World of Color - Week 2

Dismissal

The Lucky Ducks will begin dismissing the morning class from the side of the building. There is a ramp along the side of the building, closest to the big playground. When the walkway is or might be slippery, we will dismiss through the main door. We will post a sign on the main door if there is any changes.
Thank you.


World of Color – Unit 4
Week 2
The World of Color

In Unit 4, children learn about color. Color names, color mixings, camouflage, and color patterns are just a few of the topics covered. Through the story time books, children will hear about a dog that stains his white coat, a lion who paints pictures, a boy who gets special letters from his grandmother, and a rabbit who wants to buy a special shirt. In addition to listening to stories, children will increase their vocabulary and observe and explore color and patters directly. They will continue to learn about letters and sounds, including rhyming words, and will participate in music, poetry, mathematics, science, and art activities.

Concepts for the Month
-Color is one thing that makes our world beautiful, both in nature and through art. Different colors and designs appeal to different people.
-Color can carry information.
-Paints and dyes are used to color other things and are mixed to make new colors.
-Different substances can cause stains of different colors
-Sun and Washing often bleach color – make them fade
-Color is an identifier of many natural things.

Stories:

Max’s Dragon Shirt – Rosemary Wells

Dog’s Colorful Day – Emma Dodd

Small Groups

Colored Paper Fading – Students will cut strips of paper to be partly exposed to the sun for 1-3 weeks. Students will check on the paper periodically.

Alphabet Memory – Students will try and match letters of the alphabet

Rhyming Words – Students will match picture cards of rhyming words

Portfolio Item – Draw a person



Choice Time

Sensory Table – Exploring Water bottles with hidden treasures

Dramatic Play – Doing Laundry

Art – Decorating a dragon from Max’s Dragon Shirt. First students will color the picture with a marker, then using eye droppers add water to make the colors bleed.

Sensory – Coloring Play dough with water colors

Blocks – Wooden Blocks

Writing Center – Making Cards

Rug – Playing with school houses

Easel – Finger painting hearts by mixing red and white paint.



Letter of the week is K. Students will decorate the letter K. This page will be added to our Alphabet book.


Special Notes
Please remember to send in snow gear everyday. This includes snow pants, boots, hats, and snow mittens. Even when the temperature is around 25 degrees, often times the small playground (the one closest to the school), is warmer. It is in direct sunlight and it blocked by the wind on two sides. When we question if the temperature is too cold or not, we place a thermometer on the small playground prior to going out.


If your child comes to school in snow boots, please send in a pair of sneakers or slippers to wear while in the classroom. This helps to keep the classroom dry and safe for everyone.