Space Week

We had another fun filled week of space.  Our week was jam packed with all sorts of out of this world activities.  Each activity we do in Pre-Kindergarten works on developing specific skills. Gross and fine motor, pre-reading and pre-printing, as well as pre-science and math are some of the skills we are learning through our play, arts and crafts, and fun activities.

5 Little Astronauts

Number recognition while participating in the action song: 5 Little Astronauts

Repetition of rhyming poems helps to develop pre-reading skills. The Pre-K students did great helping with the rhyme and recognizing their number when it was their turn.

Blowing Rockets

Students blasted off these air-powered mini rockets using a straw launcher. It was a lesson in cause and effect as well as developing important fine-motor and pre-printing skills. Pre-K students coloured their rockets before adding the straw launcher. It was so exciting to see them zoom into the air!

3-2-1 Blow!

Galaxy Jars

Glitter jars are an awesome calming tool. Pre-K students enjoyed adding stars and choosing a glitter colour for these sparkly galactic bottles. We practiced using them as a calming activity. Students loved shaking the jars and watching the glitter slowly settle on the bottom. 

Edible Constellations

Making a special snack was a hit this week! We looked at pictures of stars and saw how stars can make pictures in the sky called constellations. We made our own with pretzels and mini-marshmallows by matching diagrams of real constellations. It was so fun to build and eat this tasty treat!



See more pics of our Space adventures here. 

Up Coming!

Next Week: Buckle Up, it's Transportation Week! 

January 22  Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House 5-7 pm
January 23  Registration opens for Pre-K and Kindergarten
February 6  Early Dismissal
February 7-8  No School, Teachers' Convention
February 14  Valentine's Day party-all students welcome
February 18  No School, Family Day