December 4, 2022

   Kindergarten Announcements

   

ELA

This week we learned to identify the sequence of a frog’s life cycle using a graphic organizer.  We identified the table of contents in our nonfiction big book about frogs, and learned how to decide what part of the text is most important.  We made a chart about what we know, what we want to know, and what we have learned about frogs.  We also compared and contrasted frogs and tadpoles using a Venn Diagram.   We practiced sight words and learned to spell the words:  man, mat, sam, sat, Nat, tan, and Tam. 

Math

We continued with our third math unit by learning to distinguish triangles and rectangles from other shapes.  They discovered what makes a shape a triangle and what makes a shape a rectangle and square. 

Writing

We continued working on pattern books this week and learned about new kinds of pattern books such as question/answer books.

Social Studies

The kindergarteners are gaining understanding about maps and that they represent places from a “bird’s eye” view.  We made a classroom map which included doors, windows, tables, and a key to understand the symbols.    

Science

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P2: Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm gives positive energy to you and the people around you! When you cheer on your teammates at a sports game, you’re giving them energy to keep playing at their best.  We discussed that enthusiasm probably helped Michigan beat Ohio last Saturday  :)  This class also did an amazing job cheering each other on this week which really made a difference in our learning.    

Helpers Needed

I need 2-3 volunteers on Wednesday or Thursday to assemble and glue the gingerbread houses to milk cartons.  I also need about 6 parents to assist at tables while the students are decorating the houses.  Please email me if you are willing to help.  Thanks!

LIbrary books:  

Please check your houses for library books.  This week’s library books are staying at school in book boxes. Please look for any Lincoln School books left at home and send them back to school please.  

Calendar links: 

Hartfield December Calendar

Classroom needs: 

Kleenex!   

Upcoming events:

December 9:  Gingerbread houses

December 14:  Nutcracker

December 15:  Ice Skating

December 21:  Winter party

*Please check Friday dress up days in the school blog

    

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