Fortis Kinder (T/Th)

Kinder Week 20 (T/TH)

We are moving into some exciting and more challenging concepts in math! This is such a crucial time for really laying a good foundation of numbers for your little ones. I am enjoying your amazing kiddos immensely! It brings me great joy to be their teacher :)

~Miss Chun~

On February 14th we will be celebrating Valentine's Day in our classroom. Please plan to bring a Valentine for each student in our class. You can have your child just write his/her name on each Valentine or they can write their classmates' names as well. Also have your child bring a bag or box to collect Valentines in. It will be a fun time of showing love to our classmates.

Class List for Valentines

Miss Chun’s class
Jacob Ameduri
Brynley Barnard
Emma Christianson
Everett Hamilton
Lazarus Hawkins
Maddox Linggajaya
Spencer Novak
Ulysses Penner
Piper Rejda
Lane Thurman
Luke Zawaideh

Important Dates:

Today: If you have not already registered for next year, please do so as soon as possible as spots are filling quickly. You should have received an email with instructions and a link to register. Please let me know if you are having problems getting registered or if you have any questions.

Important dates:

1/26 - DOGS/Spirit/Pizza Day

2/9 - Spirit Day

Math

Objectives:

1. To be able to find the total for two given sets.

2. To have an understanding of what the different parts of a number bond mean (whole/part/part)

3. To build number bonds for numbers up to 10 (by composing and decomposing numbers)

4. To fill in missing part of a number bond.

I hope you are as giddy as I am about number bonds! We have entered into concepts that are foundational in building true understanding of numbers and operations! We are having so much fun in class using manipulatives to compose (3 and 4 make 7) and decompose (7 is made of 5 and 2) numbers to find the parts and whole! Make sure that you are doing the hands-on portion of the lesson in the "Introduction" section at the bottom of each math page. You don't want to miss out on the fun!

Reading

Objectives:

1. To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that begin or end with ch and end with nch and tch.

Please begin each lesson by having your child read over previous words and sentences. The mini-books are a great way to review as well.
This week we are reading words with the the digraph ch and digraph blends tch and nch.

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.

We are continuing copywork through oral narration in class. I absolutely love that your student is copying scripture and responding to it through art!

Spelling

1. To be able to write short vowel a, e, i, o, and u. (CVC) words from dictation.
2. To be able to spell words using the two sounds of "s".

Please go over yellow phonogram cards (name and sound of each letter) daily as well as blue key cards 1-6. Please review syllables. Try doing the phonogram cards "backwards", you give the phonogram sounds and the child responds with the actual phonogram.

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.
Please pay attention to the section of the Journal you are using. The front of the journal is for Spelling Words. The back half of the journal is for narration sentences we are writing in class.
****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.

Geography

Objectives:

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

2. To begin learning to draw the world map.

Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
Middle States of the US song.

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)

K week 20	1/23/2023	1/24/2023	1/25/2023	1/26/2023	1/27/2023	1/30/2023	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Resilience: Psalm 9:9-10
Read Aloud	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes
Bible		Discuss "A little girl" from JSB.	Read aloud: "How to pray" from JSB.	Discuss How to pray from JSB.	Read aloud: The singer from JSB.
Math	EM-B p35	EM-B p36	EM-B p37 and Day 5 math journal	EM-B p38	EM-B p39 and Day 6 math journal	EM-B p40
Spelling		AAS-Step 11	AAS-Step 11 p59-60 "Spell on Paper" in spelling journal and return tomorrow. Review "More Words" and "Dictate Phrases"	AAS-Step 11	AAS-Step 12 p61-62 through "Spell with Tiles"
Writing		Oral narration and copywork	CB pgs 14-15	Oral narration and copywork	CB pgs 16-17		CB: Copybook
Reading	Review L55/56	OPG-L57	OPG-L57 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.	OPG-L58	OPG-L58 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.	Review L57/58
Enrichment	Read Aloud: Katy and the Big Snow Music Selection: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, "Molto Allegro" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Art Selection: Supper at Emmaus by Caravaggio Poem: "The Frost Spirit" by John Greenleaf Whittier
Geography	Middle States - Due 2/23
Memory Work	All Things Bright and Beautiful Due 2/23

Kinder Week19 (T/TH)

It is going to be another great week in Kindergarten! It is so exciting to see your little ones picking up on reading more and more each day! One of the many wonderful things about Kindergarten is seeing them grow right before our eyes. That doesn't just mean academically, but also in growing fruits of the spirit. I love seeing your little ones grow in patience and self-control as they mature each day. Have a blessed week!

