10-30 to 11-3 Kindergarten HW

K week 13	10/30/2017	10/31/2017	11/1/2017	11/2/2017	11/3/2017	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Obedience (Trust) + Matthew 5: 1-8
Bible	Q-Psalm 105:39-41	1 Thess 2:1-13, Matt 22:34-46	R-Genesis 9:14-15	Rev. 7:9-17, 1 John 3:1-3
Math	EM-A p137	EM-A p138-140	EM-A p141-142	EM-A p143-144	EM-A p145-146
Spelling	AAS-Step 5	AAS-Step 5 p36-37 key card 4 *"Making Words" activity sent in folders (use your letter tiles)	AAS-Step 5	AAS-Step 6 p39-42 through "Spell with Tiles"		Short vowels
Writing	u, i	HWT-p52-53	e,l	HWT-p54-55	HWT-p56
Reading	OPG-L45	OPG-L45	OPG-L46	OPG-L46	OPG-L47	ending blends
History	Little Pilgrims - p36-43 Christ Builds His Church		Little Pilgrims - p36-43 Christ Builds His Church			Focus: Rome, Paul
Geography	United States: Eastern States - Due 01/08
Science	Animals-Birds		Animals-Birds			Animals
Memory Work	Quarter 2 Poem Due 11/29, Timeline song

Important dates:

Fri. 10/27- Dodgeball tournament!
Wed. 11/15- Thanksgiving Program 1:30-3:00

I cannot wait to see all the fun historical costumes on Monday! It will be such a fun day! We'll have some fun pumpkin math as well!

Meeting with you for conferences has been wonderful and so affirming, knowing that we are partners in educating these precious children.

***There is a lot of new information under our Spelling section below. Please be sure to read it carefully and let me know if you have any questions.

Math 
Objectives: to understand the concept of  capacity; to recognize and match equal sets; to demonstrate understanding of 1-1 correspondence.

• This week we are working on capacity and equal sets. The equal sets lesson is a great footing for your child to understand that equal means 'the same as' and not 'the answer is'. Please make sure to provide the hands-on capacity lessons at the bottom of the page for Tuesday.

Reading
Objectives: to read and accurately blend words that end with a two consonant blend; to begin reading sentences with current sight words and CVC words.

*Please note that there is a lesson assigned for Thursday and another lesson assigned for Friday

• see table

Writing 

Objectives: To write the capital letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper; to be able to write the alphabet on handwriting paper from memory.

• Remember to continue handwriting practice on lined handwriting paper as well as HWT book.

Spelling
Objectives:  To be able to choose the correct short vowel sound when student hears it in a word; to master the name and sound of the 26 letters of the alphabet and be able to write them from dictation; to understand that every word has at least one vowel.

• Now that we have emergent readers, our explicit spelling instruction has started! Please follow the break-up of the lesson on the table. 
• You should have introduced blue key card #3 last Thursday and will introduce key card #4 this Tuesday. Practice blue key cards along with phonogram cards daily.
• "Making Words" will be sent home on Monday. Please follow instructions and use your letter tiles at home. 
• The format of lessons will remain the same (starting with Step 6):  Every Thursday the new "Step" will be introduced at home and we will work on it for a week. Spelling Journals  will start coming home this week.
  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. 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.

• We are continuing to study Christ building His Church.  We are discussing Pentecost, the Apostle Paul, Rome, and will be touching on martyrs and Christian suffering. 

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.

• This week we are discussing birds and their characteristics. 

Geography

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

•  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. Click here for the Geography songs for the year.

