10-10 to 10-14 Kindergarten HW

Kinder 1010/10/201610/11/201610/12/201610/13/201610/14/2016Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipObedience (Respect)+ Proverbs 3:1-7
MathEM-A p103-104EM-A p105-106EM-A p107EM-A p108-109EM-A p110No new Math Buddies. Continue "Exploring Plane and Solid Shapes"
ReadingOPG-L43OPG-L43OPG-L44OPG-L44two consonant ending blends
CompositionHW-k,lCB-p20-23, letters k,l onlyHW-m,n,oCB-p20-23, letters m,n,o onlyOral Narration
Grammar
SpellingReview Steps 1-4 as needed, to master 26 phonograms, segmenting, etc
HistoryLittle Pilgrims - p30-35 God Keeps His PromiseLittle Pilgrims - p30-35 God Keeps His PromiseFocus: Birth, Life, Death, Resurrection
ScienceAnimals-MammalsAnimals-MammalsAnimals
GeographySouth America Due 10/19, Continents and Oceans due 12/5
Memory WorkQuarter 2 Poem Due 12/5
Important Dates: 
10/24 -Picture Retakes
10/26- Pizza Day!
10/28- Dodge Ball Tournament!
10/31- Historical dress up day

We are moving right along in our learning, and really enjoying our time with your children!

Parent conference time is upon us. Be on the lookout for an email from your teacher in order to schedule one.

Math 
Objectives: to recognize and name some of the patterns God created in our world. To be able to identify, describe and extend simple patterns (AB,AAB,ABB, AABB,ABC)
  • This week we are working on patterning. Make sure that you provide many hands-on  experiences to recognize, extend, and create patterns. 
  • There will be a worksheet coming home Wednesday. Please help your child complete it and return it next Monday to share with the class.
  • **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)

Reading
Objectives: to read and accurately blend words that end with a two consonant blend; to begin reading sentences with current sight words and CVC words.
  • see table

Composition (see table)
Objectives: To write the capital letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper; to write the lower case letters (introduced so far) correctly on handwriting paper.

Click here for Handwriting Without Tears lowercase letters chart
  • k- start at the top, pull down, go to middle of dotted line, diagonal up(to dotted line), diagonal down (3 strokes)
  • l- start at the top and pull down (one stroke)
  • m- start at middle line, go back up, one hump, two humps (one stroke)
  • n- start at middle line, go back up, one hump (one stroke)
  • o- make a magic c and continue around (one stroke)

Spelling
Objectives: To master the name and sound of the 26 letters of the alphabet; to orally blend single phonemes into a CVC word fluently. To be able to write the 26 phonograms from dictation.
  • We will pick up with AAS step 5 the first week of November. For now, continue to review steps 1-4. Every daily lesson should include review of phonograms (yellow cards) and key cards (blue cards).
  • Please add yellow phonogram card "ck" to your initial 26, since we introduced it in our OPG lesson last week
History 
Objectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.
  • Though Christmas is not upon us, we are so excited to be entering into the history unit where the promise is fulfilled with the birth and life of Jesus!
  • Creation song for the semester: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoehyq6X65

Geography
Objectives: to identify and name the continents and oceans on a map; to sing the names of the countries in South America, and to learn different ways to pray for those countries.

South America

To be assessed 10/19
Audio Player
Argentina, Venezuela, and Colombia
Ecuador, Peru, and Chile and Bolivia
Uruguay and Paraguay, Brazil and Guyana
And Suriname
These are the countries of South America.
The French have French Guiana.
The British have the Falkland islands.
Brazil is the biggest country and Chile is the longest.
Science
Objectives: to be able to classify vertebrate animals into 5 categories (mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds); to identify habitats and explain why that habitat is suitable.
  • This week we begin a new unit on animals! We will study one classification each week (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish) and spend the last 3 weeks discussing the habitats of animals. You can find the science objectives in the kindergarten syllabus (and listed above). In class we will be discussing the traits of each classification, working in our science journals, and doing nature studies and investigations. Please feel free to extend this unit at home as much as you would like! 

Memory Work  
  • Hymn of Joy will be assessed on December 7th. 
  • We have been singing it in class. It is set to Bethoven's Ode to Joy. Click here to listen

Hymn Of Joy by Henry Van Dyke

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,

God of glory, Lord of love;

hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee,

Opening to the Sun above,

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;

drive the dark of doubt away;

Giver of immortal gladness,

fill us with the light of day!


10-3 to 10-7 Kindergarten HW


Kinder 910/3/201610/4/201610/5/201610/6/201610/7/2016Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipObedience + Proverbs 3:1-6
MathEM-A p89-91EM-A p92-94EM-A p95-97EM-A p98-99EM-A p100-102 WS:"Solid Shape Scavenger Hunt"Math Buddies "Exploring Plane and Solid Shapes"
ReadingOPG-L41OPG-L41OPG-L42OPG-L42review short vowels; double consonants
CompositionHW-f,gCB-p20-23, letters f,g onlyHW-h,i,jCB-p20-23, letters h,i,j onlyOral Narration
Grammar
SpellingReview Steps 1-4 as needed, to master 26 phonograms, segmenting, etc
HistoryLittle Pilgrims - p21-29 God's Great PromiseLittle Pilgrims - p21-29 God's Great PromiseFocus: Ancient Egypt
ScienceInsectsInsectsInsects
GeographySouth America Due 10/19, Continents and Oceans due 12/5
Memory Work Quarter 2 Poem Due 12/5
Important Dates: 
10/3- Quarter 1 poem assessed
10/24 -Picture Retakes
10/26- Pizza Day!
10/28- Dodge Ball Tournament!
10/31- Historical dress up day

The end of this week will mark the end of our first quarter!! How did that happen so fast?! It is so neat to witness how much these little ones have already learned! Thank you, fabulous co-teachers! What an amazing blessing it is that we all get to partner in this awesome task of educating these precious children. We pray for you as much as we pray for your children.

