First Steps is for the young babies as young as 18 months all the way up to 3 years of age. We aim to teach the basics of childhood, self-reliance and the routines of daily school. Lucy Halliwell is our teacher. She has a degree in Early Education
from The University of British Colombia. She has 2 years of experience working in
daycare facilities
with children aged 2 to 12.
Week of Sept. 1-5
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Logic Smart |
Sort items according to color |
Using colour mats we will sort different images according to colour. We will also sort classroom objects |
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Word Smart |
Repeats words or short phrases
Sings most lyrics ofsimple songs |
We will learn correct pronunciation of the colours. We will continue to sing Hello Goodbye and other songs for classroom routines. |
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Design Smart |
Recognizes at least three colors
Explores common art forms (drawing,painting,collage,sculpture)
Uses traditional materials in mixed-media projects such as collages,weaving or sculpture |
We will make books where we will add a new colour each day and we will have a colourful garden at the end.
We will paint and draw with different colours and using different object such as balloons and strings to paint with.
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Music Smart |
Sings along with a recording or teacher to simple songs
Sways or bounces with the rhythm of music
Claps, stomps feet,or taps in rhythm to music |
This week our song of focus will be Stand up, Sit Down.
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Body Smart |
Eats independently using spoon or fork
Holds a large writing utensil
Scribbleswithacircularmotion |
We will do a colour toss where we try to get a certain coloured object into a certain target.
We will play Red Light Green Light. |
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Nature Smart |
Participates in insect,plant,and animal activities
Closely examines items in nature (insects,shells,rocks,leaves) |
We will dissect and examine the parts of an orange. |
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Self/People Smart |
Participates in circle activities
Plays with both boys and girls
Greets familiar children and adults in English without prompting
Washes hands and uses towels independently
Brushes teeth independently |
We will continue to strengthen our relationships within the class.
We will work on keeping our hands to ourselves.
We will identify which colours individuals in the class prefer.
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Cooking |
Friday |
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Special Events |
Not this week. |
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Field Trips |
Not this week |
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