Last week, we did a lot of community building and getting to know our new Kindergarten friends. We talked about things we like to do, our favorite colors, what we did over the summer break, and many, MANY other fun things!
In language arts, we discussed characteristics of fiction and non-fiction. We also learned what the author of a book does and what the job of an illustrator is. We read lots of fun beginning of the year books such as The Kissing Hand, Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten, and Timothy Goes to School.
We also learned some valuable lessons from books. We read The Little Engine that Could. From this book, we learned that you need to try and have a positive attitude. We also loved reading Pete the Cat books. From Pete, we learned that if something doesn't go your way, you shouldn't get sad or upset....you should just "keep on going". We discussed how we can apply these two valuable lessons to our Kindergarten year. Our Pete the cats:
In math, we reviewed sorting, patterning and counting to 40. We had fun constructing class graphs.
In science, we read books about all of the wonderful things scientist study. We are looking forward to studying many of the fun science topics this year!
Notes:
*Our library time is Wednesday from 12:30-1:00. The kids will be allowed to check out one book from the picture book section of the library. In order to check out a new book, you must return your library book by each Wednesday. There will be a container in the classroom, so you may return your library book as soon as you are finished with it.
*Lunch time has been running so smoothly. If your child wishes to buy their lunch, they do not need to have their six digit number memorized. I have cards with their number on it, and a teacher will help them type it into the keypad.
*The best way to send me a note is pinned to your child's shirt or stapled/taped to the front of their green folder.
*Remember to check the Tuesday folder on line:
http://wce.springbranchisd.com/