Math

Objectives:

1. To be able to find the total for two given sets.

2. To begin an understanding of what numbers represent.

3. To be able to compose and decompose numbers in different ways (number bonds).

Please continue working with your child on identifying numbers 1-20. They need to be able to write them correctly and also understand what each number really means (tens and ones).
This week we begin number bonds. Number bonds are a way to represent parts of a whole number. This involves composing and decomposing numbers (6 is made of 4 and 2; 2 and 4 make 6); which is a crucial component to developing number sense!
Please complete the "Introduction" at the bottom of the workbook pages assigned. This is an important step. Following the concrete-pictorial-abstract sequence is very important in Singapore math.

Reading

Objectives:

1. To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that begin or end with sh and shr.

This week we are reading words with the the digraph SH, SHR

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.

We are continuing copywork through oral narration in class. Please revisit last week's blog if you need a reminder of what that means. Please feel free to add this activity to your homeschool day as well as after you read the Bible lesson or a read aloud book.

Spelling

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

2. To be able to spell words using the two sounds of "s".

Please go over yellow phonogram cards (name and sound of each letter) daily as well as blue key cards 1-6. Please review syllables.
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: In our read aloud book Walter makes 2 different kinds of bread by varying his ingredients only slightly. We will be discussing common bread ingredients and the difference between leavened and unleavened bread. We will talk about the time when the Isrealites were in the desert and had no yeast to make their bread. This would be a fun week to make your own bread with your child!

Geography

Objectives:

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

2. To begin learning to draw the world map.

Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
Introduce the Middle States of the US song.

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! (All Things Bright and Beautiful, Geography song)

K week 19	1/16/2023	1/17/2023	1/18/2023	1/19/2023	1/20/2023	1/23/2023	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship	Resilience: Psalm 9:9-10
Read Aloud	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes
Bible		Discuss Heaven breaks through.	Read aloud: Let's go from JSB.	Discuss" Let's go" from JSB.	Read aloud: :A little girl and a poor frail lady" from JSB.
Math	EM-B , p29-30	EM-B p31	EM-B p32 and Day 3 math journal entry	EM-B p33	EM-B p34 and Day 4 math journal entry	EM-B p35	Review 11-20 (tens /ones) and intro to number bonds
Spelling		AAS-Step 10	AAS-Step 10 p56 "Spell on Paper" in spelling journal and return tomorrow. Review "More Words"	AAS-Step 10: short vowel word assessment	AAS-Step 11 p57-59 through "Spell with Tiles"
Writing		Oral narration and copywork	CB pgs 10-11 (Parent read pgs 4-9)	Oral narration and copywork	CB pgs 12-13		CB: Copybook
Reading	Review L54	OPG-L55	OPG-L55 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.	OPG-L56	OPG-L56 and 15 minutes from a leveled reader.	Review L55/56
Enrichment	Read Aloud: Walter the Baker by Eric Carle Poem: "Old Song" Art: Peasant Wedding Feast by Pieter Bruegel Music: "Fanfare for the Common Man" by Aaron Copland
Geography	Middle States - Due 2/23
Memory Work	All Things Bright and Beautiful Due - 2/23

Kinder Week 18 (T/TH)

I hope you had a restful break full of family time and beautiful memories. I am excited to jump back into learning this week and will pray for a smooth transition back to homeschooling for everyone this week.

*I have added our third poem for memorization. It's a beautiful one! Take a moment to really discuss with your child the meaning of the melodious words. We will be doing this one is song form. Here is a link to a version of the song; however, we do not sing it this high!

All Things Bright and Beautiful

by Cecil Frances Alexander

All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures great and small,

All things wise and wonderful,

The Lord God made them all.

Each little flower that opens,

Each little bird that sings,

He made their glowing colors,

He made their tiny wings.

The purple-headed mountain,

The river running by,

The sunset, and the morning,

That brightens up the sky;

The cold wind in the winter,

The pleasant summer sun,

The ripe fruits in the garden,

He made them every one.

He gave us eyes to see them,

And lips that we might tell,

How great is God Almighty,

Who has made all things well.

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. To be able to order numbers 1-20.

3. To gain an understanding of tens and ones in a numeral.

This week we are focusing on numbers to 20; identifying them and putting them in order. We will be reviewing before and after with numbers (ex: What number is 1 more than 15? What number comes before 18?). We are also continuing to build understanding of tens and ones (ex: 17 is 10 and 7 more).

Reading

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

2. To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that end with dipthong ng.

We will be spending all week on lesson 54. Please make sure to do this lesson each day (or part of the lesson) as well as reviewing previous lessons.

