12-4 to 12-8 Kindergarten HW

K week 17	12/4/2017	12/5/2017	12/6/2017	12/7/2017	12/8/2017	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Joy (Faithfulness) + Matthew 5: 1-10
Bible	Y-  2 Corinthians 6:14	Ps: 80:1-7	Z-  Genesis 6: 19-20	Mk 11:1-10 or Mk 13:24-37
Math	EM-B p19-20	EM-B p21-23; Math Journal Entry	EM-B p24	No HW	No HW	End of 2nd Quarter
Spelling	AAS-Step 9	AAS-Step 9 p51-53 "Spell on Paper" in Spelling Journal and return tomorrow. New Ph cards (th, sh, ch).	AAS-Step 9	No HW	No HW
Writing	f, q	HWT-p70-71	x,z	HWT-p72-73	HWT-p74-75
Reading	OPG-L53 (squ)	OPG-L53 (squ)	OPG-L53 (sw, tw)	OPG-L53 (sw, tw)	OPG-L53 REVIEW	Reading words with beginning consonant blends
History	Little Pilgrims - p54-65 Christ Reforms His Church		Little Pilgrims - p54-65 Christ Reforms His Church	No HW	No HW	Focus: Martin Luther, John Calvin
Geography	United States: Eastern States - Due 01/08
Science	Animals - habitats		Animals - habitats	No HW	No HW	Animals
Memory Work	Quarter 3 Poem Due 2/28; Timeline song

Important dates:

Wed. 12/6- Christmas sweater day or Spirit wear!
Wed. 12/6- Classical book exchange
Fri. 12/8- Parent's night out! Drop kids off starting at 5:30
12-11 to 1/5- Christmas break!

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 Wednesday.

Have a wonderful Christmas break!!!!

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

Math 
Objectives: to identify and name numbers 11-20; to make a group of tens within a set, and count the leftovers, in order to name the number; 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: to begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that begin with consonant 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.

Writing 

Objectives: To write the capital letters and lower case letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper; to write first and last names correctly on handwriting paper.

• 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:  To be able to write short vowel/CVC words from dictation. This week focuses on short u.

• 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

History 
Objectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.

• see table

Science
Objectives: to be able to identify animal habitats and explain why that habitat is suitable.

• see table

Geography

Objectives: to identify and name the Continents and Oceans on a map; to sing the names of  the Eastern United States.

•  Due 1/08. 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.

Memory Work

Objectives: 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, Matthew verses, Geography song, Timeline song)

11-27 to 12-1 Kindergarten HW

K week 16	11/27/2017	11/28/2017	11/29/2017	11/30/2017	12/1/2017	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Joy (Enthusiasm) + Matthew 5: 1-9
Bible	W- Luke 10:2-3	Ps 95:1-7a	X-  Proverbs 14:4	Matt 25:31-46
Math	EM-B p10	EM-B p11-12; Math Journal entry	EM-B p13-14	EM-B p15-16; Math Journal entry	EM-B p17-18
Spelling	AAS-Step 8	AAS-Step 8 p49 "Spell on Paper"in Spelling Journal and return tomorrow. Review "More Words"	AAS-Step 8	AAS-Step 9 p51-53 "Spell with Tiles."  Add New Phonogram cards (th, sh, ch).		Spelling words with short o
Writing	m	HWT-p66-67	h,b	HWT-p68-69
Reading	OPG-L52 (br, dr, cr)	OPG-L52 (br, dr, cr)	OPG-L52 (fr, gr, pr, tr)	OPG-L52 (fr, gr, pr, tr)	Review OPG-L52	Reading words with beginning consonant blends
History	Little Pilgrims - p44-53 The Church Spreads		Little Pilgrims - p44-53 The Church Spreads			Focus: Augustine, St. Patrick, St. Francis, Medieval Life
Geography	United States: Eastern States - Due 01/08
Science	Animals - habitats		Animals - habitats			Animals
Memory Work	Quarter 2 Poem Due 11/29 (Wednesday!); Timeline song

Important dates:

Wed. 11/29- Pizza Day
Wed. 11/29- Poem 2 assessed 
Thurs. 11/30- School play by Logic/Rhetoric School 
Wed. 12/6- Classical book exchange

Welcome back!!!! I hope that you had a restful Thanksgiving break and that you are reminded daily of all the blessings we have to be thankful for.

We have two busy weeks of school before Christmas break! On Wednesday, December 6th we will have a book exchange in our class. We ask that you bring a new or gently used wrapped, classically appropriate, gender neutral book. Please explain to your child in advance, as I will also, that an exchange means that they will be giving this book away to a friend and they will be going home with a new book to enjoy. :)

Math 
Objectives: to compare numbers and quantities; to be able to identify "how many more/less" a group has, compared to the reference set.

• This week we are comparing quantities and numbers. Make sure that you are using the terms greater and less as well as synonyms for these words, such as more, not as many, fewer, etc. Proper vocabulary with lots of discussions will help your child understand the concepts. Mid-week we move into the introduction to comparison operations (How many more? How many less?). This can be a very difficult concept for students to understand, so go into these lessons knowing that. Manipulatives and hands-on experiences are especially important for these lessons. Pair items and see how many are left over. In first grade this will lead into understanding that we can solve these problems with subtraction - but not yet! :)

Reading
Objectives: to begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that begin with consonant blends.

