Tyana’s 3-4

Morning Lab News Volume 2, Issue 3

Activities from Last Week: February 14-24, 2022
Last week we discovered many new materials. We investigated how magnets attract metals, such as metal
marbles, pipe cleaners, and many more. In our dramatic play area, we explored the role of being a
veterinarian. We found different tools that veterinarians use, as well as the different animals veterinarians
take care of. On our light table, we had many different animal x-rays to investigate the skeletal system of
animals like rabbits, hedgehogs, and many others. In our block area, we built cages to hold various
dinosaurs.

Activities for This Week:

For this week we will be exploring shapes by painting with Q-tips in the art area. We will also have a grocery
store for our dramatic play area where we will explore the use of money to buy groceries. In the STEM area,
we will discover more aspects of engineering by creating designs with cups and popsicle sticks. Along with
these areas, we will have a variety of new materials in our manipulative, block, writing, light table, and
science/nature areas for everyone to investigate and explore.

Important Notes: Songs/Recipes: Dr. Seuss

Newsletter Notes for February 14-24, 2022: Oobleck
• We will not have school on Monday, February 21 st due to President’s Day. Ingredients:
• We will still be having a Scholastic Book Fair this semester! It will be a virtual fair where you can shop
and purchase books online and the books will be sent directly to you. The book fair runs February 14th • 2 cups cornstarch
through the 27th. Here is the link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sdsupreschool
• 3 drops food coloring
• If you haven’t done so already, please remember to pay this semesters’ tuition. Checks can be made out to
the Fishback Center for ECE. It is $475 for four-day preschool classrooms and $375 for the toddler • 1 cup water
classrooms. MaKenzie Jensen should have emailed you an exact amount in case you paid extra in the fall.
You can give your check to a mentor teacher at drop-off or pick-up. MaKenzie Jensen will email you a Directions:
receipt.
• Please remember to send your children with warm winter attire as we will be going outside when • Mix the ingredients
temperatures allow (above 0 degrees F for most labs above 20 degrees F for toddlers). As the weather together in a medium size
melts, snow pants are still worn to keep their regular pants dry. We use https://www.weather.gov/ as our
official site we check for weather. bowl.
• It is also a good idea to send extra masks as they sometimes get wet. We do have extras here if ever needed. • Add water slowly as it
• For those of you who need to sign a child up for kindergarten screening on April 11, 12, and 13th, here is may not need the entire
the link through the Brookings School District website.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyl55z2a9XIwe1FdD_3vfx81j21nt9HEBkLTPBoIgrfhaMkA cup.
/viewform. If you are interested in the SDSU Kindergarten, you will want to indicate that in the “additional
information we need to know” section. You would also fill out a form at kindergarten screening. The 4 and
5-year-old labs will also be getting more information on this process later.
• The Brookings School District offers free Child Find screenings. If you suspect your child (ages 3-5) may
have a developmental concern or disability, please call the school district at 605-696-4712 to set up an
appointment. Screenings will be the first Wednesday of the month. If your child is below the age of 3, you
can contact Stephanie Krusemark at the SD Birth to 3 Program at 605-202-0697 for a screening.
 Schedule: Snack:
8:05—8:20 Arrival & Activity Baskets Monday: Applesauce & Milk
8:30—8:55 Outside Time Tuesday: Wheat crackers/fruit & Water
8:55—9:15 Free Play
Wednesday: Cereal Mix & Milk
9:15—9:20 Transition: Clean Up, Use Bathroom & Wash Hands
Thursday: Cereal Bar & Milk
9:20—9:35 Snack
9:35—9:50 Group Time: Story and Literacy Activities Monday: No School
9:50—10:10 Investigations Tuesday: Granola & Fruit Juice
10:20—10:30 Departure Wednesday: Vanilla Wafers & Milk
(Schedule may change depending on the day and the activities). Thursday: Wheat Crackers & Milk

Tyana’s Corner: If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any
time. 605-441-0769 (cell) Tyana.Gottsleben@sdstate.edu

Educational Notes:

https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/read-anything-and-everything-your-child

The article above gives information about how you can engage children in a variety of different reading
materials. It also talks about how these materials can have an impact on how children perceive the importance of
reading and writing. Below is a list of a few of the different reading materials children can be introduced to:

• Newspapers- Newspapers are a great tool to use to find information that is going on in the world,
especially when there isn’t time to watch the news. Children can learn a lot by looking at, reading, or
listening to newspapers.

• Writing letters- Writing letters is a great way to engage children in writing. You can even ask a friend, or
relative to be a pen pal. Children can write letters to their pen pal and they can receive a letter from their
pen pals. Children can learn about the importance of mail and how we used to communicate before
technology.

• Story Books- Reading, listening, and looking at story books can help children learn life lessons through an
engaging story. They can also be great to fuel children’s imagination, vocabulary, and listening
comprehension.

Here’s a quote that we feel is inspirational for the children-

• “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places
you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss