Welcome to GATE Pre-Kindergarten!
meet our GATE Pre-Kindergarten Teachers:
Mrs. Vanessa Leon Guerreo (F1)
[email protected]
Mrs. Barbara Cayanan (F2)
[email protected]
Teacher Assistants:
Mr. Bryen Cruz (F1)
Mrs. Irene Poblete (F2)
Caring and Kindness- February 2022
FAST WORKSHOP # 2 - January 2022
February Angel of the Month
2021 FAST WORKSHOP
DISTANCE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Week 7: May 18 - 22, 2020
GATE Pre-K Week 7
May 18 - May 22, 2020 LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL
Work-at-Home Choice Board Rules:
1. Have fun!
2. Complete as many sections as you can, in any order you choose.
3. Cross out the box as you complete it!
4. Take breaks!! Don’t try to finish everything in one day. Pace yourself throughout the week!
5. Take photos and share with your teacher.
6. Enjoy and treasure family time.
FAMILY FUN
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL DANCE CELEBRATION WITH THE FAMILY
On Friday, May 22nd @ anytime the family chooses, gather and dance-- play the following songs and celebrate the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!
Congratulations! Celebration Can’t Stop the Feeling Whomp! There it is! Celebrate! ABC,Easy as 123 Celebrate a Great SY
Reading
Have your child watch the video read aloud, Incredible You! 10 Ways to Let Your Greatness Shine Through (by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer)
ttps://www.youtube.com/watch? v=eTbsvMQqALw
Personal Reading
Have a parent read a book you love (again) but this time, read with an accent, a silly voice, or a singing voice (like the opera).
Math Make a Timeline of this school year.
Write (dictate & copy) a sentence to share a memory of every month of the school year from August thru May.
Add a photo or drawing for each memory.
Writing
Write a simple free verse poem for your classmates. https://www.poetry4kids.com/lessons/poetry-writing-lessons/
Science
You blew us away, so let’s celebrate by making homemade bubbles. https://www.verywellfamily.com /homemade-bubbles-2764571
Vocabulary
WORD OF THE WEEK Timeline - a line that shows the time and order in which events happened.
S.T.E.M.
Try some homemade Rock Candy for an end of the year sweet treat. https://www.thespruceeats.com /rock-candy-521016
Play a Game
It’s an Alphabet Challenge! Write each letter of the alphabet on individual papers.
Look around your house to find objects that begin with each letter. Ready, Set, Go!
Music
Create a simple”Piggyback” song by changing the lyrics to a familiar tune.
Refer to the samples https://www.brighthubeducation. com/toddler-activities-learning/4 8713-piggyback-transition-songs -for-toddlers/
ART for KIDS
Create a Year in Review Poster Collage (use pictures, phrases, sentences, etc.) that tells about you and this school year in GATE Pre-K.
A nice keepsake memory for your child to treasure, be sure to add quarantine social distancing learning pictures too.
Move Around!
Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! Say goodbye to GATE Pre-K by stomping on balloons, bubble wrap, or other poppable items!
As an item pops, say Goodbye to an object from your classroom (tables, chairs, rugs, puzzles, etc)
May 18 - May 22, 2020 LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL
Work-at-Home Choice Board Rules:
1. Have fun!
2. Complete as many sections as you can, in any order you choose.
3. Cross out the box as you complete it!
4. Take breaks!! Don’t try to finish everything in one day. Pace yourself throughout the week!
5. Take photos and share with your teacher.
6. Enjoy and treasure family time.
FAMILY FUN
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL DANCE CELEBRATION WITH THE FAMILY
On Friday, May 22nd @ anytime the family chooses, gather and dance-- play the following songs and celebrate the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!
Congratulations! Celebration Can’t Stop the Feeling Whomp! There it is! Celebrate! ABC,Easy as 123 Celebrate a Great SY
Reading
Have your child watch the video read aloud, Incredible You! 10 Ways to Let Your Greatness Shine Through (by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer)
ttps://www.youtube.com/watch? v=eTbsvMQqALw
Personal Reading
Have a parent read a book you love (again) but this time, read with an accent, a silly voice, or a singing voice (like the opera).
Math Make a Timeline of this school year.
