I can't believe it's the last week before Christmas break! This semester has just flown by!
Literacy
This week we are just doing some reviewing. We'll talk about some of the letters we've learned and also about the word families we've worked on: -at, -an, -ag.
We will also be reviewing word wall words this week.
In writing this week we are learning about pattern books. We started this a little last week. We will be working on opposite pattern book and list pattern books. I think the kids enjoy them, but also miss writing about things they know and love!
Math
In Math we are working on drawing numbers of objects using five groups. For example, 8 would be five and then three more. We will also be sorting objects by color, shape, and size. If you have anything to sort at home, that would be a great activity to do over break!
Social Studies
We will be talking about Hanukkah and Kwannza this week and doing a couple activities related to those holidays!
Donations!
We are once again in need of some donated items. Here is a list of a few that are needed now in our classroom:
1. Hand sanitizer
2. batteries
3. white board markers
4. page protectors
5. glue sticks
If you are able to donate any of these items please feel free to bring them to me or send them to school with your student. Thank you!
Homework
Don't forget to get those homework sheets finished up! Christmas break would be a great time to do that! Remember they are due January 11th!
Have a great week and have a Merry Christmas!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
December 5-9
Literacy
This week we are working on the letter Gg and our alphafriend is Gertie Goose. Talk with your child about words that start with the /g/ sound as we will be making a list on Friday! In kindergarten we only specifically focus on the /g/ sound. The /j/ sound will be addressed more formally in 1st grade.
We have two new word wall words this week: love, go.
In writing this week we are learning new ways to share our stories, at our tables or with our partners. We are also discussing how we can use resources like our sight words and word family words to help us spell words quickly when we are writing.
Math
In math we are working on finding partners in numbers. For example, partners for 6 would be: 5+1, 4+2, and 3+3. We are also working on drawing numbers of objects using five groups. For example, 8 would be five and then three more.
Social Studies
We will be visiting a little more about People and Celebrations. We will be talking about how different cultures protect their citizens and that we have the different branches of the military. We will be making cards for a young friend of mine who is in basic training!
Donations!
We are once again in need of some donated items. Here is a list of a few that are needed now in our classroom:
1. Hand sanitizer
2. batteries
3. white board markers
4. page protectors
If you are able to donate any of these items please feel free to bring them to me or send them to school with your student. Thank you!
This week we are working on the letter Gg and our alphafriend is Gertie Goose. Talk with your child about words that start with the /g/ sound as we will be making a list on Friday! In kindergarten we only specifically focus on the /g/ sound. The /j/ sound will be addressed more formally in 1st grade.
We have two new word wall words this week: love, go.
In writing this week we are learning new ways to share our stories, at our tables or with our partners. We are also discussing how we can use resources like our sight words and word family words to help us spell words quickly when we are writing.
Math
In math we are working on finding partners in numbers. For example, partners for 6 would be: 5+1, 4+2, and 3+3. We are also working on drawing numbers of objects using five groups. For example, 8 would be five and then three more.
Social Studies
We will be visiting a little more about People and Celebrations. We will be talking about how different cultures protect their citizens and that we have the different branches of the military. We will be making cards for a young friend of mine who is in basic training!
Donations!
We are once again in need of some donated items. Here is a list of a few that are needed now in our classroom:
1. Hand sanitizer
2. batteries
3. white board markers
4. page protectors
If you are able to donate any of these items please feel free to bring them to me or send them to school with your student. Thank you!
Monday, November 14, 2011
November 14-18
Literacy
This week we are working on the letter Cc and our alphafriend is Callie Cat. Talk with your child about words that start with the /k/ sound as we will be making a list on Friday!
We have no new word wall words this week, but will just be reviewing all the ones we know. Be working on those blue cards in your homework bag!
In writing this week we are working more on sounding out words and trying to write words that have more than 2 sounds. Every word should have a vowel!! :-) We are also working on making sure we can read the words we wrote!
