Welcome to Room 5
This school year my class will focus on teaching the children basic math equations, phonics, penmanship and writing their name. Each child will learn about character traits such as happiness, joy, thankfulness, love, friendship, assurance, courage, and compassion.... Your child will have Learning Themes: Letters, Numbers, Colors, Shapes, and Science. The goal for this class is to incorporate the love of God showing the child he /she is Special!
Winter is Here!
2011-2012
YOU ARE SPECIAL!
SEPTEMBER - I’m Special
Letters: A, B, C
Numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3
THEME:
Welcome Week
All about Me
Leaves
Apples
CHARACTER TRAIT:
Happiness
COLOR:
White
SHAPE:
Circle
SCIENCE:
Good Nutrition & Body Parts
Bible Verse: The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. Psalms 126: 3
Bible Stories: Let the Children Come to Me AND I Have Called You by Name
In the month of September, we will learn how to be happy with ourselves. All of us were made in God’s image. We will discuss the great things God has done for us. We will introduce many concepts such items we use every day that are in the shape of a circle. We will discuss good foods vs. bad foods and how they can help us to grow. God created us and made our bodies special. We will learn how to be clean and take care of our bodies.
THINGS TO DO AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:
1. Help your child develop the concept of how to be happy. Discuss the many things that he/she might make them happy. Provide things that are of interest to them.
2. Discuss that eating right will help them grow to be healthy.
3. Discuss the importance of taking care of their bodies.
Sub Themes:
- Jesus is Our Good Shepherd
- The Lost Sheep
- Prodigal Son
OCTOBER - Autumn
Letters: D, E, F
Number: 4, 5, 6, 7
THEME:
Trees
Pumpkins
Fall
Halloween
CHARACTER TRAIT:
Joy
COLOR:
Yellow
SHAPE:
Square
SCIENCE:
Animals Prepare For Winter
Bible Verse: For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
Psalms 33:21
Bible Stories: Jesus Shows Love to Zacchaeus AND Ruth Shares What She Has
In the month of October, we will learn about the joy of the Lord. We will discuss the different ways we can find joy here on earth but most of all finding joy by accepting Jesus in our hearts.
We will introduce many concepts such items we use every day that are shaped in a square. We will discuss certain types of animals who hibernate or prepare for winter. God created different types of animals with different needs.
THINGS TO DO AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:
1. Help your child develop the concept of how to find joy. Discuss the many things that he/she might make them joyful. Show your child the things that make you joyful.
2. Discuss reasons why as humans we have to prepare for winter by dressing up warm or buying warm clothing.
3. Discuss the importance of staying dry and how we can prevent colds.
Sub Themes:
1. Rebekah – A wife for Isaac
2. God’s Promise to Abraham & Sarah
3. Isaac brings joy to Abraham
NOVEMBER - Being Thankful to God
Letters: G, H, I
Number: 8, 9, 10, 11
THEME:
Farm Animals
Fruits & Vegetables
Native Americans
Thanksgiving
CHARACTER TRAIT:
Thankfulness
COLOR:
Pink
SHAPE:
Triangle
SCIENCE:
Tools for Cooking
Bible Verse: And Anna coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. Luke 2:38
Bible Stories: Daniel Chooses God’s Way AND Lord’s Prayer
In the month of November, we will learn how to be thankful. What are you thankful for?
We will introduce many concepts such items we use every day that are in the shape of a triangle. We will discuss tools we will need for cooking such as soups, salads, beef, poultry, and fish. Later we will discuss how we can make desserts which require special stirring tools.
