PM Update

I've now had the opportunity to spend a couple of weeks with your kids, and it has been great! I hope they're telling you all they've learned and you're enjoying the work they bring home. If it's difficult to get your child to tell you about their day, well, that's where this can help!

Last week we took our field trip to the fire station where we learned what to do in a fire emergency. Our class was able to practice getting out of bed when hearing an alarm, staying low to the ground where cleaner air will be, testing a door to determine if it's a viable exit, and then "going out the window" if the door is hot. Parents, this is a great opportunity for you to practice with your kids what to do if there is a fire in your home. Having an escape route and meeting place help the entire family to be prepared as well as keep calm in a very stressful situation. Here are some pictures from the station:

Be sure to ask about what to do if your clothes ever catch on fire--they learned stop, drop, and roll!

This week's focus has been on the five senses: eyes that see, ears that hear, hands that touch, nose that smells, and mouth that tastes. We played "I Spy" and made maracas, played dominoes with sensory matches, identified various scents, and tomorrow will decorate a picture to look like a tasty piece of pie.

Our letters so far--"Oo" and "Ss"--have been fun to learn. The former was simpler for most to begin writing; this week's letter has been more of a challenge. Please help your child with the homework given so their success will increase. Part of giving homework is to allow more involvement of parents with the learning process, so think of it as a tool for you and them. And remember, it's not about being perfect! The practice allows them to grow.

I look forward to the start of another month, another set of themes, and a lot more fun to come in October!

In Him,

Mrs. Marisha