Math
This week in math we a doing lots of reviewing. We have completed all the formal lessons and are now doing math activities to help us remember what we've learned. I will be working specifically with those students who need a little more support. And the unit 2 assessment will be TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS AT SCHOOL THAT DAY!
Social Studies
We are still working on a unit about People and Celebrations. This week we will be talking about how cultures are different and how different cultures celebrate different things. We will also be making a family tree. So be talking to your child about who is in their family!
Stone Soup!
A note was sent home on Friday about our Stone Soup activity we are going to be doing as a whole kindergarten. We will be reading books about Stone Soup this week and next and then on Monday, November 21, we will make our own stone soup! We will cut and chop the food and act out the story as we start cooking the soup. We will also make butter for our bread and placemats to eat on! We will need your food contributions, however, for the fun activity. If you can send any of the following items, please send them by Friday, November 18:
*a few celery sticks
*1 onion
*1-2 carrots
*1-2 potatoes
*1 can of green beans
*1 can of peas
*1 can of corn
Also, if you would like to volunteer to help make the stone soup, please fill out the volunteer sheet and return it by Friday also. If you can't locate your sheet that was sent home Friday, we need volunteers on Monday, November 21 from 9:15-10:30am or Tuesday, November 22 from 2:15-3:15pm.
This week we are working on the letter Cc and our alphafriend is Callie Cat. Talk with your child about words that start with the /k/ sound as we will be making a list on Friday!
We have no new word wall words this week, but will just be reviewing all the ones we know. Be working on those blue cards in your homework bag!
In writing this week we are working more on sounding out words and trying to write words that have more than 2 sounds. Every word should have a vowel!! :-) We are also working on making sure we can read the words we wrote!
Math
This week in math we a doing lots of reviewing. We have completed all the formal lessons and are now doing math activities to help us remember what we've learned. I will be working specifically with those students who need a little more support. And the unit 2 assessment will be TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS AT SCHOOL THAT DAY!
Social Studies
We are still working on a unit about People and Celebrations. This week we will be talking about how cultures are different and how different cultures celebrate different things. We will also be making a family tree. So be talking to your child about who is in their family!
Stone Soup!
A note was sent home on Friday about our Stone Soup activity we are going to be doing as a whole kindergarten. We will be reading books about Stone Soup this week and next and then on Monday, November 21, we will make our own stone soup! We will cut and chop the food and act out the story as we start cooking the soup. We will also make butter for our bread and placemats to eat on! We will need your food contributions, however, for the fun activity. If you can send any of the following items, please send them by Friday, November 18:
*a few celery sticks
*1 onion
*1-2 carrots
*1-2 potatoes
*1 can of green beans
*1 can of peas
*1 can of corn
Also, if you would like to volunteer to help make the stone soup, please fill out the volunteer sheet and return it by Friday also. If you can't locate your sheet that was sent home Friday, we need volunteers on Monday, November 21 from 9:15-10:30am or Tuesday, November 22 from 2:15-3:15pm.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Red Ribbon Week!
Put a Cap on Drugs
Hugs Not Drugs!
Stomp Out Drugs!
Team Up Against Drugs!(If you click on the pics you can see them larger!)
November 7-11
Literacy
This week we are working on the letter Vv and our alphafriend is Vinnie Volcano. Talk with your child about words that start with the /v/ sound as we will be making a list on Friday!
Our word wall words this week are: to, me. Work with your child on how to spell these words.
In writing this week we are remembering that we need to add details to our pictures. We are also learning about the CAPS man. He reminds us that we need: Capital letters, Art, Punctuation, and Spelling in our stories!
Math
In math this week we are reviewing numbers through 10, as well as talking about the number 10. We will also be looking at a math mat and using pennies to see how each number is one more than the previous number and one less than the number after.
Social Studies
We are starting out unit on People and Celebrations. We will we talking about how different cultures celebrate different holidays and in different ways. We will also be talking about traditions that you have in your family. Be talking to your child about those family traditions!