THINGS TO DO AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:
1. Help your child develop the concept of how to be thankful. Discuss the many things that he/she is thankful for.
2. Discuss that having the right cooking tools can make cooking easy.
3. Discuss the importance of taking time to cook.
Sub Themes:
1. Ten Lepers
2. A Boy gives a Special Gift
3. Two Small Coins
4. A Poor Widow Gives
DECEMBER - The Special Gift
Letters: J, K, L
Number: 12, 13, 14, 15
THEME:
Snow
Winter
Christmas
Alphabet
CHARACTER TRAIT:
Love
COLOR:
Red
SHAPE:
Rectangle
SCIENCE:
Christmas Patterns & Shapes
Bible Verse: For God so Loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Bible Stories: An Angel comes to Mary
Jesus is Born
In the month of December, we will learn how to love one another. We will discuss why God allowed his son, Jesus to come to earth and be born in a manger. We will introduce many concepts such items we use every day that are in the shape of a rectangle. We will discuss the different Christmas patterns and shapes we see around us. We will learn how to create our own patterns out of different type of materials.
THINGS TO DO AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:
1. Help your child develop the concept what is love. Discuss the many things that he/she loves whether a family member, animals, or toys. Provide things that they would love or take care of.
2. Discuss that loving a person or thing sometimes takes time.
3. Create a pattern with your child as an art project.
Sub Themes:
1. Shepherd’s Worship Jesus
2. Simeon and Anna Praise Jesus
3. Wise Men Worship Jesus
4. Joseph and Mary Leave Egypt
JANUARY -Winter
Letters: M, N, O
Number: 16, 17, 18, 19
THEME:
New Years
Hibernation
Color Week
Teddy Bears
CHARACTER TRAIT:
Friendship
COLOR:
Blue
SHAPE:
Star
SCIENCE:
Hot & Cold
Bible Verse: Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life. for his friends.
John 15:13
Bible Stories: God chooses a Special Boy
Samuel anoints David as King
In the month of January, we will learn what is friendship. Friendship is not something we should take for granted. We will discuss the great things God talks about friendship. We will introduce many concepts such items we use every day that are in the shape of a star. We will discuss what is hot & cold. We will experiment with items that are hot & cold foods or to the touch.
THINGS TO DO AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:
1. Help your child develop the concept of what is friendship. Discuss the many things that he/she can do to make a friend with another child.
2. Discuss that being a friend is not to harm or hurt a friend.
3. Discuss the importance of keeping the friendship strong.
Sub Themes:
1. David & Goliath
2. David & Jonathan
3. David Sings to King Saul
4. Psalms 150 (Praises)
FEBRUARY - Valentine’s Day
Letters: P, Q, R
Number: 20, 21, 22, 23
THEME:
Transportation
Valentines
Dental Health
Five Senses
CHARACTER TRAIT:
Kindness
COLOR:
Brown
SHAPE:
Oval
SCIENCE:
Shadows & Shapes
Bible Verse: How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. Psalms 36:7
Bible Stories: Good Samaritan
Ten Commandments
In the month of February, we will learn how to be kind to one another. We need to learn how to share and not take toys from our friends. We will discuss the great things God has shown his kindness. We will introduce many concepts such items we use every day that are in the shape of an oval. We will discuss how the sun and clouds can cause a shadow effect or take an object and change its shape.
THINGS TO DO AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:
1. Help your child develop the concept of how to be kind. Discuss the many things that he/she can do to be kind to a relative, friend, or stranger. Provide things the child can use as an example to demonstrate kindness. Explain to the child by using nice words shows kindness.
2. Play a game with your child to see if you can find your shadow.
3. See if you can find objects that change their shapes.
Sub Themes:
1. Isaac keeps the Peace
2. Jesus chooses his Disciples
MARCH - Spring
Letters: S, T, U
Number: 24, 25, 26, 27
THEME:
Forest Animals
St. Patrick’s
Pet Week
Zoo Animals
CHARACTER TRAIT:
Gentleness
COLOR:
Green
SHAPE:
Diamond
SCIENE:
Farm Tools & Machinery
Bible Verse: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
Bible Stories: Jesus Heals the Captain’s Servant
Elijah Fed by Ravens
In the month of March, we will learn how to have God’s peace. God tells us that all we have to do is call on his name. We will discuss how we can maintain this peace. We will introduce many concepts such items we use every day that are in the shape of a diamond. We will discuss God’s creation such as planting a garden. God created different types of flowers, plants, and vegetables.
