Kinder Week 10 (T/TH)

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**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 1010/14/202410/15/202410/16/202410/17/202410/18/202410/21/2024Co-Teacher Notes
    DiscipleshipFortitude- "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 AloudRead 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.
    BibleRead Aloud: The Girl No One Wanted from JSB.Discuss: The Girl no one wanted.Read Aloud: The Forgiving Prince from JSB.
    MathEM-A p100-102 WS:"Solid Shape Scavenger Hunt"EM-A p103-104 and math journal Day 3EM-A p105-106EM-A p107 and math journal Day 4EM-A p108-109
    Spelling1) 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 dictation1) 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
    WritingHWT- pages 28-29Lowercase s,v,w.HWT pages 30-33*Lowercase instruction begins
    ReadingReview L39/40OPG-L27-40 Review, short vowel CVC readersOPG-L27-40 Review, short vowel CVC readersOPG-L27-40 Review, short vowel CVC readersPractice blending and reading CVC words and sentences
    EnrichmentRead 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
    GeographyUnited States: Northern States - Due 11/7
    Memory WorkHymn 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 910/7/202410/8/202410/9/202410/10/202410/11/202410/14/2024Co-Teacher Notes
      DiscipleshipLoyalty: 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 AloudRead 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
      BibleDiscuss: A Giant Staircase to HeavenRead Aloud: Son of Laughter from JSB.Discuss: Son of LaughterRead Aloud: The Present from JSB.
      MathEM-A p87-88EM-A p89-91EM-A p92-94 and math journal Day 1EM-A p95-97EM-A p98-99 and math journal Day 2
      		EM-A p100-102 WS:"Solid Shape Scavenger Hunt"
      SpellingPhonemic awareness activities, alphabetizing, phonogram dictation1) 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 dictation1) 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
      WritingJ, reviewHWT 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.
      ReadingReview L37/38OPG-L39OPG-L39OPG-L40OPG-L40Review L39/40Review reading words with all short vowels
      EnrichmentRead 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.
      GeographyUnited States: Northern States - Due 11/7
      Memory WorkHymn of Joy Poem - Due 12/5


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