
Teaching preschoolers since 1956
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First Steps
Monday & Tuesday 9:15-11:15
Lead Teacher - Ms. Donna Dougherty
Assistant Teacher - Mrs. Deb Devlin
We had such a great first month of preschool! Most of our friends have settled in and understand that you come back! This month we will continue to work on getting to know teachers names as well as our friends names. We will continue to go outside on all nice days, please send a light jacket.
Week of October 2nd
Our Theme: Fall/Leaves
We will go on a leaf hunt as leaves fall in our playground, discussing the different colors and textures.
Craft: Sponge Paint Leaves. Colors: Red, Orange & Yellow.
Books: Going on a Leaf Hunt. There was an Old lady that Swallowed some Leaves
*October 9th CLOSED*
October 10th
Our Theme: Fall Harvest Prep
We will begin working on our Fall Harvest craft.
Craft: Fall Fest Prep, Do A Dot Page. Colors: Red, Orange & Yellow.
Shapes: Circle, rectangle & triangle.
Book: Daniel Loves Fall, The Leaf Thief
Week of October 16th
Our Theme: Fall
We will have our Pumpkin Patch at school for the kids. Our class will carve a pumpkin and feel the seeds and inside of the pumpkin!
Craft: Scratch leaves Color: Red, Orange & Yellow
Books: Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin. Five Little Pumpkins of Sesame Street
Felt Story: Five Little Pumpkins
Week of October 23rd
Our Theme: Fall (School Pictures)
We have school pictures this week! More info to follow.
Craft: Fall Fest Craft Prep, Color: Brown
Books: Little Acorn
Felt Story: Five Little Leaves
Week of October 30th
Our Theme: Pumpkins
We will have a Halloween party on Monday (more details soon)
Craft: Pumpkin
Books: Pete the Cat Trick or Treat, Pup-Tastic Halloween
*Parade/ Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 31. More information to follow. *Parents must walk with their Children.
Happy Fall Y’all!
Ms. Dougherty & Mrs. Devlin