THINGS TO DO AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:
1. Help your child develop the concept of how to find peace. This is not easy to explain but is part of being happy or contentment. Discuss the many things that he/she might make them happy. Provide things that make your child feel safe.
2. Discuss that there are different tool you can use to make a garden.
3. Do a project together with your child like planting a vegetable or plant in a pot.
Sub Themes:
1. Creation
2. Eve ate the Fruit
APRIL - New Life and Growing
Letters: V, W, X
Number: 28, 29, 30, 31
THEME:
Weather
Spring
Easter
Community
CHARACTER TRAIT:
Assurance
COLOR:
Orange
SHAPE:
Hexagon
SCIENCE:
Planting & Tending Garden
Bible Verse: And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end. Hebrew 6:11
Bible Stories: Passover
Jesus goes to Church
In the month of April, we will learn about God’s assurance. God word assures us that he will be there for us in time of need. All we have to do is call on his name. We will introduce many concepts such items we use every day that are in the shape of a Hexagon. We will discuss giving new life to our garden and how to make it continue to grow.
THINGS TO DO AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:
1. Help your child develop the concept of how to be assured that you will be there for them.
2. Discuss that taking care of their garden is important as taking care of yourself.
3. Discuss the importance of taking care of their bodies.
Sub Themes:
1. Palm Sunday
2. Jesus is Alive (Resurrection)
3. Heaven
MAY - Space
Letters: Y, Z
Number: 32, 33, 34, 35
THEME:
Caterpillars
Mother’s
Flowers
Bugs
CHARACTOR TRAITS:
Courage
COLOR:
Purple
SHAPE:
Heart
SCIENCE:
Building Spacecrafts
Bible Verse: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31:6
Bible Stories: Timothy
The birth of John the Baptist
In the month of May, we will learn how to obtain courage. It may not be easy for some children, but through the help of God, we can obtain it. You must believe in yourself. We will introduce many concepts such items we use every day that are in the shape of a Heart. We will talk about how the first space ship that landed on the moon. We will learn what’s in outer space.
THINGS TO DO AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:
1. Help your child develop the concept of how to obtain courage and how not to be afraid.
2. Discuss different ways that you can help your child lose his/her fear.
3. Create a rocket ship kit with your child.
Sub Themes:
1. Phillip tells the Ethiopian Man about Jesus
2. Mary & Martha
JUNE - Animals
Letters: Review A to Z
Number: Review 1 to 35
THEME:
Storybook
Father’s Day
Frogs
Beach
CHARACTER TRAIT:
Compassion
COLOR:
Black
SHAPE:
Shamrock
SCIENCE:
Taking Care of our Pets
Bible Verse: But when Jesus saw the multitudes he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Matthew 9:36
Bible Stories: Daniel in the Lions Den
Noah’s Ark
In the month of June, we will learn how to be compassionate toward others. God has given us the gift of compassion but we need to know how to use it when your friends are hurt.
We will introduce many concepts such items we use every day that are in the shape of a shamrock which grows on a plant. We will discuss how God had compassion for others. God created animals for us to take care of but to also enjoy their companionship. We will learn ways how to take care of our pets.
THINGS TO DO AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:
1. Help your child develop the concept of what it is to be compassionate. Discuss the many things that he/she might make them help others.
2. Discuss how they can take care of their pets.
3. Have your child feed their pet or hand feed ducks at a park.
Sub Themes:
1. A basket made for Moses
2. Moses and the burning Bush
3. Moses leads the children of Israel out of Egypt
4. Moses parts the Red Sea
READING AND WRITING WITH THE CORE BOOKLETS
PARENTS: Please make sure you check your child's pocket folder each day. The sign in sheet has a clear color pocket folder that will hold your statement, assignments, and daily report with updates from your teacher or director.
