Off to a Great Start!

We're off to a great start this year! The students are quick learners!

We've started an overview of the alphabet. We have learned about Aa through Hh. We are working on story comprehension when listening to a story read aloud. We are learning all kinds of new songs and poems. In math, we are working on counting to 5, making AB patterns (ie. rectangle, circle, rectangle, circle...), using a calendar, using a schedule, identifying numbers to 5, recording the weather daily, and introducing shapes. In science, we are learning about types of weather. In Social Studies, we are learning about rules.

We have also been going to discovery centers each day. There are many choices: Legos, blocks, home living, reading, science, art, writing, puppets, dress-up. We're learning how to take turns and to share.

When we go to lunch, we have to line up in alphabetical order. That is something we have to practice quite a bit. Students have to be able to tell their first and last name in the lunch line so their lunch account can be accessed.

We've been learning how to write our names (if they didn't already know how). We're working on recognizing our names on center cards, name tags, and on our tables.

We do all this and more in kindergarten! By Friday, I could tell my Dinosaurs were tired! I hope you all have a restful weekend. Continue making sure your child is getting at least 10-12 hours of sleep every night so he or she is ready for a big school day the next day. Going to school all day is a big change for these five year olds.

Each one is precious and brings unique talents and gifts to our class. I'm so thrilled to have them! Together, it makes our class wonderful!

See you on Monday!
Miss Kirsten :)