Memory Work

• 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

10-23 to 10-27 Kindergarten HW

K week 12	10/23/2017	10/24/2017	10/25/2017	10/26/2017	10/27/2017	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Obedience (Cooperativeness/Attentiveness) + Matthew 5: 1-7
Bible	O- Psalm 102:6-7	Matt 22:15-22, Acts 15:12-22a, James 1:1-12	P-Luke 15:11-22	1 Peter 1:3-9, John 15:(12-16) 17-21
Math	EM-A p123-124	EM-A p125-126, Math Journal entry	EM-A p133-135	EM-A p127-130,  Math Journal entry	EM-A p131-132, 136
Spelling		Dictate phonograms for your child to write		AAS-Step 5 p33-35 key card 3		SPELLING picks back up this THURSDAY at home!
Writing	a,d	HWT-p48-49	g	HWT-p50-51
Reading	OPG-L43	OPG-L43	OPG-L44	OPG-L44	Review L 43/44	ending blends
History	Little Pilgrims - p36-43 Christ Builds His Church		Little Pilgrims - p36-43 Christ Builds His Church			Focus: Rome, Paul
Geography	United States: Northern States - Due 10/30
Science	Animals-Amphibians		Animals-Amphibians			Animals
Memory Work	Quarter 2 Poem Due 11/29; Timeline Song

Important dates:

Mon. 10/23- Picture Retakes
Wed. 10/25- Pizza day and Spirit day. Crazy hair and crazy socks!
Fri. 10/27- Dodgeball tournament!
Wed. 11/15- Thanksgiving Program 1:30-3:00

It is going to be a wonderful week full of fun...and pizza! Fall conference invites have been sent out. Looking forward to sitting down with you and chatting :)

 

AAS will pick back up this week. PLEASE LOOK BELOW  under SPELLING for important information!

Math 
Objectives: to understand the concept of big and small; to sort objects by size; to compare size; to compare weight using a balance; to compare the weight of objects by making direct comparison to a reference weight.

• This week we are working on size and weight. We will be doing hands-on weight activities with a balance at school. Your child will be learning how to use a balance. This experience will provide the background they need for page 136. 
• Please note that the page assignments are out of order this week due to the hands-on weighing. Please pay close attention to the assigned pages for each day.

Reading

Objectives: to read and accurately blend words that end with a two consonant blend; to begin reading sentences with current sight words and CVC words.

• Please encourage your child to point to the words (track text) as he reads. 

Writing 

Objectives: To write the capital letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper; to be able to write the alphabet on handwriting paper from memory.

• Remember to continue handwriting practice on lined handwriting paper as well as HWT book.

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.

• THIS THURSDAY we will pick up AAS where we left off. Please make sure that you have all the materials necessary and that you review Steps 1-4 to ensure readiness.  
• Every daily lesson should include review of phonograms (yellow cards) and key cards (blue cards).
• This week (Step 5) is a bit different from the rest of the steps. Pages 33-35 will be done Thursday and pages 36-37 will be done the following Tuesday. 
• The format of lessons will remain the same (starting with Step 6):  Every Thursday the new "Step" will be introduced at home and we will work on it for a week. Spelling Journals  will start coming home when "Step 6" is introduced. 
  THURSDAY- Introduce "Step" and do lesson up to "Spell with Tiles."
  TUESDAY: Review and "Spell on Paper"- Dictate the 10 words for your child to write in Spelling Journal. Practice "More Words" at home on dry erase board.
• ****Spelling Journals will need to come to school every school day! (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.

• The next two weeks we are discussing Christ building His Church. We will be discussing Pentecost, the Apostle Paul, Rome, and will be touching on martyrs and Christian suffering. 
• We will be praying in class for the many Christians suffering around the world today. Pray for countries where people are hurting and even dying because they love Jesus Christ.

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.

• This week we are discussing amphibians and their characteristics. 

Geography

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

•  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. Click here for the Geography songs for the year.

Memory Work

• Continue reviewing Timeline song and Matthew verses.
• We have been singing our poem in class. It is set to Bethoven's Ode to Joy. Click here to listen
• Poem will be assessed on 11/29.
• TIMELINE SONG: Click here and here for song with hand motions.