Write (dictate & copy) a sentence to share a memory of every month of the school year from August thru May.
Add a photo or drawing for each memory.
Writing
Write a simple free verse poem for your classmates. https://www.poetry4kids.com/lessons/poetry-writing-lessons/
Science
You blew us away, so let’s celebrate by making homemade bubbles. https://www.verywellfamily.com /homemade-bubbles-2764571
Vocabulary
WORD OF THE WEEK Timeline - a line that shows the time and order in which events happened.
S.T.E.M.
Try some homemade Rock Candy for an end of the year sweet treat. https://www.thespruceeats.com /rock-candy-521016
Play a Game
It’s an Alphabet Challenge! Write each letter of the alphabet on individual papers.
Look around your house to find objects that begin with each letter. Ready, Set, Go!
Music
Create a simple”Piggyback” song by changing the lyrics to a familiar tune.
Refer to the samples https://www.brighthubeducation. com/toddler-activities-learning/4 8713-piggyback-transition-songs -for-toddlers/
ART for KIDS
Create a Year in Review Poster Collage (use pictures, phrases, sentences, etc.) that tells about you and this school year in GATE Pre-K.
A nice keepsake memory for your child to treasure, be sure to add quarantine social distancing learning pictures too.
Move Around!
Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! Say goodbye to GATE Pre-K by stomping on balloons, bubble wrap, or other poppable items!
As an item pops, say Goodbye to an object from your classroom (tables, chairs, rugs, puzzles, etc)
Week 6: May 11 - 15, 2020
Week 6: May 11 - May 15, 2020
Work-at-Home Choice Board
Rules:
FAMILY FUN
Boredom Busters
110 Fun At-Home Activities for
Families & Kids
Reading
Have your child watch this educational video by
LOTTY LEARNS
Learn to read with Sight Words
Have your child write the sight words too. Review words with your child.
Personal Reading
20 Tips for Parents from Preschool Teachers
A great article from Parents.com that we came across and thought we’d share with our families
Math
Math Activities
This site has great resources
and ideas to assist your child with Math concepts
Writing
Preschool Writing Activities
Several fun hands-on writing activities for your preschooler
Pick one or do several
Science
Experiment and explore several science activities
30 Science Activities
for Preschoolers
Vocabulary
Visit PBS Kids and have your child/children engage in Different games to boost their vocabulary words
S.T.E.M.
Check out cool STEM activities at this site and try to do more than one activity with your family
@ The Stem Laboratory
Play a Game
Visit this site to pick a few games to play with the family
14 Fun Indoor Family Games
(No Board Necessary)
or create a cool new game together
Music
Musical Instruments
Make musical instruments with things from around the house and enjoy creating and making music with the family
ART for KIDS
Enjoy some creative art activities that the whole family can partake in
10 Creative Art Activities for Preschoolers
Move Around!
Visit and browse the following links for some dancing/movement
Banana Boogie
Pizza Dough Boogie
Tooty Ta
Browse Youtube for more dancing fun!
Work-at-Home Choice Board
Rules:
- Have fun!
- Complete as many sections as you can, in any order you choose.
- Cross out the box as you complete it!
- Take breaks!! Don’t try to finish everything in one day. Pace yourself throughout the week!
- Take photos and share with your teacher.
- Enjoy and treasure family time.
FAMILY FUN
Boredom Busters
110 Fun At-Home Activities for
Families & Kids
Reading
Have your child watch this educational video by
LOTTY LEARNS
Learn to read with Sight Words
Have your child write the sight words too. Review words with your child.
Personal Reading
20 Tips for Parents from Preschool Teachers
A great article from Parents.com that we came across and thought we’d share with our families
Math
Math Activities
This site has great resources
and ideas to assist your child with Math concepts
Writing
Preschool Writing Activities
Several fun hands-on writing activities for your preschooler
Pick one or do several
Science
Experiment and explore several science activities
30 Science Activities
for Preschoolers
Vocabulary
Visit PBS Kids and have your child/children engage in Different games to boost their vocabulary words
S.T.E.M.
