Kinder Week 17 (T/TH)

   

What a wonderful blessing that we can continue reading and talking about the reason and meaning of Christmas in class this week. I pray that your Christmas is filled with the joy that is brought through knowing that He came for us! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and precious children with me. I love each one of them and will miss their smiling faces in the coming weeks. Snuggle them, love them, and enjoy this wonderful season with them. See you next year :)

It is a busy week!  Please remember to send a wrapped, classically appropriate, new or gently used, gender neutral book by Thursday.

Our 4 week break is wonderful, but also a long time to not do school work. In order to avoid any regression,  you will definitely want to make sure your kiddo reads to you, reviews phonograms, and reviews some math concepts. 

Here are a couple of resources to help you review with your child.

Poem copywork (watch their letter formation carefully) can be found HERE. 

Word Fans with blends can be found HERE.

You've worked hard to get this far! Don't lose all the fruits of that investment!

Important Dates:

12/8 - 2nd quarter ends

12/11-1/7 Christmas Break

Math 

Objectives:

1.  To be able to identify "how many more/less" a group has compared to the reference set.

2. To identify and name numbers 11-20
3. To make a group of tens within a set and count the leftovers to find a number.

4. To understand that numbers higher than 9 consist of tens and ones, and identify each quantity.

• This week we are talking about tens and ones. When discussing numbers greater than 9, we learn that our numbers follow a pattern in the base 10 number system and have place value. That 1 in 12 is not just a 1; its value is 10. So, when we discuss teen numbers this week, we will be emphasizing "ten and 2" make 12.

Reading

Objectives:

1.  To read and accurately blend words that end with consonant blend "nk".

2.  To begin reading and accurately blending words with beginning blends.

• We are spending this week on Lesson 53. Please make sure that you are reviewing previous lessons. Initial blends can take a bit longer to master.
• Remember to do the additional reading from a book other than the OPG.

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 begin writing last name properly on handwriting lines.

• Continue to work on first and last name with proper capitalization as well as writing upper and lowercase alphabet correctly on lined paper.

Spelling
Objectives:
1. To be able to write short vowel a, i, o, and u. (CVC) words from dictation.

• You will be introducing three new phonograms - th, sh, and ch. We've also covered phonogram nk in reading, therefore you may add it to your phonogram cards.

Geography

Objectives:

1. To be able to point to and say the eastern 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 1/11. 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

Objectives:

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

• Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem,  Geography song)

Merry Christmas!

K week 17	12/4/2023	12/5/2023	12/6/2023	12/7/2023	12/8/2023	12/11/2023	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Empathy: Romans 12:15 "Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep."
Read Aloud	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.	Christmas Break	End of 2nd Quarter
Bible		Discuss: Get Ready! from JSB.	Read Aloud: He's Here! from JSB.	Discuss: He's Here!	Read Aloud: The Light of the Whole World from JSB.
Math	EM-B p17-18	EM-B p19-20	EM-B p21-23 and math journal Day 2	EM-B p24	Math journal Day 3
Spelling		AAS-Step 9	AAS-Step 9 p51-53 (or Lesson 10 for new AAS) "Spell on Paper" in spelling journal and return tomorrow. New phonogram cards (th, sh, ch).	AAS-Step 9
Writing		Copywork	HWT 75-77	Copywork	HWT 78-82	Here is a link to copywork of a Christmas poem to work on over the holiday.	We have finished the HWT book and will begin with the Copybook in January.
Reading	Review OPG-L52	OPG-L53 (squ)	OPG-L53 (squ) and 15 minutes from a leveled reader	OPG-L53 (sw, tw)	OPG-L53 (sw, tw) and 15 minutes from a leveled reader	OPG-L53 REVIEW **Here is a link to a word fan for words with blends to practice over the holiday.	Reading words with beginning consonant blends
Enrichment	Read Aloud: The Twelve Days of Christmas illustrated by Jan Brett Art Selection: The Adoration of the Magi by Johann Friedrich Overbeck Music selection: The Nutcracker Suite, "The Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Poem: "An Old Christmas Greeting"
Geography	United States: Eastern States - Due 01/11
Memory Work	Above the Bright Blue Sky - Due 2/22

Kinder Week 16 (T/TH)

 Welcome back!!!! I hope that you had a restful Thanksgiving break and that you are reminded daily of all the blessings we have to be thankful for.

We have two busy weeks of school before Christmas break! On Thursday, December 7th we will have a book exchange in our class. I ask that you bring a new or gently used wrapped, classically appropriate, gender neutral book. Please explain to your child in advance, as I will also, that an exchange means that they will be giving this book away to a friend and they will be going home with a new book to enjoy. :)

Important Dates:

11/20-11/24 - Thanksgiving Break

11/30 - DOGS/Spirit/Pizza Day

12/8 - 2nd quarter ends

12/11-1/7 Christmas Break

Math 

Objectives:

1. To compare sets (using different strategies) to determine which set has more or less

2.  To compare numbers and quantities.
3. To be able to identify "how many more/less" a group has compared to the reference set.

