Happy Friday, Kindergarten Families!
*Please look carefully at the "Upcoming Events" section of the weekly report...there are LOTS of fun things to look forward to in the near future, and some opportunities to volunteer in the classroom.
Kindergarten Weekly Report
January 15, 2016
ABC's and 123's
Reading and Writing:
Our reading has been tied in closely with our science this week, as we've continued to learn more about matter, and how matter changes. We've read non-fiction books such as Amazing Water, The Story of Snow, and What Is Matter? We've also read some fantastic fiction, like Sneezy the Snowman. Sneezy is a silly snowman who is so cold that he tries jumping in a hot tub, drinking hot cocoa, and standing next to a campfire. Of course he melts. He's just lucky that the children rebuild him!
Our writing has correlated to our reading and science work, too! We made snowpeople, and then wrote "How To Stay Frozen," or "How to Stay Solid." The boys and girls had good ideas to keep their snowpeople from ending up like Sneezy the Snowman!
When writing, we're working on stretching words to hear each sound, and then make sure that we can read our writing once it's on the paper. That's still very tricky for some of the children. For students who have mastered stretching sounds, we're working on spacing between words, beginning with a capital letter, and punctuating at the end.
Our writing has correlated to our reading and science work, too! We made snowpeople, and then wrote "How To Stay Frozen," or "How to Stay Solid." The boys and girls had good ideas to keep their snowpeople from ending up like Sneezy the Snowman!
When writing, we're working on stretching words to hear each sound, and then make sure that we can read our writing once it's on the paper. That's still very tricky for some of the children. For students who have mastered stretching sounds, we're working on spacing between words, beginning with a capital letter, and punctuating at the end.
We are learning how important "How To" writing can be; we use it whenever we want to learn something new! "How To" writing is everywhere--from instruction manuals to recipes, and directions for playing new games! (At home, you can point out some "how to" writing that you encounter...and how it helps when instructions are clear and easy to read. Especially assembly instructions!) I'm excited about the "How To" books that the children are working on! They have terrific ideas! Ask your child to tell you about his/her first "How To" books!
Math:
We are continuing to build the foundation for addition and subtraction, by composing and decomposing numbers to 10. We know that "composing" means building a number. "Decomposing" means taking a number apart. We're getting pretty good at composing and decomposing, and being able to explain what we're doing and why it's important!
Science:
We are learning about states of matter, and how matter changes. We know that solids keep their shape, liquids flow and take the shape of their container, and gases have no shape at all! We've really enjoyed exploring matter. When it was really cold early in the week, we froze water inside balloons and made an ice person! Then we watched it melt inside. We also froze water in flat ziplock bags, and saw how it took the shape of the flat bag. We explored gases with balloons and making balloon rockets. We especially liked that!Upcoming Events
A Peek at Next Week:
Monday: No School (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
Tuesday: A Day (Art)
Wednesday: B Day (Music)
Thursday: C Day (P.E.)
Wednesday: B Day (Music)
Thursday: C Day (P.E.)
Friday: D Day (P.E.)
Monday, February 1: OUR 100TH DAY OF KINDERGARTEN! Don't forget about making a 100 Day shirt with your child, to wear on that day.
Our classroom Valentine's Day party will be from 2:00-3:00 on Friday, February 12. Please remember to send a Valentine mailbox and valentines with your child on that day. (We will distribute Valentines in the morning, so it won't interfere with party time.)
Soon, you will receive a field trip chaperone/classroom helper sign up from Sign Up Genius. We will have field trips and special events on the following dates. Look at these dates and events, and think about what you might be interested in. I'll send out the link in the next week or so, and you can let me know then if you're available to help. Permission forms will be sent out as the dates get nearer. I know that it can be tricky to take days off from work, and it's also nice to know what ALL of the opportunities are, so that you can decide what you'd most like to be part of. It's important to note that all field trip chaperones and helpers need to have a police record check on file in the office. If you have not completed one, or if you're not sure you have, please let me know so that you can be included as a volunteer.
Wednesday, February 24: Dental Health Theater (2 or 3 chaperones needed)
Friday, February 26: special class project (2 helpers needed from 10:50-11:45)
Wednesday, March 9: Museum of Transportation (2 or 3 chaperones needed)
Friday, March 18: Easter Egg Hunt (3 or 4 helpers needed to hide eggs, and then help children)
Last week of March (To Be Determined): Purina Farms Easter Village (As many parents can come as are available. This is a longer field trip, and we'll have lunch at Purina Farms.)
Thursday, May 12: Zoo Field Trip (I would love to have as many parents as can come. This is an all day trip, lasting from 9:00-2:30.)
Have a wonderful weekend, and stay warm as the temperatures drop again!
Soon, you will receive a field trip chaperone/classroom helper sign up from Sign Up Genius. We will have field trips and special events on the following dates. Look at these dates and events, and think about what you might be interested in. I'll send out the link in the next week or so, and you can let me know then if you're available to help. Permission forms will be sent out as the dates get nearer. I know that it can be tricky to take days off from work, and it's also nice to know what ALL of the opportunities are, so that you can decide what you'd most like to be part of. It's important to note that all field trip chaperones and helpers need to have a police record check on file in the office. If you have not completed one, or if you're not sure you have, please let me know so that you can be included as a volunteer.
Wednesday, February 24: Dental Health Theater (2 or 3 chaperones needed)
Friday, February 26: special class project (2 helpers needed from 10:50-11:45)
Wednesday, March 9: Museum of Transportation (2 or 3 chaperones needed)
Friday, March 18: Easter Egg Hunt (3 or 4 helpers needed to hide eggs, and then help children)
Last week of March (To Be Determined): Purina Farms Easter Village (As many parents can come as are available. This is a longer field trip, and we'll have lunch at Purina Farms.)
Thursday, May 12: Zoo Field Trip (I would love to have as many parents as can come. This is an all day trip, lasting from 9:00-2:30.)
Have a wonderful weekend, and stay warm as the temperatures drop again!
Kelley
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