Thursday, December 1

Thursday, December 1

Letter Study: Vv

Sight Word Focus: for
 Handwriting: V

DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY...

This morning, we are making three different holiday decorations to fill the kindergarten hallway. This is sure to heighten the holiday spirit! They will be making a Santa, Christmas Star, Paper Bulb Ornament, and Christmas Tree. 

 Math: How Many More To Make 10?
New Concept: Place 6 cubes on a ten-frame and invite the students to discuss what they are noticing. Guide students towards recognizing that 6 is one full row (5) and one more, that you just need 4 more to fill the whole frame (or make 10). Repeat this guided discussion a few times.  
Whole Group Explore: Today, you are going to play Ten Frame Fun again. However, today we will add a math talk card. You will play the game the same way you did yesterday. After your turn you will use the math talk card. “I have 7. I need 3 more to make 10.” 
Student Application: Students will fill in the missing pumpkins and complete the statement.

SMART Room
PhyEd Today

 

~I have been anxiously waiting to return to some normalcy again. I want to thank many of you who have reached out to offer words of sympathy and support. Truly, coming back to my k-family is going to help comfort me! It feels so good to be back!

Wednesday, November 30

Wednesday, November 30
Letter Study: Vv

Sight Word Focus: for
Reading Workshop:  Story Elements (Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution)
We will use The Shoe Mix-Up poster to work on these skills.

Writer's Workshop: Using Resources to Help Us...ABC Chart
DAILY 5

SMART Room

 Math: Counting Strategies With a Ten-Frame
New Concept: We have really found out how helpful a ten-frame can be over the last few days. I want to show you something else I like about a ten-frame. Ten-frames really help me to see what a number looks like. I know how to write the number 7, but when I see 7 items on a ten-frame, I can see so much more. (Put 7 snap cubes on your ten-frame.) I can see that 7 is one full row of cubes and 2 more. I can also see that I need 3 more to have a full ten-frame.  
Whole Group Explore: Today, I am going to show you a new game that you will play with your partner. It is called Ten Frame Fun!  Students will take turns rolling the dice. They will move that many cubes onto their ten frame. They keep taking turns until both of their ten frames are filled up. Then they play again.  
Student Application: We will need to use the count and check strategy on this paper again today. We won’t be able to move the pictures, so we will want to check them off as we count them.

Music Today
Time for Kids: Where We Live

~The book order is due Wednesday, November 7. If you want to order books as gifts, just let me know!

Tuesday, November 29

Tuesday, November 29

Letter Focus: Uu

Popcorn Word: are
 Handwriting: U
Writer's Workshop: Analyze Story Elements (Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution) & Metacognitive Strategy: Summarize/Synthesize
We will use the following poster to work on these skills.
 
 Writer's Workshop: Noticing Details...Characters have a Clothing
It's important to look closer at details to the background or setting. The details make the message of their writing more clear to the reader.


A storybook reader is scheduled for 9:30 to read Hibernation Station & Just Me and My Dad.

SMART Room
DAILY 5
Math: Counting Strategies to 15
New Concept:Today we are going to keep counting. I am going to keep using my ten - frames to help me keep track. I am going to use the spinner that you used yesterday.  First I spin, then I count and scoot my beans. Now I am going to put them on my ten - frame as I count them. Once I have them on my ten-frame, do I need to count all of them?  No, if I know my first ten frame is full I can just say “ten” then count on.  Model this a few times for the students. Some of your students might be able to grab onto this concept, while others will still need to practice counting and touching.
Whole Group Explore: Today we will play the same game as yesterday. This time partner 1 will start by spinning the spinner, then they will count out that many beans. Partner 2 will place the beans on the ten-frames and count the beans to be sure they have the right amount. 
Student Application: We will need to use the count and check strategy on this paper again today.  We won’t be able to move the pictures, so we will want to check them off as we count them.

 
~Wellness Wednesday is tomorrow. Have your child dress in their athletic attire.

Monday, November 28

Monday, November 28

Letter Study: Uu
 Popcorn Word: are

Reader's Workshop: Story Elements  (Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution) 
& Metacognitive Strategy: Summarize/Synthesize
We will use the following poster about the boy who has a red ball and is playing by himself. We will work on solving the problem as to how he can ask others to play.


DAILY 5
 Writer's Workshop: Noticing Details...Characters have a Setting
It's important to look closer at details to the background or setting. The details make the message of their writing more clear to the reader.
Math: More Work With Counting Strategies
New Concept: Today we are going to keep counting! One of the things that I love about a ten frame is that it really helps me keep track of my counting. I KNOW if I fill in one of these ten-frames then I have 10!  Let’s just check it!  Put an object in each box, then count them. Let’s say I have more than 10 and I have to use 2 ten-frames. (Put 15 items on the 2 ten-frames.) I could count every one of my objects, or I could just look at the 10 frame and KNOW that I have 10 and count on. Demonstrate how you tap the filled ten-frame and say ten, then count on. Repeat this several times and invite students to join in. 
Whole Group Explore: Today we will play a little game. One of the partners will start by spinning the spinner which contains the numbers 11-15, then they will count out that many beans. What strategy would work well for this? (Count and Scoot) The other partner will place the beans on the ten-frames and count the objects to be sure they have the right amount. What strategies would work best for that? (Count and Touch) 
Student Application: We will need to use the count and check strategy on this paper again today.  We won’t be able to move the pictures, so we will want to check them off as we count them.

Social Studies: Helping Others
Helping others makes you feel good inside. Good citizens help people, animals, and the environment.

   Music Today

~Please return the Club's Choice orders tomorrow if you didn't do so today. Thank you for helping our school! 
~The silly turkey made her visit last week... 

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