• This week we are comparing quantities and numbers. Make sure that you are using the terms greater and less as well as synonyms for these words, such as more, not as many, fewer, etc. Proper vocabulary with lots of discussions will help your child understand the concepts. Mid-week we move into the introduction to comparison operations (How many more? How many less?). This can be a very difficult concept for students to understand, so go into these lessons knowing that. Manipulatives and hands-on experiences are especially important for these lessons. Pair items and see how many are left over. In first grade this will lead into understanding that we can solve these problems with subtraction - but not yet! :)

Reading

Objectives:

1.  To read and accurately blend words that end with consonant blend "nk".

2.  To begin reading and accurately blending words with beginning blends.

• You will note that we are spending this whole week on lesson 52. Beginning blends, especially r blends, can take a little longer for students to master. Please make sure that you give this lesson full attention each day, even though we are spending a whole week on it. It can be quite common for students (and adults!) to miss the pronunciation of r blends. A common mistake that we will be working on clarifying is the tr blend. This blend is often mistakenly pronounced as chr. It is especially important to pay attention to mouth and tongue placement during this lesson!
•  Here is a helpful video for parents to help correct these common errors: http://www.rachelsenglish.com/videos/tr-dr-and-str 
• This video will help parents help students practice and fix any errors they might encounter with the r: http://www.rachelsenglish.com/videos/holding-out-r

***You will notice that in addition to the OPG lesson each day you will be adding 15 minutes of reading from a leveled reader.  The leveled reader can be the paper books that I send home in the manilla folder or any book that your child can pretty much decode on their own.  These can be hard to find for the current reading level, but will get much easier to find at the library and book stores once we add long vowels to our reading skills in the spring.  For now, make sure that your child is bringing their manilla folder back for a new book as soon as they have read the book 3 times.  This will help with fluency as hopefully by the third time that they read the book they will not need to sound out each word.  If your child has lost his/her folder just send me an email and I can make a new folder for you.  Here is a link to additional books that your child can read from the computer screen or you can print them out for them to read.  If 15 minutes is too long for your child's current attention span, start with a shorter reading time and slowly increase it over the next few weeks.  I have found that setting a timer helps some kids stay focused...other kids it will stress them out, so do what works best for your child. Give lots of encouragement and have fun reading together!

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 begin writing last name properly on handwriting lines.

• Continue to work on first and last name with proper capitalization as well as writing upper and lowercase alphabet correctly on lined paper.

Spelling

Objectives:

1. To be able to write short vowel a, i, and o (CVC) words from dictation.

• We are introducing key card 5 this week.
• Begin each lesson by going over yellow phonogram cards and blue key cards!
• FRIDAY- Introduce "Step" and do lesson up to and including "Spell with Tiles."
  WEDNESDAY: Finish the lesson including "Spell on Paper"- Have your child number their page (1-10) then dictate the 10 words for your child to write in Spelling Journal, finally have student correct handwriting and spelling errors in pen or with colored pencils. Practice "More Words" at home on dry erase board or journal. 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. (Bring every day- Blue folder, Math book, Math Journal, Spelling Journal)

Science

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

Planets Projects are due on Tuesday!

Geography

Objectives:

1. To be able to point to and say the eastern 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 1/11. 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

Objectives:

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

• Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem, Geography song)
• Our poem, Hymn Of Joy will be assessed this week! 11/30

K week 16	11/27/2023	11/28/2023	11/29/2023	11/30/2023	12/1/2023	12/4/2023	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Respect: Matthew 7:12 "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Read Aloud	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.
Bible		Discuss: Daniel and the scary sleepover	Read Aloud: God's Messenger from JSB.	Discuss: God's Messenger	Read Aloud: Get Ready! from JSB.
Math	EM-B p 8-9	EM-B p10	EM-B p11-12 and math journal catch up day.	EM-B p13-14	EM-B p15-16 and math journal Day 1	EM-B p17-18
Spelling		AAS-Step 8	AAS-Step 8 p49 "Spell on Paper" (Lesson 9 in the NEW AAS) in spelling journal and return tomorrow. Review "More Words"	AAS-Step 8	AAS-Step 9 p51-53 (Lesson 10 in the NEW AAS) "Spell with Tiles." New Ph cards (th, sh, ch).
Writing		Copywork	HWT 69-71	Copywork	HWT 72-74
Reading	Review L 50/51	OPG-L52 (br, dr, cr)	OPG-L52 (br, dr, cr) and 15 minutes from a leveled reader	OPG-L52 (fr, gr, pr, tr)	OPG-L52 (fr, gr, pr, tr) and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.	Review OPG-L52	Reading words with beginning consonant blends
Science		Planets Project Presentations		Planets Project Presentations
Enrichment	Read Aloud: The Little Fir Tree by Margaret Wise Brown Art Selection: The Annunciation by Sandro Botticelli Poem: "Winter" by Christina Rossetti Music Selection: "O Tannenbaum," Traditional German Melody Lyrics by Ernst Anschiitz
Geography	United States: Eastern States - Due 01/11
Memory Work	Hymn of Joy Assessed Thursday

Kinder Week 15 (T/TH)

 Wow! It is hard to believe it is almost time for Thanksgiving break. There is so very much to be thankful for this year, including your precious children and wonderful partnership. I am so very blessed by you!