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.

Copywork through oral narration was introduced in class before the break and will continue throughout the rest of the year. All narrations will be done in the spelling journal behind the tab. This means that we read a quality book and then discuss what students can remember about the book using complete sentences. Asking questions such as, "What happened at the beginning?" "What was your favorite part of the book?" "What happened at the end?". Also asking open ended questions like, "Why do you think _____ did or acted a certain way?" "Were any of the characters showing any of the fruits of the spirit?". After the discussion, I will ask the students to tell me a complete sentence about something they can remember from the story. I pick one sentence about the book to write (keeping it short and using simple words if possible). I write the sentence on the board, modeling aloud the writing process and getting them to help me with any skills they should already know. The student will then copy the sentence in their journal. I will gently correct handwriting, spelling errors, and spacing issues as appropriate. ***Feel free to practice this at home, it is not mandatory for home yet, but certainly helpful (and enjoyable!)

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

Spelling

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

Please go over yellow phonogram cards (name and sound of each letter) daily as well as blue key cards. You will introduce key card 6 this week.
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. Have students correct their spelling and handwriting mistakes in a different color.
****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)

Geography

Objectives:

1. To be able to recite the eastern states of the US on a map. Thursday! :)

2. To be able to sing the names of the middle states of the US.

3. To begin learning to draw the world map by drawing a compass rose, equator, and prime meridian.

Due 1/12 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. Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
Introduce the Middle States of the US song.

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)

K week 18 1/9/2023 1/10/2023 1/11/2023 1/12/2023 1/13/2023 1/16/2023 Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship
Read Aloud Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes Suggestions: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond, Elmer and the Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett.
Bible Review Christmas Story Read Aloud: The King of all Kings from JSB. Discuss: The King of all Kings from JSB. Read aloud: Heaven breaks through from JSB.
Math EM-B p25 EM-B p26-27 and Day 1 math journal In class activity EM-B p28 and Day 2 math journal EM-B , p29-30
Spelling Review Steps 6-9 (short a, i, o, u) AAS-Step 9 p.53 Choose 6 "more words" to dictate in spelling journal and return tomorrow. Review steps 6-9 AAS-Step 10 p55-56 through "Spell with Tiles". Key card 6
Writing Oral narration and copywork Parent locate the Memoria Press Copybook and have it ready for Friday. Oral narration and copywork Parent read pages 4-9 of Copybook (CB) CB: Copybook
Reading OPG-L54 OPG-L54 OPG-L54 OPG-L54 Review L54 "ng"
Enrichment Read Aloud and Poem: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Music selection: The Four Seasons: "Winter" by Antonio Vivaldi
Art selection: Chestnut Trees at Louveciennes by Camille Pissarro
Here is a link to all of the music for the year. If you would like to expose your child to the selections more often you can click on the play all button and it will play each selection.
Geography United States: Eastern States - Due Thursday, Middle States - Due 2/23
Memory Work All Things Bright and Beautiful Due 2/23

K week 18	1/9/2023	1/10/2023	1/11/2023	1/12/2023	1/13/2023	1/16/2023	Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship
Read Aloud	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes		Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes	Read aloud or audio book for at least 20 minutes	Suggestions: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond, Elmer and the Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett.
Bible		Review Christmas Story	Read Aloud: The King of all Kings from JSB.	Discuss: The King of all Kings from JSB.	Read aloud: Heaven breaks through from JSB.
Math		EM-B p25	EM-B p26-27 and Day 1 math journal	In class activity	EM-B p28 and Day 2 math journal	EM-B , p29-30
Spelling		Review Steps 6-9 (short a, i, o, u)	AAS-Step 9 p.53 Choose 6 "more words" to dictate in spelling journal and return tomorrow.	Review steps 6-9	AAS-Step 10 p55-56 through "Spell with Tiles". Key card 6
Writing		Oral narration and copywork	Parent locate the Memoria Press Copybook and have it ready for Friday.	Oral narration and copywork	Parent read pages 4-9 of Copybook (CB)		CB: Copybook
Reading		OPG-L54	OPG-L54	OPG-L54	OPG-L54	Review L54	"ng"
Enrichment	Read Aloud and Poem: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost Music selection: The Four Seasons: "Winter" by Antonio Vivaldi Art selection: Chestnut Trees at Louveciennes by Camille Pissarro						Here is a link to all of the music for the year. If you would like to expose your child to the selections more often you can click on the play all button and it will play each selection.
Geography	United States: Eastern States - Due Thursday, Middle States - Due 2/23
Memory Work	All Things Bright and Beautiful Due 2/23