Panda News:

We have been working on our apple theme for the month.  It kicked off with our field trip to the apple orchard.  We have tasted apples, baked with them, created art projects and learned about the life cycle of the apple tree.  The Pandas really enjoyed making sweet apple pizzas on Friday. 

Here is the recipe:

refrigerated cinnamon rolls
2 cut up apple (small chunks)
a squirt of lemon juice
1T of flour
1/4 cup sugar
1t cinnamon

Mix all  together except for the cinnamon rolls.  Flatten out the cinnamon rolls.  Add the apple mixture.  Bake at 350 for 15 min.  You can drizzle glaze over the top while still hot.  Yummy!

Language Arts: 

We have practiced writing uppercase D &P.  We have used wood pieces and our slate boards to practice.  We also worked on the word no.  We read the story No, David! and created an innovation about things they do wrong.

Math:

We have been working on the numbers 0-5.  We have also been working on patterning and geometric shapes.  The Pandas have used a variety of materials and games.  I have been establishing daily routines with the calendar. 

Social Studies:

October is safety month.  We will learn about fire safety, safety drills, bus safety, and Halloween safety.

Upcoming Events:

Book of the Week- No, David by David Shannon
App of the Week- Letter School
Upcoming Letters- B & R
October 13th- No School
Word of the Week- at
Phonics- k & g
Parent Conferences- 10/29 & 11/7 (more info to come)