Highlights From Our Week
We began the New Year by sharing our winter break stories. The children were eager to discuss their experiences prior to writing about them during Writer's Workshop.
The children were excited to participate in their choice of centers.
It's All About Numbers
The Handwriting Without Tears curricululm incorporates hands-on activities in order to build correct handwriting habits. It engages students through the use of multi-sensory tools, fine motor activities, as well as child friendly language. One of the components of Handwriting Without Tears is the WET, DRY, TRY concept.
- WET: We used little sponge cubes to trace a number.
- DRY: We crumpled a small paper towel and then dried the number.
- TRY: We used a tiny piece of chalk to write the number.
After we became confident writing numbers 1-6, we played a game called "Reach To The Top." The children rolled a die, counted the dots, and wrote the specific number using the correct direction and formation.
Daily 3 Math Centers
As part of our math centers, the children participated in three different activites which included technology, tools, and games.
The book New Year's Day by Mari Schuh provided an introduction to the significance of the New Year, as well as, New Year's Eve.
Then the children wrote their own goals/resolutions as illustrated below.
Reviewing Our Jolly Phonics Sounds
Traditions
As part of our curriculum, we are studying traditions. We began this unit by discussing the essential question: "What are traditions and where do they come from?" In order to provide the children with a better understanding of traditions, we have begun sharing our family's traditions.
I also introduced the children to the book Back To School We Go by Ellen Jackson in order to demonstrate how traditions around the world connect all of us.
The children learned that no matter where you live, the first day of school is always an important occasion. This book explores the first day of school for eleven children who live in eleven very different countries. Our class will discover numerous connections between themselves and children who live so far away. Next week we will be comparing and contrasting the traditions of children from different cultures.
I also introduced the children to the book Back To School We Go by Ellen Jackson in order to demonstrate how traditions around the world connect all of us.
The children learned that no matter where you live, the first day of school is always an important occasion. This book explores the first day of school for eleven children who live in eleven very different countries. Our class will discover numerous connections between themselves and children who live so far away. Next week we will be comparing and contrasting the traditions of children from different cultures.
UPDATES AND REMINDERS
Wednesday, January 11th: Parent Volunteer Meeting at 7:15PM.
Thursday, January 12th: Book Orders Are Due
Friday, January13th: Early Release Day
Thursday, January 12th: Book Orders Are Due
Friday, January13th: Early Release Day
- PM Kindergarten Only Attends
Enjoy the weekend with your family and stay warm!