April 21, 2016

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Our names are Rachel Brunner and Jacqueline Schmidt and we
have had the pleasure of working in your childs classroom this
semester! Throughout the semester, we have been able to work with
your children as we prepare for our professional careers as Early
Childhood Educators.
In the classroom, we investigated the different properties of
sound with Miss Rhodehamel. Since the children have shown such a
passion for music, it was an investigation the whole class seemed to
enjoy. As practice for our future instruction, we were able to
implement three lesson plans regarding music and properties of sound.
The students participated in an activity recognizing different sounds,
created a kitchen band using different items from around the house,
and interacted with an ear drum to be able to see vibration of sound.
We have thoroughly enjoyed working with your children, both one
on one and in a group setting. We were able to work with them at
different centers including the sensory table and block area. It has
been a pleasure watching your children grow more and more every
week, and witnessing them progress individually and in the classroom.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to help us grow as preservice teachers and being able to learn so much from working with
your child.
Sincerely,
Rachel Brunner and Jacqueline Schmidt