest. Lastly, we will be discussing St. Patrick’s Day. The children will get to dance and listen to Irish music and read some books about Ireland.
In March the themes that we will be working on are:
Week of March 4, 2024: Weather, Wind, and Clouds
Week of March 11, 2024: St. Patrick’s Day and Rainbows
Week of March 18, 2024: Rain and Birds
Week of March 25, 2024: Easter
In March the Letters of the Week are:
Week of March 4, 2024: Rr
Week of March 11, 2024: Ee
Week of March 18, 2024: Ww
Week of March 25, 2024: No letter due to the short week.
Wee
RELIGION: During February, we will be continuing to work on the Sign of the Cross, Grace Before Meals, and The Our Father. Below are the words for these prayers.
The Sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Grace Before Meals: Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from thy bounty. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
The Our Father: Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, On earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen
MATH: We will be working on number recognition and counting.
Some things that we will be working on while at school:
* Raising their hand
* Not interrupting when others are speaking
* Listening and following directions
* Following more than one direction at a time
* Taking turns and sharing
* Leaning up and caring for their own belongings
* Putting on and zipping/buttoning their own coats/jackets
Some things to work on at home that would be helpful are:
* Shapes
* Colors
* Number Recognition 0 – 10
* Learning our ABC’s
* Drawing with crayons and markers
* Practicing with scissors and glue
* The Sign of the Cross
* Grace Before Meals
* Hail Mary
* Our Father