Music Classes to consider

I wanted to let you know about this new program that is beginning in Smithfield. My friend Terri Archibald is starting it and she is an amazing piano teacher. The following is her words about the program. If ever you are interested in music lesson for your child, feel free to call or e-mail me for advise. I have my fingers in a lot of music circles with my own children taking lessons and I teaching for over 10 years. So let me know if you ever need some advise in this area.

Hello Friends!
I am excited to introduce you to Let's Play Music, an exciting, new music curriculum which teaches advanced musical skills to young children (ages 4 - 6) using age-appropriate methods. Music educators have long taught that the young child learns best through play, experience and discovery. Let's Play Music uses play as the medium through which difficult concepts and skills are learned. If you were to peek in on a Let's Play Music class, you would see jumping, singing, skipping, storytelling, and laughing!

I would like to invite you and your child to a FREE sneak preview Sample Class. There you can observe your child participate in class and ask any questions you may have. I am positive that your experience will be enlightening, refreshing and FUN! I will be teaching two free Sample Classes on June 6, 2012 at 10:00 and 1:00. (Other dates available) Class space is limited so give me a call to reserve a spot for you and your child and discover the fascinating world of Let's Play Music!

Please visit our website at www.letsplaymusicsite.com and watch an online video at www.letsplaymusicsite.com/video for lots of great information!

Sincerely,
Terri Archibald
563-2782
760-1464

Year End Video 4-5 year old Group

Dear Preschool Students,
Thank you so much for a wonderful year.  It's hard to see all of you grow up and move on to Kindergarten but I know you will all do so well.  Each of you have amazing talents and abilities that I was privileged to see.  Thanks for being you!  I hope you enjoy the memories this video will give you.  Have a good summer and know I will be thinking of you!
Love,
Miss Heather

3-4 year old Graduation Video

Congratulations!  Thanks for all the parents and family for your support.  

You have made this year wonderful!  Have a great summer!  

Love, 

Miss Heather

Graduation Week

Seat Work
Practice writing names
Weather/Calendar
Spotlights on preschool children-Keone Spotlight
Introduce Theme and Letter and Number of the Day—Review All
Counting
Music Circle Time
Hello Song
Instruments-Bell Choir Song
Social—I’m in the mood for…
Counting—Bubble Gum
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Notes and Rest Matching
Small and Large Movement Skills—Hokey Pokey
ABC/Reading—BINGO and I like to Eat
Singing—Child Chooses Songs
Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Make Graduation Hats
Free Time-choose activity inside or outside before snacks—finish up assessments
Snacktime—Apple sauce
Reading Time
Writing assignment (numbers and/or letters)
Group Motor Activity
Math/Science Skills
Storytime
Goodbye Song


Seat Work
Practice writing names
Weather/Calendar
Spotlights on preschool children-About one a month
Show and Tell- once a month
Introduce Theme and Letter and Number of the Day
Counting
Music Circle Time
Hello Song
Instruments-Bell Choir Song
Social—I’m in the mood for…
Counting—Bubble Gum
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Notes and Rest Matching
Small and Large Movement Skills—Hokey Pokey
ABC/Reading--BINGO
Singing—Child Chooses Songs
Free Time-choose activity inside or outside before snacks
Snacktime—Fruit Leather
Graduation Time: Parents and other special guests join us Wednesday at 10:00 and Thursday at 11:00.
Program
Give out awards, and year end folders
Refreshments for Families outside.

Announcements:  We had a great time at the zoo this week.  I will be posting a couple pictures on our Music Train Preschool Page soon and you can check those out.  I have a lot of mixed feeling with the year coming to a close next week.  We have had the best kids and I have thoroughly enjoyed this year so much.  Thank you for trusting me with your children this year and I hope you feel like they have grown because of something they have learned here.  

Wednesday Graduation will start at 10:00

Thursday Graduation will start at 11:00

This is very casual but you may want to bring a camera to capture the moment. 

I excited that many of you have registered for next year, so I will get to see you after the summer.  Thank you also for so many of you that have told your friends and family about Music Train.  I have almost filled all my classes already and that is really great!  

