Pre-Kindergarten News

Our theme this week was “All About Me”. It was our first theme of the school year.  We began by discussing things about ourselves like our favorite food, color, special friend, toy etc. Everyone listened very well to one another and did a great job relating to some of the things people were saying. A few of the stories we read this week were I Like Me, All About You, I Am Me, My Hands,Eyes, Nose, Fingers & Toes, Here are my Hands and All About Me.



To find out more about everyone we were measured and weighed. Then we compared everyone from tallest to shortest and placed our fish on the height chart.

Pre-K worked on an All About Me art project by using their hand prints, foot prints and a picture of their face.  Everyone really enjoyed getting their hands and feet painted!

On Friday, we were finally able to present our All About Me homework! Everyone did an amazing job explaining their homework.  Pre-K was able to learn so much about one another and also see that they have some things in common with their new friends.

This week we worked a little on spelling and identifying the letters in our names. Each child was given puzzle pieces which had the letters of their name on them. They had to put the pieces together correctly to spell out their name!


Important Dates:
September 6th-No School/Labor Day




Thank you,

 Erin Moles
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

 

 
 
Meet Erin Moles, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
 

Erin has been teaching Pre-Kindergarten at Rohan Woods School since 2007. She brings more than eight years of early elementary education experience with her and has a wonderful way of blending the awe of discovery with the fundamentals of a school-day routine. In her spare time, Erin enjoys yoga, baking, outdoor activities, and traveling. Erin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and will complete her Masters in Professional Counseling later this year.

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Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum
 

The full day or part time Pre-Kindergarten Program, built on a developmentally appropriate curriculum, welcomes children into the Rohan Woods School environment. Children have the advantage of experiencing all the resources that an established academic institution has to offer and yet are nurtured in their own secure space. The Program emphasizes the milestones that emerge over time, forming building blocks for growth and continued learning. Children are encouraged to explore and express their ideas in an environment that is supportive and nurturing.

The Pre-Kindergarten curriculum is comprised of a balance of Center Time to address academic growth through exploration and discovery; Play, focusing on language development and the opportunity to navigate their social world; and Exposure to Specialty Instruction, such as Spanish, physical education and music/movement.

During Center Time, the children gain experiences within the walls of their classroom. Students are exposed to pre-reading skills, math concepts, language development, sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills, along with cognitive development and socialization skills. The children will also have regular opportunities to interact with other Rohan Woods students and faculty.

The Pre-Kindergarten Program is a child’s first exposure to a school setting in which they are a part of a greater community. Whether in their small and structured classroom, with a specialist teacher, or outside exploring the larger world, Rohan Woods three-year olds will begin their nine-year journey with us in a safe and challenging environment. Our children will quickly learn that they are encouraged to explore, ask questions and discover, that they are being prepared to become life-long learners, and that they are a cherished part of the Rohan Woods family.

Teacher/Student Ratio: no higher than 1:10