Important dates:
Wed. 10/4- last class day for BOX TOPS
Wed. 10/11- Spirit Day and NEST meeting
Wed. 10/18- Informational @10:00am for your friends interested in Fortis!
Mon. 10/23- Picture Retakes
Fri. 10/27- Dodgeball tournament!
Wed. 11/15- Thanksgiving Program 1:30-3:00
The end of this week will mark the end of our first quarter!! How did that happen so fast?! It is so neat to witness how much these little ones have already learned! Thank you, fabulous co-teachers! What an amazing blessing it is that we all get to partner in this awesome task of educating these precious children. Praying for you and your children as you continue this journey.
I will begin giving you the Objective for the week in the notes below, bearing in mind that your student may need more than what is in the box above to meet the objectives. Feel free to ask if you need any help making your home days work for you and your child. This is just one of the beautiful things about our model :)
On Mon. Oct. 30th your Kindergartener is allowed to dress in costume as a historical figure from our historical time-period (Creation to Modern time) Fun! No toy weapons, though.
Reading
Objectives: to sound out CVC words with all 5 short vowels and be able to blend the sounds to read the word; to begin reading short sentences.
Fri. 10/27- Dodgeball tournament!
Wed. 11/15- Thanksgiving Program 1:30-3:00
The end of this week will mark the end of our first quarter!! How did that happen so fast?! It is so neat to witness how much these little ones have already learned! Thank you, fabulous co-teachers! What an amazing blessing it is that we all get to partner in this awesome task of educating these precious children. Praying for you and your children as you continue this journey.
I will begin giving you the Objective for the week in the notes below, bearing in mind that your student may need more than what is in the box above to meet the objectives. Feel free to ask if you need any help making your home days work for you and your child. This is just one of the beautiful things about our model :)
On Mon. Oct. 30th your Kindergartener is allowed to dress in costume as a historical figure from our historical time-period (Creation to Modern time) Fun! No toy weapons, though.
Math
Objectives: name, recognize and order numbers 1-10; identify and compare basic shapes; recognize solid shapes, identify basic shapes on solids.
- While learning about shapes this week, we will pay special attention to the attributes of each shape. Be sure to incorporate this into your home lessons. Ex: "How do we know this is a square and not a rectangle? A square has four sides that are the same. A rectangle has 2 short sides and 2 longer sides. They both have 4 corners/vertices."
- IMPORTANT: When studying three-dimensional shapes, we will use the correct terminology rectangular prism and not box. Please use the correct terminology at home as well.
- Please have your child complete ws: "Solid Shape Scavenger Hunt". Please return Monday to share with the class.
- **Please continue reviewing numbers 1-10. Students should be able to name each number in isolation, quickly and accurately.
Reading
Objectives: to sound out CVC words with all 5 short vowels and be able to blend the sounds to read the word; to begin reading short sentences.
- Cards for lesson 40 in OPG will be sent out via email.
- Please take this time to review reading short vowel words. It is perfectly normal if your child is not quick and fluent yet at reading the words, but we do want to make sure they are sounding out and blending the word at the end.
- I will be sending WORD FANS this week. This is a great way to practice reading short vowel words!
Writing
Objectives: To write the capital letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper
Objectives: To write the capital letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper
- Please continue to monitor pencil grip and correct letter formation!
Spelling
Objectives: To master the name and sound of the 26 letters of the alphabet; to orally blend single phonemes into a CVC word fluently. To be able to write the 26 phonograms from dictation.
- Continue to review steps 1-4. Every daily lesson should include review of phonograms (yellow cards) and key cards (blue cards).
History
Objectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.
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 Moses and King David.
Science
Objectives: to be able to name some ways insects are helpful; to gain an understanding of the purpose insects have in God's world.
Objectives: to be able to name some ways insects are helpful; to gain an understanding of the purpose insects have in God's world.
- This week we are focusing on God's purpose for insects.
Geography
Objectives: to identify and name the Continents and Oceans on a map; to sing the names of the Northern United States.
Objectives: to identify and name the Continents and Oceans on a map; to sing the names of the Northern United States.
- We are beginning to experiment with "Blobbing" at school. Here are some short videos you can watch if you would like to know more about it:
- http://www.teachingstars.com/2013/06/29/beware-of-the-blob-a-video-guide-to-getting-started-with-geography-blobs/
- Due 10/30. 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.
- Northern States
Memory Work
- Continue reviewing Timeline song and Matthew verses.
- Hymn of Joy will be introduced this week. You can find this poem in the kindergarten syllabus or on the blog under "Curriculum/Poetry" This poem will be assessed on 11/29.
Hymn Of Joy by Henry Van Dyke
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee,
Opening to the Sun above,
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
fill us with the light of day!
