Kinder Week 12 (T/TH)

                                         

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

Important Dates:

10/25 - Fall Fest

10/31 - Historical Dress Up Day 

11/14 - Spirit Day

11/21 - Spirit Day (DOGS/Pizza)

11/25-11/29:  Thanksgiving Break

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/she 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. Have them correct any lowercase letter that we have already introduced through the Handwriting Without Tears book, many children will have bad habits that will need to be broken. 

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 FRIDAY 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 Friday and pages 36-37 will be done the following Wednesday. If you have the New AAS you will do Lesson 6 pages 69-74 on Friday and pages 75-76 the following Wednesday.
• The format of lessons will remain the same (starting with Step 6):  Every Friday 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. 
  FRIDAY- Introduce "Step" and do lesson up to "Spell with Tiles."
  WEDNESDAY: 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)

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 11/7. Students will be required to sing the names of the Northern 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

• Poem will be assessed on 12/3 officially, however students will have an opportunity to present the song to the class earlier if they are ready!

K week 12	10/28/2024	10/29/2024	10/30/2024	10/31/2024	11/1/2024	11/4/2024	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Fortitude- "Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He won’t leave you or abandon you until all the work for the service of the LORD’s house is finished." -1 Chron. 28:20
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: God Makes a Way	Read Aloud: Ten Ways to Be Perfect from JSB.	Discuss: Ten ways to be perfect.	Read Aloud: The Warrior Leader from JSB.
Math	EM-A p.121-122	EM-A p123-124	EM-A p125-126 and math journal Day 7	EM-A p133-135	EM-A p127-130 and math journals Day 8	EM-A p131-132, 136	Watch page numbers carefully: they are out of order this week.
Spelling		Phonemic Awareness Activities	Dictate phonogram sounds (call out all of the sounds) for your child to write the letter that makes those sounds. Do not do this in alphabetical order.	Phonemic Awareness Activities	AAS-Step 5 p33-35 key card 3 NEW AAS: Lesson 6 p69-74		SPELLING picks back up this FRIDAY at home! Optional Activity Directions can be found HERE.
Writing	HWT pages 40-41	Lowercase u and i	HWT 42-44	Lowercase e and l.	HWT 45-47
Reading	Review L41/42	OPG-L43	OPG-L43	OPG-L44	OPG-L44	Review L 43/44	ending blends
Enrichment	Read Aloud: Pumpkin Moonshine by Tasha Tudor Poem: "Sing a Song of Seasons" by Robert Louis Stevenson Art: All Saints by Fra Angelico Music: "Polovtsian Dances" from Prince Igor by Alexander Borodin
Geography	United States: Northern States - Due 11/7 (next week)
Memory Work	Hymn of Joy Poem Due 12/3

Kinder Week 11 (T/TH)

 

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 are some links you may enjoy.  Happy Parenting!

Effective child discipline from Focus on the Family
Visionary Family Ministries

Important Dates:

10/24 - Spirit Day (DOGS/Pizza)

10/25 - Fall Fest

10/31 - Historical Dress Up Day 

11/14 - Spirit Day

11/21 - Spirit Day (DOGS/Pizza)

11/25-11/29:  Thanksgiving Break

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.
• HERE is a link to some printable ten frames to start practicing recognizing teen numbers. Let your student count the dots several times, then show them that they can count on from 10 to make it faster.  

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"

4.  To be able to recognize and produce rhyming 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.
• HERE is a copy of the hand motions that we use in class to help remember the vowel sounds.

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 in your child's folder or it can be found here. Show them the phonogram card and mark which phonograms they have not mastered (they must know all of the sounds not just one to show mastery).  You will only be doing Assessment 1 at this time.  Return the assessment on Thursday.
• 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)

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 11/7. 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

• Hymn of Joy will be assessed on 12/3.

