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The Marlowe School
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Classroom Update
Our new school year has started out great with loads of smiles and happy, busy little ones! The
children have enjoyed meeting new friends and creating some fabulous art projects.
Additionally, the children are becoming more independent as they select activities of interest,
complete each activity, and return their materials to their proper place. They are developing their
language, practicing listening and observation skills, and learning to use gentle and caring words
when interacting with their friends. They are also enjoying daily song and dance activities, finger
plays, story time, and both group and individual lessons.
All About Me: Myself and My Surroundings
Our unit this month is "All About Me: learning about myself and my surroundings," so we have been
learning about manners, safety, and fun facts about the human body. Below are a couple of topics
we have covered. See how many your child can answer!
What are you if you have a backbone? a vertebrate
What are animals without a backbone called? invertebrates
What do our lungs / heart / brain / stomach do? help us breathe / pumps our blood / helps us
think / holds and processes our food
How big is our heart? about the size of our fist
What is our skeleton made up of? bones
How many bones do we have? 206
What is inside our bones? bone marrow
Where can we find joints? knees, elbows, etc.
Joints are two bones connected by what? ligaments
Where can we find cartilage? nose and ears
What are the two most common types of germs? bacteria and viruses
How does our body defend itself against germs? with white blood cells and antibodies
What can we do to stay healthy? get plenty of sleep, wash our hands, brush our teeth, eat lots
of fruits and vegetables, and drink lots of water
**Please teach your child his/her home address and your cell phone number.
Also, talk to your child about your fire escape plan.**
Upcoming Events
Marlowe Playgroup 10/9 & 10/18 ~ Meet at the Chastain Park Playground at 4pm
Petting Zoo Comes to Marlowe 10/19 ~ A local petting zoo will be coming to school on Friday,
October 19 to give a presentation and let the children interact with the animals. All students are
welcome to attend.
Parent-Teacher Conferences 10/8 & 10/9 (No Classes) ~ We can't wait to show off your brilliant
child! Please email me at [email protected] with your three time & date choices
(8:00am-12:00pm in fifteen-minute increments).
What Can I Do With My Child at Home?
Every year, parents ask me what they can do with their child at home, so below are
just a few suggestions. If you have any specific questions about academic
reinforcements, I will be happy to give you some suggestions on what you can do at
home with your child.
Read
Snuggle up with your child and spend some special time together reading each day. When reading
bedtime stories, you can help build your child's vocabulary and comprehension by stopping to
explain unusual words (trudge, dismal, porridge, etc) and asking questions about the story at the
end of every page. (What did the three bears cook for breakfast? Why did they decide to go out for a
walk?) You can also help your child learn the art of storytelling - as well as work on recall, time lines,
etc. - by helping them tell back the story that had just been read. (What is the story about? Who are
the main characters? What happened first, and then what happened, and then...)
Also, remember to put up your feet, relax, and read around your child. If your children see you
reading, then they will learn that you value reading and that reading can be enjoyable - and a quiet
mode of entertainment.
****Although reading out loud to your child is incredibly important, please do not read the books we
send home for your child to practice. If they memorize the story because it has been read to them,
the books are no longer useful. For the best results, have your child read each line two times in
succession -- the first time, sounding out the words (out loud if necessary), and the second time,
reading it smoothly "like a story".
Talk
Whatever you do together, talk about it. When you eat meals, drive around, or even stroll down the
bread isle, talk with your child. Challenge him by asking questions that require more than a "yes" or
"no" answer.
Listen to your child's questions patiently and answer them just as patiently. If you don't know the
answer, have him join you as you look for the answer in a book. He will then see how important
books are as sources of information.
Also, have your child tell you a story, make-believe or otherwise. Then, pose questions that aid him
in his thoughts.
Notes:
**If your child stammers, don't complete his words, but wait.
**Don't "correct" non-standard English, but make a statement in which you repeat back correctly: "I
eat strawberries yesterday." "Really? You ate strawberries yesterday? Strawberries are one of my
favorite fruits."
**Think of synonyms and use them (large vs. gargantuan). This will allow your child to become more
descriptive.
Practice Safety
Insist that your child come when you call and stop when you request. Remember, practice makes
perfect! Play games with your child in which you call and he comes, or he stops walking when you
request.
Use your little helper
As much as possible, and as time allows, allow your child to help cook, set the table, wash the
(more sturdy) dishes and put them away, dress himself, and, in general, help care for himself and
his home. This will give your child a feeling of importance and accomplishment as well as help you
out. Believe it or not, little ones love to sweep floors, dust baseboards, and even wash windows!!
Enjoy each other!!!!
Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers...quite literally. Pick a bouquet of wildflowers, swing on
swings, slide down slides, and embrace your inner child as you play with your own little one.
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