Kinder Week 13 10/29-11/2


K week 1310/29/201810/30/201810/31/201811/1/201811/2/2018Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipUnit Verse: 1 Peter 2:17 “Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the King.”
BibleGod is worthy of our best. 1 Chronicles 29:10-16 & Malachi 1:6-14Hezekiah's prayer. Isaiah 36-37.Hezekiah's prayer. Isaiah 36-37.Treat the Lord your God with the utmost respect. Daniel 5 & 1 Samuel 2:30.Respecting authority. Ephesians 6:5-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:12, Romans 13:1
MathEM-A p137EM-A p138-140 and math journalEM-A p141-142EM-A p143-144 and math journalEM-A p145-146
SpellingAAS-Step 5AAS-Step 5 p36-37 key card 4AAS-Step 5AAS-Step 6 p39-42 through "Spell with Tiles"Short vowels
Writingu, iHWT-p52-53 (u and words that start with u).e,lHWT-p54-55 (i and e)HWT-p56 (l)
ReadingOPG-L45OPG-L45OPG-L46OPG-L46OPG-L47ending blends
HistoryLittle Pilgrims-Birth of Jesus!Read "The Teeny, Weenie...true king." from JSBLittle Pilgrims-Birth of JesusRead "The Young Hero and the Horrible Giant" from JSB.Focus:
GeographyUnited States: Eastern States - Due 01/07
SciencePlanets-MarsReview Mars poem (see below)Planets-JupiterReview Jupiter poem (see below)
Memory WorkQuarter 2 Poem Due 11/28
Important dates:
Wed 10/31 - Historical Dress Up Day!  Pizza Day!
Wed 11/14- Thanksgiving program 1:30-3:00

I cannot wait to see all the fun historical costumes on Wednesday! It will be such a fun day!
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  information under our Spelling section below. Please be sure to read it carefully and let me know if you have any questions.
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Math 
Objectives: 
1.  To understand the concept of capacity.
2.  To recognize and match equal sets.
3.  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: 
1.  To be able to read sentences with current sight words and CVC words.
2.  To be able to read and accurately blend words that end with a two consonant blend.

*Please note that there is a lesson assigned for Thursday and another lesson assigned for Friday
  • see table
Writing 
Objectives:
1. To  be able to form all upper case letters properly on handwriting lines. 
2. To be able to form all lower case letters properly on handwriting lines.
3. To be able to write name properly using only 1 capital letter.
4. 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.  
  • Have your child practice writing his/her name properly on handwriting lines.  Breaking the habit of writing their name with all capital letters can be a challenge!
    Spelling
    Objectives: 
    1. To be able to alphabetize letter tiles.
    2  To be able to choose the correct short vowel sound when heard in a word.
    3.  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.
    • 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: 
    1. To be able to point to and say the northern states of the US on a map.
    2. To be able to describe key events in the Bible and to learn from them.
    3.  To see God's hand in every event.

    Science
    Objectives: 
    1. To be able to name all 8 planets in order. (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune)
    2. To be able to give characteristics of each planet

    Mars                                                                             Jupiter
    (To the song:  Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho!)                                     (Tune:  Home on the Range")

    Planet Mars,                                                                  Oh there is a giant planet
    Planet Mars!                                                                  Called Ju-u-piter!
    It is the color red.                                                           Where there's a storm
    4th from the sun.                                                            Swirling like the clouds.            
    It comes after Earth.                                                       Bigger than the other planets
    Volcanoes,                                                                      put together as one.
    craters,                                                                            It's made of gas
    and a desert!                                                                   and called a gas giant.

