Kinder Week 22 (T/TH)

  

Bible Bag Projects: Please look for a Sign-Up Genius link below for our 2nd semester project.  Each student will need to pick one Bible story to narrate and create a bag (an empty bag will be provided) of 4 or more objects that represent their Bible story.  They will memorize and practice retelling the story to you several times, then they will present their stories to the class using their objects as props.  This week please read your chosen Bible story to your child and encourage them to narrate as much as they can remember.  Do this on both Wednesday and Friday to familiarize your child with their story.  The link to the Sign Up Genius can be found here:  


REMINDER: Please have your child bring in a small bag or shoebox to collect valentines on Thursday.  An 8.5x11" standard gift bag would be the perfect size for your child to manage.  Please make sure that your child's name is very prominent. They may decorate as they like. Please send this and a valentine for each child in the class on Thursday.  New Note:  Please put the Valentines that your child brings for his/her friends in a separate baggie.  Their Valentine Box or bag should be empty when they arrive at school.  This makes passing out Valentines much easier! 

Class List For Valentines

Miss Chun's Class

Girls: Aaliyah, Cienna, Ezra, Hallie

Boys: Bear, Caleb, Dean, Grayson, Holden, Luca, Luke


Class List For Valentines

Mrs. Penner's Class

Girls: Amelia, Hannah, Liberty, Lola-Rae, Norah

Boys: Asher, Camden, Kaiden, Mathias, Valor

Important Dates:
2/12:  Spirit (no pizza) Day/Valentines Celebration in class
2/20:  Daddy/Daughter Dance
2.21:  Talent Show
2/26:  Spirit/Pizza/DOGS day
3/7:     Fortis Preview Day:  Invite your friends!
3/12:  Spirit (no pizza) Day
3/16-3/20:  Spring Break!

Math 
Objectives:
1.  To complete number bonds for tens and ones.
2.  To understand simple addition problems and relate addition equations to number bonds.
3.  To fill in missing part of a number bond.
4.  To be able to count on to add using a number line/path.
  • Since we have introduced addition and number bonds, we will be asking the kiddos to write a number sentence AND a number bond to match the story problems in their math journals.  You can draw the blank number bond for them and ask them to fill it in. Please still allow them to draw pictures, use a ten frame, or use concrete objects to help them figure out the answers before filling in the number sentence and number bond as needed.  
  • We are continuing to practice addition this week and introducing the strategy of counting on to solve problems. It would be helpful for you to use a  number line with your student ( Here is one for you to print if needed ). We look at the number we're starting with and count on from there (ex:4+3  start with the number 4 and count up 3 more from there).
  • Remember that the hands-on (concrete) portion of the lesson is the most important. If your child is struggling with the paper portion (the abstract), go back to concrete. It is important to stay in the concrete phase as long as they need to.
Reading
Objectives:

1.  To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that contain the digraphs wh and ph as well as words with the ending blend nk.
  • Having covered the phonograms ck, sh, th, ch, ng,  and nk (and now wh and ph) in reading lessons, please add these phonogram cards from All About Spelling to your daily phonogram review, if you have not already done so. Although we have not covered these lessons in AAS, these phonograms are encountered in reading and are important to review.
Writing 
Objectives:
1. To be able to form all upper case letters properly on handwriting lines.
2. To be able to form all lower case letters properly on handwriting lines.
3. To be able to  write first and last name properly on handwriting lines.
4. To be able to accurately copy a sentence (using handwriting lines) correctly.

  • Keep monitoring proper pencil grip and correct letter formation as well as proper spacing between words.
Spelling
1.  To be able to write words with th, sh, and ch from dictation
2.  To be able to segment words with initial or final blends
3.  To be able to write phrases from dictation

  • There are no word cards or a "Spell on Paper" portion of the lesson this week, but there is still a "Dictate Phrases" portion. Please make sure that the phrases are written in journals.

Geography
Objectives:
1.  To be able to sing the names of the middle states of the US.
2. To begin learning to draw the world map.

  • Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
  •  Middle States of the US song.
Memory Work
Objectives:
1. To memorize "true, good, and beautiful" pieces and recite to the class.
  • Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work!
K week 222/9/20262/10/20262/11/20262/12/20262/13/20262/16/2026Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipLove - is accepting God's grace in our lives and sacrificially showing his forgiveness to others.
1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.
Read AloudRead aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.**Bring Valentines to school in a Zip Lock Bag. Bring an empty Valentine box/bag on Thursday.
BibleDiscuss: Filled FullRead Aloud: Treasure Hunt from JSB and work on the Bible Bag Story that you chose. Work on memorizing the Letter Q scripture.Discuss: Treasure Hunt from JSB.Read aloud: The friend of little children from JSB and work on Bible Bag Story. Work on memorizing the Letter Q scripture.Begin reading and memorizing the Bible Bag Story that you chose last week."Begin reading and memorizing the Bible Bag Story that you chose last week.

Letter Q: (Be) quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. James 1:19

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MathEM-B p51-52EM-B p53-55EM-B p56-58 and math journal Day 3EM-B p59-60EM-B p61-62 and math journal Day 4EM-B p63-64
SpellingSegmenting practice with beginning and ending blendsAAS please use this link from the older version of AAS to practice segmenting only this week. "Dictate Phrases" 1-5 in spelling journal and return tomorrow.Segmenting practice with beginning and ending blends.AAS - Lesson 14 "Spell with Tiles"Directions for OPTIONAL activites can be found HERE
WritingOral Narration and CopyworkCB pgs 22-23 and make a Valentine for each child in the class.Oral Narration and CopyworkCB pgs 24-25
ReadingReview L59/60: Math in the Bath StoryOPG-L61OPG-L61 and 15 minutes from a leveled readerOPG-L62OPG-L62 and 15 minutes from a leveled readerReview OPG-L61 and 62 as needed
EnrichmentRead Aloud: Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran
Art Selection: The Roofs of Barcelona in the Moonlight by Pablo Picasso
Music Selection: Appalachian spring: "Doppio movimento" by Aaron Copland
Poem: "Around the World" by Kate Greenaway
GeographyMiddle States - Due 2/19
Memory WorkAll Things Bright and Beautiful Due 2/24

Kinder Week 21 (T/TH)

 What a blessing it is to watch your children progress in their academics as well as their social skills!  Keep up the great work at home!




Valentines Day is quickly approaching! Please have your child bring in a small bag or shoebox to collect valentines.  An 8.5x11" standard gift bag would be the perfect size for your child to manage.  Please make sure that your child's name is very prominent. They may decorate it if they like. Please send this and a valentine for each child in the class on Thursday, February 12th. 


Class List For Valentines

Miss Chun's Class

Girls: Aaliyah, Cienna, Ezra, Hallie

Boys: Bear, Caleb, Dean, Grayson, Holden, Luca, Luke


Class List For Valentines

Mrs. Penner's Class

Girls: Amelia, Hannah, Liberty, Lola-Rae, Norah

Boys: Asher, Camden, Kaiden, Mathias, Valor


2nd semester Project:  Bible Bags!
Each student will need to pick one Bible story to narrate and create a bag of 4 or more objects that represent their Bible story.  They will memorize and practice retelling the story to you several times, then they will present their stories to the class using their objects as props.  This week please just choose which story you and your child would like to explore and let us know on the Sign-up Genius form.  The link to the Sign Up is below:




Math 
Objectives:
1.  To complete number bonds for tens and ones.
2.  To understand simple addition problems and relate addition equations to number bonds.
3.  To fill in missing part of a number bond.
  • We are performing operations on numbers! Though the first pages of addition discuss the = sign as 'makes', we will be using the definition of "same as" for the equals sign, as noted on page 44. 
  • Remember that the hands-on (concrete) portion of the lesson is the most important. If your child is struggling with the paper portion (the abstract), go back to concrete. It is important to stay in the concrete phase as long as they need to.
Reading
Objectives:
1.  To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences with "th" (voiced and unvoiced).

