Mrs. PreisteR
hlpreister@mpsomaha.org
This is my 14th year at Norris Elementary.
I am excited for a fun year of learning for all of us!!
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What is happening in our environment throughout the school year?
Practical Life
Practical Life
Students are introduced many skills that allow that to practice Order, Coordination, Concentration, and Independence. They explore materials that help them in Card of Self, Care of Environment, and Grace and Courtesy.
Pouring dry materials and water pouring
Transferring materials with small spoons and scoops
small sweeping
Opening and closing objects
Greeting someone-with permission from parents
Introducing yourself
Object washing
Hand washing
Hammering
Slicing
Spreading
Sock Folding
Clothesline hanging
Clothes Folding
Plant Cleaning
Zipper frame
Button Frame
Tying/lacing Frame
Baby care
Baby Washing
Sensorial and Geometry
Sensorial and Geometry
Students are working with materials that isolate one defining quality, such as color, weight, shape, texture, size, sound and smell.
Rough and Smooth sort and grading
Color matching
Introduction to Shapes, using a shape book to trace their shapes
Geometric Solids: all
Geometric Cabinet
Blue triangles
Hexagon box 1 & 2
Color box 1,2, & 3
Hexagon boxes
Smooth/rough
Shiny/dull
Color mixing
Math
Math
Mathematics activities are organized into five groups: introduction to numbers, introduction to the Decimal System, introduction to tens, teens and counting, arithmetic tables, and abstraction.
Preschool friends:
introduction to numbers in a concrete way
practices using their memory
sandpaper number tracing
Kindergarten friends:
review numbers 0-10 in a concrete way
odd and even numbers
introduction to teen numerals
sandpaper number tracing
Intro to golden beads
100 board
9 Layout
Square chains
Addition snake game
Addition/subtraction strip board
Greater than/less than
Story problems
Math Mountains
Multiplication/Division Bead Board
Language
Language
Students are working on various Pre-Language materials that allow that to learn and share vocabulary. It is through moment to moment experiences in the classroom that students learning to listen and speak and later write and read.
All students:
Pre-language works: go together, part to whole, and vocabulary matching
Rhyming and Opposite matching
Introduction to sound bags
Kindergarten:
Sight words practice using the moveable alphabet
Introduction to Bob Books
Writer's Workshop:
what does this look like?
drawing detailed pictures
Handwriting
students are encouraged to use a 3 finger grip when doing all works
metal inset tracing
Labeling
Name tracing/building
Sentence copying
Nouns, adjectives, verbs
What is a sentence?
What is punctuation?
Cultural
Cultural
Students are enjoying many lessons and experiences about the world around them!
Our Cosmic Address study continues!
Living and Nonliving and Plant and Animal sorting
Land, Air, and Water and Rock, Sand, and Soil sorting
Introduction to the Clock-parts of the clock
Kindergarten: O clock matching
Kindergarten 1/2 past matching
Vertebrate/Invertebrate
Parts of:apple, pumpkin, bat, scarecrow, turkey, reindeer, snowman, polar bear
Christmas gift givers around the world
Hanukah
MLK
Chinese New Year
Groundhog Day
Winter Olympics
President's Day
Abraham Lincoln and George Washington Birthday's
Valentine's Day Facts
Saint Patrick's Day Facts
Mardi Gras
Spring
Easter facts
Peace and Art
Peace and Art
Peace Lessons:
Showing Gratitude
I messages: I feel________, when you_____, next time_______.
I'm sorry message: I am sorry for_______, next time I will________.
Art:
Exploring the art shelf and how to use the art area
using crayons and markers
using glue sticks and scissors
Whole Body Listening
Space Invader
Read: 7 Habits for Healthy Kids:
Be Proactive--You're in charge
Begin with the End in Mind-Make a plan
Put First Things First-Work first then play
Think Win-Win-Everybody can win
Seek First to be Understood, Then to be Understood--Listen before you talk
Synergize- Together is better
Sharpen the Saw-Balance feels best
Drop off/Arrival at door #2 starts at 8:10
If your kiddo is eating breakfast drop them at the front doors by 8:10!!!!
If you arrive after 8:20 you must go to the front door and check in at the office.
Our morning meeting starts promptly at 8:35.
Library for all students is Friday’s 8:40-9:10.
All books need to be returned the following Thursday.
Kindergarten needs tennis shoes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
*Please have your kiddo working on zipping and unzipping their backpacks and lunch boxes.
* Please have your child practice putting on their coat, hats and gloves independently.
*Please have them practice zipping their coat!!!
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#itsaNorristhing
#teachthemlovethemwatchthemgrow
Classroom/school news:
No school April 6-10 Spring Break
Kindergarten MAP testing April 21 and 22.
April 23rd Art and Multicultural Night 6-7:30 Come and see your child's artwork and enjoy some free family fun!!!
April 28th 11:40-12:10 Kindergarten kiddos have an Omaha Performing Arts music curriculum field trip with Mrs. Engelkamp.
Save the date:
Primary Montessori Field trip
When: Friday April 24th Where: Henry Doorly Zoo
Time: 9:00-2:00
(Arriving at the zoo by 9:30-Leaving the zoo at 1:30)
We will need ALL the chaperones to make this trip safe and fun for everyone. Form in Friday folders March 27th.
No school for Primary Montessori May 1st. Kindergarten round up May 1st. 9-11am.
Please provide 24 snacks for AM and 24 for PM. Send napkins as well please.
Please remember we are a nut safe building!!!
Please remember snacks need to be healthy and low in sugar.
Click on all links:
25-26 classroom volunteer form
Beginning of the year daily schedule
Lunch payments
Follow Us on Facebook
PTO news:
1. New Digital Student Directory
This year, the pto is going digital with the student directory using Google Forms!
The form and info can be found on our website: norrisptomillard.org
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