10-16 to 10-20 Kindergarten HW

K week 11	10/16/2017	10/17/2017	10/18/2017	10/19/2017	10/20/2017	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Obedience (Humility) + Matthew 5: 1-7
Bible	Staff Development - Student Holiday	Is 25:6-9, Ps 23	N- Genesis 2:21-25	Is. 35:5-8, 2 Tim. 4:5-18, Luke 10:1-9
Math		EM-A p111-114 Math Journal entry	EM-A p115-11 7	EM-A p118-120 Math Journal entry	EM-A p.121-122	Length
Spelling		Phonogram asessment (look below)		1) Alphabetize letter tiles 2) Dictate 26 phonograms		To name and write from dictation first 26 phonograms
Writing		HWT-p44-45 (v,w)	v,w,t	HWT-p46-47
Reading		OPG-L41	OPG-L41/42	OPG-L42	Review L41/42	Double consonants/ck ending
History			Little Pilgrims - p30-35 God Keeps His Promise			Focus: Birth, Life, Death, Resurrection
Geography		United States: Northern States - Due 10/30
Science			Animals-Reptiles			Animals
Memory Work	Quarter 2 Poem Due 11/29; Timeline Song

Important dates:
Mon. 10/16- Teacher inservice. No school

Wed. 10/18- Informational @10:00am for your friends interested in Fortis!

Mon. 10/23- Picture Retakes
Wed. 10/25- Pizza day!
Fri. 10/27- Dodgeball tournament!
Wed. 11/15- Thanksgiving Program 1:30-3:00

I hope your family enjoys this extended weekend with Monday off! Tuesday will be a regular homeschool day. 
You may have noticed at the top of our blog table the heading "Discipleship". This is the virtue that we try to work on school wide. We discuss it in class and encourage families to discuss it at home as well (as I'm sure you naturally do, anyway!)  I am posting the following from another teacher's blog, because I agree with so wholeheartedly. What a blessing to be the ones spending the most time with our children, and helping mold their precious hearts!

By this time in our parenting journey, we all know the important role the family plays in our children's respectful obedience.  As homeschooling mommas, we have the added benefit of observing the true hearts of our children in the comfort of our homes on a regular basis and are well acquainted with their discipline needs, but we still benefit from motivational reminders of what our goals in this area include.  Here's some links you may enjoy.  Happy Parenting!

Effective child discipline from Focus on the Family
Visionary Family Ministries

Math 
Objectives: to compare the length of objects by making direct comparison with reference objects; to measure objects using non-standard units of measurement.

• This week we are working on length using non-standard units (ex:paper clips, unifix cubes, etc). *Please give your child some hands-on practice measuring things at home with non-standard units. Refer to the bottom of the workbook pages for activities.

Reading
Objectives: to read and accurately blend words that end in a double consonant (ss, ff, ll); to read and accurately blend words that end with "ck"; to begin reading sentences with current sight words and CVC words.

• "Two Review and One New" on page 92 will be a part of every lesson. Please make sure that you include this in your daily lesson every time.

Writing 

Objectives: To write the capital letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper; to be able to write the alphabet on handwriting paper from memory.

• Remember to continue handwriting practice on lined handwriting paper as well as HWT book. 

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.

• We will pick up with AAS step 5 the last week of October. For now, continue to review steps 1-4. Every daily lesson should include review of phonograms (yellow cards) and key cards (blue cards).
• Please assess your child on the 26 single letter phonograms using the form here.  Show them the phonogram card and mark which phonograms they have not mastered. Return the assessment on Wednesday.    

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 Jesus as our Savior, and reflecting on His Crucifixion and Resurrection. A most important moment in history, indeed.

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.

• This week we are discussing reptiles! We will be focusing on their characteristics and their habitats.

Geography
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.

Memory Work

• Continue reviewing Timeline song and Matthew verses.
• We have been singing our poem in class. It is set to Bethoven's Ode to Joy. Click here to listen
• This poem will be assessed on 11/29.

