Dear Parents,
          I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe during this hectic time. Below are the lesson plans for the upcoming week March 23rd - March 27th. Some important skills to practice with your child frequently are: 
A.             Uppercase and lowercase letter recognition.
B.             Phonemic Awareness (letter sounds).
C.            Number Recognition and Quantitative Awareness.
D.            Identifying Shapes.
E.             Making patterns. 
F.             Writing names, letters, and numbers.
G.            Utilizing manipulatives such as blocks or legos during play.
H.            Participating in imaginative play. 
            Reading with your child is also extremely beneficial. It is so important to stop and ask questions about what is going on in the story to check for understanding. Crafting also encourages your child to practice cutting and pasting. When your child is drawing a picture, ask them about their creation and encourage them to add lots of details (ex. If your child is drawing a person, remind them about the features they have by asking questions such as “how many eyes/ears/nose/mouth/arms/legs do you have?”. Working with play dough or slime is also a fun way for your child to practice their motor skills while creating something.
          As teachers we are aware that working from home with your child is not an easy task! Your child is missed everyday in the classroom. If there are any questions I will be answering emails Monday-Friday during regular school hours. Please feel free to reach out if you need some assistance or guidance. Remember Pre-K is a time to build a student's excitement for learning. 

  Sincerely,
Ms. Celenza
Victoria.celenza@stgregorybarbarigoschool.org