| Kinder 30 | 4/10/2017 | 4/11/2017 | 4/12/2017 | 4/13/2017 | 4/14/2017 | Co-Teacher Notes |
| Discipleship | Perseverence (Habit of Right Doing) + Proverbs 3:1-23 | |||||
| Math | EM-B p131-133 | EM-B p134-136 | EM-B p137 | EM-B p138, p139-140 | Good Friday (no school) | |
| Reading | OPG-L81 | OPG-L81 | OPG-L82 | OPG-L82 | ||
| Composition | CB-p72-73 | CB-p74-75 | ||||
| Grammar | ||||||
| Spelling | AAS-Step 21 | AAS-Step 21 p96-97 "Spell on Paper" and "Dictate Phrases" 1-3 on manuscript paper to return tomorrow. | AAS-Step 21 | AAS-Step 22 p99-100 through "Spell with Tiles" | ||
| History | Little Pilgrims - p103-113 Exploring the United States | Little Pilgrims - p103-113 Exploring the United States | Focus: Flag, White House, Washington D. C, The Alamo | |||
| Science | Plants | Plants | Plants | |||
| Geography | US States song Due 4/26 | |||||
| Memory Work | Quarter 4 Poem Due 5/1 | |||||
Important Dates:
4-26: US States Assessed
5-1: All Things Bright and Beautiful assessed
Four weeks left! This makes us kindergarten teachers very sad! We have thoroughly enjoyed your children, and are SO proud of how much they have grown this year. Even though we know they are ready for 1st grade, it will be hard to say goodbye. Thank you for allowing us the chance to be a small part of their lives.
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!
-Psalm 127:3-5
Math
Objectives: order numbers; ordinal numbers(1st -10th); time to the hour; understand different ways to measure time
- This week we continue to focus on ordering, and will introduce ordinal numbers. We are also focusing on understanding the different ways to measure time (our day, time, calendar).
- We will be sending home a "clock" we made in class this week, for you to practice telling time with your child.
- PLEASE continue reviewing at home, some of the bigger topics we have touched on : adding/subtracting, tens/ones, numbers up to 40, number bonds. Repetition is so important for our young kiddos!
Reading
Objectives: to read and accurately blend words and sentences with all long vowel/silent e pattern.
- READ, READ, READ! Have your child read to you at least 15 minutes a day!
- Remember to begin the lessons by reviewing our current sight words and reading over words/sentences from previous lessons. *Reviewing and repetition is key!
- This week we focus on reviewing long vowel/silent e words.
- 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 sentences, using handwriting lines correctly.
- see table
Spelling
Objectives: To be able to spell words that have "nk" at the end.
- We have already been practicing the phonogram nk in reading. In this lesson students will build upon their knowledge to apply the phonogram to spelling.
- Remember to begin each lesson by going over yellow phonogram cards and blue key cards.
- 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.
- This week we will be learning all about the United States! We will be focusing on many historical sites and natural wonders.
- Song for the semester: The Star-Spangled Banner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKp29Luryc
Geography
- The assessment of the names of the 50 states will be on April 26th.
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.
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.
- Use the science syllabus that was given out at the beginning of the year to study plants along with us at home. This is not required, but spring provides a wonderful opportunity to explore and marvel at God's creation! It is so beautiful to see how he has made everything to work together!
- Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem, Proverbs verses, Geography song)
- Memorization of good, true and beautiful things is a part of our wonderful classical education!