10-9 to 10-13 Kindergarten HW

K week 10	10/9/2017	10/10/2017	10/11/2017	10/12/2017	10/13/2017	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Obedience (Respect) + Matthew 5: 1-6
Bible	L-  John 1: 29-32	Ps 80:7-19	M- Song of Solomon 1:9	Matt 21:33-46
Math	EM-A p103-104	EM-A p105-106 MATH JOURNAL entry	EM-A p107	EM-A p108-109 MATH JOURNAL entry	EM-A p110	Patterns. Review flat and solid shapes!
Spelling	Phonemic awareness activities, alphabetizing, phonogram dictation	1) Go over yellow phonogram cards and blue key cards. 2)Have your child put the AAS letter tiles in alphabetical order. 3) Dictate 26 phonograms for your child to write	Phonemic awareness activities, alphabetizing, phonogram dictation	1) Go over yellow phonogram cards and blue key cards. 2)Have your child put the AAS letter tiles in alphabetical order. 3) Dictate 26 phonograms for your child to write		Review Steps 1-4 as needed, to master 26 phonograms, segmenting, etc
Writing	c,o	HWT-p40-41	s	HWT-p42-43		*Lower case instruction begins
Reading	OPG-L27-40 Review, short vowel CVC readers	OPG-L27-40 Review, short vowel CVC readers	OPG-L27-40 Review, short vowel CVC readers	OPG-L27-40 Review, short vowel CVC readers		Practice blending and reading CVC words and sentences
History	Little Pilgrims - p30-35 God Keeps His Promise		Little Pilgrims - p30-35 God Keeps His Promise			Focus: Birth, Life, Death, Resurrection
Geography	United States: Northern States - Due 10/30
Science	Animals-Mammals		Animals-Mammals			Animals
Memory Work	Quarter 2 Poem Due 11/29; Timeline Song

Important dates:
Wed. 10/11- Spirit Day and NEST meeting
Mon. 10/16- Teacher inservice. No school

Wed. 10/18- Informational @10:00am for your friends interested in Fortis!

Mon. 10/23- Picture Retakes
Wed. 10/25- Pizza day!
Fri. 10/27- Dodgeball tournament!
Wed. 11/15- Thanksgiving Program 1:30-3:00

We are moving right along in our learning, and really enjoying the time with your children! Thank you for working so diligently with your children at home. It shows! I hope you are enjoying the extra family time and play time this school model allows.

On Mon. Oct. 30^th 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. Please make sure it allows for them to easily use the restroom :)

Math 

Objectives: to recognize and name some of the patterns God created in our world. To be able to identify, describe and extend simple patterns (AB,AAB,ABB, AABB,ABC)

• This week we are working on patterning. Make sure that you provide many hands-on  experiences to recognize, extend, and create patterns. 
• There will be a worksheet coming home Wednesday. Please help your child complete it and return it next 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. Please also review names and attributes of flat vs. solid shapes(sphere, cylinder, rectangular prism, cube, cone)

Reading
Objectives: to read and accurately blend short vowel words( CVC); to begin reading sentences with current sight words and CVC words.

• We are taking this week to review reading short vowel words and sentences before proceeding with our new OPG lessons. Please review lessons 27-40 on Tuesday and on Thursday/Friday.
• Have your child read past OPG readers for practice along with the WORD FANS that were sent home. The goal is for our students to be able to blend CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words accurately in order to read the word. 
• IMPORTANT!!! Please expect your child to point to each word as they are reading sentences or their mini-books. This is called "tracking" and it is important when first learning to read.  They can point with their index finger or with a fun "pointer" (popsicle stick, long witch nail, etc) If they are struggling with wanting to guess the word, have them point to each letter in the word and say each sound (then blend it).

Writing 

Objectives: To write the capital letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper

• Remember to continue handwriting practice on lined handwriting paper as well as HWT book. 
• We begin lower case instruction this week!

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.

• We will pick up with AAS step 5 the last week of October. For now, 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.

• Though Christmas is not upon us, we are so excited to be entering into the history unit where the promise is fulfilled with the birth and life of Jesus!

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.

• This week we begin a new unit on animals! We will study one classification each week (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish) and spend the last 3 weeks discussing the habitats of animals. You can find the science objectives in the kindergarten syllabus (and listed above). In class we will be discussing the traits of each classification, working in our science journals, and doing nature studies and investigations. Please feel free to extend this unit at home as much as you would like! 

Geography
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. 
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Memory Work

• Continue reviewing Timeline song and Matthew verses.
• We have been singing it in class. It is set to Bethoven's Ode to Joy. Click here to listen
• This poem will be assessed on 11/29.