January 29, 2016 Mrs. Ahne’s Kindergarten News Math Reading As we continued our Non-Fiction unit, we read biographies about Martin Luther King, Jr. We also read many non-fiction books about seasons and weather - developing questions to confirm our understanding, clearing up misconceptions, and learning new information. We identified text features, such as the table of contents and glossary. -We used the words “heavy” and “light” to describe weight. -We predicted the weight of objects and tested our predictions on a balance. -Using a balance and cubes, we made groups of equal quantity. -We used the language “balances,” “is equal to,” and “is the same number as” for expressions of equality. -We identified, read, and wrote the equals symbol (=) Writing I am so proud of all the kindergartners’ writing! We have been working hard on remembering to write an uppercase letter at the beginning of a sentence, use finger spaces, and put punctuation at the end. We have also been trying our best to “sound out” and spell words. Please continue to practice at home! Science & Social Studies In science, we have been busy learning all about what we do, wear, and see in every season. We also discussed different kinds of weather. Then, we discussed how the temperature can change - hot and cold – and looked at a thermometer. Popcorn Words Popcorn words (sight words) are the words that should “pop” into our heads quickly as we read! Please review the words that we’ve already learned: I am the little see a like can be look on no an and go to here me my you for in said is was it do are we he she 100th Day Can you believe your child has almost been in kindergarten for 100 days?! The 100th day of school will be next Friday, February 5th. We will be celebrating by participating in a lot of fun activities that day. We are in need of a few parents to donate a box of Froot Loops! If you are able to, please e-mail me to let me know, and send it in early next week. February 4th – Field trip to LZHS for Honk, Jr. Musical Raz-Kids After testing your child’s reading in January and determining his/her reading level, I have updated levels on Raz-Kids. We have been frequently logging on to Raz-Kids on the computers to listen to and read books at the “Listen to Reading” centers. Please be sure to continue logging on at home, too! February 5th – 100th Day of Kindergarten! February 11th – Valentine’s Day Party & Early Release Contact Mrs. Ahne Phone Number: 847-540-4792 E-mail: anna.ahne@lz95.org Website: http://www.lz95.org/classes/mrsahneskindergartenclass_aahne/