More Than a School, It's a Community.
September was such a busy month! We learned about nursery rhymes, apples, and the farm.
Now that the students have settled into a good classroom routine, we began small groups this month. During small groups, the students work in a small group (with a teacher or independently) on an activity. We focus on strengthening literacy, math, science, and social/emotional skills during this time. The students love the hands-on activities and games.
Children learn best through active engagement and exploration in a meaningful and enjoyable context. As children play, they engage their imagination, take risks, and learn problem-solving to support their development.
Check out some of the awesome activities that took place in our classroom during September!
During Apple Week, the students learned about the life cycle of an apple tree and dissected apples. We used our five senses to explore the parts!
We celebrated The River City Round-Up in Pre-K. The students are loving the new Farmers Market dramatic play area.
Engaging math and literacy activities are a must in Pre-K.
We learned about farms and the important job farmers do for our community.
Each student planted corn seeds in a cup to take home and watch them grow!
Stay tuned for more exciting news about our Pre-K adventures next month!
We are off to a great start in Pre-K. We are learning and practicing procedures and routines while getting to know our fellow classmates! The students enjoyed our All About Me Week and sharing about their family during Talking Circle. We created a family tree in the classroom using the students’ family photos and learned about The Holy Family. All About Me Week gave everyone a chance to share what makes them special and unique!
Welcome to Pre-K! My name is Catherine Logan and this is my first year teaching at St. Pius/St. Leo, but I have been teaching Pre-K for over 10 years. I graduated from Midland University with a B.A. in Elementary Education with an endorsement in ESL (English as a Second Language). I have a daughter, Natalie, who is going into her junior year at UNL. I believe that every child deserves to learn in a loving environment filled with hands-on and engaging activities that meet the needs of each child.
