Kinder Week 33 4/29-5/3

K week 33	4/29/2019	4/30/2019	5/1/2019	5/2/2019	5/3/2019	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Integrity
Bible	Discuss: A new way to see.	Read aloud: A dream of heaven from JSB.	Discuss: A dream of heaven.
Math	EM-B p153	EM-B p154-155 and last math journal!	EM-B p156	EM-B p157	EM-B p158
Spelling	AAS-Step 24	AAS-Step 24 p113-114 "Spell on Paper" and "Dictate Sentences" 1-3 in spelling journal to return tomorrow.	Review	Page 114 of AAS: Dictate sentences 4-6 for your child to write in Spelling Journal.		These last few lessons have been a bit more challenging. Please review them as well as blue key cards 1-16
Writing	Oral Narration and copywork	CB pgs 72-73	Oral narration and copywork	CB pgs 74-75	CB pgs 76-77
Reading	OPG L86	OPG L86 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader	OPG L 87	OPG L87 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader
History	LIttle Pilgrims		Little Pilgrims
Geography	Assess Pacific States		Review all states of the US.
Science	Plants		Plants
Memory Work	All Things Bright and Beautiful Poem Due 5/1

Important Dates:

4/29: Pacific States Assessed and Moms in Prayer @ 9:00

5/1: Poem Assessed

5/3: Fine Arts Showcase @ 6:30. Please come support your friends.

5/6: Moms in Prayer @ 9:00

5/8: Last day of school. Grammar assembly @ 1:30.

To save some teacher tears, there will be no mention in this blog post about how many days of school we have left. :) Please make sure that you are checking the main blog for school-wide information.

Math 

Objectives:
1.  To be able to count by 2's.
2.  To understand even and odd numbers.

3.  To understand halves and fractions.

•  Please make sure that you complete the lesson at the bottom of the pages and extend it by using other numbers/scenarios.

• We are working on counting by 5's (to 50) and by 2's (to 20). Please work on this orally with your student.

Reading

Objectives:

1.  To review reading and accurately blending words and sentences with long vowel/silent e pattern.

2.  To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences with the vowel pairs ai and ay.

3.  To continue to grow in reading fluency.

• Have your child read to you every day! READ,READ, READ!!!!

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 first and last name properly on handwriting lines.

4. To be able to accurately copy a sentence (using handwriting lines) correctly

• Keep monitoring proper pencil grip and correct letter formation! Have your student self-correct any backward letter or number! They should be gaining speed and accuracy in their copywork, by this point in the year.

Spelling

Objective

1.  To be able to identify open and closed syllables.

• Please introduce Key Cards 14, 15, 16 this week. Continue to review all key cards (especially 11, 12, 13), along with phonograms at the beginning of each lesson.

History 

Objectives:

1. To be able to describe key events in the Bible and to learn from them.

2.  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:

1.  To be able to sing the names of the Pacific states of the US.

2. To begin learning to draw the world map.

• Pacific States will be the last Geography song for the year! Due 4/29

Memory Work

Objectives:

1. To memorize "true, good, and beautiful" pieces and recite to the class.

• "All things Bright and Beautiful" is our last poem of the year. In class we are singing it to this tune.  DUE 5/1.
•    Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem, geography song, timeline song).

Kinder Week 32 4/22-4/26

K week 32	4/22/2019	4/23/2019	4/24/2019	4/25/2019	4/26/2019	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Integrity
Bible	Discuss: Going home from JSB.	Read aloud: God sends help from JSB.	Discuss: God sends help	Read aloud: A new way to see from JSB.
Math	EM-B p 147	EM-B p 148 and math journal	EM-B p149	EM-B p150-151 and math journal	EM-B p152
Spelling	AAS-Step 23	AAS-Step 23 p106-107 "Spell on Paper" and "Dictate Phrases" 1-3 in spelling journal to return tomorrow.	AAS-Step 23	AAS-Step 24 p109-113 through "Spell with Tiles". Key Card 14, 15, 16
Writing	Oral narration and copywork	CB pgs 66-67	Oral narration and copywork	CB pgs 68-69	CB pgs 70-71
Reading	OPG L82	OPG L83 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader	OPG L84/85	OPG L84/85 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader	Review L85
History	Little Pilrims		Little Pilgrims
Geography	United States: Pacific States - Due 4/29
Science	Plants		Plants
Memory Work	All Things Bright and Beautiful Poem Due 5/1

Important Dates:

4/22:  Moms in Prayer @ 9:00

4/24:  Pizza Day and Spirit Day!

4/29: Pacific States Assessed and Moms in Prayer @ 9:00

5/1: Poem Assessed

5/3: Fine Arts Showcase @ 6:30. Please come support your friends.

5/6: Moms in Prayer @ 9:00

5/8: Last day of school. Grammar assembly @ 1:30.

I pray that everyone has a blessed Easter weekend.  The last couple of weeks of school are filled with lots of activities! Make sure you help your child practice our last poem using the link provided under the memory work section, so they can wow you at our end of year assembly!  

Math 

Objectives:

1.  To count to 100 in tens and ones

2.  To count by 5's

3.  To count by 2's

4.  To understand even and odd numbers.

• This week we are learning about the terms even and odd. Please make sure that you complete the lesson at the bottom of the page and extend it by using other numbers/scenarios.

• We are working on counting by 5's (to 50) and by 2's (to 20). Please work on this orally with your student.

Reading

Objectives:

1.  To review reading and accurately blending words and sentences with long vowel/silent e pattern.

2.  To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences with the vowel pair ai.

3.  To continue to grow in reading fluency.

• 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 and will introduce the vowel pair ai as long a.
• 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. 

