Posted by jstutz1 | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on May 5, 2019
4/29 – 5/3
Popcorn Words: have, on, of
Math: We continued to work on our knowledge of number sentences that equal 10. The kinders practiced looking at pictures of things that were in groups. Finding groups of 10 and then some more to show teen numbers as well. We worked on telling story problems and then writing addition number sentences. We are really growing in our teen number sense. They LOVED writing 1-100 in different marker colors this week too. With excitement I heard many times, “It’s just like our 100 chart in our classroom!” I LOVE their excitement about Math!!
Writers Workshop: We have finished our exposure into How-to writing. The Kindergartners loved getting a glimpse into this genre of writing. Noticing how a How-to has steps, drawings and words that tell the reader what to do. This week we wrapped up with writing about How-to make a sandcastle, How-to wash our hands, How-to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and How-to make a tornado in a bottle. The kinders LOVED their How-to’s placed around the sinks in our classroom. We also wanted to share our How-to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with our cafeteria lunch ladies. They LOVED our writings!! I wish we had MORE time to explore more How-to’s!! However, with our snow days and limited time to complete curriculum we have to move on next week to Opinion writing.
How-To Videos: Although we need to move on in our writing….IF your child would like to create a How-To video and you would like to send it to me so they can share it with their classmates, I know the Kinders would LOVE IT!!! We have had the chance to watch a few How-TO videos that kids have made and the class has LOVED THEM!!! I know they would just eat up a How-To video starring their classmate. SOOOOOO, feel free to get those cameras rolling and make a How-To video with your kinder (only if they want to). It’s just for fun. Send them my way and I will make sure their classmates get to view them together.
Readers Workshop: The Kindergartners have done a GREAT job remembering all of their superpowers as readers. We have worked on asking questions as we read this week. Discovering that if we ask questions as readers we remember what we read and we comprehend as we read. The Kinders also learned how to report on a topic or book they read. Sharing the information they learn in a book by making a report. We had a lot of fun with these “just in” breaking news reports after we read our scholastic Let’s Find Out on Rainbow Plants. The kinders got to talk into the speaker system and I played the news reporter asking them breaking news questions!! It was so much fun!
Rocks: This week we learned about Metamorphic and Igneous rocks. The kinders had fun making their own Metamorphic rock by using 3 different starburst bites. They added pressure with their hands and heat from their mouth to create this edible rock. We made our Igneous rocks by using these starburst bites and adding EXTREME heat (the microwave). After our “rocks” melted and cooled we enjoyed these hardened pieces of Igneous rock.
Living and Non-Living: We have been getting ourselves well versed in all things Living and Non-Living. The Kinders have learned that Living things need food, water, air, shelter, space, and sunlight to grow. We got to plant our own seeds (beans) this week. The Kinders have been patiently watching for sprouts and signs of growth each day! Hopefully, we will see some changes this week….come on sunshine!! We have also added some caterpillars to our classroom. The kinders have been so excited to see what changes they have made already. There are 6 caterpillars that have already started to grown and make their way up to the top of the container they are in preparation for their next stage of life…chrysalis!
Mystery Reader: This week Elijah was THRILLED to see his Mom “hop” in to be our Mystery Reader. Mrs. Freed came dressed in her Frog disguise to surprise us. Mrs. Freed and Elijah read us the very funny Elephant and Piggy book, I’m a Frog! written by Mo Willems. Thank you for visiting with us Mrs. Freed!
Snack Reminder: Please be sure to send in 2 snacks for your Kinder each day. Many of them are SOOO hungry….more moving around on these beautiful days make for a hungry little kiddo. I am in need of more graham crackers and will gladly take donations.
Book Orders: Our Book Order is due Friday, May 10. If you would like to stock up on your summer reading library and want to make a scholastic book order please be sure to either go online or send in your book order by Friday, May 10. A list of book series and book level correlation was sent home with the book orders. If you need another please let me know.
Field Trip: We are sooooo excited about our upcoming field trip!! We will be going to Hemlock Crossing Nature Center in West Olive on Tuesday, May 7. The bus will leave Georgetown Elementary by 9:30 a.m. If you are a chaperone you should have gotten a note and an email with specific details for you. We will be discovering things inside and outside on our field trip day. Please dress your kinder ready for the weather that day….fingers crossed for no rain!!! We will be leaving Hemlock Crossing Nature Center by 11:30 a.m. and heading to Hager Park for a picnic and playtime. We will plan to arrive by 12 noon. ALL PARENTS and younger siblings are welcome to join us at the park for our lunch and playtime. If we have rain we will plan to come back to school and have a picnic lunch in our classroom with some playtime. Parents and younger siblings will be welcome to join us there as well! Please plan to pack a lunch for your kinder and a drink for our picnic lunch. Don’t forget lunch for yourself too!! If you would like your Kinder to have sunscreen, please pack it for the day with their name labeled on it. I am able to apply sunscreen if you provide it. PLEASE email me with ANY questions!
Beach Day fun: The Kinders had lots of fun on our Beach Day! Even though the weather outside was ALL RAIN, it was warm and beachy in our classroom! I am soooooo proud of them, earning superstars for amazing classroom behavior!!
Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, May 6…Celebrate Emmett’s B-Day!!! GYM, LIBRARY *Bring your library book! BRING TAKE HOME BOOKS – SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO FIELD TRIP. Culver’s Night…I will be working at 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A GREAT excuse to not cook dinner and support our school.
- Tuesday, May 7…Field Trip Day!! Pack a lunch and drink with for your Kinder with their name labeled on each.
- Wednesday, May 8…STEAM
- Thursday, May 9…MUSIC, Bring Take Home Books.
- Friday, May 10…GYM, EARLY RELEASE DAY – 12:15 p.m. dismissal, CRAZY HAIR Day-We are CRAZY about reading! Book Orders Due. Mrs. Stutz will be gone – District Kindergarten Teacher learning day.
- Monday, May 27…NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day.
- Friday, May 31…Kindergarten Olympics. A volunteer note came home Friday, please return it ASAP if you are interested in being a volunteer for this fun morning!!
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