Check out cool STEM activities at this site and try to do more than one activity with your family
@ The Stem Laboratory
Play a Game
Visit this site to pick a few games to play with the family
14 Fun Indoor Family Games
(No Board Necessary)
or create a cool new game together
Music
Musical Instruments
Make musical instruments with things from around the house and enjoy creating and making music with the family
ART for KIDS
Enjoy some creative art activities that the whole family can partake in
10 Creative Art Activities for Preschoolers
Move Around!
Visit and browse the following links for some dancing/movement
Banana Boogie
Pizza Dough Boogie
Tooty Ta
Browse Youtube for more dancing fun!
Week 5: May 4 - 8, 2020
Week 5
May 3 - 7, 2020
Work-at-Home Choice Board
Rules:
FAMILY FUN
Here is a link to add to your "Family Time Capsule." The following link has cool pages and ideas for your family to fill out to remember this tie of COVID-19. If you don't have access to print, create your own unique pages for your memories.
Reading
Enjoy watching a cool learning video of sight words and phonics with "Lotty Learns". Challenge your child to write down the sight words and practice reading togeher.
Personal Reading
Parents/Guardians,
Here is a great article for your reading pleasure! "Stimulating Gifted Toddlers and Preschoolers at Home."
Math
Math Games Online.
Your child will enjoy virtual Math games.
Writing
Have your child look through a book, magazine, or newspaper. Have them choose some words to write down on a piece of paper.
Science
Marshmallow Science Experiment.
Your entire family will have a blast with this experiment!
Vocabulary
Play a game, maybe two or more, by visiting this link of simple Vocabulary Games.
S.T.E.M.
Build 3D Marshmallow Shapes.
Your little ones will enjoy this cool hands-on activity that helps with their building and engineering skills.
Play a Game
Your family can create an Indoor Bowling Alley. Use water bottles as your pins, fill them with water to your liking, depending on the ballyou will be using. Find an area in the house to begin your bowling session.
Music
10 Music Activities to Boost your Child's Development. Pick some activities to do with your child this week. They are simple and easy to do.
ART for KIDS
Connect Food Drawing. Have your child pick out 1 of their favorite canned food from your pantry.
Move Around!
Watch these cool local exercise videos with the family. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3
Visit Custom Fitness LLC & Crossfit Gof Metgot for more workouts
May 3 - 7, 2020
Work-at-Home Choice Board
Rules:
- Have fun!
- Complete as many sections as you can, in any order you choose.
- Cross out the box as you complete it!
- Take breaks!! Don’t try to finish everything in one day. Pace yourself throughout the week!
- Take photos and share with your teacher.
- Enjoy and treasure family time.
FAMILY FUN
Here is a link to add to your "Family Time Capsule." The following link has cool pages and ideas for your family to fill out to remember this tie of COVID-19. If you don't have access to print, create your own unique pages for your memories.
Reading
Enjoy watching a cool learning video of sight words and phonics with "Lotty Learns". Challenge your child to write down the sight words and practice reading togeher.
Personal Reading
Parents/Guardians,
Here is a great article for your reading pleasure! "Stimulating Gifted Toddlers and Preschoolers at Home."
Math
Math Games Online.
Your child will enjoy virtual Math games.
Writing
Have your child look through a book, magazine, or newspaper. Have them choose some words to write down on a piece of paper.
Science
Marshmallow Science Experiment.
Your entire family will have a blast with this experiment!
Vocabulary
Play a game, maybe two or more, by visiting this link of simple Vocabulary Games.
S.T.E.M.
Build 3D Marshmallow Shapes.
Your little ones will enjoy this cool hands-on activity that helps with their building and engineering skills.
Play a Game
Your family can create an Indoor Bowling Alley. Use water bottles as your pins, fill them with water to your liking, depending on the ballyou will be using. Find an area in the house to begin your bowling session.
Music
10 Music Activities to Boost your Child's Development. Pick some activities to do with your child this week. They are simple and easy to do.
ART for KIDS
Connect Food Drawing. Have your child pick out 1 of their favorite canned food from your pantry.
Move Around!
