It's all just a big pattern!

Back from a week off, it took no time for Preschool to get back in the swing of things and they picked up exactly where they left off.

A quick review of 3D shapes on Monday proved that Preschool were still up to date regarding cubes, cuboids, spheres, pyramids, cones and cylinders. They impressed with their ability to draw the six shapes and mastered naming and recognizing all of them successfully through playing 3D bingo.

Putting 3D shapes to a rest, Preschool started their pattern journey by being part of an orchestra using rhythm, creativity, and mathematical knowledge to interpret ABAB, AABBAABB patterns. Like true muscians, they were principled and great team players.








As the week continued Preschool made patterns out of fruits, explored the playground to make pattern prints, concluding that patterns can be found everywhere in our environment and everything can be used to make a pattern!

 Fruit inspired patterns

Finding patterns to make pattern prints in the playground

Before the short break, Preschool enjoyed reading the Oh, the Places we will go and produced wonderful sensory writing pieces based on their favourite scene from the book. They patiently followed the writing process of brainstorming and drafting to produce their final product. To do so they used a variety of skills that they have been acquiring throughout the year, from typing to watercolour painting.

This week the Language focus was on another Dr Suess classic, The Lorax. Preschool was able to reflect on the story and make connections to their current Unit of Inquiry on the Environment. It is important to make good choices to ensure that we look after our environment. Students are practising their storytelling skills by creating their own Preschool Lorax story.

A new challenge was overcome this week as Preschool felt ready to attempt a Reading Circle. They were risk takers and practised reading in front of their friends. It was very exciting for everyone!

A busy week came to an end with a quick outing to Rokko Island Marine Park to refresh their memories regarding harbours and boats to be used for the Motomachi Drawing Competition. They started their art pieces this week and we will finish them off next week. So far, they are all looking great and the other artists will definitely feel the competition when they see the final outcomes!

Reminders

• On Monday, March 14th, Preschool will be going to Kobe Arboretum. We will leave school at 9:00 a.m. and  be back for dismissal. Please pack enough snacks and lunch for the day. We will still go if it rains (unless it is pouring) so please pack waterproof gear and shoes. 
• As we are away on Monday, Library will be on Tuesday.
•  Show&Tell will also be rescheduled and will be on Wednesday. It is free choice again. 
• As we are gone all of Monday, we need the lesson time on Wednesday for Unit and will not be cooking this week. 
• On Friday, period 7 from 15:15-15:45 we will hold a small goodbye party for Sosuke. 
• Next week is Celebration of Book Week and students will have the chance to dress up as their favourite book character on Friday, March 18th. 
• I would like to ask your help by sending in any old magazines. We will use them to make collages. 
• I have not been assigning homework these past few weeks due to the amount of material we have been covering in class but will start sending reading books home again this week. 

Thank you very much for you help and support. 

Sabina Michelotti