Pre-K IB Unit of Inquiry March-May 2012
Dear Parents,
Pre-K classes will be beginning a new unit of inquiry. This unit will continue through the beginning of
May.
Name of Unit: “Rhyme Time”
Theme: How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs, and
values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic
Central Idea: People use rhymes and play with language.
Lines of Inquiry:
• What are rhymes and poetry?
• Composing rhymes and poetry
• Playing with language and using movement and rhythm in rhymes and poems
Ways to support student learning at home:
• Read lots of different Nursery Rhymes and poems
• Play with words and make up silly rhymes
• Talk about the rhymes you learned as a child
• Teach your child some skipping rhymes
Most of all have fun talking with your child and finding out things together!
