How YOU can help!

Hello parents! We have recently been learning about animals, and your child may be coming home with some questions about various animals we have learned about! Here are some helpful tips to assist you in answering their questions and furthering their learning:

• While you're driving, look at various animals and point out their size, color, and features. Discuss whether or not they could be someone's pet or if they should live in the wild.
• Visit a local pet store or the Animal Rescue League in order to see different animals.
• Visit a veterinarian's office to discuss how to appropriately care for animals.
• If you have a pet at home, please discuss with your child the various needs their pet has. Make a list of "chores" for your pet that your child could assist with.
• Go to the public library and check out books related to animals and their natural habitats. Remember, it is VERY important to read every day with your child!

Thank you for taking an interest in your child's learning! As always, feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!

My Pinterest!

I recently created a Pinterest account for my classroom! This is an area in which I can add and delete links that will assist me in the implementation of various activities and strategies within my classroom! Please feel free to follow and/or network with any or all of my Pinterest boards!

http://www.pinterest.com/rmo002/

Thanks!

Rachel

Welcome to my blog!

Welcome to Mrs. Olson's Preschool blog! 

I decided to begin this blog so families of my students will have a better understanding of the things going on in our classroom! 

In this first blog, I'll fill you in on a little bit about me!  My name is Rachel Olson, and I teach preschool in Marshalltown, Iowa. I was born in a small town, Sigourney, in southeastern Iowa, and started teaching in Marshalltown after I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa. I am married to a great guy named Eric, and we have a one-year-old Golden Retriever at home named Sadie.

Here are some of my favorite things:

Food: Peaches
Color: Yellow
Sports Team(s): Green Bay Packers and Iowa Hawkeyes
Hobby: Photography
Animal: Dog
Store: Target

I hope you enjoy my blog, and I look forward to keeping in touch with you on here!