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Classroom Guides - Pre-A (Oak Creek)

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Welcome to Pre-A!

• Teachers
• Things you will Need for the First Day!
• Daily Schedule
• Skill Development

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Preschool A! We are looking forward to getting to know you and your child. In this class, we will work on self-help skills, small and large motor skills, letter and number recognition, communication, and several other cognitive and social skills. We will cover these areas using a variety of methods to ensure that learning is always fun and interesting for your child.

Our classroom is theme based, meaning every week has a theme and every day we discuss a different topic pertaining to that theme. We will integrate this theme into most every activity during the day.

We also concentrate on one letter of the alphabet every week. The letter of the week will be noted on the white board near the classroom door. We will work on recognizing this letter, sounding it out, try writing it, and naming things that begin with the letter.

You can find both the theme and letter-of-the-week noted in the lesson plans posted on the classroom board. We will review this letter and explore our topic for the day at group time each morning.

Every week one child in Preschool A is our "Star of the Week". This child will get to tell everyone about themselves and share some of their favorite photos with their friends. You will be notified the week before your child is the star so you can help your child prepare to share.

The Preschool A classroom is divided into several areas: Dramatic Play, Construction, Art and Writing, Sensory and Science, Table Toys, and a quiet Reading area. During 'Choice Time', the children may choose the area in which they want to play. They may switch areas at any time. The children learn to keep toys in their areas, pick up after themselves, share and respect each other, and working together.

Teachers

Ms. Britnei
Hello, my name is Britnei. I began working at Learning Edge in 2011. I have no children of my own but I come from a big family so basically, my whole life Ive worked with kids like yours. I love having the opportunity to help them learn new things and guide them to do whats right. I am so excited to further my education in the early childhood field and Learning Edge is the perfect place for me to have that opportunity!!

Cori
I am very excited to be working with your kids! I joined the Learning Edge team in 2011. I graduated in May 2011 from Ripon College with a bachelor's degree in psychology. I am also currently working as in in-home therapist for children with autism and volunteering for a non-profit organization based in Jamaica. I'm hoping to go back to school for special education or therapy. I love spending time with my family and friends. I have spent quite a bit of time volunteering for literacy programs in Racine, Ripon, and Hagely Gap Jamaica. I love travelling to Jamaica to visit my "Jamaican Families"!!

Ms. Sara
My name is Sara. I am a teacher in Preschool A. I have taught at Learning Edge since October of 2000. I transferred to Oak Creek from the New Berlin location in June 2007. I am state-certified in Early Childhood Education, CPR and AED. I am also a court appointed special advocate for children. I am currently studying psychology at The University of Phoenix. I truly love working with children. I am passionate about teaching and feel very fortunate to be a part of the wonderful Learning Edge team!

Things you will Need for the First Day!

Please make sure you have:

• Photo of your child with his/her emergency card
• Complete extra set of clothes: shirt, pants, underwear, socks (shoes, optional)
• Crib sheet for your child's cot
• Small blanket and anything else that will make your child comfortable at naptime (small pillow, stuffed animal, ...). Note: according to state regulations, all blankets and sheets will be washed every week.
• Winter: hat, mittens, snow pants, & boots
• Summer: sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, (swim shoes optional, but recommended)

Please label everything with your child's name!!

Daily Schedule

Skill Development

• names and sounds of letters
• rote counting
• counting objects (1-10)
• matching quantities to numbers (1-10)
• first name recognition
• naming shapes
• naming basic colors
• sorting by color, size and shape
• adding to simple patterns
• completing simple puzzles

• sharing
• taking turns
• playing together
• role play
• joins in group activities

• expresses needs and wants
• answers questions
• tells about experiences
• uses words to work out disagreements

• basic manners
• self-help skills (zip, button, snap, use Kleenex)
• washes hands properly
• runs, jumps, climbs