Events of the Week: I can’t believe how quickly the week has gone and how much we are learning each and every day. The children are working hard to follow the rules and are enjoying their special classes. Below you will find a “sneak peek” of the week. Our literature block is divided into different workshops. These workshops each have a specific format and target. For example, in Language Workshop we focus on a Shared Reading book and discuss/find vocabulary, sight words, concepts of print, and complete literature responses. In Writing Workshop, we focus on learning and practicing the strategies necessary to be good writers.
Language Workshop: This week we started our “All About Me” theme. Our Shared Reading for the week was Things I Like. We introduced the sight word “I” this week. Be sure to practice finding "I" in books and other writing.
Writing Workshop: We are working hard on writing our names. We have practiced tracing our name, writing our name with pencil and crayon. We also practiced writing our name on whiteboards. We are focusing on only capitalizing the first letter.
Reading Workshop: We started playing the Name Game. This is a fun way to learn more about our classmates and the letters in their name. What a fun way to make new friends!
Sight Words: Sight words are common words that tend to appear often when reading and writing. By mastering words, such as our sight words, children become more fluent readers. Each week we will add a sight word or two to our list. Students will be assessed each quarter over these words. They should be able to “read” each sight word within 3 seconds. A great way to practice these words with your child is to make a set of flashcards.
Important Dates:
- Sept. 4 - No School-Labor Day
- Sept. 11 - No school
- Sept. 11 - Math Parent Night (more info to come)
- Sept. 12 - No school - Teacher Professional Development Day
~The beginning of the school year can be a difficult time for families. Getting back into a routine can be challenging both for children and parents. One idea to help your kindergartner get calmed down for bedtime is to read together each night before tucking him/her into bed. Reading to your child has SO many benefits—not to mention giving your child some of that precious one-on-one time that kids love so much. As the year progresses, you’ll be amazed at all the letters and words your child will be able to find while you are reading together. In fact, we have already learned to look for the word “I”. Happy reading!
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Next Week:
- We will continue our All About Me theme.
- We will begin our first math topic.
- We will introduce the different handwriting stokes.
- We will continue to do our Name Game each day until every student has had a turn.
- Our sight word will be “is”.
Have a Great Weekend!!
Mrs. Vestal
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