Quarter 2 Homework
The quarter 2 homework sheets went home last week. There are no new supplies, just new activities to add to what you've already been doing. Those snowflake sheets will be due on January 11, 2012!
Report Cards
Report cards were SUPPOSED to go home last Friday.....I FORGOT!!! :-) They will be coming home in your child's manila folder today! Sorry!!
Turkey Trot
The annual Arnold School Turkey Trot is coming up! There is a sign-up form in your child's manila folder. The event will take place next Tuesday, November 15. The kids need to be signed up by Monday, November 14!
This week we are working on the letter Vv and our alphafriend is Vinnie Volcano. Talk with your child about words that start with the /v/ sound as we will be making a list on Friday!
Our word wall words this week are: to, me. Work with your child on how to spell these words.
In writing this week we are remembering that we need to add details to our pictures. We are also learning about the CAPS man. He reminds us that we need: Capital letters, Art, Punctuation, and Spelling in our stories!
Math
In math this week we are reviewing numbers through 10, as well as talking about the number 10. We will also be looking at a math mat and using pennies to see how each number is one more than the previous number and one less than the number after.
Social Studies
We are starting out unit on People and Celebrations. We will we talking about how different cultures celebrate different holidays and in different ways. We will also be talking about traditions that you have in your family. Be talking to your child about those family traditions!
Quarter 2 Homework
The quarter 2 homework sheets went home last week. There are no new supplies, just new activities to add to what you've already been doing. Those snowflake sheets will be due on January 11, 2012!
Report Cards
Report cards were SUPPOSED to go home last Friday.....I FORGOT!!! :-) They will be coming home in your child's manila folder today! Sorry!!
Turkey Trot
The annual Arnold School Turkey Trot is coming up! There is a sign-up form in your child's manila folder. The event will take place next Tuesday, November 15. The kids need to be signed up by Monday, November 14!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
October 24-28
Literacy
This week we are working on the letter Nn and our alphafriend is Nyle Noodle. Talk with your child about words that start with the /n/ sound as we will be making a list on Friday!
Our word wall words this week are: yes, no. Work with your child on how to spell these words.
In writing this week we are really focusing on writing words. We are counting the words in our sentences and using the word wall to help spell words correctly.
Math
In math we are continuing to make patterns. When working with your child on homework encourage them to create patterns beyond an AB pattern. Challenge them to create a pattern using three different shapes. We are also going to keep working on the numbers 6-10 by making 5-groups to show them with pattern blocks.
Health
We are talking about drug safety in health this week. We'll talk about how to keep your body healthy by:
1. only taking medicine from a trusted adult
2. only taking medicine that is for YOU
3. alert an adult if you find medicine
4. drugs and alcohol are bad for your body!
This week is also Red Ribbon Week, so don't forget the themes of the rest of the week:
Wednesday ~ Stomp Out Drugs = wear boots or slippers
Thursday ~ Hugs, Not Drugs = bring a SMALL stuffed animal
Friday ~ Put a Cap on Drugs = wear your favorite hat!
Book Order
Remember, the book order for October is due on Monday, October, 31st. You can return the order forms to me or fill it out online!
This week we are working on the letter Nn and our alphafriend is Nyle Noodle. Talk with your child about words that start with the /n/ sound as we will be making a list on Friday!
Our word wall words this week are: yes, no. Work with your child on how to spell these words.
In writing this week we are really focusing on writing words. We are counting the words in our sentences and using the word wall to help spell words correctly.
Math
In math we are continuing to make patterns. When working with your child on homework encourage them to create patterns beyond an AB pattern. Challenge them to create a pattern using three different shapes. We are also going to keep working on the numbers 6-10 by making 5-groups to show them with pattern blocks.
Health
We are talking about drug safety in health this week. We'll talk about how to keep your body healthy by:
1. only taking medicine from a trusted adult
2. only taking medicine that is for YOU
3. alert an adult if you find medicine
4. drugs and alcohol are bad for your body!