  • Please begin each lesson by having your child read over previous words and sentences. The mini-books are a great way to review as well.
  • This week we are reading words with voiced (ex:this) and unvoiced (ex:thin) "th". 
Writing 
Objectives:
1. To be able to form all upper case letters properly on handwriting lines.
2. To be able to form all lower case letters properly on handwriting lines.
3. To be able to  write first and last name properly on handwriting lines.
4. To be able to accurately copy a sentence (using handwriting lines) correctly.
  •  Please make sure to watch your student as they do these pages.  Letters are typically formed top to bottom and left to right.  It will be a lot easier to break bad habits (like starting letters at the bottom line) now than it will be later!  This copybook gives you the opportunity to download some beautiful scripture into their growing brains!  Discuss with them what each verse means and encourage them to read it several times and try to memorize the scripture as they are doing the illustrations. 
Spelling
1.  To be able to spell words using the two sounds of "s".
2.  To be able to write words with th, sh, and ch from dictation
3.  To be able to write phrases from dictation
  • Add yellow phonograms th, sh, ch, ck, ng,  and nk to your daily review (if you have not already done so) - these have been covered in reading.
  • Please note the "Dictate Phrases" portion of the lesson. This is a new addition to the work load. Remind your student to put spaces between their words. Unless a proper noun, words should be written with lowercase letters. These are phrases and not complete sentences, so they do not have punctuation.  Feel free to turn these short phrases into complete sentences if you prefer as this is how it is done in class.

Geography
Objectives:
1.  To be able to sing the names of the middle states of the US.
2. To begin learning to draw the world map.

  • Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
  •  Middle States of the US song.
Memory Work
Objectives:
1. To memorize "true, good, and beautiful" pieces and recite to the class.

K week 212/2/20262/3/20262/4/20262/5/20262/6/20262/9/2026Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipDetermination: "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." ~James 1:12
Read AloudRead aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.
BibleDiscuss: The singer from JSB.Read aloud: The Captain of the storm from JSB. Reivew scriptures for letters A-P.Discuss: The Captain of the storm from JSB.Read aloud: Filled Full from JSB. Review scriptures for letters A-P.See link above to sign up for a Bible Bag Project Story.
MathEM-B p40EM-B p41-42EM-B p43-45 and math journal Day 1EM-B p46-48EM-B p49-50 and math journal Day 2EM-B p51-52
SpellingAAS-Step 12Lesson 13 in NEW AAS "Spell on Paper" and "Dictate Phrases" 1-3 in spelling journal to return ThursdayAAS-Step 12AAS please use this link from the older version of AAS to practice segmenting only this week. "Segment words with blends"Directions for OPTIONAL activites can be found HERE
WritingOral narration and copyworkCB pgs 18-19Oral Narration and CopyworkCB pgs 20-21
ReadingReview L57/58OPG-L59
SF: Week 3 Day 1		OPG-L59 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.

SF: Week 3 Day 2		OPG-L58

SF: Week 3 Day 3		OPG-L60 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.

SF: Week 3 Day 4		Review L59/60: Math in the Bath Story
EnrichmentRead Aloud: Gregory's Shadow by Don Freeman
Art Selection: Hunters in the Snow by Pieter Bruegel
Music Selection: "Molto Allegro" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Poem: "Old Song"
GeographyMiddle States - Due 2/19
Memory WorkAll Things Bright and Beautiful Due 2/24

Kinder Week 20 (T/TH)

 

We are moving into some exciting and more challenging concepts in math! This is such a crucial time for really laying a good foundation of numbers for your little ones. We are enjoying your amazing kiddos immensely! It brings us great joy to be their teacher :)

                    ~Miss Chun & Mrs. Penner~

On February 12th we will be celebrating Valentine's Day in our classroom.  Please plan to bring a Valentine for each student in our class.  You can have your child just write his/her name on each Valentine or they can write their classmates' names as well.  Also have your child bring a bag or box to collect Valentines in.  It will be a fun time of showing love to our classmates. 


Class List For Valentines

Miss Chun's Class

Girls: Aaliyah, Cienna, Ezra, Hallie

Boys: Bear, Caleb, Dean, Grayson, Holden, Luca, Luke


Class List For Valentines

Mrs. Penner's Class

Girls: Amelia, Hannah, Liberty, Lola-Rae, Norah

Boys: Asher, Camden, Kaiden, Mathias, Valor


Important Dates:
1/29 - Spirit/DOGS/Pizza day!
2/12 - Spirit Day/Valentines Celebration
2/19 - Middle States Assessment
2/20 - Daddy/Daughter Dance
2/24 - Poem Assessment
2/26 - Spirit/DOGS/Pizza Day


Math 
Objectives:
1.  To be able to find the total for two given sets.
2.  To have an understanding of what the different parts of a number bond mean (whole/part/part)
3.  To build number bonds for numbers up to 10 (by composing and decomposing numbers)
4.  To fill in missing part of a number bond.

