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Mrs. Norris |
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Fuller Meadow |
Welcome to Mrs. Norris' Preschool classroom, where learning is hands-on & fun. This year, our classroom assistants are Mrs. Lishner, who works both mornings and afternoons, and Miss Eileen, who assists in the Monday, Wednesday, Friday AM session. Ours is an integrated classroom, with both typically developing children and children with mild to moderate special needs. We aim to meet the needs of all learners.Curriculum content focuses on motor and language development, cognition, and social skills development. Most children are exposed for the first time to the structure of a school day. Simple routines such as walking in a line, taking responsibility for personal possessions, taking turns, and following directions are all very basic skills from which a successful school experience is built. Typically developing children must be 3 years old by September 1. Throughout the year, children with special needs who have turned 3 years old may be integrated into the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's development, please feel free to contact us at the Fuller Meadow School. Preschool Coordinator is Ellen Best, who is also a Speech and Language Pathologist in the school. Separation anxiety is beginning to subside now as preschoolers are learning from experience that someone will come back at the end of the school day for them. Turn taking and sharing are also big on our list of goals for the children to learn at this stage of the year. For many, this is their first structured experience in practicing these skills and it's not an easy task for them! The children are learning the structure of their new daily routine. They are learning to walk in a line, take care of their personal belongings and practicing self help skills. They are exercising their fine motor skills through daily table top activities that strengthen hand musles. Playdough is a favorite! Gross motor skills are strengthened through group motor activities at circle time and also outside in the playground. **Beginning next week in October, we will begin Show and Tell. A letter will go home outlining the details on this. This is a time for practicing language language skills with each other It's also a favorite for the children and they really look forward to presenting on their special day. |
143 S. Main Street |
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Middleton, MA 01949 |
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T 978-750-4756 ext 625 |
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F. 978-777-3352 |
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Grade level: Preschool (3's&4's) |
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Homework:
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Classroom Policies: Children need a snack, drink and backpack each day. Children are not allowed to share snacks; we recommend something simple and healthy (ie: apple or granola bar). Please let me know ahead of time if you'll be bringing something in to celebrate your child's birthday. There are children with food allergies whose parents require advance notice to bring in an alternative treat. Please dress appropriately for the changing weather. Preschool means lots of movement and messy activities! Please wear play clothes and comfortable shoes that your child can run in outdoors. |
Favorite Links:
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www.brainconnection.com www.iparenting.com/channels/preschool_child www.starfall.com |
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