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Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
William Arthur Ward
Welcome to PKA2
Ms. Joanne and Ms. Kim -
Family Engagement
Our New Unit of Study is "Plants”
In Unit 8: Plants, children move from exploring the properties and uses of water to observing and learning about different kinds of plants. This unit, like all Pre-K for All units, provides opportunities for children to observe objects and phenomena in their environment with increasing complexity, and apply knowledge and skills learned in previous units. Activities throughout the unit prompt children to learn about plants through hands-on explorations and provide opportunities to observe plants in their immediate environment. Opportunities for growing plants are woven throughout this unit, further developing children’s scientific skills of observation, prediction and drawing conclusions that they have started developing in previous units such as My Five Senses, Light and Water.
Here are some ways to further your child's understanding:- Did you eat any roots/leaves/stems today (for example, potatoes, lettuce or celery)? Talk about the parts of a plant and discuss what kinds of plants you eat.
- Find and observe a plant together. Talk about what the plant looks like, how it smells, the way it feels etc. After observing the plant write or draw about it and bring your reflections back to the class for a class book or display.
- Go on a plant scavenger hunt together. Look for things such as a patch of grass, a tree taller than you are, something with petals, or other plant parts or types that can be found in the neighborhood.
- Take care of the plant and seeds that your child planted and brought home. Discuss what the plants need.
- Visit a botanical garden (Snug Harbor, Brooklyn or Bronx all have gardens) There are often free children's workshops available.
- Visit our class garden and ask your child about it.
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Classroom Reminders
Plant Sale
Friday, May 11: Plant Sale.
Princess Ball (Father/Daughter Dance):
Saturday, May 12th
Mother/Son Bowling:
Monday, May 14
Teacher Workshop- SCHOOL CLOSED:
Tuesday, May 15th
Memorial Day-SCHOOL CLOSED
Friday, May 25 and Monday, May 28
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