K week 11	10/21/2024	10/22/2024	10/23/2024	10/24/2024	10/25/2024	10/28/2024	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Fortitude- "Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He won’t leave you or abandon you until all the work for the service of the LORD’s house is finished." -1 Chron. 28:20
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: The Forgiving Prince	Read Aloud: God to the Rescue! from JSB.	Discuss: God to the Rescue!	Read Aloud: God Makes a Way.
Math	EM-A p108-109	EM-A p110-111	EM-A p112-114 and math journal Day 5	EM-A p115-117	EM-A p118-120 and math journal Day 6	EM-A p.121-122
Spelling			Phonogram Assessment (see note above)		1) Alphabetize letter tiles 2) Dictate 26 phonograms (Call out all of the sounds of each letter and the child writes the letter that makes those sounds).		To name and write from dictation first 26 phonograms
Writing		Lowercase t,a,d	HWT- pages 34-37	Lowercase review (c,o,s,v,w,t,a,d and intro g.	HWT- pages 38-39	HWT pages 40-41
Reading		OPG-L41	OPG-L41	OPG-L42	OPG-L42	Review L41/42	Double consonants/ck ending
Enrichment	Read Aloud: Bread and Jam for Fances by Russell Hoban Art: At the Moulin Rouge by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Music: "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" from La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi Poem: "An Old Rat's Tale" Nursery Rhyme Science: Introduce the Solar System						We will spend the second quarter learning more about our Solar System and will finish the unit with a project!
Geography	United States: Northern States - Due 11/7
Memory Work	Hymn of Joy Poem Due 12/3

Kinder Week 10 (T/TH)

    

**I hope everyone enjoys the day off on Tuesday!

We are moving right along in our learning, and I am 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 Thursday, October 31st, your kindergartener is allowed to dress in costume as a historical figure from our historical time-period (Biblical)  so any Biblical character will work.  Fun! No toy weapons, though. Please make sure it allows for them to easily use the restroom :)

Important Dates:

10/15 - No School (Teacher/Co-teacher/Parent Conferences)

10/24 - Spirit Day (DOGS/Pizza)

10/25 - Fall Fest

10/31 - Historical Dress Up Day 

11/14 - Spirit Day

11/21 - Spirit Day (DOGS/Pizza)

11/25-11/29:  Thanksgiving Break

Math 

Objectives: 

1.  To be able to write the numerals 1-10.

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

• This week we are working on patterning. Make sure that you provide many hands-on  experiences to recognize, extend, and create patterns using shapes, colors, toys, sounds (clap,clap, slap), etc.
• **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, pyramid)

Reading

Objectives: 

1.  To produce all of the sounds of each of the first 26 phonograms.

2. To be able to blend together CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words using short a, e, i, o, and u.

3.  To be able to read sentences with current sight words and CVC words.

4. To be able to recognize and produce rhyming 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 Monday and on Wednesday/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 in their mini-books. This is called "tracking" and it is important when first learning to read.  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). It is also very helpful to blend the first 2 sounds together first then have them add the last sound.

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.

• Remember to continue handwriting practice on lined handwriting paper as well as HWT book.  Here is a link to some handwriting paper if you don't already have some on hand.
• We begin lower case instruction this week!

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.

• 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).

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.

• We are beginning to experiment with "Blobbing" at school. Here is a short video you can watch if you would like to know more about the first step of blobbing that we will be attempting this week.
•  Due 11/7, the Northern border of the United States.  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. Here is a link to the geography songs and maps.

Memory Work

• Hymn of Joy. You can find this poem in your child's blue folder or on the blog under "Curriculum/Poetry".  We will be reciting this poem in song form.  Here is a link to the song.  We will only be doing the first stanza (and not quite as fast).   This poem will be assessed on 12/3.

K week 10	10/14/2024	10/15/2024	10/16/2024	10/17/2024	10/18/2024	10/21/2024	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Fortitude- "Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He won’t leave you or abandon you until all the work for the service of the LORD’s house is finished." -1 Chron. 28:20
Read Aloud	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes and then have your child narrate.	Parent Teacher Conference Day. No school!	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			Read Aloud: The Girl No One Wanted from JSB.	Discuss: The Girl no one wanted.	Read Aloud: The Forgiving Prince from JSB.
Math	EM-A p100-102 WS:"Solid Shape Scavenger Hunt"		EM-A p103-104 and math journal Day 3	EM-A p105-106	EM-A p107 and math journal Day 4	EM-A p108-109
Spelling			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
Writing			HWT- pages 28-29	Lowercase s,v,w.	HWT pages 30-33		*Lowercase instruction begins
Reading	Review L39/40		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
Enrichment			Read Aloud: Follow the Dream by Peter Sis Poem: "In 1492" Art: A Harbor in Moonlight by Claude-Joseph Vernet Music: Symphony No.9 in E Minor, op.95, "New World": IV. Allegro con fuoco by Antonin Dvorak
Geography			United States: Northern States - Due 11/7
Memory Work			Hymn of Joy Poem Due 12/3

Kinder Week 9 (T/TH)

                                          

What an amazing blessing it is that we get to partner in this awesome task of educating these precious children. Praying for you and your children as you continue this journey.

