We are exploring patterns and sequencing as a math focus in our current unit. The children started discovering patterns by sorting, matching and grouping real objects (shells, chestnuts and pine cones, etc.) as well as sequencing the stories and events in their daily life. We showed the children a picture of various patterns and asked them “What do you see?” and “What do these pictures make you think and wonder about”. The majority of them noticed colors, various shapes and other different attributes of patterns. Some of the children had an understanding what is a pattern is and we observed this later when they used manipulatives in the math center. Following these discussions and observations, we read a book called “Patterns Everywhere” together which helped deepen students thinking. Children showed each other what patterns they could see in the classroom (window blinds, toys, the daily routine) and even on their clothes. We became so creative that we arranged ourselves into a “boy – girl - boy – girl…” pattern. We recognize simple ABAB, AABB, ABCABC patterns in animals, for example in stripes, spots, feathers, wings of the butterflies. The children are excited to be involved in new explorations of patterns which they then record in their pattern book. They share their findings with each other while reading their books together. As they started noticing patterns in their environment and in buildings, we went on a pattern hunt around the school campus. We found many stripey patterns and color patterns in the play grounds and on buildings . Children worked in pairs and shared patterns they saw and also talked about repetitive features of their findings. Children are being introduced to patterns in rhythm (clapping, tapping, movement patterns). We have also been emphasizing the unit-related stories to see the sequences of the story outlines as prompts. Children daily perform their motivation in developing of their understanding of sequencing of the stories and events. You can support your child’s learning by noticing and commenting on patterns around you at home or outside, and by discussing the sequence of the stories you read together or the events in your daily life. A New Guest Visitor to PS2 Last week we had Ms.Umida, her older son and her new baby pay a visit to the ELC. The children were really happy to see Ms.Umida and her baby son Saidbek. We spent some time together interacting with the baby. The children made connections between the baby and themselves, noting how big they were in comparison with the baby. That was fun! We look forward to Ms.Umida coming back soon and wish her and Saidbek all the very best!!! Enjoyable continuum… Dear parents of PS2, I would like to introduce myself as it is almost a month since I joined the PS2 classes’ learning journey. I am Shakhnoza Valieva, former preschool educator. I worked with this age of children for more than 7 years. Since 2011, I have been working as a Host Country Culture Studies teacher. I am so happy and fortunate to be back in the Early Learning Centre and working together with the children until Ms. Umida returns from maternity leave. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at [email protected] PS2 Team
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