| Kinder 26 | 3/6/2017 | 3/7/2017 | 3/8/2017 | 3/9/2017 | 3/10/2017 | Co-Teacher Notes |
| Discipleship | Perseverence + Proverbs 3:1-20 | Math Buddies: Number bonds | ||||
| Math | EM-B p85 | EM-B p86 | EM-B p87 | EM-B p88-89 | EM-B p90-91 | |
| Reading | OPG-L72 | OPG-L73 | OPG-L74 | OPG-L74 | Review L72-74 | Review long vowel/silent e for all vowels |
| Composition | CB-p56-57 | CB-p58-59 | Copywork through Oral Narration | |||
| Grammar | ||||||
| Spelling | AAS-Step 17 | AAS-Step 17 p82 "Spell on Paper" and "Dictate Phrases" 1-3 on manuscript paper to return tomorrow. | AAS-Step 17 | AAS-Step 18 p83-85 through "Spell with Tiles" Key Card 9 and new Ph cards ck, ng, nk | ||
| History | Little Pilgrims - p86-91 The Nation Grows | Little Pilgrims - p86-91 The Nation Grows | Focus: The War Between the States, Robert E. Lee, Abe Lincoln | |||
| Science | Plants | Plants | Plants | |||
| Geography | US Locations (song) | |||||
| Memory Work | Quarter 4 Poem Due 5/1 (Look for link below!) | |||||
3-13 to 3-17: Spring break
3-15: Priority re-enrollment deadline
3-29: Pizza day!
Last week before Spring break! This year is just flying by. Your kiddos have worked so hard and are making amazing progress. We are so blessed for this partnership with you and continue to pray for peaceful, productive homeschool days for all of you.
This week we study Abraham Lincoln. Here are a few of his famous quotes worth pondering:
“My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.”
― Abraham Lincoln
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”
― Abraham Lincoln
“I'm a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down.”
― Abraham Lincoln
“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.”
― Abraham Lincoln
Math
Objectives: to add or subtract from a number within 10;to use a number line to add or subtract; to understand the connection between number bonds and addition/subtraction; understand how to solve simple story problems.
- This week we focus on both addition and subtraction. We want students to see the connection between adding and subtracting. This can easily be seen with number bonds. In addition we are missing the "whole", while in subtraction we are missing a "part". We continue to use a number line to add and subtract (counting forward in addition and counting back in subtraction). Remember to read through the "Introduction" at the bottom of the math pages. This is an important part of the lesson!
- Number bond practice on MATH BUDDIES!
Reading
Objectives: to read and accurately blend words and sentences with all long vowels/silent e pattern; to be able to differentiate between a short vowel and a long vowel word.
- We are continuing our study of long vowels with silent e and open syllable (we will cover this later in All About Spelling, but OPG provides a friendly way to explain it to your child right now in lesson 73).
- We have covered all vowels with silent e!
- Transitioning from reading just short vowel words to reading long vowel words can require extra time and practice; that is why we are slowly working our way through these lessons. Please bring in the All About Spelling key cards to guide your child if they are missing words. For example, "A vowel's first sound is short. Is there anything in this word that will make this vowel long? A silent e? The last and only vowel? So, will this vowel make its long or short sound? Good! Let's try that word again!"
- 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.
Composition (see table)
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; to be able to accurately copy a sentence, using handwriting lines correctly.
- see table
Spelling
Objectives: To be able to differentiate when to use a "c" vs. a "k" by using our spelling rule.
Objectives: To be able to differentiate when to use a "c" vs. a "k" by using our spelling rule.
- Please begin each lesson by reviewing all phonogram cards introduced this far, as well as all key cards. Repetition is key for retention at this tender age. Make it fun! Do a jumping jack as you say each sound, clap your hands, snap your fingers, etc.
- *A reminder: Once we have covered a certain skill in AAS, we should begin holding our students accountable for using those skills on their own. Encourage them to write words and sentences using the skills they have learned.
- Please make sure to put the paper from 'Spell on Paper' in the green folder, so that we can check it every Wednesday. Paper used for spelling in kindergarten should be manuscript lined paper (with a top, mid, and bottom line) to reinforce proper letter formation.
History
Objectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.
- Song for the semester: The Star-Spangled Banner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKp29Luryc
Geography
Objectives: to identify and name the continents and oceans on a map; to sing the name of the 50 US states.
*Rememver that the goal is to be able to name the 50 States. You are free to use a different resource than the one provided, if needed.United States Locations – States
Objectives: to identify and name the continents and oceans on a map; to sing the name of the 50 US states.
To be assessed 4/5Northern StatesSouthern StatesEastern StatesPacific StatesMiddle States
Science
Objectives: to be able to identify the parts of a plant and what their job is; to describe the life cycle of a plant; to be able to discuss God's purpose for plants.
- This week we begin our unit on "Plants". We are excited to spend a few weeks learning all about God's marvelous creation! Weather permitting, we hope to dig into some hands-on exploration.
Memory Work
- "All things Bright and Beautiful" is our last poem of the year. In class we are singing it to this tune:
- Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem, Proverbs verses, Geography song)
