KINDER NEWS
WHAT’S NEW?
Dates & Reminders:
Reading: In our study of Nonfiction texts, we are looking at informational texts.
Before
reading, our friends are thinking about what they know about the topic & asking questions about
what they want to learn about the topic. After reading, we are sharing our new learning. Our topic
was TURTLES… ask your child something new they learned about the topic.
Phonics:
The kinders are becoming experts with long vowels, especially words with a silent e!
We are taking time to practice each long vowel and noticing how it may look in words - for
example, some long e & long i words: leaf, bee, field & by, high, tied. We are learning how
confusing reading and spelling words can be!!
Writing: In our How To writing unit, we are spending time generating IDEAS for our books.
Our
ideas can come from what we love, what we are experts on and our memories. Our writers are
spending time writing and sharing their ideas. Continue to encourage writing at home, as well!
Math: We have started to study 3d shapes (solid shapes).
We are learning that these shapes are
different than 2d shapes (flat shapes) because they have edges, corners & faces. Our friends shared
and sorted their 3d shapes from home; this is a great visual to have in our classroom. Shapes will
come home before Spring Break.
Additional:
3/11/2016
* 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, by, from, have, if, here, said, are. do)
* Science: We started our Life Science unit by identifying living and nonliving things.
* Social Studies: We wrapped up our Friends unit by making a Friend book.
March 25 – No School
March 26-April 3 – Spring Break
* Report Cards went home on Friday. I am
so proud of my kinders! They have been
working hard and learning a lot in room
115!! It is important to remember that all
students learn in different ways and at
different rates… I hope you were able to
celebrate your individual child’s growth!
* Lake Zurich CUSD 95 will be hosting
our 8th annual Science Fair on Saturday,
April 16, 2016 sponsored by the District 95
Educational Foundation. The objective of
this event is to excite our students about
science. Participation is open to all K-8
students including District 95 students,
parochial and private school students, and
home schooled students. This event will be
both educational and fun. Talk with your
child about participating in the science
fair. Sign up has been extended to April
12th at 11:30, so sign up now to ensure your
spot! Visit the website below for
registration information.
http://www.lz95.org/classes/cusd95educat
ionfoundationsciencefairandexpo_.d95scien
cefair/