This week in Pathways
Dear Parents,
This week has been filled with exciting moments. On Wednesday, we had the incredible experience of Jornada Dariana. It was a special time for our students to explore the works of the poet Rubén Darío and immerse themselves in the rich culture of Nicaragua. Through this activity, the children were able to connect with the beauty of poetry and gain a deeper appreciation for their heritage. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to learn and express their creativity.
Next week we start with our UNIT 5 - Cooking! Students will be enhancing their vocabulary, math skills, and creativity through fun food-related activities. It’s going to be a creative week for our little chefs!
Reminders:
- There will be no classes on February 21st.
- If you haven't sign up for our Conferences on February 26th, please sign up below.
-Please note: Conferences are for parents only—no students.
Weekly Learning Goals & Tasks
English Literacy
Learning Goal
Alliteration
What readers & writers are doing at school...
Students are developing their reading comprehension skills through read-aloud sessions by answering questions about the story, retelling key details in their own words, and interacting with the story through activities like acting out scenes or making predictions. These activities help them engage more deeply with the story, understand the plot, and connect with the characters and events.
What readers & writers could be doing at home...
Take a moment with your child to find a comfortable place to read together. After settling in, ask your child to predict what the story might be about by looking at the cover of the book. While reading, pause and ask questions like “What do you think will happen next?” and “Why do you think that will happen?” You can also use props or act out parts of the story together. This makes the experience more engaging and helps develop a deeper understanding of the story.
Spanish Literacy
Learning Goal
Rhymes
What readers & writers are doing at school...
Students will continue practicing rhymes, but this time, focusing on food-related words. This helps enhance their language skills, improve memory, and make connections between sounds and meanings, while also building their vocabulary in a fun and engaging way.
What readers & writers could be doing at home...
With your child, gather different fruits and try making rhymes with them. For example, 'banana' and 'semana', 'sandia' and 'Maria'. You can get creative with other fruits and words, making rhyming fun and engaging while building their language skills
Mathematics
Learning Goal
What mathematicians are doing at school...
Students will enhance spatial awareness by practicing positions with food around the classroom and kitchen. This skill helps them navigate space, improving problem-solving and organization. It also connects to math, supporting concepts like geometry, measurement, and symmetry, and helping children understand shapes and sizes.
What mathematicians could be doing at home...
With your child, create an obstacle course at home by arranging furniture and other items. As you move through the course, describe your movements aloud, such as "I’m going between the chairs" or "I’m going under the table." This helps your child practice spatial awareness and positional language in a fun and interactive way
Science or Social Studies
Learning Goal
How to Make a Simple Bird Feeder using recycled materials?
What tigers are doing at school...
Students will continue making bird feeders. They will investigate what kinds of food birds prefer by engaging in active observation. This activity not only deepens their understanding of local wildlife and ecosystems, but also encourages critical thinking as they observe bird behavior.
What tigers could be doing at home...
With your child, create a bird feeder at home and explore different types of food for birds together. Encourage your child to observe and record which birds visit and which foods they prefer. This will extend the learning experience and help foster a greater appreciation for nature.
Social Emotional Learning Program
Learning Goal
Recognizing emotions!Social Awareness: Linking Feelings, Actions, and Thoughts
What friends and learners are doing at school...
Emotional understanding requires students to know that there are many different reasons for feelings and to know that feelings or emotions can result from a situation. Tigers will learn that individuals can respond differently to situations, and they can pay attention to clues about how they or others think and act to better understand how someone is feeling. In this lesson, learners will use clues about a situation to determine how someone might feel and act in response to the situation.
What friends and learners could be practicing at home...
While reading books aloud, pause after characters exhibit emotional reactions and invite students to think back to identify events or explain why they have that feeling.
Unit 4 - InterACTions
"Story Workshop": January 13th - January 31st
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Upcoming Events
MAR 5TH
Early Education Center Open House
MAR. 14TH
The Mighty Tiger Funfair
Reminder
No school on February 21st.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on February 26th.
Please note: Conferences are for parents only—no students.
Special Announcements
Spread the Word!
The ANS Early Education Center is welcoming new Tigers (ages 3-5).
Invite your friends and family to bring their little ones, meet our amazing teachers, and explore our campus at our Open House!
MEET OUR TEAM
Ms. Hannah
Pathways A
Ms. Yamila
Pathways B
Ms. Karla
Pathways C
Ms. Nylda
Pathways D
Ms. Mary
Music & Movement
OUR PILLARS
Sunshine
Children at this young age thrive in a joyful, fun-filled environment where their days are filled with laughter, song, and love.
Barefoot
Children connect best with real and authentic learning experiences that are grounded in nature, family, and community.
Outdoor Mapping
Children at this young age are fascinated with nature and how the world works, so we want them to explore, discover, question, and research their world.