Watch these cool local exercise videos with the family. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3
Visit Custom Fitness LLC & Crossfit Gof Metgot for more workouts
Week 4: April 27 - May 1, 2020
Week 4
April 27 - May 1, 2020
Work-at-Home Choice Board
Rules:
FAMILY FUN
Create a "Family Time" capsule to capture memories of recent photos, new articles, or questionnaire http://i.infopls.com/KidsTimeCapsule.pdf
Reading
If I Built a School, By Chris Van Dusen - Enjoy this video read aloud about a young boy's wishful thinking of his perfect school! Have your child draw what kind of school they wish for.
Personal Reading
Parents/Guardians, write a simple letter to your children about how you feel, what you wish for them, etc. Your call on what you want to write. Then read aloud to your child/children.
Math
SWAT THE NUMBER
Write numbers on post-it or square sheets of paper, lay them on a table or floor, then call out a number aloud. like 11, and your child needs to swat number 11. Challenge them with higher numbers on different days.
Writing
DIY SENSORY/SQUISHY WRITING BAGS
Easy to make and endless fun to practice writing letters, numbers or words.
Science
CITRUS VOLCANOES WARNING! AWESOME FUN!
Might want to do this activity outside because it might get a bit messy. Use a plastic bin or tub.
Vocabulary
Word of the Week: TIDY means something is straightened up and neat.
Let's make the room tidy.
S.T.E.M.
PAPER ROCKETS
Materials: Paper, straws, tape and scissors.
Have each family member build their own rocket and have a race to see which rocket will fly farther, or the fastest.
Play a Game
GUESS THE SOUND GAME
Gather the family and play the video from YouTube to see who can guess the most correct sounds that you hear.
There are several other guessing games like guess the Disney Characters, animal sounds, etc. Find more and enjoy!
Music
Drumming on pots, pans, cups, cans or bowls. Pick a simple song like Happy Birthday or Row, Row, Row Your Boat, etc. and have your child drum beats to the song. Use utensils to make different sounds.
ART for KIDS
LOCKDOWN FAMILY ART
Your family can make and create a Handprint Keepsake for your home. This artwork is definitely one to look back on in remembrance of Covid-19.
Move Around!
Dance along to FIGHT SONG with the Kids Bop Kids
Use the Kids Bop site to get your family moving and dancing around anytime!
April 27 - May 1, 2020
Work-at-Home Choice Board
Rules:
- Have fun!
- Complete as many sections as you can, in any order you choose.
- Cross out the box as you complete it!
- Take breaks!! Don’t try to finish everything in one day. Pace yourself throughout the week!
- Take photos and share with your teacher.
- Enjoy and treasure family time.
FAMILY FUN
Create a "Family Time" capsule to capture memories of recent photos, new articles, or questionnaire http://i.infopls.com/KidsTimeCapsule.pdf
Reading
If I Built a School, By Chris Van Dusen - Enjoy this video read aloud about a young boy's wishful thinking of his perfect school! Have your child draw what kind of school they wish for.
Personal Reading
Parents/Guardians, write a simple letter to your children about how you feel, what you wish for them, etc. Your call on what you want to write. Then read aloud to your child/children.
Math
SWAT THE NUMBER
Write numbers on post-it or square sheets of paper, lay them on a table or floor, then call out a number aloud. like 11, and your child needs to swat number 11. Challenge them with higher numbers on different days.
Writing
DIY SENSORY/SQUISHY WRITING BAGS
Easy to make and endless fun to practice writing letters, numbers or words.
Science
CITRUS VOLCANOES WARNING! AWESOME FUN!
Might want to do this activity outside because it might get a bit messy. Use a plastic bin or tub.
Vocabulary
Word of the Week: TIDY means something is straightened up and neat.
Let's make the room tidy.
S.T.E.M.
PAPER ROCKETS
Materials: Paper, straws, tape and scissors.
Have each family member build their own rocket and have a race to see which rocket will fly farther, or the fastest.
Play a Game
GUESS THE SOUND GAME
Gather the family and play the video from YouTube to see who can guess the most correct sounds that you hear.
There are several other guessing games like guess the Disney Characters, animal sounds, etc. Find more and enjoy!
Music
Drumming on pots, pans, cups, cans or bowls. Pick a simple song like Happy Birthday or Row, Row, Row Your Boat, etc. and have your child drum beats to the song. Use utensils to make different sounds.