    Geography
    Objectives: 
    1. To be able to point to and say the northern states of the US on a map.
    2. To begin learning to draw the world map by drawing a compass rose, equator, and prime meridian.
    •  Due 10/29. 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, Geography song, Timeline song)
    • Our poem, Hymn Of Joy will be assessed on 11/28


    Kinder Week 12 10/22-10/26


    K week 1210/22/201810/23/201810/24/201810/25/201810/26/2018Co-Teacher Notes
    DiscipleshipRespect: Unit Verse: 1 Peter 2:17 “Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the King.”
    BibleRespect Making fun of others - Elisha is jeered. 2 Kings 2:23-25.Respect: Book of VirtuesGod is worthy of our best. 1 Chronicles 29:10-16 & Malachi 1:6-14
    MathEM-A p123-124EM-A p125-126EM-A p133-135EM-A p127-130EM-A p131-132, 136
    SpellingRhyming wordsDictate phonograms for your child to write.  Practice writing the alphabet from memory.Write the alphabet from memory.AAS-Step 5 p33-35 key card 3SPELLING picks back up this THURSDAY at home!
    WritingLetters that begin with a magic c:  a,dHWT-p48-49 (Magic c letters: a and d)gHWT-p50-51 (Magic c letter: d and sentences).
    ReadingOPG-L43OPG-L43OPG-L44OPG-L44Review L 43/44ending blends
    HistoryLittle Pilgrims page 27-29 Read "Ten Ways to to Perfect" in the JSBLittle Pilgrims pg 27-29 Read "The Warrior Leader" in the JSBKing David
    GeographyUnited States: Northern States - Due 10/29
    SciencePlanets-VenusReview Venus Poem (see below)Planets-EarthReview Earth poem (see below)
    Memory WorkQuarter 2 Poem Due 11/28
    Important dates:

    Sat 10/20- Fortis Fall Festival and Craft Show  10:00-6:00
    Wed 10/24- New Parent Informatational:  10:00  Tell anyone you know who is interested in Fortis!
    Wed 10/31 - Historical Dress Up Day!  Pizza Day!
    Wed 11/14- Thanksgiving program 1:30-3:00


    It is going to be a wonderful week full of fun!  Please check out the Fortis Pumkin Patch when you have a chance...or when it finally stops raining! 
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    AAS will pick back up this week. PLEASE LOOK BELOW  under SPELLING for important information!



    Math 
    Objectives: 
    1.  To compare the length of objects by making direct comparisons with reference objects
    2.  To measure objects using non-standard units of measurement.
    3.  To understand the concept of big and small and sort objects by size
    4.  To compare weight using a balance
    5.  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: 
    1.  To be able to read sentences with current sight words and CVC words.
    2.  To be able to read and accurately blend words that end with a two consonant blend.
    • Please encourage your child to point to the words (track text) as he reads. 
    Writing 
    1. To  be able to form all upper case letters properly on handwriting lines. 
    2. To be able to form all lower case letters properly on handwriting lines.
    3. To be able to write name properly using only 1 capital letter.
    4. 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.  
    • Have your child practice writing his/her name properly on handwriting lines.  Breaking the habit of writing their name with all capital letters can be a challenge!
    Spelling.
    Objectives: 
    1. To be able to write the 26 phonograms from dictation.
    2  To be able to segment 2 and 3 sound words.
    3.  To be able to orally blend single phonemes into CVC words fluently.
    • 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: 
    1. To be able to point to and say the northern states of the US on a map.
    2. To be able to describe key events in the Bible and to learn from them.
    3.  To see God's hand in every event.


    Science
    Objectives: 
    1. To be able to name all 8 planets in order. (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune)
    2. To be able to give characteristics of each planet

    VENUS                                                                     EARTH
    (beated rhythm)                                                        (Tune:  Hickory Dickory Dock)

    Venus, Venus!                                                           There is a planet
    Hottest Planet.                                                          Called Earth.
    Lots of Volcanoes                                                      Made of rock
    and acid clouds.                                                        and soil and water.
    The heat would kill you.                                           Where animals can live
    The clouds would crush you.                                    and plants can grow
    You can't live there                                                    and people can make their homes.
    in the sun's heat.

    Geography


    Objectives: 
    1. To be able to point to and say the northern states of the US on a map.
    2. To begin learning to draw the world map by drawing a compass rose, equator, and prime meridian.
    •  Due 10/29. 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
    • We have been singing our poem in class. 
    • Poem will be assessed on 11/28.
    • TIMELINE SONG: Click here and here for song with hand motions.






