North Preschool February Newsletter

north pre 1 & north pre 2: Africa

North Pre 1 & North Pre 2 Families,

Happy February! We are so excited to announce that all preschool classes (NP!, NP2, and South) are all going to be focusing on a very special geographic location - Africa. The kids will learn African animals, such as the Nile crocodile which is the largest reptile in Africa. We will talk about where Africa is on a map (fun fact- the continent of Africa is the second largest continent in the world), as well as talk about the food, art, and cultures. We will also spend time celebrating Black history month and will learn about famous African American inventors.

Our sensory bins are filled with different types of safari animals hidden inside of their own habitats, and our art shelves are lined with fun animal printed paper for preschoolers to practice cutting, pasting, painting, and coloring with. We have several large Africa maps that preschoolers will be able to use throughout the day, and during our circles teachers will give lessons which will help provide new knowledge about this vast topic. We are so excited to explore Africa for February!

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Important Dates to Remember:

February 15th: President's Day Observed; PFM Closed

CLASSROOM NOTES…

• Since it is still quite chilly and rainy this month please remember to bring your child’s rain gear (boots, rain pants, coats) each day. Thanks!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

February 28th: Lyla S

South Preschool February Newsletter

Africa

Welcome South Preschool Families to February, where teachers have transformed the classroom to focus on a very special geographic location - Africa. The kids will learn African animals , such as the African elephant which is the largest living land mammal. We will talk about where Africa is on a map (fun fact- the continent of Africa is larger than the United States, Brazil, and China combined), as well as talk about the food, art, and cultures. We will also spend time celebrating Black history month and will learn about famous African American inventors.

Our sensory bins are filled with different types of safari animals hidden inside of their own habitats, and our art shelves are lined with fun animal printed paper for preschoolers to practice cutting, pasting, painting, and coloring with. We have several large Africa maps that preschoolers will be able to use throughout the day, and during our circles teachers will give lessons which will help provide new knowledge about this vast topic. We are so excited to explore Africa for February!

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Important Dates to Remember:

February 15th: President's Day Observed; PFM Closed

Classroom note…

• It is still a chilly & wet month here in Seattle so please do be sure to send your child’s rain gear to school each day; thanks!

Happy Birthday!

February 16th: Alex S

February 23rd: Mackenzie C

February 25th: Vera Y

Infant February Newsletter

African Animals

This month, we have several infants on the verge of walking. It’s an exciting time in their development and a privilege to witness in the classroom! To support this developmental milestone, we have several “pushing works” in our environment. (This is something you can emulate at home if your child is close to walking.) Pushing work helps prepare an infant for weight shifting to their feet, strengthens hand-eye and bilateral coordination, and encourages the movement of walking! We have several rolling carts and cars throughout the classroom for students to enjoy.

Welcome to February in the Infant room, where we will learn all about different animals that live in Africa! A sensory bin filled with yarn grass hides various safari animals for the infants to dig and explore. Lions, hippos, giraffes, and more are found throughout the room, as seen on puzzles, flash cards, books, and large animal figures on our shelves. We also have some fun music from Ethopia that we will play for the infants during our music & movement hour during the afternoons. So much fun!

Important Dates to Remember:

February 15th: President's Day Observed; PFM Closed

Classroom reminder…

• Please label your child's bottles and/or food with their first and last name, the date, and the type of milk or food.

Happy Birthday

February 3: Miss Tashi