This Week in Kindergarten…

Popcorn Words: now, how

Reading: During reading this week, we focused on finding patterns in our books. We learned that patterns help us figure out words, sound like readers, help us retell a story and make predictions. It was so exciting to watch the Kinders discover patterns in the books they were reading! We also made our own pattern books to practice reading. This week, we also learned about challenging books. Challenging books have…more words and more lines, new words, longer words and surprise endings. We used our reading mats to put our books in order from the easiest books to the hardest and practiced reading all of them. It’s so fun to watch them become readers! 

Math: In math this week, we learned about partners of different numbers. We found the partners that add up to a total. We also practiced adding teen numbers, starting with a ten. We had fun using different objects to make teen numbers and then writing the equations that go with it. On Friday, we had fun putting valentine numbers in order counting by ones and by fives. We also used paper hearts and dice to add numbers together. 

Writing: During writing this week, we continued writing small moment stories. We each wrote a story about going to library. We told the story by putting the steps in order…First we listen to a book. Next we look for a book. Last we look at it. Then, we added a feeling to our story. We continue to focus on starting our sentences with capital letters and ending our sentences with punctuation. 

Literacy: During our literacy centers this week, we learned about our popcorn words how and now. We also practiced reading books and making pattern books that we could read on our own! We learned the different sounds that /ow/ makes. Sometimes it sounds like it does in snow and sometimes it sounds like it does in cow. The Kinders did a great job sorting these sounds. 

Mystery Reader: Claire was so excited to see her dad walk through the door as our mystery reader! It was fun to listen to a book about one of our favorite characters…Pete the Cat! We love to have mystery readers visit our class!

Our VETERINARY CENTER (in our dramatic play area) is now open! The Kinders were so excited to see the vet center up and running! They have had so much fun bringing their pets to the vet center and dressing up in scrubs (thanks to grandma Baker for making them this past summer) to help the animals! It is adorable to watch them play! 

Valentine’s DayFun!! We had a fun-filled day!! We enjoyed opening our valentine cards and having a super fun party!! We loved the crafts we made and the fun games we played!! Many thanks to all of the parents to that helped and sent in supplies to make our party so enjoyable!!

Upcoming Dates:

Monday, February 18: Music; Take home books (bring back your book).

Tuesday, February 19: Gym; Library; Scholastic Book orders due.

Wednesday, February 20: Art; Take home books (bring back your book).

Thursday, February 21: STEAM

Friday, February 22: Music; Take home books (bring back your book); Popcorn Friday!