ART for KIDS
LOCKDOWN FAMILY ART
Your family can make and create a Handprint Keepsake for your home. This artwork is definitely one to look back on in remembrance of Covid-19.
Move Around!
Dance along to FIGHT SONG with the Kids Bop Kids
Use the Kids Bop site to get your family moving and dancing around anytime!
Week 3: April 20 - 24, 2020
Week 2: April 13 - 17, 2020
FAMILY FUN
Go outside and collect various leaves from around the yard with the family. Use the leaves to create a cool picture together. Take a pic!
Reading
Listen to the story Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons online. Have your child draw himself/herself with a shirt and 4 groovy buttons.
Personal Reading
FAMILY READ ALOUD
Pick a book for an older family member to read aloud. Have a family discussion on each person’s favorite part of the story.
Math
Set out some coins. Have your child sort by pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Count coins by each value: ones, fives, and tens.
GATE Pre-K
Week 2
April 13 - 17, 2020
Work-at-Home Choice Board
Rules:
Writing
Have your child write first & last name on a paper 5 times. Challenge: Spell aloud family members names and have your child write it out!
Science
Pick a simple science activity from the link below and enjoy. https://www.noguiltmom.com/very-simple-science-experiments/
Vocabulary
Word of the Week: TOMFOOLERY
Definition: Foolish or silly behavior
Example: I really don’t have time for this tomfoolery!
https://www.kristendukephotography.com/challenging-words-and-confidence-in-kids-learn-a-word-a-week/
S.T.E.M.
Make an Apple Boat
https://www.herecomethegirlsblog.com/2015/10/10/apple-boats.html
No apples, no worries…
choose a simple activity from another site. Share pics with your teacher!!
Play a Game
Have your child play an online game on
https://www.education.com/games/preschool/?gclid=CjwKCAjw95D0BRBFEiwAcO1KDHsIc0nqtsRnVKjdeFMeqL12Omr1vSeT3vbOey5dM52QteaestNL8hoCEvIQAvD_BwE
Music
Listen to Mozart Classical music and move your body to the rhythm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0UcnIXGNSM
ART for KIDS
Participate in a drawing activity on LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems! https://www.kennedy-center.org
Move Around!
Go on an adventure in YOGA poses and meet Squish the Fish. Squish the Fish: A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure
Go outside and collect various leaves from around the yard with the family. Use the leaves to create a cool picture together. Take a pic!
Reading
Listen to the story Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons online. Have your child draw himself/herself with a shirt and 4 groovy buttons.
Personal Reading
FAMILY READ ALOUD
Pick a book for an older family member to read aloud. Have a family discussion on each person’s favorite part of the story.
Math
Set out some coins. Have your child sort by pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Count coins by each value: ones, fives, and tens.
GATE Pre-K
Week 2
April 13 - 17, 2020
Work-at-Home Choice Board
Rules:
- Have fun!
- Complete as many sections as you can, in any order you choose.
- Cross out the box as you complete it!
- Take breaks!! Don’t try to finish everything in one day. Pace yourself throughout the week!
- Take photos and share with your teacher.
- Enjoy and treasure family time.
Writing
Have your child write first & last name on a paper 5 times. Challenge: Spell aloud family members names and have your child write it out!
Science
Pick a simple science activity from the link below and enjoy. https://www.noguiltmom.com/very-simple-science-experiments/
Vocabulary
Word of the Week: TOMFOOLERY
Definition: Foolish or silly behavior
Example: I really don’t have time for this tomfoolery!
https://www.kristendukephotography.com/challenging-words-and-confidence-in-kids-learn-a-word-a-week/
S.T.E.M.
Make an Apple Boat
https://www.herecomethegirlsblog.com/2015/10/10/apple-boats.html
No apples, no worries…
choose a simple activity from another site. Share pics with your teacher!!
Play a Game
Have your child play an online game on
https://www.education.com/games/preschool/?gclid=CjwKCAjw95D0BRBFEiwAcO1KDHsIc0nqtsRnVKjdeFMeqL12Omr1vSeT3vbOey5dM52QteaestNL8hoCEvIQAvD_BwE
Music
Listen to Mozart Classical music and move your body to the rhythm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0UcnIXGNSM
ART for KIDS
Participate in a drawing activity on LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems! https://www.kennedy-center.org
Move Around!