This week is also Red Ribbon Week, so don't forget the themes of the rest of the week:
Wednesday ~ Stomp Out Drugs = wear boots or slippers
Thursday ~ Hugs, Not Drugs = bring a SMALL stuffed animal
Friday ~ Put a Cap on Drugs = wear your favorite hat!
Book Order
Remember, the book order for October is due on Monday, October, 31st. You can return the order forms to me or fill it out online!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
October 10-14
With conferences last week and other personal things in my life I didn't even get around to doing a blog update! Last week Mrs. Becher, my student teacher, was teaching full time so I was actually out of the room quite a bit. This week is her last week and so I'll be taking over everything again by the end of the week. It was nice to get some stuff done last week, but I'm looking forward to teaching the kiddos again! Here's what we're doing this week!
Literacy
We are starting a new theme this week about family. We read a story today about grandmothers and discussed how they can be called different names. We are also really trying to focus on retelling a story by using the story structure of the story window. They're getting pretty good at it!
Our letter friend this week is Tiggie Tiger. We will be focusing a lot on the sound /t/ and comparing to the sounds of s,m, and r.
We have two new sight words this week. They are: my, mom. We will be doing lots of activities working on these words throughout the week.
In writing we are starting to try and add words to our stories. We've talked about how to "turtle talk" or sound out words using the sounds we know from the alphafriends.
Math
Last week we started Unit 2. This unit continues to focus on the numbers 6-10, as you've seen from the homework! It also starts to incorporate the use of money (pennies and nickels so far) and patterns. It also starts the kids thinking about how math is all around us and we can always tell a story and somehow make it into a math story. Try this at home. When your child tells you a story have him/her think about how to use that story to create an addition or subtraction problem! I think they will surprise you! :-)
Intervention Week
Instead of integrated studies, this week we have an intervention week. This allows us to focus on the skills that some kids are still missing and push forward those who already have the skills mastered. We have groups doing different things: letter identification, beginning sounds, rhyming, and sight words. Ask your child whose classroom they were in today at the end of the day and what they worked on!
Book Order
I sent home a book order today in the manila folders. You have until the end of the month to return it, or go online and order. I will send a reminder at the end of the month.
Literacy Homework
Just a reminder that the literacy homework sheets (the apple sheet) will be due next Wednesday. Please be getting those finished up so we can celebrate all the great work the kids have done!
As always, please let me know if you have any questions!
Literacy
We are starting a new theme this week about family. We read a story today about grandmothers and discussed how they can be called different names. We are also really trying to focus on retelling a story by using the story structure of the story window. They're getting pretty good at it!
Our letter friend this week is Tiggie Tiger. We will be focusing a lot on the sound /t/ and comparing to the sounds of s,m, and r.
We have two new sight words this week. They are: my, mom. We will be doing lots of activities working on these words throughout the week.
In writing we are starting to try and add words to our stories. We've talked about how to "turtle talk" or sound out words using the sounds we know from the alphafriends.
Math
Last week we started Unit 2. This unit continues to focus on the numbers 6-10, as you've seen from the homework! It also starts to incorporate the use of money (pennies and nickels so far) and patterns. It also starts the kids thinking about how math is all around us and we can always tell a story and somehow make it into a math story. Try this at home. When your child tells you a story have him/her think about how to use that story to create an addition or subtraction problem! I think they will surprise you! :-)
Intervention Week
Instead of integrated studies, this week we have an intervention week. This allows us to focus on the skills that some kids are still missing and push forward those who already have the skills mastered. We have groups doing different things: letter identification, beginning sounds, rhyming, and sight words. Ask your child whose classroom they were in today at the end of the day and what they worked on!
Book Order
I sent home a book order today in the manila folders. You have until the end of the month to return it, or go online and order. I will send a reminder at the end of the month.
Literacy Homework
Just a reminder that the literacy homework sheets (the apple sheet) will be due next Wednesday. Please be getting those finished up so we can celebrate all the great work the kids have done!
As always, please let me know if you have any questions!
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