TECH TYKES TEAM NEWS

TECH TYKES TEAM NEWS
November 2014
Tech Tykes Early Learning Center
CURRICULUM:
~Social Studies you say? Yes, your child will be learning
about where they live, attractions, and some famous people
in PA. ~Culture is a big part of every family. We will be talking
about the types of food each family eats and so much more.
~Science is interesting for all ages. Week 3 will be spent
learning about forms of water; liquids, solids, and gases.
~Thanksgiving is a special time to remind children how important sharing and giving thanks really are.
~Letters of the month are….
“1825 DAYS…
Between the day children are born and the
day they go to kindergarten, there are 1,825
days their brains are
soaking up information.”
Hh, Ff, Gg, and Yy
- Early Childhood Colorado
~Numbers of the month are…
#17, 18, 19, 20
~Shapes of the month are…
cube & square
In This Issue
Unangst Tree Farm
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Birthdays
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Upcoming events
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Last month we….
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Reminders
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OCC news
REMINDERS:
As the weather gets
colder, please make
sure all coats and hats
are labeled. Also,
bring in a spare hat
and gloves.
Learning how pumpkins grow.
LAST MONTH WE…..
~displayed artwork at the Easton Area Library.
~picked pumpkins, fed the animals, played in the corn box,
and went through the corn maze at Unangst Tree farm.
~learned about stranger danger, fire safety and the importance of following rules to help keep us safe.
~completed Teaching Strategies Gold assessments for each
child.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Scooping and dumping corn
PAJAMA DAY: Thursday, October 31st
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 **** There
will be an electronic sign-up sent via email.
FREE EYE SCREENING: Tuesday, November 11, at 9 am, Ms. Ruthie from the
Center for Vision Loss will be checking our eyes.
THANKSGIVING LUNCH: On Thursday, November 13, each tyke would like to invite
two (2) members of their family to enjoy a Turkey luncheon. We will be eating in the
CIT restaurant. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tina.
CIT OPEN HOUSE: November 19, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM- The Tech Tykes Early Learning Center will be open for family and friends to view the classroom.
BIRTHDAYS
Jackson will be 4 on
the 19th.
Christopher will be 3
on the 21st.
Morgan and Michael enjoying outdoor play!
Outside play is required daily per DPW.
Children are expected to go outside when the forecast temperature/wind chill is above 25
degrees, the forecast temperature/heat index is less than 90 degrees, there is no precipitation falling, and there is no current air quality alert. It is understood that given these parameters there may be portions of some days that do not meet the conditions of weather
permitting since forecasts are generally targeted to a point in time in the day. ~ ECERS
OCCUPATIONAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM UPDATES:
The seniors will begin their weekly lesson plans this month. Each senior has
completed a whole week worth of lessons and activities for the children. They
will be implementing the lessons during their assigned week. One requirement
is to complete a send home activity for families to connect the topics learned at
school into their daily routines at home. You will begin to see weekly letters in
your child’s cubby explaining the send home activity. Incorporating and expanding on the skills your child learned at school is a great way for him/her to retain
the information and continue to grow.
GETTING TO KNOW THE STUDENTS:
There are pictures and descriptions about each student hanging on the parent
board.