KB 2018-2019

In kindergarten, literacy (reading and writing) will be integrated with science and social studies. Below, is what your child will be learning this school year. Please understand that learning is flexible and times might changes a little throughout our journey. Trimester 1 (ends Nov. 10) SS - Reasons for Rules (using the words so & because) Sci - How the Sun Affects the Earth/Trees and Weather Art - Shadows and more (pencils, solar paper) Math - Counts to 20+, counts 10+ objects, compare numbers, writes numbers, number ID, shapes 2D & 3D Reading - rhyme, syllables, beginning sounds, letter sounds, letter ID, points/tracks   *KB reading groups start around the beginning of Dec.* Writing - writes name, draws detailed picture (top, middle, bottom), dictates on topic, handwriting practice, sound out words Trimester 2 (ends Feb.23) SS - Needs and Wants Sci - Balls and Ramps Art - ball art and more (tempra paint) Math - Counts to 50+, counts 2

In class, we read How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean Reagan and Grandma Loves You! by Helen Foster James. In the book, How to Babysit a Grandpa , one pages shares tips for taking Grandpa for a walk:      Step over sidewalk cracks.      Look for lizards, cool rocks, and dandelion puffs.      If there's a puddle or a sprinkler, show him what to do. We used the 3rd tip as inspiration for our art work. Yesterday, students posed for pictures, glued those pictures to white paper, and added an umbrella and rain boots to their pictures. They colored the boots and umbrellas with oil pastels. Students watercolored the background and puddles in their pictures with grandparents here today. Read aloud of How to Babysit a Grandpa

Due 9/14/18 https://orders.scholastic.com/J2G3R You can choose to shop online or send the order in you child's red folder. Please remember that book orders is optional. Thank you, Jen Sutton