Tuesday, September 10

                Tuesday, September 10

Late Start!

KinderLiteracy

After hearing the story Rainbow Fish for a second time, the kids will ask/answer simple recall questions as well as learn related vocabulary (glide, shimmer, shocked, admire, wise).

Phonics: Alphabet Knowledge & Letter Formation (We did this yesterday.)
Today we will learn how to sky write, trace, and practice making circles and curves. This will help the kids write some letters of the alphabet. Sky writing is a way for us to practice shapes using big movements. They use the hand they write with as it is extended out in front of them with their finger pointing. Next, they place their other hand on the shoulder of their writing arm while it writes up, down, side to side. This is sky writing.

 Place of Articulation/Introduction to Sound Wall (This is for today.)
This lesson introduces the kids to what our mouth and tongue do to produce sounds.
Examples of sounds include:
Lips Together: /p/, /b/, /m/
Teeth on Lips: /f/, /v/
Tongue Between Teeth: /th/
Tongue Behind Top Teeth: /t/, /d/, /n/, /s/, /z/, /l/
Lips Rounded, Tongue Back: /sh/, /zh/, /ch/, /j/, /y/, /r/
Back of Tongue Lifted: /k/, /g/, /n/, /w/
Back of Throat: /h/

                                                               
 Music class today!

Touch & Feel...Guess What's in the Bag?   

How does glue help us learn? How do we use it properly? How do we take care of the bottle so it's ready for the next time you need it?

Assume nothing, teach everything!

~The book order is due tomorrow.
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~Picture day is this Friday. 
~I am enjoying the scrapbook pages that have been coming in...thank you!

Monday, September 9

                              

Monday, September 9

Phonics
Our phonics program comes from the University of Florida Reading Institute (UFLI, pronounced "you fly") which teaches children explicit and systematic phonics so that they have a stronger foundation in both reading and writing. This program is researched-based and aligns with the Science of Reading-essentially, how parts of the brain are wired to make connections for phonemes (sounds), graphemes (letters), decoding (sounding words out), and encoding (writing words). 

KinderLiteracy
KinderLiteracy is our reading program we use in kindergarten. It digs deep into texts to help build understanding and meaning through weekly themes that support comprehension, essential questions, and story elements. 
This week's theme is Sharing and the focused text is: Rainbow Fish By: Marcus Pfister.

Today, the children will hear the story for enjoyment and build an interest in the topic and expand their prior knowledge about friendship.

KinderMath 
We begin our math curriculum today. Please read the overview in this photo for detailed info as to the 'why' we use this kind of math. 

The first unit is Numbers 0-5
See the photo below to see lesson 1 overview. Some lessons include related literature as well. Today's lesson: Numbers 1, 2, 3

  
Phy Ed Today

~Learning routines and procedures are a big part of their day. Young children thrive on predictability and repetition so taking it slow is the key to success!

~Late start tomorrow...school begins at 10:15 and breakfast will be served.
~The book order is due Wednesday, September 11. 

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Friday, September 6

   

Friday, September 6
**WAHOO! Our first day as a whole kinderfamily!**

Touch & Feel...Guess What's in the Bag?   

How do glue sticks help us learn? How do we use them properly? How do we take care of them? 

Irish Pride
We continue to learn how to open/shut our locker safely, walk quietly in the hall, what the playground rules are, and bathroom etiquette. Assume nothing, teach everything!

 Each day we will work with calendar activities on the SmartBoard. For now, our focus is learning the routine for calendar time. In the near future, the children will be involved through the use of their 'laptop' binder pages that align with the calendar on the SmartBoard.

Please view the story Our Class is a Family that your child will hear today. I believe it is one of the best stories that explains how we are a family at school. 

Today, we will revisit the cafeteria expectations with Don't Be a Lunch Monster. 
Cafeteria Expectations
~Walk in the cafeteria.
~Eat first, talk last.
~Be sure to keep your food to yourself.
~Clean up after yourself.
~Stay seated at the lunch table until an adult tells you to empty your tray.

                                                               
 Music class today!

  Irish Pride Celebration Today at 10:20
It's GREAT to be Irish!

 Bringing our elementary students together builds community and school pride. These celebrations typically last about 20 minutes with music, a quick presentation of the character word for the month, and introductions for new students to Maple Lake. We end the celebration by singing our Irish Pride song.

~Please return all the things listed on the Kindergarten "To Do" list you received in your child's folder. Thanks!

~Late start is Tuesday, September 10...school begins at 10:15 and breakfast will be served.
~The book order is due Wednesday, September 11. 

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Have a fantastic weekend! 

September 4 & 5, 2024

    Wednesday, September 4 & Thursday, September 5, 2024
(This blog update will be the same for today and tomorrow.)

  Again, welcome to the wonderful world of Kindergarten...It was great meeting with all of you! We are in for an INCREDIBLE year of discovery and learning and I am THRILLED to be a part of it! A friendly reminder that each day I plan to highlight the main activities in this blog so you can talk with your child about specific things that go on during their day. I will also let you know of upcoming events and reminders so it will be important to read it each day!
 
A couple of years ago, Mr. Ronnenberg created a video about Morning Movers. To watch the route they take, click here. 

The children are learning about the routine/procedures/expectations involved during breakfast/lunch. Ask them about what a Lunch Monster does and what a Lunch Friend will do instead.
 
The kids will meet Pip the Pup (stuffed animal) and hear more about who he is in the story, Let's Meet Pip the Pup. Pip is the mascot for our phonics curriculum so the kids will becoming very familiar with him this year! After hearing the story, Pip will take the kids on a tour of the building.

Guess What's in the Bag?   
How will crayons help us learn? How do we use them? How do we take care of them? We are learning about *All-Star* Coloring:
~Color in the lines.
~Fill in the white spaces.
~Colors that make sense.

  
The kids will spend time with Mr. Ronnenberg (Phy Ed) and Mr. Brummer (Music) today. 

 

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~Please return anything on the 'Kindergarten Checklist' as soon as you are able. The final date for all items is Friday, September 20.

~Late start is Tuesday, September 10. School begins at 10:15 and breakfast will be served.
~As you may expect, your child will be tired...It's an adjustment for them (and you)...so hang in there!
~If you need to communicate with me,  I'm here for you. Feel free to contact me at anytime!  tongenc@maplelake.k12.mn.us