Writer's Workshop: Working on developing her true story.
Using her personal word wall as a resource.
Reading her writing.
The children are working on making sure their stories have
a beginning, middle, and end.
New snow on the playground to enjoy!
Thanks for packing the clothing needed to enjoy the snow!
Sliding on the hill.
The school requires snow pant and boots to be able to sit and play in the snow like this!
Ms. Moe (our OT) in our classroom to co-teach handwriting with Mrs. Cornell.
Completing her lowercase l page.
Completing his lowercase t page.
Two tall lowercase letters this week.
Reading: Roll a Sign Word (Snap Word).
The goal is for children to be able to read these words and use them in their writing!
Quiet Time Option on Tuesday.
Color By Shape.
Kindergarten Goal: Name 2D shapes.
Reading: Word Work
When your child's work comes home please ask them to read the word they studied.
If they are unable to read it, it would be great if you could
hang it somewhere to practice until they are confident.
Math: Practicing count with a one-to-one match.
I am encouraging the children to touch and move for accurate counting.
Kindergarten Goal: Count 20 objects accurately.
Wednesday's Trip to The Children's Museum in Portland!
Touch Tank
Special thanks to Aubrey Miller for chaperoning!
She supervised a small group to explore all the Children's Museum has to offer!
All aboard!
Watching the bees!
The Vet's Office!
Special thanks to Mr. Davis (our Speech Pathologist) for taking a small group to explore!
He played the role of a client at the veterinarian's office.
Prepping his animal to travel.
Providing good care.
Working the maze at the ball pit!
Special thanks to Gabby Doane for taking a small group to explore the museum!
I really appreciate your help on this trip!
Problem-solving together!
This ramp was manipulative, they enjoyed changing it and watching the change.
Creativity with The Mix Master!
Shadow dancing, dividing light with their bodies!
Having fun in the doctor's office!
The fire truck!
Giving the fire pole a try!
Mailing a package.
The airport!
The Downeaster!
All aboard!
How much do these lobsters weigh?
Pulling up the trap!
Mr. Davis takes a ride on the Downeaster with the children!
Spread your wings!
Water Play!
One last climb before it is time to go!
Thank you, Gabby Doane, Aubry Miller, and Jeff Davie for taking groups of children and taking such good care of them!
Quiet Time Wednesday: whiteboards.
Choice Time: Pretend
Math: Unifix Cube graph
Kindergarten Math Goal: Sort and count accurately.
Choice Time: Small Sea Creature
Choice Time: Big Sea Creatures.
Reading
We have been working very hard to secure short vowel sounds.
The children are being provided lots of practice tapping out
consonant, vowel, consonant words (CVC words).
This worksheet was one of their independent jobs while the teacher is reading with reading groups.
When your child's work comes home, please ask them to read the words on the worksheet.
Kindergarten Goal: To read CVC words.
Worry Monsters that were completed in art class with Mrs. Johnston!
Artwork from art class hung in the hallway for all to enjoy!
Enjoying a meal together!
Choice time: Easel
Proud of her artwork!
Recess
Pond Cove rules require the children to slide one at a time, feet first on their bottom!
They had fun!
Choice Time: Draw a picture of your own!
Friday's read-aloud.
Most children know this great story!
Reading: Scholastic News Let's Find Out
Movement break: Move like a snowman!
Quiet Time Friday Choice: Sketchbooks!
Math: Working with the numbers 19 and 20.
Snowball Ten Frame work with dot-a-dot markers.
He is carefully counting to determine how many.
He is practicing touch counting.
Choice Time: Easel
Very proud of his artwork!
The children were happy with all the new snow and going to The Children's Museum was a bonus!
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Please remember that dry shoes and water bottles are helpful, thanks!
Next Week: Short week - Early Release Day on Friday. Dismissal is 12:05 pm.
