Kinder Week 19 (T/TH)

 It is going to be another great week in kindergarten!  It is so exciting to see your little ones picking up on reading more and more each day! One of the many wonderful things about Kindergarten is seeing them grow right before our eyes. That doesn't just mean academically, but also in growing fruits of the spirit. I love seeing your little ones grow in patience and self-control as they mature each day. Have a blessed week!



Math 
Objectives:
1.  To be able to find the total for two given sets.
2.  To begin an understanding of what numbers represent.
3.  To be able to compose and decompose numbers in different ways (number bonds).
  • Please continue working with your child on identifying numbers 1-20. They need to be able to write them correctly and also understand what each number really means (tens and ones).
  • This week we begin number bonds. Number bonds are a way to represent parts of a whole number. This involves composing and decomposing numbers (6 is made of 4 and 2; 2 and 4 make 6); which is a crucial component to developing number sense!
  • Please complete the "Introduction" at the bottom of the workbook pages assigned. This is an important step.  Following the concrete-pictorial-abstract sequence is very important in Singapore math.

Reading

Objectives:
1.  To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that begin or end with sh and shr.
  • This week we are reading words with the the digraph SH, SHR
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. Please revisit last week's blog if you need a reminder of what that means.  Feel free to add this activity to your homeschool day as well as after you read the Bible lesson or a read aloud book.
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 blue key cards 1-6. Please review syllables.
  • FRIDAY- Introduce "Step" 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

Science:   In our read aloud book Walter makes 2 different kinds of bread by varying his ingredients only slightly.  We will be discussing common bread ingredients and the difference between leavened and unleavened bread.  We will talk about the time when the Isrealites were in the desert and had no yeast to make their bread. This would be a fun week to make your own bread with your child!

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.
  • Introduce the 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! (All Things Bright and Beautiful, Geography song)
K week 191/20/20251/21/20251/22/20251/23/20251/24/20251/27/2025
DiscipleshipJustice: The constant and firm will to give what is due to God and neighbor. Isaiah 30:18 Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!
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 Heaven breaks through.Read aloud: Let's go from JSB.Discuss Let's go from JSB.Read aloud: :A little girl and a poor frail lady from JSB.
MathEM-B , p29-30EM-B p31EM-B p32 and Day 3 math journal entryEM-B p33EM-B p34 and Day 4 math journal entryEM-B p35
SpellingAAS-Step 10AAS-Step 10 p56 (Or Lesson 11 in New AAS) "Spell on Paper" in spelling journal and return tomorrow. Review "More Words"AAS-Step 10: short vowel word assessmentAAS-Step 11 p57-59 (or Lesson 12 in New AAS) through "Spell with Tiles"
WritingOral narration and copyworkCB pgs 10-11 (Parent read pgs 4-9)Oral narration and copyworkCB pgs 12-13
ReadingReview L54OPG-L55OPG-L55 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.OPG-L56OPG-L56 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.Review L55/56
EnrichmentRead Aloud: Walter the Baker by Eric Carle
Poem:
"Old Song"
Art: Peasant Wedding Feast by Pieter Bruegel
Music: "Fanfare for the Common Man" by Aaron Copland
GeographyMiddle States - Due 2/20
Memory WorkAll Things Bright and Beautiful Due 2/25

Kinder Week 18 (T/TH)

 


I hope you had a restful break full of family time and beautiful memories. I am excited to jump back into learning this week and will pray for a smooth transition back to homeschooling for everyone this week.

*I have added our third poem for memorization. It's a beautiful one! (Sorry, I think I had the wrong one posted on the last blog) Take a moment to really discuss with your child the meaning of the melodious words.  We will be doing this one is song form.  Here is a link to a version of the song; however, we do not sing it this high!

All Things Bright and Beautiful 
by Cecil Frances Alexander 

All things bright and beautiful, 
All creatures great and small, 
All things wise and wonderful, 
The Lord God made them all. 
Each little flower that opens, 
Each little bird that sings, 
He made their glowing colors, 
He made their tiny wings. 
The purple-headed mountain, 
The river running by, 
The sunset, and the morning, 
That brightens up the sky; 
The cold wind in the winter, 
The pleasant summer sun, 
The ripe fruits in the garden, 
He made them every one. 
He gave us eyes to see them, 
And lips that we might tell, 
How great is God Almighty, 
Who has made all things well.