 We are going to give you the Objective for the week in the notes below, bearing in mind that your student may need more than what is in the box above to meet the objectives.  Feel free to ask us 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 :)

Math
Objectives: name, recognize and order numbers 1-10; identify and compare basic shapes; recognize solid shapes, 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 ws: "Solid Shape Scavenger Hunt". Please return Monday 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: to read and accurately blend words that end in a double consonant (ss, ff, ll); to read and accurately blend words that end with "ck"; to begin reading sentences with current sight words and CVC 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.

Composition
Objectives: To write the capital letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper; to write the lower case letters (introduced so far) correctly on handwriting paper.
  • You may find it helpful to have the exact wording we use when teaching proper handwriting of the lower case letters. These are the ones we have covered through this week:
 a- make a magic c, go up and down (one stroke)
b- start at the top, go back up to dotted line and circle around (one stroke)
c- curve to the left (one stroke)
d- make a magic c, go way up and down (one stroke)
e- across to the right, up and around (one stroke)
f- curve to the left, go straight down and cross (two strokes)
g- make a magic c, go up, then way down and curve (one stroke)
h- start at the top, come straight down, back up and one hump (one stroke)
i- start at dotted line, pull down and dot (two strokes)
j- start at dotted line, go straight down and curve (or hook) to the left (one stroke)
  • In class we introduced the "bed" trick for telling the difference between lower case b and d. 
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGTFB54WodQ

Spelling
Objectives: To master the name and sound of the 26 letters of the alphabet; to orally blend single phonemes into a CVC word fluently. To be able to write the 26 phonograms from dictation.
  • Continue to review steps 1-4. Every daily lesson should include review of phonograms (yellow cards) and key cards (blue cards).
    History 
    Objectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.
    • This week we are discussing Moses and King David. 

    Geography
    Objectives: to identify and name the continents and oceans on a map; to sing the names of the countries in South America, and to learn different ways to pray for those countries.

    South America

    To be assessed 10/19
    Audio Player
    Argentina, Venezuela, and Colombia
    Ecuador, Peru, and Chile and Bolivia
    Uruguay and Paraguay, Brazil and Guyana
    And Suriname
    These are the countries of South America.
    The French have French Guiana.
    The British have the Falkland islands.
    Brazil is the biggest country and Chile is the longest.
    Science
    Objectives: to be able to name some ways insects are helpful; to gain an understanding of the purpose insects have in God's world.
    • This week we are focusing on God's purpose for insects. 
    Memory Work  (see table)

    • Hymn of Joy will be introduced Wednesday. You can find this poem in the kindergarten syllabus. This poem will be assessed on December 5th.

    Hymn Of Joy by Henry Van Dyke



    Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,

    God of glory, Lord of love;

    hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee,

    Opening to the Sun above,

    Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
    drive the dark of doubt away;
    Giver of immortal gladness,
    fill us with the light of day!

    9-26 to 9-30 Kindergarten HW




    Kinder 89/26/20169/27/20169/28/20169/29/20169/30/2016Co-Teacher Notes
    DiscipleshipFaith + Proverbs 3:1-6
    MathEM-A p79-80EM-A p.81-82EM-A p.83EM-A p84-86EM-A p87-88Optional Math Buddies: Counting Back From 10
    ReadingOPG-L27-40 Review, short vowel CVC readersOPG-L27-40 Review, short vowel CVC readersOPG-L27-40 Review, short vowel CVC readersOPG-L27-40 Review, short vowel CVC readers
    Review reading short vowel words and sentences
    CompositionHW- a, bCB-p20-23, letters a, b onlyHW-c,d,eCB-p20-23, letters c,d,e only
    Oral Narration
    Grammar





    Spelling




    Review Steps 1-4 as needed, to master 26 phonograms, segmenting, etc
    HistoryLittle Pilgrims - p21-29 God's Great Promise
    Little Pilgrims - p21-29 God's Great Promise

    Focus: Ancient Egypt
    ScienceInsects
    Insects

    Insects
    GeographySouth America Due 10/19, Continents and Oceans due 12/5
    Memory WorkQuarter 1 Poem Due 10/3

    Important Dates: 

    9/28 - Pizza Day


    “If you love me, keep my commands.  And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever-  the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 
    John 14:15-17


    Math 
    • Please go over "Introduction" and "One Step Further" at the bottom of pages 81 & 82 (Tuesday) and pages 84 & 88 (Thursday/Friday). 
    • We are working on number order (1-10) and reverse number order (10-0). Please practice counting backwards from 10-0.
    • Here is the link to a fun game we play in class called "Where's the Worm?" just in case you want to do it at home:  http://www.kindergartenkindergarten.com/2010/07/wheres-the-worm-number-id-game.html

    Reading
    • We are reviewing reading words and sentences with short vowels. Please review lessons 34-36 on Tuesday and lessons 37-40 on Thursday/Friday.
    • Have your child read past OPG readers for practice along with the additional short vowel readers we send this week.

    Composition (see table)

    Spelling
    • Go over yellow phonogram cards and blue key cards at least twice a day.
    • 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.
    History 


    Geography


    Science
    • Our adorable caterpillars transformed into beautiful butterflies this past week and we were able to release them to enjoy God's creation! We will begin talking about God's purpose for insects this week.
    Memory Work  (see table)