Go on an adventure in YOGA poses and meet Squish the Fish. Squish the Fish: A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure
Week 1: April 6 - 10, 2020
Family Fun
Take your child on a Scavenger Hunt. Try one of the Scavenger Hunts posted on Primary Playground
Reading
Click on the link to read/watch the story and answer the Puzzler questions:
https://bookflix.digital.scholastic.com/pair/detail/bk0070pr/start?authCtx=U.794217314
Personal Reading
Snuggle up and read a book of choice with your family.
Math
Have your child make an AB pattern with two different types of objects (e.g. fork, spoon, fork, spoon, fork, spoon)
Try different patterns (ABC, ABB, AABB) with different objects.
GATE Pre-K
Week 1
April 6 - 10, 2020
Work-at-Home Choice Board
Rules:
Writing
In the morning, have your child help you write a to-do list for the day e.g. “Clean my bedroom. Fix my bed.”
Science
Help your child MIX and MAKE this “2-ingredient Silky Smooth Playdough”. https://ourbestbites.com/2-ingredient-silky-smooth-play-dough/
Vocabulary
Label your home! Help your child make labels and post them on as many items as possible e.g. chair, door, table, couch, etc.
https://1plus1plus1equals1.net/2010/06/labeling-your-home-school/
S.T.E.M.
Choose a Maker Space project to create https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T4CZCt8hJqYLVT5ZVYpR7SgHLWDWaaUO/view
Play a Game
Have your child play a game on ABCmouse.
https://www.abcmouse.com
Music
Play some of your child’s favorite songs and have a dance party in the living room.
ART for KIDS
Have your child decide on a picture to create. Using newspaper, draw and cut out pieces. Then decorate with details. Glue onto another paper and display.
Move Around!
Get up and dance, wiggle, shake!
Follow the movements to a video of choice on GoNoodle
Take your child on a Scavenger Hunt. Try one of the Scavenger Hunts posted on Primary Playground
Reading
Click on the link to read/watch the story and answer the Puzzler questions:
https://bookflix.digital.scholastic.com/pair/detail/bk0070pr/start?authCtx=U.794217314
Personal Reading
Snuggle up and read a book of choice with your family.
Math
Have your child make an AB pattern with two different types of objects (e.g. fork, spoon, fork, spoon, fork, spoon)
Try different patterns (ABC, ABB, AABB) with different objects.
GATE Pre-K
Week 1
April 6 - 10, 2020
Work-at-Home Choice Board
Rules:
- Have fun!
- Complete as many sections as you can, in any order you choose.
- Cross out the box as you complete it!
- Take breaks!! Don’t try to finish everything in one day. Pace yourself throughout the week!
- Take photos and share with your teacher.
- Enjoy and treasure family time.
Writing
In the morning, have your child help you write a to-do list for the day e.g. “Clean my bedroom. Fix my bed.”
Science
Help your child MIX and MAKE this “2-ingredient Silky Smooth Playdough”. https://ourbestbites.com/2-ingredient-silky-smooth-play-dough/
Vocabulary
Label your home! Help your child make labels and post them on as many items as possible e.g. chair, door, table, couch, etc.
https://1plus1plus1equals1.net/2010/06/labeling-your-home-school/
S.T.E.M.
Choose a Maker Space project to create https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T4CZCt8hJqYLVT5ZVYpR7SgHLWDWaaUO/view
Play a Game
Have your child play a game on ABCmouse.
https://www.abcmouse.com
Music
Play some of your child’s favorite songs and have a dance party in the living room.
ART for KIDS
Have your child decide on a picture to create. Using newspaper, draw and cut out pieces. Then decorate with details. Glue onto another paper and display.
Move Around!
Get up and dance, wiggle, shake!
Follow the movements to a video of choice on GoNoodle
Click on the link below to view GDOE's GATE Website -
https://sites.google.com/gdoe.net/guam-gate
https://sites.google.com/gdoe.net/guam-gate