Animals

Animals

Seat Work
Practice writing names
Weather/Calendar
Spotlights on preschool children- Kate!
Introduce Theme and Letter and Number of the Day Animals, Z, X all numbers
Counting
Music Circle Time
Hello Song
Instruments—Old MacDonald
Social-Down by the Bay—Add their own rhyming verses
Counting-Fifteen Animals
Music Appreciation/Readiness—A B C—sing with me
Small and Large Movement Skills-The Hokey Pokey
ABC/Reading-BINGO
Singing—Child Chooses Songs
Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Turtle Mosaic
Free Time-choose activity inside or outside before snacks (Miss Heather -assessments)
Snacktime—Animal Crackers w/ milk
Reading Time: Tingalayo & The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Writing assignment (numbers and/or letters)
Group Motor Activity—Duck Duck Goose
Math/Science Skills—Telephone Number Practice/& Ladybug counting game
Storytime
Goodbye Song

Wednesday and Thursday:  Field Trip  See e-mail for details.

Announcements: Thanks so much for all those that were able to come out to the parade today. We had a lot of fun. I posted a picture on our facebook page if you want to check it out. A big thanks to Amanda and Laura for helping pass out flyers and keeping the candy out of the road. =) Can you believe we only have two weeks left of preschool. The month is flying by and we are about ready for graduation. I will be doing final testing this week and next. I will just take one child at a time during free time to get them done. This Wednesday and Thursday if our last field trip for the year. I will send a separate e-mail with our itinerary so watch for that. I do still need one parent to help drive. We only need a car that can hold two preschool children. I can fit six in my van. If you know you can’t come to preschool on Thursday please let me know so we know how many to plan for.

Happy Mother’s Day. The flowers you received from your preschooler were planted by them and they have been helping me water them for a month. The container is biodegradable so you can plant it right in the ground. The flower is a Painted Daisy (multicolored).  Hope you enjoy them this summer.

Home Challenge: Start thinking of summer now. Kindergarten will begin before you know it. To help prepare you child, schedule your day so you can fit in some Reading Time, and some type of project, whether it's, coloring, playing an alphabet or counting game, or making something together in the kitchen. Have them practice writing their name for you everyday. There are lots of story times and summer reading programs that can help motivate your child to read with you this summer. Another thing to think about is to keep them active by going to the park and playing outside. We like to take swimming lessons so they learn how to be safe in the water.

Insects

Seat Work
Practice writing names
Weather/Calendar
Spotlights on preschool children-Clay
Introduce Theme and Letter and Number of the Day--Y, J, Q, All numbers
Counting
Music Circle Time
Hello Song
Instruments-There’s a little wheel a turning in my heart
Social-Sing Sing Sing I love to sing (fill in the blank)
Counting—Here is the Beehive
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Magic notes
Small and Large Movement Skills—Bringing home my baby bumblebee
ABC/Reading-Skipping letters
Singing—Child Chooses Songs
Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Make Kazoo’s
Free Time-choose activity inside or outside before snacks
Snacktime-Ants on a log
Reading Time
Writing assignment (numbers and/or letters)
Group Motor Activity-Musical Chairs
Math/Science Skills—More and Less w/ insects
Storytime—A Caterpillar’s Wish; Big Butterfly Book
Goodbye Song


Seat Work
Practice writing names
Weather/Calendar
Introduce Theme and Letter and Number of the Day--Y, J, Q, All numbers
Counting
Music Circle Time
Hello Song
Instruments-Graduation Practice Songs
Social-Graduation Practice Songs
Counting-A sider has 8 legs
Music Appreciation/Readiness—Staff game
Small and Large Movement Skills—Insy Winsy Spider
ABC/Reading-Egg Pass (with letter inside)
Singing—Child Chooses Songs
Creating Project (arts and crafts)—Mother’s Day Surprise
Free Time-choose activity inside or outside before snacks
Snacktime-fish crackers
Reading Time
Writing assignment (numbers and/or letters)
Group Motor Activity-Duck Duck Goose
Math/Science Skills—Bug Sorting Game
Storytime—The Hungry Caterpillar

Announcements: This week is health days in Smithfield. I will be sending a separate e-mail with all the details for the parade. Next week we have a field trip. I need one mom volunteer for the Tuesday/Thursday group to help drive. Please e-mail me or talk with me if you would like to help out. If you have other children at home, they are welcome to join us if you are helping.


Home Challenge: I have a friend who gave me this great idea she does with her preschooler. She has her "babysit or take care of " a letter for the week. They write it on a paper and decorate it and she keeps it with her all day long. You could also use a foam letter, magnet or puzzle of the letter to keep. They talk about the letter all week and look for it in books, and talk about things that start with that letter. This week we are reviewing Y, J, and Q. See what letter your child needs help with and have them babysit this for the week.