Kinder Week 23 (T/TH)

                                                             

Important Dates:

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!

We have a busy week ahead, filled with new learning and fun. We are enjoying your sweeties! 

Math 

Objectives:

1.  To understand simple addition problems and relate addition equations to number bonds.

2.  To understand simple subtraction problems.

3.  To understand subtraction as whole minus a part.

• We begin introduction to subtraction this week. We are emphasizing the fact that the minus sign really means "take away". 

• 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 three consonant blends (scr, str, spl, spr)

• Please make sure to go over each OPG reading lesson, including reviews, daily. Consistency and repetition is key for creating beautiful, competent readers!
• Please follow up each lesson and mini book review, by having your child read to you, a book at their appropriate level. This should be done at a separate time of the day from their OPG lesson. 

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 (typically top to bottom/left to right)

Spelling

1.  To be able to write words with th, sh, and ch from dictation

2.  To be able to write words with final blends accurately from dictation.

3.  To be able to write simple phrases and sentences from dictation.

• This week we begin writing words with blends. If your child is struggling to write the words correctly, or leaving out a consonant, refer them back to the oral segmenting of the word with the chips. This way they can make sure they are accounting for every letter in the word.
• ****Some students are still having difficulty differentiating SH, TH, CH when spelling words. Please continue to practice this!  Please also make sure that your child is not adding the "uh" sound to the end of any of these phonograms.
• Please make sure to have your student do their work in the Spelling Journal and send it to school.

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 will officially be assessed Thursday!

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 and Geography song) 

K week 23	2/16/2026	2/17/2026	2/18/2026	2/19/2026	2/20/2026	2/23/2026	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Love - 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 Aloud	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.	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.
Bible		Discuss: The Friend of Little Children	Read Aloud: The man who didn't have any friends from JSB and begin practicing for the Bible Bag Presentation. Work on memorizing the Letter R scripture.	Discuss: The man who didn't have any friends.	Read Aloud: Running Away from JSB and begin practicing for the Bible Bag Presentation. Work on memorizing the Letter R scripture.		Have your child collect items for their Bible Bag Story and begin memorizing it. Itens must fit in the bag provided. Letter R: Restore to me the joy of your salvation and make me willing to obey you. Psalm 51:12
Math	EM-B P63-64	EM-B p65-67	EM-B p68-69 and math journal Day 5	EM-B p70-71	EM-B p72 and math journal Day 6	EM-B p73
Spelling		AAS-Step 14	AAS-LESSON 14 "Spell on Paper" and "Dictate Phrases" in spelling journal to return tomorrow.	AAS-Step 14	AAS-LESSON 15 "Spell with Tiles"
Writing		Oral Narration and Copywork	CB pgs 26-27	Oral Narration and Copywork	CB pgs 28-29	CB pgs 30-31
Reading	Review OPG-L61 and 62 as needed	OPG-L63 SF: Week 5 Day 1	OPG-L63 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader SF: Week 5 Day 2	OPG-L64 SF: Week 5 Day 3	OPG-L64 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader SF: Week 5 Day 4	Review L63/64
Enrichment	Read Aloud: The Frogs and Toads All Sang by Arnold Lobel Art Selection: Girl Interrupted at her Music by Johannes Vermeer Music Selection: Clarinet Concerto in A Major "Adagio" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Poem: Poetry from The Frogs and Toads All Sang
Geography	United States: Middle States Due Thursday: Southern States - Due 3/26
Memory Work	All Things Bright and Beautiful Due 2/24

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:  

Miss Chun's Class

Mrs. Penner's Class

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 22	2/9/2026	2/10/2026	2/11/2026	2/12/2026	2/13/2026	2/16/2026	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Love - 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 Aloud	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.	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.
Bible		Discuss: Filled Full	Read 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 "
Math	EM-B p51-52	EM-B p53-55	EM-B p56-58 and math journal Day 3	EM-B p59-60	EM-B p61-62 and math journal Day 4	EM-B p63-64
Spelling		Segmenting practice with beginning and ending blends	AAS 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
Writing		Oral Narration and Copywork	CB pgs 22-23 and make a Valentine for each child in the class.	Oral Narration and Copywork	CB pgs 24-25
Reading	Review L59/60: Math in the Bath Story	OPG-L61	OPG-L61 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader	OPG-L62	OPG-L62 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader	Review OPG-L61 and 62 as needed
Enrichment	Read 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
Geography	Middle States - Due 2/19
Memory Work	All 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:

Miss Chun's Class

Mrs. Penner's Class

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 21	2/2/2026	2/3/2026	2/4/2026	2/5/2026	2/6/2026	2/9/2026	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Determination: "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 Aloud	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.	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.
Bible		Discuss: 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.
Math	EM-B p40	EM-B p41-42	EM-B p43-45 and math journal Day 1	EM-B p46-48	EM-B p49-50 and math journal Day 2	EM-B p51-52
Spelling		AAS-Step 12	Lesson 13 in NEW AAS "Spell on Paper" and "Dictate Phrases" 1-3 in spelling journal to return Thursday	AAS-Step 12	AAS 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
Writing		Oral narration and copywork	CB pgs 18-19	Oral Narration and Copywork	CB pgs 20-21
Reading	Review L57/58	OPG-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
Enrichment	Read 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"
Geography	Middle States - Due 2/19
Memory Work	All Things Bright and Beautiful Due 2/24