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 first and last name properly on handwriting lines.

4. To be able to accurately copy a sentence (using handwriting lines) correctly

• Keep monitoring proper pencil grip and correct letter formation! Have your student self-correct any backward letter or number! They should be gaining speed and accuracy in their copywork, by this point in the year.

Spelling

Objective

1.  To be able to spell plural words by adding s or es.

• The lessons are getting a bit more challenging now. Please make sure you are spending extra time making sure your child is confident and secure in the lessons. You may do this by spending extra time dictating More Words and additional phrases (aside from the ones assigned), until you are confident your child is grasping the concept.
• Please introduce Key Cards 11, 12 and 13 this week. Continue to review them, along with phonograms at the beginning of each lesson.

History 

Objectives:

1. To be able to describe key events in the Bible and to learn from them.

2.  To see God's hand in every event.

• Song for the semester:  The Star-Spangled Banner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKp29Luryc

Science

Objectives:

1. To be able to identify the parts of a plant and what their job is.

2.  To describe the life cycle of a plant.

3.  To be able to discuss God's purpose for plants.

Geography

Objectives:

1.  To be able to sing the names of the Pacific states of the US.

2. To begin learning to draw the world map.

Memory Work

Objectives:

1. To memorize "true, good, and beautiful" pieces and recite to the class.

• "All things Bright and Beautiful" is our last poem of the year. In class we are singing it to this tune. DUE 5/2.
•   Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem, geography song, timeline song).

Kinder Week 31 4/15-4/19

K week 31	4/15/2019	4/16/2019	4/17/2019	4/18/2019	4/19/2019
Discipleship	Integrity				Good Friday - Holiday
Bible	Discuss: The sun stops shining.	Read aloud: God's Wonderful Surprise from JSB.	Discuss: God's Wonderful Surprise and make Resurrection Eggs!	Read aloud: Going home from JSB.
Math	EM-B p137-138	EM-B p139-140 and math journal	EM-B p141-143	EM-B p144-146 and math journal
Spelling	AAS Step 22	AAS-Step 22 p100-101 "Spell on Paper" and "Dictate Phrases" 1-3 in spelling journal to return tomorrow.	AAS Step 22	AAS-Step 23 p103-106 through "Spell with Tiles". Key Cards 11,12,13
Writing	Oral Narration and copywork	CB pgs 62-63	Oral narration and copywork	CB pgs 64-65
Reading	OPG L80	OPG L80 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader	OPG L81	OPG L81 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader
History	Little PIlgrims		Little PIlgrims
Geography	United States: Pacific States - Due 4/29
Science	Plants		Plants
Memory Work	All Things Bright and Beautiful Poem Due 5/1

Important Dates:

4/15:  Moms in Prayer @ 9:00

4/17:  New Family Informational @ 10:00- Invite your friends-spots are filling up quickly!

4/19:  No school for Friday Elective Students (Good Friday)

4/22:  Moms in Prayer @ 9:00

4/24:  Pizza Day and Spirit Day!

With such a short time left in our school year, I pray that you are able to find the energy and motivation to finish up the year with a bang. Do not become weary, for you are doing Kingdom work by pouring your time, love and energy into your children.

Our Kindergarteners will be reciting "All Things Bright and Beautiful" at our end of year assembly. Please continue to practice at home!

Math 

Objectives:

 1.  To count to 100 in tens and ones

2.  To count by 5's

3.  To count by 2's

4.  To understand ways to measure time

5.  To tell time to the hour

• This week we will focus on Numbers to 100. We will focus on making groups of 10 when given a large number of items to count. Students will be identifying and writing numbers through 100.
• Please continue to review time to the hour at home. Remind your student what each hand stands for (short= hour, long=minutes)
• We are working on counting by 5's (to 50) and by 2's (to 20). Please work on this orally with your student.

Reading

Objectives:

 1.  To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences with hard and soft c and g.

2.  To be able to verbalize understanding of the spelling rule applying to the sounds of c and g.

3.  To read words and sentences with both sounds of /s/.

3.  To continue to grow in reading fluency.

• 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 are reviewing soft and hard c/g. We are also focusing on long vowel words where /s/ stands for the /z/ sound.
• 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. 

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 first and last name properly on handwriting lines.

 4. To be able to accurately copy a sentence (using handwriting lines) correctly

• Keep monitoring proper pencil grip and correct letter formation! Have your student self-correct any backward letter or number! They should be gaining speed and accuracy in their copywork, by this point in the year.

Spelling

Objective

 1.  To be able to spell compound words

2.  To understand and explain what a compound word is.

• This week we are focusing on spelling compound words. Sometimes this can be tricky for our students. They might want to leave a space between the two words (ex: sun set). If you see this happening, remind them that the two smaller words have joined to make a brand new word, therefore a space is not necessary.
• Remember to begin each lesson by going over yellow phonogram cards and blue key cards.  
• Please make sure to return Spelling Journal  and to reinforce proper letter formation using the handwriting lines.

History 

Objectives:

1. To be able to describe key events in the Bible and to learn from them.

2.  To see God's hand in every event.

•  Song for the semester:  The Star-Spangled Banner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKp29Luryc

Science

Objectives:

1. To be able to identify the parts of a plant and what their job is.

2.  To describe the life cycle of a plant.

3.  To be able to discuss God's purpose for plants.

• This week we will be tasting plant parts!

Geography

Objectives:

1.  To be able to sing the names of the Pacific states of the US.

2. To begin learning to draw the world map.

Memory Work

Objectives:

1. To memorize "true, good, and beautiful" pieces and recite to the class.

• "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, geography song, timeline song).