Dear Families,
Our next social studies unit this month will be on firehouse/fireman. This is a new method of study that began last year in Kindergarten and is led by the inquiry and interests of the children. The unit will be constantly changing and evolving. It will bring a unique and exciting experience to the community. Last year, the four Kindergarten classes worked on different aspects of the Firehouse Study. My class concentrated on Firemen - so our study focused entirely on what we know about Fireman, what we want to know about Fireman, etc. Our class - with the help of several parents - cut out a pattern of a life size person (one of our fathers) and made a life-size fireman out of paper mache. This fireman received a lot of press in the local papers and was exhibited in the window of Assemblyman Jim Brennan's office in Ditmis Park for several months. This fireman is currently on display in the multi-media room of PS 154 right above Ms. Guzzi's office. It is truly amazing what Kindergarteners can do!
The reason this study was so rich was due to the fact that we had many parents involved with the process. How you can help:
* If you are, or know someone who is, involved with the fire department or a related occupation, and would like to get involved with this study, please contact me.
* do you have any child-appropriate books at home about fire, fire trucks, firefighters, firehouses... non-fiction or fiction? Please bring them in! Because this unit is constantly changing, and will vary from class to class, we need as many resources as possible.
I am extremely enthusiastic - as are the other Kindergarten teachers - about kicking off this unit with your children!
Thank yo so mcuh in advance for your support.
Fondly,
Ms. Graham
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