JAMES WARD ELEMENTARY

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Preschool Room 107

Bi-weekly newsletter from Ms. Hung
Building Expo

Clothing Study
We recently noticed that the children are very interested in clothes. They
talk about clothes, put them on and take them off, compare clothes, and add
clothing details to their drawings. We think clothes will make an interesting
study. We need your help to gather a collection of clothes to investigate. We
need clothes of all sizes, types, colors, and fabrics. Heres a list of
suggestions, but you may also send in clothes that are not on the list. Please
label the clothes with your name so we can return them to you at the end of
our study. We promise to take good care of them! As we study clothes, we
will learn concepts and skills in literacy, math, science, social studies, the
arts, and technology. Well also use
thinking skills to
jackets, coats, parkas, windbreakers,
investigate, ask
raincoats, ponchos, suit coats, blazers,
questions, solve
vests, sweaters, sweatshirts, T-shirts,
turtlenecks, work shirts, dress shirts,
problems, make
blouses, flannel shirts, jeans, trousers,
predictions, and test
pants, skirts, dresses, shorts, pajamas,
bathrobes, neckties, bow ties, bandanas,
our ideas.

scarves, belts, sashes, suspenders, gloves,

mittens, socks, tights, shoes, boots,
sandals, bathing suits, exercise clothes,
old-fashioned clothes, uniforms,
costumes, traditional clothing and more

Important dates
12/15 Winter
Wonderland
12/24/16-1/9/17 Winter
break - no school

What you can do at home

Talk with your child about clothes. Examine
the fabrics together and discuss how the
clothes were made. Look at the labels to find
out where the clothes were made and
identify the fabric. Look at pictures from the
past and note how the clothing differs from
clothing today.
When you shop for clothes, help your child
notice how clothes are organized in the store
and offer a simple explanation of how you
compare prices.
Give your child ample amount of time to
dress themselves and talk about the clothing
that they are picking.

Thank you to the

parents who
attended our expo.
Please continue to
support our
learning by reading
the newsletter and
checking class dojo
regularly.

Gross Motor
We will be going
outside to play as
long as it is dry and
above 32 degrees.
Gross motor time
outside is very
important for a
young child's
physical, social
emotional and
cognitive
development.
Please make sure
your send your
child with the
appropriate amount
of clothing for
outdoor play. Here
are the CPS
guidelines. If you
have any questions
please feel free to
come to me and we
will find the best
solution.

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