KINDER NEWS
Reading: Reading is THINKING!!
WHAT’S NEW?
Our fiction unit gave us lots of opportunities to practice thinking
strategies. We will continue to practice using comprehension strategies as we read in our small
groups and during independent reading time. I sent home a Reading Checklist that also included
your child’s reading level so you can continue to support your kinder at home on their reading
journey! We will be starting to explore nonfiction texts, next!
Phonics:
Our readers have been continuing to practice blends and phoneme manipulation. We
are going to be spending a bit of time on long vowels – reviewing vowel pairs and focusing on silent
e.
Writing: Writer’s Workshop is back!!
We have jumped into How To writing. This is such a fun
unit; our writers get to focus on things they are “experts” on and teach others how to do it.
Encourage writing at home, as well, to: build confidence, create & strengthen identity, foster
emotional growth, develop critical thinking skills and improve in academic achievements.
Math: The kinders have been exploring measurement, through weight, capacity and length.
They
have participated in many hands-on activities and group discussions.
Additional:
2/12/2016
* Words Their Way: “word sorts”, We are working on individual sorts, to reinforce specific skills –
short vowels, blends, digraphs or long vowels.
* Snappy Words: Take some time to practice these words with your child to help build fluency in
reading & writing... (a, and, I, me, you, the, my, is, to go, can, we, he, she, at, be, no, it, like, am,
play, on, in, yes, did, for, see, that, come, was, up, with)
* Science: We are exploring Earth Science – four seasons & weather.
* Social Studies: We are discussing Friends with a variety of texts and activities.
Dates & Reminders:
Feb. 15 – No School
Feb. 25 – 6 Flags Reading Log due
Feb. 26 – End of 2nd Trimester
* We had a busy start to the month! We
celebrated the 100th Day of Kindergarten
with Miss Schaar’s kinder friends and 10
centers that incorporated a variety of
areas and activities. Our Valentine’s Day
party was lots of fun, too!! Thank you
to ALL the moms & dads that helped in
the classroom or sent in supplies for
these special celebrations. We love
making memories in room 115!