Happy Owloween!

On Friday kindergarten had pumpkin stations.  Each classroom had two different stations and the kids rotated to each room.  KD was all about measuring and patterns.  We made pattern necklaces using different colored pasta.  We also practiced our measuring skills using cubes and different size pumpkins and gourds.  Thank you to the parents who came in to help!

 

KD's trip to the Fire Station

KD had fun during their trip to the fire station.  We were able to go behind the scenes at the fire house and see where they cook, sleep, exercise, and hang out.  We also got to see a fire engine up close.  It was a great way to end our study on fire safety!  Thank you to all the parents who came with!

 

Pajama Day!

To celebrate "P week" Kindergarten will be having Pajama Day on Wednesday, October 26th.  Please no slippers and no tank tops!

Field Trip to the Fire Station

KD will not be going to the fire station tomorrow, due to a scheduling conflict with the fire station.  I have rescheduled our walking field trip to fire station #8 for Monday, October 24th.  Thank you!

Water, Water, Everywhere!

This week KD became scientists and we observed and experimented with water.  During our water unit we explored water by using our five senses.  We also conducted an experiment where we tested objects to see if they would sink or float.  During our water unit we will also talk about the three forms of water and the water cycle.

Kindergarteners writing, Do not Disturb

One of my favorite times of the day is writing. As students become more familiar with letters and sounds they begin to take risks and have confidence to stretch words and attempt to write what they are thinking. I love the enthusiasm they have for writing. They look forward to writing workshop everyday. In September I introduced their writing journal and they spent the last few weeks have the choice of either practicing their writing on a slate with a dry erase marker or in their journal. This month we will concentrate on writing lists.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear

To celebrate the color brown, KD read the story Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle.  Then we made a brown bear and colored the different animals to the story.  Students then practiced retelling the story to a friend.  Ask your child to tell you the story!  They had a blast. 

Here are some pictures of KD during our retelling activity

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