K for ME read aloud.
A book based on the childhood experiences of the author's
mother growing up in Arizona.
It is about young kids who would play in the desert across the street from their homes
as they created a town and their own little society.
vocabulary
Sharing clovers.
Monday Morning Meeting
Fabulous Footwear Day!
Sharing fun socks and shoes.
Reading his emergent reader to Mrs. Cornell.
Keeping careful match as he practices smooth reading.
Stations
Color By Sight Words
Red words recently studied.
Indoor recess
Unifix cube exploration.
Centers
Work has begun on the Water Spa!
Painting an outdoor pool.
Building with Magna tiles.
Legos
Centers
Writing & Drawing
Tuesday
St. Patrick's Day
Green Day at Pond Cove!
Many of you know that I have dual citizenship.
My grandparents were born in Rossaveel and Spiddal, County Galway.
I have enjoyed my travels to Ireland to learn about my heritage (O'Flaherty/Flaherty). š
I enjoyed sharing with the children about Ireland. š®šŖ
We had fun learning facts as well as reading some fun stories/folk tales!
Thank you for the wonderful thoughtful treat!
Recipe for Irish Bread
Fun Fact: The next writing unit for the children will be How To.
They will be writing about things they know how to Do, Make, and Play.
Tuesday's Morning Meeting Message
A riddle appeared that needed to be solved!
They worked together to read and solve a variety of riddles!
They took turns reading and everyone solved together.
This one was found in a book and led us down the hallway!
Into the bathroom!
This riddle sent us back to the classroom.
A pot of treats was found under the fairy tree in the middle room!
Math
We counted by ones, twos and fives (Kindergarten Math Goals).
There was something for all!
Reading group.
Reading to Mrs. Cornell.
Partner reading
Tuesday afternoon we welcomed Christina Watka our Visiting Artist to our classroom!
She taught the children about sculpture.
They built with tin foil sheets and animal or insect of choice.
They then covered the sculpture with plaster.
Materials: Tinfoil, water and plaster strips.
One wing, I need to make another!
Thank you to Mr. Larmon (Quinn's dad) for volunteering to help during this block!
Working with Christina on an armadillo.
Most children enjoyed plastering.
Working on a turtle.
Thank you to Mrs. Mortimer (Charlotte's mom) for volunteering during this block!
Everyone stick with the task!
an armadillo
a rabbit
Library
The girls accepted a Lego challenge from Mrs. Rosenblum
to construct a leprechaun hat out of Legos!
They were proud of their construction! Well done!
Centers
Working on the Water Spa.
There is an outdoor pool and pool house.
The spa has five rooms and a smoothie bar in the middle.
Math Center
Partner dice game.
Working on double digit numbers with Mrs. Johnson.
Decidng who gets togo first: rock, paper, scissors.
Quite a structure!
Writing
Creating a birthday book for our next class birthday.
cover
Writing
Working on their fiction stories.
He is rereading his writing.
Stations
Red words this week: want and are.
Stations
Word Work: word search.
Visiting Artist Christina Watka
On Day 2 Christina brought acrylic paints.
The children did a nice job adding color to their structures.
Painting his snake.
Painting her turtle.
Thank you to Mr. Ready (Wesley's dad) for volunteering to help during this block!
Painting her ladybug.
They LOVE to paint!
Painting her armadillo.
Painting his snake.
Thank you to Mr. Dienstag (Sybi's dad) for volunteering during this block!
Painting her rabbit.
Painting her butterfly.
Painting her rabbit.
A finished armadillo.
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A finished butterfly.
A finished rabbit.
A finished turtle.
A finished cobra.
If your child was picked up they took them home. If your child was riding the bus we decided to wait and share them at conferences so they could get home safely.
Building structures with legos.
They are building the massage room and snack room.
He is working on the deck where the hot tub and sauna are.
Adding paint to the pool.
Thursday we celebrated another birthday in our classroom!
The treats she selected.
The birthday girl working in her phonics book.
Stations
Short o work: CVC Match
Stations
Buddy reading.
He is reading a non fiction book about Hurricanes.
Reading independently
A fiction book.
Handwriting instruction this week: Capital D & P.
The children had their last library with Mrs. Rosenblum.
Next week the children will begin Health with Mrs. Kennedy.
She is happy with the treats she selected from the office.
Centers
Marble Run
Centers
Dramatization
The Fairy Tree
Happy 6th Birthday!
I hope you had a good day!
We enjoyed watching the Irish dancers on Friday!
A former student of mine in the line up (now 2nd grade)!
Another former student of mine (now 8th grade), so fun to see!
Friday was dress like you are on vacation day!
Discovery Table: kinetic sand.
Centers
The children are taking turns designing marble runs.
Ask your child about The Water Spa!
This Coming Week:
Monday: First Health Class
Tuesday: Nonesuch Book Fair Time for our class.
If you would like your child to purchase something from the Book Fair, please put the money in your child's Home/School Folder so that I see it. I will make sure they have an opportunity to go to it.
Thursday: Fancy Dress Up day!
From Administration:
Reminder for Walker & Biker Pick-Up
Dear Families,
This is a friendly reminder that the designated meeting area for families picking up students as walkers or bikers is the grassy area at the top of the steps from the lower parking lot. To ensure everyone’s safety, we ask that all adults remain only in this area while waiting for their child, stay off the car line sidewalk, and keep children away from traffic.
You’ll find a reminder of this location on the map below, outlined with a turquoise star. Please also be sure that anyone who may be picking up your child is aware of this expectation.
If you have any questions, please feel welcome to reach out. Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our dismissal process safe and smooth.
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