Mrs. Tongen's 'K'olorful K-Kids: Monday, January 26

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Monday, January 26

Monday, January 26
Happy 1/2 Birthday, Jimmy! (July 24)
Green Day: Library

*We begin a new unit today in reading.
Introduce the Topic: I Can Do It!
Social Studies Connection: Perseverance
Big Idea Words: practice, proud, success

READING AND VOCABULARY
Read Aloud: Jabari Jumps By: Gaia Cornwall
GENRE: Fiction
In this fiction text, Jabari learns to face a fear. He listens to the advice his father gives him. And then, because he perseveres, he is able to accomplish his goal.
In this biography, children learn about the life and leadership of American hero Martin Luther King, Jr. Illustrations depict life when Dr. King was a child and the impact of his message of equality.
History and Symbols
In this biography, children learn about the life and leadership of American hero Martin Luther King, Jr. Illustrations depict life when Dr. King was a child and the impact of his message of equality.History and Symbols
In this biography, children learn about the life and leadership of American hero Martin Luther King, Jr. Illustrations depict life when Dr. King was a child and the impact of his message of equality.
Science Connection: Health
This informational text provides facts on how to take care of your body.
Children learn more about exercising and eating well. They also learn why it is important to practice healthy living.
Science Connection: Health
This informational text provides facts on how to take care of your body.
Children learn more about exercising and eating well. They also learn why it is important to practice healthy living.
Science Connection: Health
This informational text provides facts on how to take care of your body.
Children learn more about exercising and eating well. They also learn why it is important to practice healthy living.
Connect and Teach: Make and Check Predictions
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
Phonological Awareness: Rhyme, Blending Onset and Rime
Phonics Focus Skill: Consonant q (u)
Irregular Words: Review
WRITING AND GRAMMAR
Dialogue
Handwriting: Number 0
Writer's Workshop: Celebration
The labeling unit has come to an end and now it's time to celebrate! The kids will tell their stories to one another and then dance to some celebratory music with disco ball lights! Watch for their work to come home today and I encourage you to have them tell their stories to you!