IGDI's?! What are IGDI's?

  This week in 4 year old preschool. I have been working on IGDI's assessments. What are those you ask?
           "Individual Growth & Development Indicators (IGDIs) are a set of early childhood assessment tools for monitoring the growth and development of preschool-aged children on the pathway to kindergarten. Scientifically validated for identifying children who are experiencing difficulties acquiring fundamental skills necessary for academic success, IGDIs can also be used to measure developmental gains and inform instructional needs of individual children."  The data I gathered I will go over at conferences, if you have any questions before please feel free to email me. I have attached the link for more information about IGDI's.

IGDI's Information


A few photos of us playing with friends!

The second week of preschool has been a busy one! We are getting the hang of the preschool routine. Next week we will start working with The Creative Curriculum content and introducing Handwriting Without Tears, our handwriting curriculum.  Today was our first day of preschool music with Mrs. Stoner and it was awesome! We got to play with percussion instruments and LOVED it! Preschool will be performing at the concert in December!

St. Malachy Color Run, is a fundraiser through the St. Malachy PTO. It will be Sunday September 25, 2 p.m. The Color Run is replacing the Fall Fundraiser (normally cookie dough, wrapping paper, etc.) Please join us on September 25! It is going to be a great time! We are hoping for a huge crowd!

Age 11 and older- $25

Age 10 and younger- $15

Use this link to sign up!  https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=124699 

A few reminders:

-Feel free to send an extra pair of clothes. Sometimes we play too hard and accidents happen.

-Please wait for the classroom door to be opened before dropping off your child. I will open the door 5 minutes before class time; 7:55 or 12:10.

First Week

Puzzles

Playing together in the block center

Outside time with friends

Exploring dramatic play center

Playing new games on the iPad

Scooter time!

3 year old preschool friends playing in the block center

 I just wanted to share a few pictures from our first week of preschool! We have had a great first week! This week we are focusing on getting to know our friends, preschool routine, rules and reminders. This week I only opened a few centers so we would be able to explore the center and learn the rules. Next week all centers will be open and we will be adding more to our daily routine. I'm very excited for this school year!