  • We hope you are as giddy as We are about number bonds! We have entered into concepts that are foundational in building true understanding of numbers and operations! We are having so much fun in class using manipulatives to compose (3 and 4 make 7) and decompose (7 is made of 5 and 2) numbers to find the parts and whole! Make sure that you are doing the hands-on portion of the lesson in the "Introduction" section at the bottom of each math page. You don't want to miss out on the fun!
Reading
Objectives:

1.  To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that begin or end with ch and end with nch and tch.
  • Please begin each lesson by having your child read over previous words and sentences. The mini-books are a great way to review as well.
  • This week we are reading words with the the digraph ch and digraph blends tch and nch.
Writing 
Objectives:
1. To be able to form all upper case letters properly on handwriting lines.
2. To be able to form all lower case letters properly on handwriting lines.
3. To be able to  write first and last name properly on handwriting lines.
4. To be able to accurately copy a sentence (using handwriting lines) correctly.
  • We are continuing copywork through oral narration in class.   We absolutely love that your student is copying scripture and responding to it through art at home!  Copywork is a great way to practice forming letters correctly.  Please spend the time to sit and watch how your child is forming their letters and not just give them the copywork assignments.
Spelling
1. To be able to write short vowel a, e,  i, o, and u. (CVC) words from dictation.
2.  To be able to spell words using the two sounds of "s".
  • Please go over yellow phonogram cards (name and sound of each letter) daily as well as rule cards. Please review syllables.  Try doing the phonogram cards "backwards", you give the phonogram sounds and the child responds with the actual phonogram.  
  • FIRDAY- Introduce "Lesson" and do lesson up to and including "Spell with Tiles."
    WEDNESDAY: Finish the lesson including "Spell on Paper"- Dictate the 10 words for your child to write in Spelling Journal. Practice "More Words" at home on dry erase board or journal. Please make sure to reinforce proper letter formation and writing correctly on the lined pages in the journal.
  • ****Spelling Journals will need to come to school every school day! (Bring every day- Blue folder, Math book, Math Journal, Spelling Journal)

Geography
Objectives:
1.  To be able to sing the names of the middle states of the US.
2. To begin learning to draw the world map.
  • Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
  •  Middle States of the US song.
Memory Work
Objectives:
1. To memorize "true, good, and beautiful" pieces and recite to the class.
  • Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem, Geography song)
     
K week 201/26/20261/27/20261/28/20261/29/20261/30/20262/2/2026Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipFaith - is the rational assent to and unwavering belief in God and his revealed Truth.
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Read AloudRead aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.Snow/Ice DayRead aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.
BibleHave child narrate the story of   "A little girl" and write a sentence in spelling journal behind the tab.Read aloud: "How to pray" from JSB. Work on memorizing the Letter P scripture.Discuss How to pray from JSB.Read aloud: The singer from JSB. Work on memorizing the Letter P scripture.Letter P: Pray without ceasing; give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
MathEM-B p35EM-B p36 do activity at the bottom of the page first.  

Write #'s 0-20 in math journal		EM-B p37 and Day 5 math journalEM-B p38EM-B p39 and Day 6 math journalEM-B p40
SpellingAAS-Lesson 12:  Write words in shaving cream or in salt...or in your journal.  Any way you would like to practice!AAS-Lesson 12 "Spell on Paper" in spelling journal and return tomorrow. Review "More Words" and "Dictate Phrases"AAS-Lesson 12AAS-Step 12 p61-62 (or Lesson 13 in NEW AAS) through "Spell with Tiles"Directions for OPTIONAL activites can be found HERE.
Writing
CB pgs 14-15Oral narration and copyworkCB pgs 16-17CB: Copybook
ReadingReview L55/56OPG-L57
SF: Week 2 Day 1		OPG-L57 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.

SF: Week 2 Day 2		OPG-L58

SF: Week 2 Day 3		OPG-L58 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.

SF: Week 2 Day 4		Review L57/58
EnrichmentRead Aloud: Katy and the Big Snow
Music Selection: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, "Molto Allegro" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Art Selection: Supper at Emmaus by Caravaggio
Poem: "The Frost Spirit" by John Greenleaf Whittier
GeographyMiddle States - Due 2/19
Memory WorkAll Things Bright and Beautiful Due 2/24

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