Math 
Objectives:
1.  To be able to identify "how many more/less" a group has compared to the reference set.
2. To identify and name numbers 11-20. To be able to order numbers 1-20.
3. To gain an understanding of tens and ones in a numeral.

  • This week we are focusing on numbers to 20; identifying them and putting them in order. We will be reviewing before and after with numbers (ex: What number is 1 more than 15? What number comes before 18?). We are also continuing to build understanding of tens and ones (ex: 17 is 10 and 7 more).
Reading
Objectives:
1.  To read and accurately blend words that end with consonant blend "nk".
2.  To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that end with dipthong ng.
  • We will be spending all week on lesson 54. Please make sure to do this lesson each day (or part of the lesson) as well as reviewing previous lessons.
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.
  •  Copywork through oral narration was introduced in class before the break and will continue throughout the rest of the year.   All narrations will be done in the spelling journal behind the tab.  This means that we read a quality book and then discuss what students can remember about the book using complete sentences.  Asking questions such as, "What happened at the beginning?"  "What was your favorite part of the book?" "What happened at the end?".  Also asking open ended questions like, "Why do you think _____ did or acted a certain way?"  "Were any of the characters showing any of the fruits of the spirit?".  After the discussion, I will ask the students to tell me a complete sentence about something they can remember from the story. I pick one sentence about the book to write (keeping it short and using simple words if possible).  I write the sentence on the board, modeling aloud the writing process and getting them to help me with any skills they should already know. The student will then copy the sentence in their journal.  I will gently correct handwriting, spelling errors, and spacing issues as appropriate.  ***Feel free to practice this at home, it is not mandatory for home yet, but certainly helpful (and enjoyable!)
  • Continue to work on first and last name with proper capitalization as well as writing upper and lowercase alphabet correctly on lined paper.
Spelling
1. To be able to write short vowel a,e,  i, o, and u. (CVC) words from dictation.
  • Please go over yellow phonogram cards (name and sound of each letter) daily as well as blue key cards. You will introduce key card 6 this week.
  • FRIDAY- Introduce "Step" 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. Have students correct their spelling and handwriting mistakes in a different color.
  • ****Spelling Journals will need to come to school every school day so I can check them! (Bring every day- Blue folder, Math book, Math Journal, Spelling Journal)

Geography
Objectives:
1. To be able to recite the eastern states of the US on a map. Due 1/16
2.  To be able to sing the names of the middle states of the US.
3. To begin learning to draw the world map by drawing a compass rose, equator, and prime meridian.
  •  Due 1/16 Students will be required to sing the names of the States only. However, we will be pointing at them on the US map at school and you are welcome to print the map and do so as well. Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
  • Introduce the 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 181/13/20251/14/20251/15/20251/16/20251/17/20251/20/2025Co-Teacher Notes
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.Suggestions: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond, Elmer and the Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett.
BibleReview Christmas StoryRead Aloud: The King of all Kings from JSB.Discuss: The King of all Kings from JSB.Read aloud: Heaven breaks through from JSB.
MathEM-B p25EM-B p26-27 and Day 1 math journalIn class activityEM-B p28 and Day 2 math journalEM-B p29-30
SpellingReview Steps 6-9 (short a, i, o, u)AAS-Step 9 p.53 (or NEW AAS: Lesson 10) Choose 6 "more words" to dictate in spelling journal and return tomorrow.Review steps 6-9AAS-Step 10 p55-56 (or NEW AAS: Lesson 11) through "Spell with Tiles". Key card 6
WritingHERE is a link to copywork of a Christmas poem to work on over the holiday.Oral narration and copyworkParent locate the Memoria Press Copybook and have it ready for Friday. Write the alphabet in uppercase letters in spelling journal.Oral narration and copyworkParent read pages 4-9 of Copybook (CB). Write the lowercase alphabet in lowercase letters in spelling journal.CB: Copybook
ReadingOPG-L53 REVIEW
**Here is a link to a word fan for words with blends to practice over the holiday.
OPG-L54OPG-L54 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.OPG-L54OPG-L54 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.Review L54"ng"
EnrichmentRead Aloud and Poem: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Music selection:
The Four Seasons: "Winter" by Antonio Vivaldi
Art selection:
Chestnut Trees at Louveciennes by Camille Pissarro
Here is a link to all of the music for the year. If you would like to expose your child to the selections more often you can click on the play all button and it will play each selection.
GeographyUnited States: Eastern States - Due 1/16
Memory WorkAll Things Bright and Beautiful Due 2/25

Kinder Week 17 (T/TH)

    

                                                   



What a wonderful blessing that we can continue reading and talking about the reason and meaning of Christmas in class this week. I pray that your Christmas is filled with the joy that is brought through knowing that He came for us! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and precious children with me. I love each one of them and will miss their smiling faces in the coming weeks. Snuggle them, love them, and enjoy this wonderful season with them. See you next year :)

It is a busy week!  Please remember to send a wrapped, classically appropriate, new or gently used, gender neutral book by Thursday.


