P. Fain

It takes a big heart to help shape little minds. Passionate about hands-on learning! Mom of 2 girls 💕. Pre-K Fun

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

Learning through Science. After a nature walk using our 5 senses, we collected fall items. We listened to several stories about the fall and changing leaves. We even got to create our own Leaf Person!

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

UPK-C has been very busy. From the letter of the week with directed drawings, to marble painting pumpkins to a stained glass craft. We love the fall 🍁🍂🎃

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

Little hands need to develop dexterity and strength. Here are a few fine motor activities my UPK students participate in daily.

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

Today we celebrated Haitian Flag Day. UPK-B listened to Freedom Soup by Tami Charles’. This lively holiday Haitian tale is a celebration of family, culture, traditions, and community.

[Kim Skillen @KimSkillen]

Thank you to Mrs. Fain’s Pre-K Class for hanging out with me this afternoon! Great conversation about friendship, how Rainbow Fish saved the day and made a new friend!! @PFainUPK @KLarke321

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

This week, UPK-B went on a nature walk for the First Day of Spring! Students used their 5 senses to discover things they could see, touch, smell, hear and NOT taste. After, students drew their findings. #prekfun #learningthroughplay

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

Happy P.S. I Love You Day! All week students worked on projects describing ways to be kind to one another. Today, students made a picture for a friend. As pictures were given out, students gave friends hugs as they said PS I love You. Students were smiling with excitement.

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

Today students learned all about Diwali. Diwali is the Festival of Lights. Diwali is a great time to celebrate friendship, family and togetherness.

[Marion G Vedder Elementary School @vedder_g]

Fine motor activities are a big part of UPK. Here are a few highlights of how are students work on their skills.

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

PreK jumped right into thing in UPK-B! Learning how to use a glue stick and using their fine motor skills as they tear paper. Go Slow to Go Fast ! #prekfun #beginningofschool #prekteacher #backtoschool

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

I had the honor to be part of an amazing team for North Babylon’s First UPK! I wish them the best in Kindergarten 💕 #prekfun

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

Each student received a video today to celebrate Special Persons Day. The look on their faces were priceless when family members came on the screen. #prekfun

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

PreK was able to participate in their first school assembly!! Frog and Toad joined us at MGV to share some classic stories. Students were excited to learn the difference between a frog and toad back in the classroom. 🐸

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

UPK had a great time learning about different Spring weather. Students made predictions on “How many drops will make it rain?” Each student received their very own cloud and estimated how many drops it will take until it rained.

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀UPK-B was excited when they entered our classroom today! #prekfun

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

UPK-B had a great time during our 5 Senses Unit. We tasted different foods, smelt essential oils, made egg shakers, stuck our hands in a mystery box, made Oobleck, and went on a nature walk. #prekfun #learningthroughplay

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

Mrs. Fain’s UPK class celebrated Read Across America all week which included spirit days, guest readers, and special activities.

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

Celebrating #PSILoveYouDay with the best PreK Team

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

Last month, students learned all about different community helpers. We had two special guest, an NYPD Detective and a local Baker. I also had a great time dressing up for my class!

[P. Fain @PFainUPK]

After reading Sneezy the Snowman, students used shaving cream and Elmer’s glue to make a melted snowman of their own. #prekfun #learningthroughplay