• You will note that we are spending this whole week on lesson 52. Beginning blends, especially r blends, can take a little longer for students to master. Please make sure that you give this lesson full attention each day, even though we are spending a whole week on it. It can be quite common for students (and adults!) to miss the pronunciation of r blends. A common mistake that we will be working on clarifying is the tr blend. This blend is often mistakenly pronounced as chr. It is especially important to pay attention to mouth and tongue placement during this lesson!
•  Here is a helpful video for parents to help correct these common errors: http://www.rachelsenglish.com/videos/tr-dr-and-str 
• This video will help parents help students practice and fix any errors they might encounter with the r: http://www.rachelsenglish.com/videos/holding-out-r

Writing 

Objectives: To write the capital letters and lower case letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper; to write first and last names correctly on handwriting paper.

• 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:  To be able to write short vowel/CVC words from dictation. This week focuses on short o.

•  We are introducing key card 5 this week.
• Begin each lesson by going over yellow phonogram cards and blue key cards!
• THURSDAY- Introduce "Step" and do lesson up to and including"Spell with Tiles."
  TUESDAY: 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 so I can check them!(Bring every day- Blue folder, Math book, Math Journal, Spelling Journal)

History 
Objectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.

• This week we are discussing Medieval times and knights.

Science
Objectives: to be able to classify vertebrate animals into 5 categories (mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds); to identify habitats and explain why that habitat is suitable.

•  We are continuing to discuss animal habitats (arctic, desert, grassland, rainforest, ocean) 

Geography

Objectives: to identify and name the Continents and Oceans on a map; to sing the names of  the Eastern United States.

•  Due 1/08. 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.

Memory Work

Objectives: 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, Matthew verses, Geography song, Timeline song)
• Our poem, Hymn Of Joy will be assessed this week! 11/29

11-13 to 11-17 Kindergarten HW

K week 15	11/13/2017	11/14/2017	11/15/2017	11/16/2017	11/17/2017	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Joy (Thankfulness) + Matthew 5: 1-9
Bible	U- Rev. 22:18	Ps 70	V-Prov. 30:17	Matt 25:1-13
Math	EM-B p1	EM-B p 2-3	EM-B p 4-5	EM-B p 6-7	EM-B p 8-9
Spelling	AAS-Step 7	AAS-Step 7 p46 "Spell on Paper" in Spelling Journal and return tomorrow. Review "More Words"	AAS-Step 7	AAS-Step 8  p47-48 through "Spell with Tiles." Key card 5		Writing short i words
Writing	p	HWT-p62-63	r,n	HWT-64-65
Reading	OPG-L50	OPG-L50	OPG-L51	OPG-L51	Review L50/51	Beginning blends
History	Little Pilgrims - p44-53 The Church Spreads		Little Pilgrims - p44-53 The Church Spreads			Focus: Augustine, St. Patrick, St. Francis, Medieval Life
Geography	United States: Eastern States - Due 01/08
Science	Animals - habitats	Read "Animals Born Alive and Well"	Animals - habitats	Read "Chickens Aren't The Only Ones"		Animals
Memory Work	Quarter 2 Poem Due 11/29

Important dates:

Wed. 11/15- Thanksgiving Program 1:30-3:00
11/20 to 11/24- Thanksgiving break
Wed. 11/29- Pizza Day
Wed. 11/29- Poem 2 assessed

Wow! It is hard to believe it is almost time for Thanksgiving break. There is so very much to be thankful for this year, including your precious children and wonderful partnership. I am so very blessed by you!
I hope to see many of you on Wednesday for our Thanksgiving program and dessert social. We pray that you will have a restful and refreshing Thanksgiving break with your families.

Math 
Objectives: to compare sets of objects and be able to make a set with one more or one less; to look at numerals and be able to tell/write the numeral that is one more/one less.

• We started Essentials book B today. Please remember to send it every school day.

Reading
Objectives: to begin reading and accurately blending words that begin with consonant blends.

• We are venturing into beginning blends and your kiddos are ready!! 
• Lesson 50 introduces the sight word of. Kindergarten students now have 4 sight words: a, I, the, of. Our list of sight words will grow as we progress through the book. OPG is a phonics based reading program and we only introduce true sight words (words that do not follow rules and cannot be sounded out) and some high frequency words that children will encounter prior to learning the rule which will help them decode.

Writing 

Objectives: To write the capital letters and lower case letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper; to write first and last names correctly on handwriting paper.

• 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:  To be able to write short vowel/CVC words from dictation. This week focuses on short i.

• THURSDAY- Introduce "Step" and do lesson up to and including"Spell with Tiles."
  TUESDAY: 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 so I can check them!(Bring every day- Blue folder, Math book, Math Journal, Spelling Journal)

History 
Objectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.

• This week we are discussing Boniface and knights.

Science
Objectives: to be able to classify vertebrate animals into 5 categories (mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds); to identify habitats and explain why that habitat is suitable.

• To review the different animal classifications, you will be reading your 2 science readers this week.
• This week we are beginning our study of animal habitats (arctic, desert, grassland, rainforest, ocean) 

Geography

Objectives: to identify and name the Continents and Oceans on a map; to sing the names of  the Eastern United States.

•  Due 1/08. 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.

Memory Work

Objectives: 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, Matthew verses, Geography song, Timeline song)
• Our poem, Hymn Of Joy will be assessed on 11/29