Our 4 week break is wonderful, but also a long time to not do school work. In order to avoid any regression,  you will definitely want to make sure your kiddo reads to you, reviews phonograms, and reviews some math concepts. 

Here are a couple of resources to help you review with your child.

Poem copywork (watch their letter formation carefully) can be found HERE
Word Fans with blends can be found HERE.

You've worked hard to get this far! Don't lose all the fruits of that investment!

Important Dates:
12/12 - Last day of the first semester of kindergarten!
12/16-1/10:  Christmas Break
1/13:  First Day back to school!

Math 
Objectives:
1.  To be able to identify "how many more/less" a group has compared to the reference set.
2. To identify and name numbers 11-20
3. To make a group of tens within a set and count the leftovers to find a number.
4. To understand that numbers higher than 9 consist of tens and ones, and identify each quantity.
  • This week we are talking about tens and ones. When discussing numbers greater than 9, we learn that our numbers follow a pattern in the base 10 number system and have place value. That 1 in 12 is not just a 1; its value is 10. So, when we discuss teen numbers this week, we will be emphasizing "ten and 2" make 12.
Reading
Objectives:
1.  To read and accurately blend words that end with consonant blend "nk".
2.  To begin reading and accurately blending words with beginning blends.
  • We are spending this week on Lesson 53. Please make sure that you are reviewing previous lessons. Initial blends can take a bit longer to master.
  • Remember to do the additional reading from a book other than the OPG.
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 name properly using only 1 capital letter.
4. To begin writing last name properly on handwriting lines.
  • Continue to work on first and last name with proper capitalization as well as writing upper and lowercase alphabet correctly on lined paper.
Spelling
Objectives:
1. To be able to write short vowel a, i, o, and u. (CVC) words from dictation.

  • You will be introducing three new phonograms - th, sh, and ch. We've also covered phonogram nk in reading, therefore you may add it to your phonogram cards.

Geography
Objectives:
1. To be able to point to and say the eastern states of the US on a map.
2. To begin learning to draw the world map by drawing a compass rose, equator, and prime meridian.
  •  Due 1/11. Students will be required to sing the names of the States only. However, we will be pointing at them on the US map at school and you are welcome to print the map and do so as well. 
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)
Merry Christmas!

K week 1712/9/202412/10/202412/11/202412/12/202412/13/202412/16/2024Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipTemperance: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
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.Christmas BreakEnd of 2nd Quarter
BibleDiscuss: Get Ready! from JSB.Read Aloud: He's Here! from JSB.Discuss: He's Here!Read Aloud: The Light of the Whole World from JSB.
MathEM-B p17-18EM-B p19-20EM-B p21-23 and math journal Day 2EM-B p24Math journal Day 3
SpellingAAS-Step 9AAS-Step 9 p51-53 (or Lesson 10 for new AAS) "Spell on Paper" in spelling journal and return tomorrow. New phonogram cards (th, sh, ch).AAS-Step 9HERE is a link to the directions for the optional activites.
WritingCopyworkHWT 75-77CopyworkHWT 78-82HERE is a link to copywork of a Christmas poem to work on over the holiday.We have finished the HWT book and will begin with the Copybook in January.
ReadingReview OPG-L52OPG-L53 (squ)OPG-L53 (squ) and 15 minutes from a leveled readerOPG-L53 (sw, tw)OPG-L53 (sw, tw) and 15 minutes from a leveled readerOPG-L53 REVIEW
**Here is a link to a word fan for words with blends to practice over the holiday.
Reading words with beginning consonant blends
EnrichmentRead Aloud: The Twelve Days of Christmas illustrated by Jan Brett
Art Selection:
The Adoration of the Magi by Johann Friedrich Overbeck
Music selection: The Nutcracker Suite, "The Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Poem: "An Old Christmas Greeting"
GeographyUnited States: Eastern States - Due 01/16
Memory WorkAbove the Bright Blue Sky - Due 2/25