We are finishing up learning about leaves and Fall.  Next up we will be exploring the theme of Pumpkins!

One book we will read is called Pumpkin Circle.

It is about the life cycle of a pumpkin.  

HMMM.....  I WONDER WHERE PUMPKINS COME FROM?

Number Recognition Game


A great math game to play at home.

NEED: Deck of Cards and Counters

Put the correct number of counters on or next to the card.  Start with one card then add another card ask how many all together.

other questions to ask As you play

1. What number do you have?
2. What number do I have?
3. Which number is greater….is more?
4. Which number is smaller….is less?
5. provide a manipulative to help the child decide which number is greater.

1. Example:  Place two bears next to the two playing card and place five bears next to the five playing card.
2. Which card has more bears?

Idea from Teaching Boys webpage

Ask us how a squirrels uses their tails. 

Fall Leaves Fall

Next week we will be learning about the season of Fall.  We will read books like Red Leaf Yellow Leaf.

Apples Apples All Kinds of Apples

This week we are learning all about Apples.  We also learned about circles and the letter A.

We are going to read The Apple Pie Tree

Ask us what we know about apples

Don't Forget 

Picture Day is scheduled for:
Thursday Oct 03, 2013

Our AM pictures went well~  

We all smiled for our pictures in the afternoon!