Thursday we will be having a small Thanksgiving Feast during afternoon snack time!  We will dress up as pilgrim girls and boys.  

I pray that you will have a restful and refreshing Thanksgiving break with your families.

On Thursday, December 7th we will have a book exchange in our class. I ask that you bring a new or gently used wrapped, classically appropriate, gender neutral book. Please explain to your child in advance, as I will also, that an exchange means that they will be giving this book away to a friend and they will be going home with a new book to enjoy. :)

Important Dates:

11/20-11/24 - Thanksgiving Break

11/30 - DOGS/Spirit/Pizza Day

12/8 - 2nd quarter ends

12/11-1/7 Christmas Break

Math 

Objectives:

1. To compare sets (using different strategies) to determine which set has more or less

2.  To create a set that has 1 more/less than the given set

3. To look at a numeral and be able to tell/write the numeral that is one more/less.

• We will start Essentials book B on Tuesday. Please remember to send it every school day.

Reading

Objectives:

1.  To read and accurately blend words that end with consonant blend "nk".

2.  To begin reading and accurately blending words with beginning blends.

• We are venturing into beginning blends and your kiddos are ready!! 
• Lesson 50 introduces the sight word of. Kindergarten students now have 4 sight words: a, I, the, of. Our list of sight words will grow as we progress through the book. OPG is a phonics based reading program and we only introduce true sight words (words that do not follow rules and cannot be sounded out) and some high frequency words that children will encounter prior to learning the rule which will help them decode.
• Please have your child reading from a book at their own level for at least 15 minutes each day.  

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 begin writing last name properly on handwriting lines.

• Continue to work on first and last name (if your child has mastered their first name) with proper capitalization as well as writing upper and lowercase alphabet correctly on lined paper.

Spelling

Objectives:

1. To be able to write short vowel a  (CVC) words from dictation.

2. To be able to write short vowel i words from dictation.

• FRIDAY- Introduce "Step" and do lesson up to and including "Spell with Tiles."
  WEDNESDAY: 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 or journal. 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)

Science

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

*You should have gotten the information about the planets project in your child's folder. Please spend some time this week researching some fun facts about the assigned planet and start planning how you are going to create your 3D model.

Geography

Objectives:

1. To be able to point to and say the eastern 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 1/11. 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

Objectives:

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

• Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem, Geography song,)
• Our poem, Hymn Of Joy will be assessed on 11/30.

K week 15	11/13/2023	11/14/2023	11/15/2023	11/16/2023	11/17/2023	11/20/2023	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Respect: Matthew 7:12 "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Read Aloud	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.	Thanksgiving Break
Bible		Discuss: A little servant girl and the proud general.	Read Aloud: Operation "No More Tears" from JSB.	Discuss: Operation No More Tears!"	Read Aloud: Daniel and the Scary Sleepover
Math	EM-A p157-158	EM-B p1	EM-B p 2-3 and Day 5 math journal	EM-B p 4-5	EM-B p 6-7 and Day 6 math journal		Please make sure to pack the Math B book!
Spelling		AAS-Step 7	AAS-Step 7 p46 "Spell on Paper" in spelling journal and return tomorrow. Review "More Words" NEW AAS: Lesson 8 "Spell on Paper" and "Practice More Words"	AAS-Step 7	AAS-Step 8  p47-48 through "Spell with Tiles." Key card 5 NEW AAS: Lesson 9 through "Spell Words with Letter Tiles"		Optional AAS Activity Directions can be found HERE:
Writing		Lowercase q,x,z	HWT 62-65	Lowercase review	HWT 66-68
Reading	Review L48/49	OPG-L50	OPG-L50	OPG-L51	OPG-L51
Science			Work on Planets Project Due 11/28	Thanksgiving Snack Feast during snack time	Work on Planets Project Due 11/28
Enrichment	Read Aloud: The First Thanksgiving Day by Laura Krauss Melmed Poem: "Thanksgiving Day" by Lydia Maria Child Art work: The Harvest Wagon by Thomas Gainsborough Music: "Le Banjo," op.15 by Lousi Moreau Gottschalk
Geography	United States: Eastern States - Due 1/11
Memory Work	Hymn of Joy Poem Due 11/30