The Very Hungry Caterpillar

     This week we began our Eric Carle author study.  We looked at several different Eric Carle books and talked about things that were similar.  Most of the characters is his books are animals.  All of the books we looked at had animals in them.  This week we read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."  We also used props to re-tell the story.  We talked about how a caterpillar goes through metamorphosis and changes into a butterfly.  The children made a caterpillar on a pipe cleaner and learned a caterpillar song:
     I'm a caterpillar, wiggle with me.
     I'm a caterpillar, wiggle with me.
     I'm a caterpillar, wiggle with me.
     Wiggle with me my friends.

  Throughout the month we will be following the same process as Eric Carle to create a final art piece.  We watched a short video of Eric Carle painting and cutting tissue paper to create the caterpillar.  We will be painting layers of paint on tissue paper, then cutting it out to create a tissue paper collage.  
   I am also completing report card assessments over the next two weeks.  Many of the children are making great progress.  Keep up the hard work at home! 

Coming up next...
    In April we will be studying construction and building as well as have visits from several community helpers including a police officer, fire fighter, and nurse. 


REMINDERS...
*Preschool Parent Info Night on Monday 3/18 @ 6:30, Williams Elementary. 
*Kindergarten Parent Info Meetings and registration begin this month. 

Each Elementary will be hosting a parent meeting prior to Kindergarten registration. Information about the New Kindergarten year will be provided.

 

Norwood View - Thursday, March 7, 2013  6:30 pm - Norwood View Library

Sharpsburg Primary - Wednesday, March 13, 2013  6:30 pm - Primary Cafeteria

Williams Avenue - Thursday, March 14, 2013  6:30 pm - Williams Auditorium

 

*Class pictures on Thursday 3/21.  If you want to order pictures, payment must be turned in before pictures.

*Zoo Visit on 3/21.

*Report cards sent home 3/21.

*Spring Break 3/25-3/29.

* Remember to check your child's folder each night.  There are a lot of impotant papers going home about upcoming events and meetings.

 

HOMEWORK...

*E worksheet

*Hands on Homework Activity Bag