January 30-Feb. 3

LITERATURE

Introduction to Physical and Internal Character Traits.

MATH

During the months of January, February, March students will work on the following skills:

·         numbers 0-31 (ordering, identifying, representing, and writing)

·         addition

·         Ordinal Position

·         tally marks

·         matching and sorting: 3-D shapes

·         patterns : ABC, ABBA, growing patterns

·         comparing, ordering, and  measuring using non-standard units of measurement and with a ruler in inches

Throughout the year students will explore math through open-ended- problem solving journals, math stations, ipads/ipods, IXL, rekenreks, and a variety of math manipulatives.

HANDWRITING/WRITING

We are working on thinking like writers and getting our ideas on paper using pictures and words.  We are also labeling, stretching out words, and using our vowels.  This week we are working on turning our writing and ideas into books and scrolls.  We are working on thinking about what we are going to write and planning it out across all of the pages in our story. Including details and labeling in our pictures is an important way to tell more about our story. 

CORE KNOWLEDGE

Kindergarteners will learn about Kings and Queens, the Royal Family, and traditional songs and peoms related to Kings and Queens.

January 16-20

MLK Day Assembly, Monday from 9:00-10:30 am.  All are invited to attend.

Our Dudes and Donuts get together will be Friday, February 3rd from 2:45-3:15.  Your child may bring in a dude such as a dad, grandpa, uncle, neighbor, friend, etc to celebrate a special dude in their life.  Please let your classroom teacher know if your child will be bringing a dude this day and if they are going home with their dude.  If you have any more questions please let the classroom teacher know.

LITERATURE

Howard B. Wigglebottom
Have you Seen My Cat?

Focus:  Problem and Solution

MATH

During the months of November, December, and January students will work on the following skills:

• ·   numbers 0-20 (ordering, identifying, representing, and writing)
• ·   tally marks
• ·  matching and sorting: shapes
• ·  reviewing 2 -dimensional shapes
• ·  patterns :ABC and ABB
• ·  comparing, ordering, and  measuring using non-standard units of measurement and with a ruler in inches

Throughout the year students will explore math through open-ended- problem solving journals, math stations, ipads/ipods, IXL, rekenreks, and a variety of math manipulatives.

HANDWRITING/WRITING

We are working on thinking like writers and getting our ideas on paper using pictures and words.  We are also labeling, stretching out words, and using our vowels.  This week we are working on turning our writing and ideas into books and scrolls.  We are working on thinking about what we are going to write and planning it out across all of the pages in our story. Including details and labeling in our pictures is an important way to tell more about our story. 

CORE KNOWLEDGE

Geography:  We are learning...

·                     what a map and globe represent and how they are used

·                     what rivers, lakes, and mountains are and how they are represented on maps and globes 

·                     the location of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans 

·                     the location of the North and South Poles 

·                     the meaning of some basic terms necessary for working with maps such as compass                  rose, cardinal directions, symbols, keys, etc 

·                     the names and locations of the seven continents and some familiar associations with                  each continent

·                     the name location of the town, city, or community, and the state in which they live

·                     the location of North America, the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii

January 9-13

We are continuing our STEP testing this week.  Please make sure that your child gets plenty of sleep and has a nutritious breakfast!  Thanks.

LITERATURE

Inch by Inch
Kitten's First Full Moon

Focus:  Problem and Solution

MATH

During the months of November, December, and January students will work on the following skills:

• ·   numbers 0-20 (ordering, identifying, representing, and writing)
• ·   tally marks
• ·  matching and sorting: shapes
• ·  reviewing 2 -dimensional shapes
• ·  patterns :ABC and ABB
• ·  comparing, ordering, and  measuring using non-standard units of measurement and with a ruler in inches

Throughout the year students will explore math through open-ended- problem solving journals, math stations, ipads/ipods, IXL, rekenreks, and a variety of math manipulatives.

HANDWRITING/WRITING

We are working on thinking like writers and getting our ideas on paper using pictures and words.  We are also labeling, stretching out words, and using our vowels.  This week we are working on turning our writing and ideas into books and scrolls.  We are working on thinking about what we are going to write and planning it out across all of the pages in our story. Including details and labeling in our pictures is an important way to tell more about our story. 

CORE KNOWLEDGE

Geography:  We are learning...

·                     what a map and globe represent and how they are used

·                     what rivers, lakes, and mountains are and how they are represented on maps and globes 

·                     the location of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans 

·                     the location of the North and South Poles 

·                     the meaning of some basic terms necessary for working with maps such as compass                  rose, cardinal directions, symbols, keys, etc 

·                     the names and locations of the seven continents and some familiar associations with                  each continent

·                     the name location of the town, city, or community, and the state in which they live

·                     the location of North America, the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii

January 3-6

Welcome Back

and

Happy New Year!!!

We have started STEP testing this week and next.  Please make sure that your child gets plenty of sleep and has a nutritious breakfast!  Thanks.

LITERATURE

King Bidgood in the Bathtub

Miss Nelson is Missing

Focus:  Problem and Solution

MATH

During the months of November, December, and January students will work on the following skills:

• ·   numbers 0-20 (ordering, identifying, representing, and writing)
• ·   tally marks
• ·  matching and sorting: shapes
• ·  reviewing 2 -dimensional shapes
• ·  patterns :ABC and ABB
• ·  comparing, ordering, and  measuring using non-standard units of measurement and with a ruler in inches

Throughout the year students will explore math through open-ended- problem solving journals, math stations, ipads/ipods, IXL, rekenreks, and a variety of math manipulatives.

HANDWRITING/WRITING

We are working on thinking like writers and getting our ideas on paper using pictures and words.  We are also labeling, stretching out words, and using our vowels.  This week we are working on turning our writing and ideas into books and scrolls.  We are working on thinking about what we are going to write and planning it out across all of the pages in our story. Including details and labeling in our pictures is an important way to tell more about our story. 

CORE KNOWLEDGE

Geography:  We are learning...

·                     what a map and globe represent and how they are used

·                     what rivers, lakes, and mountains are and how they are represented on maps and globes 

·                     the location of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans 

·                     the location of the North and South Poles 

·                     the meaning of some basic terms necessary for working with maps such as compass                  rose, cardinal directions, symbols, keys, etc 

·                     the names and locations of the seven continents and some familiar associations with                  each continent

·                     the name location of the town, city, or community, and the state in which they live

·                     the location of North America, the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii