Hands-on Learning

The children have been working with a number line. They added links to show that the numbers get one larger as they count.

Students have the choice to work at the lego table when they complete certain activities.

Students take turns being the teacher to practice letter identification and sounds.

Leaf collage

We began learning about trees. As part of this unit, we went for a walk outside to collect leaves. When we brought them into the classroom, we sorted the leaves by color and then by shape. The students did a great job working together in small groups to sort the leaves into shapes.

If children would like to collect leaves from home, they can bring them in to add to the collage!

Beginning sound sort

We practiced isolating and identifying beginning sounds with a picture sort today.

Math Games

The students are playing a "one more" version of tic tac toe. They take turns picking a number tile from the bag. They add their color tile to the number on the board that is one more. They try to get three in a row.

The children used dot tiles to create their own game board. We taped the dot tile of number 5 to the middle. They had to sort the other tiles based on if they were more than or less than 5.

Pajama Day this Friday

 

This week we are learning about letters “p” and “j.” To celebrate, please send your child in their PJ’s on Friday, October 24.

Dry Erase boards

To help learn the letters "e" and "r" this week, we have been writing the letters on dry erase boards. Students learn where the lines of the letters go by using the lines (sky line, plane line, grass line, and worm line).

What begins with "r"?

We made a list of words that begin with "r" on the activboard this afternoon. The children came up with a lot of words, and then wrote them in their beginning sound journal.

We have been learning letters "r" and "e" in fundations this week.

Do I know my letters and sight words?

Each student in the class is working on being responsible for their own learning. Part of this is students understanding what they need to learn, and making steps toward that goal.

One of our goals is that students will identify all lower case letters as well as their sounds by the end of November. Each student has an assessment folder. We work together to fill out what they know and what they are working on. When we sit together, the student circles a letter they have identified correctly, and put a line through it if the sound is accurate. This has been great for students to see what they already know, and what they are working on.

(We will be using this folder for sight words as well as identifying numerals 1-20.)

Math manipulatives

This week in math, we are beginning Topic 4: Comparing numbers to 10. We began by making comparisons to the number 5. Students are identifying if the number is greater than or less than 5. We learn these new concepts through visual examples, discussion, using manipulatives (red and yellow counters in this lesson), and problem solving skills.

Activity to try at home: Give your child a number between 0-10. Ask them if it is greater than or less than 5. They could even compare the two sets using a favorite toy at home, such as lego guys or cars.

Fire Safety Assembly

 

The kindergarteners attended a fire safety assembly put on by the Avon Lake fire department. 

Fire Safety Week

We have been learning about fire safety this week. Mrs. B. brought in some special firefighter gear in a mystery bag today. She gave the children opportunities to guess what was in the bag. Then she showed them the end of a real fire hose and a real firefighter glove. The kids were so excited to pass the items around. They were shocked at the weight of the fire hose!

Working with letters

This week we introduced letters "d" and "s." We completed a picture sort by beginning sounds. We also practiced writing our letters on paper as well as on dry erase boards.

Marco's Pizza Night!

The children spent time this week decorating a pizza box for the Marco's Pizza Night. When you order pizza Thursday night, you can get your pizza delivered in your child's pizza box!!

Sight Word List

The following is a list of sight words we have been learning in the classroom. Please make your own set to practice at home (such as writing the words on index cards or putting them up on the fridge.)

• a
• am
• brown
• black
• blue
• can
• green
• I
• like
• orange
• purple
• red
• see
• to
• you
• yellow

What's going on this week?

 

• We are introducing two new letters: "d" and "s." You may even hear your child practicing by saying "S-snake-/s/" and "D-dog-/d/."
• We are reviewing numbers 6-10 in math. We are practicing counting sets, filling in a ten-frame, and writing the numerals.
• We have our first all school assembly Monday afternoon. We will be learning more about the BUDDY BENCH!  :-)

Friday fun math stations

We reviewed many of our concepts during math workshops today. We began today by counting to 10. We practiced pointing to objects as we count, as well as crossing off objects we have already counted. During stations, the children played a numeral matching game, practiced ordering numbers, created playdoh numbers, and played numeral recognition games.

Writing numbers and letters

This week, we are learning about the letters "a" and "g." We are practicing the sounds, sky writing the letters, and writing them on dry erase boards. While many students are able to correctly identify the letters, they are all benefitting from learning the proper letter formation and practicing the sounds.

In math, we are learning numbers up to 10. Everyday, we practice counting sets, writing numbers, and reviewing skills from the previous day. While we practice writing our numerals, we still have time to play at math stations. Whether we are doing work on the active-board or using manipulatives, we keep math fun and exciting!

Next week we will continue to work with sets of more and fewer, counting and writing numerals to 10, and learning letters "d" and "s."

Painting fun!

Yesterday, we used cardboard tubes to stamp black circles on the paper. Today, we used our watercolor paints to fill in the picture.