It was an exciting day in KD yesterday...

Yesterday in math I introduced our math book.  Each student has their own math book that we use from time to time to correspond to different lessons I am teaching.  It was the first time we were using them.  They were psyched! They were thrilled at the thought that they had a math book, with their name on it and they could write in it.  When I told them at the end of the year they were able to take it home they almost fell over.  These are the kinds of days that I stop and really appreciate the grade level I teach!

No letter homework this week...Review week.

This week is KD...

In math this week we have been working on understanding shapes and introducing the subtraction sign by using number stories and counters. During our shape activity students used their bodies to form shapes and also string. 

Out of this World

This week KD has been studying the difference between day and night, stars, the moon, and the solar system.  We took a field trip to the Planetarium on Wednesday.  We had a great time!  Today we will finish up our studies by making constellations.  Ask your child to tell you facts about space they have learned this week. 

Pajama Day!

Student Council announced on Friday that Tuesday, November 22nd is all school pajama day.  Please no stuffed animals, slippers, thin strap tops, or robes.  Thank you!

KD's Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day

 I had a stomache today.                                          I had a fight with my sister.

This week we have been exploring the author Judith Viorst.  One story we read was called Alexander's Terrible, Horrible, no Good, Very Bad Day.  The students worked on a response page afterwards where they were asked to write about a bad day, here are a few samples.



I didn't like my breakfast.





I had fish and I didn't feel good.



Time Flies When You Are Having Fun...

It's the little things in Kindergarten that makes my job so worthwhile.  The excitement seen on all 23 faces when they walk into the room and new crayons are on their tables.  Or, a friend is struggling with tying their shoes and someone goes over to help. However, they also do not know how to tie, but just want to lend a  hand.  When we are writing and everything starts to come together and they begin to recognize sounds and different combinations of sounds.  During rest and read two students raise their hand to tell me they are searching for popcorn words.  Or someone trips and falls and instead of laughing another students asks if they are alright and helps them get up.  I can't believe first quarter has already passed, the days are just zooming by. I am looking forward to the upcoming week and having the opportunity to sit and talk to you about your child's progress!  Conference reminders went home yesterday, please let me know if you are unable to attend.