    Kinder Week 11 10/15-10/19


    K week 1110/15/201810/16/201810/17/201810/18/201810/19/2018Co-Teacher Notes
    DiscipleshipObedience Unit Verse: Proverbs 3:1-2 “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.”
    BibleNoah obeys a strange request. Genesis 6:9-7:11Jesus Friends. 1 John 2:3-6Jesus Friends. 1 John 2:3-6Extreme Obedience. 2 Kings 18:1-12Reflect over the ways that characters in the bible have obeyed God. Discuss some ways that you have obeyed.
    MathEM-A p110EM-A p111-114 and math journalEM-A p115-117EM-A p118-120 and math journalEM-A p.121-122
    SpellingPhonogram Assessment (see below)1) Alphabetize letter tiles

    2) Dictate 26 phonograms
    To name and write from dictation first 26 phonograms
    WritingreviewHWT-p44-45 (v,w)v,w,tHWT-p46-47
    ReadingOPG-L41OPG-L41OPG-L42OPG-L42Review L41/42Double consonants/ck ending
    HistoryLittle Pilgrims - p30-35 God Keeps His PromiseRead God to the Resuce in JSBLittle Pilgrims - p30-35 God Keeps His PromiseRead God Makes a Way in JSB.JSB = Jesus Storybook Bible
    GeographyUnited States: Northern States - Due 10/29
    SciencePlanetsPlanets
    Memory WorkQuarter 2 Poem Due 11/28; Timeline Song
    Important dates:

    Mon 10/15 - Moms in Prayer 9:00-10:00
    Wed 10/17 - Spirit Day!
    Sat 10/20- Fortis Fall Festival and Craft Show  10:00-7:00
    Wed 10/31 - Historical Dress Up Day!

    By this time in our parenting journey, we all know the important role the family plays in our children's respectful obedience.  As homeschooling momma, 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 are some links you may enjoy.  Happy Parenting!

    Effective child discipline from Focus on the Family
    Visionary Family Ministries


    Math 
    Objectives: 
    1.  To be able to write the numerals 1-10.
    2. To be able to identify, describe, and extend simple patterns. (AB, AAB, ABB, AABB, ABC).
    3. To be able to recognize and name some of the patterns God created in our world.
    4.  To compare the length of objects by making direct comparisons with reference objects
    5.  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: 
    1.  To be able to read sentences with current sight words and CVC words.
    2.  To be able to read and accurately blend words that end in a double consonant (ss,ff,ll)
    3.  To read and accurately blend words that end with "ck"
    • "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: 
    1. To be able to hold a pencil using proper pencil grip.
    2 To  be able to form all upper case letters properly on handwriting lines. 
    3. To be able to form all lower case letters properly on handwriting lines.
    4. To be able to write name properly using only 1 capital letter.
    5. 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. 
    • Practice writing the alphabet from memory.  
    Spelling
    Objectives: 
    1. To be able to write the correct phonogram when given the phonogram sounds.
    2  To be able to segment 2 and 3 sound words.
    3.  To be able to blend sounds together to figure out the given word.

    • 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.
    • 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: 
    1. To be able to point to and say the northern states of the US on a map.
    2. To be able to describe key events in the Bible and to learn from them.
    3.  To see God's hand in every event.


    Science
    Objectives: 
    1. To be able to name all 8 planets in order. (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune)
    2. To be able to give characteristics of each planet

    We will be beginning our new science unit this week on Planets!  We will be marveling at how big God's world is and how different each of the planets are.  Please feel free to check out books at the library about planets to extend your child's knowledge of our Solar System.  There will be a project at the end of the unit which should be a lot of fun!  More details to come soon. 

    We are starting this week learning about the sun and Mercury!
    Mercury
    (Tune:  "I'm a Little Teapot")

    I'm the planet Mercury
    by the sun's side.
    Closest to the sun,
    so I can't hide.
    I'm colder than a freezer
    and hotter than an oven.
    I'm the smallest planet
    in the heavens.

    Geography
    Objectives: 
    1. To be able to point to and say the northern states of the US on a map.
    2. To begin learning to draw the world map by drawing a compass rose, equator, and prime meridian.

    •  Due 10/29. 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 
    • Hymn of Joy will be assessed on 11/28.