Rhyme Time for The 4/5's Class

Your kids are learning this rhyme during our Reading Group each day.
It would be great if you could practice this with them at home as well (all letter in / /s are short/soft sounds, not hard)-

A is the first vowel we will say,
/a/ is the short vowel sound of A.

E is the next vowel don't you see,
/e/ is the short vowel sound of E.

I is the third vowel that goes by,
/i/ is the short vowel sound of I.

O is the fourth vowel that I know,
/o/ is the short vowel sound of O.

U is the fifth vowel, that is true,
/u/ is the short vowel sound of U.

Nature Walks and Painting Rocks

Great Idea for Your Kids

Do you have an iphone? (I don't, but most of the people I know, do... so I am hoping you do too ;)

Take a look at this app-

http://www.appstorehq.com/lettertracerpreschoolletterswritingpractice-iphone-20034/app

It's only 99cents and perfect for your kids to practice their letters. I love it... and if you have an iphone, I know your kids would love it too!

Threes Class

Don't feel left out if your child isn't a three year old, you four and five year old parents will get their own special post next week sometime, but for today, it's all about the threes!

Did you know that we had a fire engine visit two weeks ago?
Thanks to our friend Wyatt, whose dad is a Firefighter (and thanks to Wyatt's mom for setting the whole thing up and letting me borrow her camera), we had a GREAT time learning all about the Camas Fire Department!








And... just because I can't help myself (your kiddos are just all so cute!) I did a mini photo shoot with them (we were practicing for the big photo day next week) ;)-

Pictures From Our First Week of School

Small Glitch

If you have tried emailing me at the doodlebug.org email you were given, you probably know that it's not working at the moment.

You can go ahead and email me at my business address for now, until I can get the doodlebug one working-

stephaniedphoto@gmail.com

Thanks and I hope your week is off to a great start! Be sure and "follow" this blog to get all the latest updates from me in regards to the class :)

Welcome to the 2010-2011 Preschool Year!

Welcome to the start of a new school year!
I am excited about being back in the classroom and I am looking forward to a great year. I hope that this letter will help you to know what to expect this year and answer any questions you may have.

First I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Stephanie Hosszu (the kids can call me Miss Stephanie). I am beginning my 10th year as a teacher. I live in Vancouver with my husband John, my three children ( Brynna-9, Caleb-6 and Aiden-2) and two cats (Calvin and Hobbes). I love photography, scrapbooking and reading. I also love to sing and be creative (and I love Starbucks... but who doesn't LOL).

I believe that communication is the key to a great parent-teacher relationship. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at any time. You can send me a note, email me at stephanie@doodlebugpreschool.org or call me at (326-4842). I will also do my part by sending out a newsletter each month via email to update you on what we have been doing in class as well as things that are up coming. For individual concerns, I will contact you by phone, send a note home, or email you.

Please feel free to participate in your child’s preschool year as much as you are able. Helping hands are always needed. Whether it is reading a story to the class, helping with field trips or class parties, or any other participation will enrich our classroom experiences.

I am looking forward to a wonderful and exciting year with you and your child!

Sincerely,
Stephanie Hosszu