Dinosaurs Week

SCHOOL NEWS We have a new Director! Her name is Amy Jett. She will begin with us on October 9th. She is very eager to meet everyone. We will have more details soon.
Upcoming Events & Reminders With the weather starting to cool down, please remember to pack a jacket/sweater so that we can continue to play outside. Police visit on Wednesday, October 4. October 18th Picture Day (Class and Individual photos)
This week’s Theme: Dinosaurs
Scripture of the week “Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you    and which feeds on grass like an ox. What strength it has in its loins,    what power in the muscles of its belly! --Job 40:15-16
2-Year-Old News This week we are learning the following objectives: I can learn how God made all creatures I can learn about the past, present, and future I can compare dinosaurs by texture, color, size, and shape I can learn about dinosaurs I can help clean up and get our table ready for snack I can learn our new dinosaur poem I can dig in the sand dough in the sensory table I can take turns playing with the dinosaurs CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Creation THINGS TO PRACTICE AT HOME: Discuss how God created all creatures, even the dinosaurs!	3-Year-Old News This week we are learning the following objectives: I can recognize the work of the Holy Spirit I can show an interest in a variety of literature I can compare objects by color, size, shape, length and weight I can discuss forces of nature I can describe the stages of life I can follow simple directions and rules I can discuss events that happened in the past, present and future I can describe different surfaces (hard/soft, rough/smooth) by sight and touch I can walk, run, jump, bend, twist and stretch I can be independent THINGS TO PRACTICE AT HOME: Practice finding D's.   Practice cleaning up/putting away own toys in a timely manner.
4-Year-Old News This week we are learning the following objectives: I can identify and form the letter Hh. I can show an interest in a variety of literature. I can appreciate fiction and nonfiction books about dinosaurs. I can compare, sort, and classify dinosaur figures by size and shape. I can compare objects using attributes of length, weight, and size. I can order 3 objects by size. I can develop vocabulary words to describe dinosaur surfaces and textures. I can learn about earthquakes and volcanoes and how they may have contributed to dinosaur extinction. I can define the word "extinct". I can identify the stages of a dinosaur's life (birth, growth, death). I can express wonder and ask questions about the world. I can differentiate between events of the past, present and future. I can compare animals and events from today and long ago. I can present and talk about my art creation. I can perform locomotor and non-locomotor skills at a basic level. I can improve pencil grip. I can properly express a range of emotions. I can recognize the work of the Holy Spirit in my faith and celebrate God's love. CLASS NEWS: The Pre-K 4 class is LOVING the new felt board and Time With Jesus manipulatives! CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Celebrating God's love by listening to His Word. Recognize the work of the Holy Spirit. Identify the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. THINGS TO PRACTICE AT HOME: Find things that start with the letter H. Practice writing the letter “h” with proper pencil grip. Check out this website for:       How to teach your preschooler proper pencil grip             ( https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/preschool/pencil-grip/ ).