I have begun giving you the Objectives for the week in the notes below, bearing in mind that your student may need more than what is in the box/chart 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 Thursday, October 31st,  your Kindergartener is allowed to dress in costume as a historical figure from our historical  time-period (Biblical). No toy weapons or anything scary though. 

Important Dates:

10/10  - Spirit Day (no pizza)

10/12- Fall Campout:  Come out for just the pot luck even if you aren't camping

10/15 - No School (Teacher/Co-teacher/Parent Conferences)

10/31 - Historical Dress Up Day 

**Here is a link to sign up for conference times if you would like to get together. 

Math

Objectives: 
1. Name, recognize and order numbers 1-10
2. Identify and compare basic shapes
3. Recognize solid shapes 
4. 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 worksheet: "Solid Shape Scavenger Hunt". Please return Thursday, October 17th 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: 
1. To be able to sound out CVC words with all 5 short vowels
2. To be able to blend the sounds to read the word
3. To begin reading short sentences

• Cards for lesson 40 in OPG can be found here.
• 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.
• Pay special attention to how your child pronounces short e versus short i.  Sometimes they can sound similar.  In class I tell them that the short e is said with a wide open mouth, and the short I is said with a scrunched up face.  
• Continue practicing sounding out short vowel words using the WORD FANS that were sent home previously.

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.
3. To get all upper case letters sitting properly on handwriting lines. 

• Please continue to monitor pencil grip and correct letter formation! Remember that the habits you establish now could last a lifetime!

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.

• Go over yellow phonogram cards and blue key cards at least twice a day.  Here is a video with almost 100 different ways to practice phonograms!
• Please continue to review AAS steps 1-4. We will resume with step 5 in a few weeks.
• Continue blending and segmenting words and alphabetizing the letters.
• Dictate the 26 phonograms for your student to write from memory! 

Geography

Objectives: 

1. To be able to name and point to the continents and oceans.

2.  To be able to name the states on the northern border of the US.

• We are beginning to experiment with "Blobbing" at school. Here is a short video you can watch if you would like to know more about the first step of blobbing that we will be attempting this week!
•  Due 11/7, the northern border of the United States.  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 can use the map in your child's blue folder to do so as well. Here is a link to the geography songs and maps.

Memory Work

• Hymn of Joy : You can find this poem in your child's blue folder or on the blog under "Curriculum/Poetry".  We will be reciting this poem in song form.  Here is a link to the song.  We will only be doing the first stanza.   This poem will be assessed on 12/5.

K week 9	10/7/2024	10/8/2024	10/9/2024	10/10/2024	10/11/2024	10/14/2024	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Loyalty: Faithfully supporting or showing allegiance. "A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.". ~Proverbs 17:17
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.	End of 1st Quarter
Bible		Discuss: A Giant Staircase to Heaven	Read Aloud: Son of Laughter from JSB.	Discuss: Son of Laughter	Read Aloud: The Present from JSB.
Math	EM-A p87-88	EM-A p89-91	EM-A p92-94 and math journal Day 1	EM-A p95-97	EM-A p98-99 and math journal Day 2	EM-A p100-102 WS:"Solid Shape Scavenger Hunt"
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 (Lessons 1-5) as needed, to master 26 phonograms, segmenting, etc
Writing		J, review	HWT p24-25 (J and review center starting capitals)	Capital Review and introduce lowercase c and o.	HWT p26 (all uppercase review) and discuss lower case letters (some are small, some are tall, some go below the line) on page 27.
Reading	Review L37/38	OPG-L39	OPG-L39	OPG-L40	OPG-L40	Review L39/40	Review reading words with all short vowels
Enrichment	Read Aloud: Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle Poem: "The Pancake" by Christiana Rossetti Art: The Gleaners by Jean-Francois Millet Music: "Allemande" by Johann Sebastian Bach						The read aloud will be done on school days. You are encouraged to practice the poem, discuss the art piece, and listen to the music piece on homeschool days. Links to these will be in the notes section above.
Geography	United States: Northern States - Due 11/7
Memory Work	Hymn of Joy Poem - Due 12/5