Another wonderful day in kindergarten! We finished our self-portraits and hung outside of our classroom door. Stop by and check them out some morning before school!
Today, the school learned about RESPECT. In class, we read a story called I Show Respect which helped the students understand ways that they can be respectful. Some of the ideas were to use your manners, take turns, raise your hand, and have a good attitude. One way in which our class is working to show respect is by listening to the teacher or person who is talking. The students all have important things to say, so we need to make sure that they understand when it's a time that they need to listen and when it's a good time to talk.
Roger's mom came in to talk with the class about cerebral palsy. Roger enjoyed talking with the class about the brain, and how his body sends & receives messages a little bit differently than theirs. They played a game about individual differences, where they each earned 4 lollipops (they are in your child's backpack). We also read a story called Don't Cry, Big Bird, which talked about how we can find creative ways to play together despite our differences.
Another thing the students learned about today was classroom jobs. We have 6 jobs (line leader, caboose, mail carrier, door holder, weather person, and scrap collector). If your child is sad because they do not have a job this week, don't worry...they will have their turn next week!
Today we learned our first sight word in preparation for reading! "I" We practiced sentences using the word I, and talked about our favorite food using the prompt, "I like ____." The students drew a picture of their favorite food and did their best to label it with the initial sound. The skill of hearing what a word starts with is a challenging skill for many young children to learn. You can help your child understand this concept by playing "beginning sound games" throughout your day (eg. at the grocery store--"What does bread start with? buh, buh, bread. Yes, bread starts with B!") These games can also be played while driving in the car, while playing outside, when cooking supper, etc. It's an easy way to give your child a head start in both reading and writing!
The students practiced working at stations while Mrs. Abbey started working with students individually. We are working at staying at our assigned station, cooperating with the other students at our station, and working quietly. Learning this routine will take some time!
The students will be excited to tell you about all the fun they had in PE with Mrs. Roquet!
Announcements:
•Today I sent home a list of all the sight words your child will be learning this year. Many parents have found it helpful to make flashcards of the words, and review them every once in a while. We introduce the words slowly, and I will always write about the words we have learned. That way, you know which words your child is expected to know throughout the year.
•Many parents are excited to volunteer. A parent volunteer sign-up questionnaire will go home with your child on Monday Aug. 30. Please return it by Sept. 2. I am excited for a great group of volunteers!
•We will be painting t-shirts this Friday. Please let me know if you would be interested in helping the students sponge paint a stencil on the back of their shirts. We will be painting from 9:00-10:00 on Friday Aug. 27. Thanks!
•Thank you to all parents who sent tennis shoes with their children for PE today! Tomorrow is guidance with Mrs. Canada and computer lab!
•If you ever have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via email, phone, or a note in your child's folder. Thank you!
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