Sorry for the delay in updating the blog. My weekend was full. When it came time to update the blog, it was way past time to sleep. So I figured you would rather have a rested teacher than an updated blog.
Last week was a quiet week in Room 115. We've had some pretty exciting weeks recently and there are some exciting weeks upcoming. There is something to be said for quiet, regular, nothing exciting weeks. With all the rain and cold temperatures, it was nice to step outside when the sun broke and enjoy the fresh air.
Be sure to scroll down to several slideshows I posted in the middle of last week. The pictures do not do it justice all the fun we have every day in Room 115.
This week we will be investigating the letter "Ii" as in insect in the ink. Word wall words are: when, want, get, soon.
It is very common for young children to flip flop the letters b and d. This is nothing to be concerned about at this age. A fun way to help your child remember the correct formation of these letters is:
b: remind your child that baseball begins with the sound the letter b makes. When you play baseball, the bat hits the ball. Then show your child when forming the letter b that the straight line is the bat and the bat hits the ball (make a circle that touches the straight line to form the letter b). So make the bat first and then the ball. It would be crazy for the ball to hit the bat (that would be the letter d)!
d: remind your child that doorknob and door begins with the sound the letter d makes. When you open a door, you touch the doorknob first and then the door: make the circle first (the doorknob) then draw a straight line (the door). You can't open the door and then touch the doorknob: that would be the letter b. Try that technique if you notice your child having difficulty forming b's and d's.
In math, we are working on numbers to ten. We are working with ordering and comparing amounts.
Starting next Monday, I am moving snack time to our Italian Ice time. Up until now, it was two separate times. I was losing too much instructional time. If your child purchases Italian Ice then please do not send a snack on Monday. The Italian Ice will be your child's snack. If your child is not eating Italian Ice then please send a snack.
Be sure to check the poetry notebooks this Friday. It will be one of those rhymes that will stay with your child forever and be quick on the tongue when the appropriate time arises.
An email went out last Friday about our class party on Thursday,December 15 from 1:30-2:15. The room mothers have done a wonderful job planning our special afternoon so please contact them and offer your help. You may check your child out after the party for an early dismissal.
On Friday,December 16, the children are allowed to wear their pajamas to school as we take our nap mats and watch the movie the Polar Express in the library. Please let me know if you have concerns about your child watching the Polar Express (it is rated G). There will be several surprises all day long.
Keep saving egg cartons. We no longer need paper towel tubes or toilet tissue rolls. In January, we will start collecting shoe boxes for our Valentine's Day party. Be on the look out for adult sized shoe boxes (the ones with the take off lids work best but they are becoming more and more difficult to find.) Do not send shoe boxes in until I ask for them.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, December 7: Spirit Night: Applebees
Tuesday, December 13: Spirit Night at Jason's Deli
Thursday, December 15: Holiday party
Friday, December 16: Kindergarten wears pajamas to school to watch Polar Express
Monday, December 19-Tuesday, January 3: Winter Holiday Break
Wednesday, January 4: Students return
Last week was a quiet week in Room 115. We've had some pretty exciting weeks recently and there are some exciting weeks upcoming. There is something to be said for quiet, regular, nothing exciting weeks. With all the rain and cold temperatures, it was nice to step outside when the sun broke and enjoy the fresh air.
Be sure to scroll down to several slideshows I posted in the middle of last week. The pictures do not do it justice all the fun we have every day in Room 115.
This week we will be investigating the letter "Ii" as in insect in the ink. Word wall words are: when, want, get, soon.
It is very common for young children to flip flop the letters b and d. This is nothing to be concerned about at this age. A fun way to help your child remember the correct formation of these letters is:
b: remind your child that baseball begins with the sound the letter b makes. When you play baseball, the bat hits the ball. Then show your child when forming the letter b that the straight line is the bat and the bat hits the ball (make a circle that touches the straight line to form the letter b). So make the bat first and then the ball. It would be crazy for the ball to hit the bat (that would be the letter d)!
d: remind your child that doorknob and door begins with the sound the letter d makes. When you open a door, you touch the doorknob first and then the door: make the circle first (the doorknob) then draw a straight line (the door). You can't open the door and then touch the doorknob: that would be the letter b. Try that technique if you notice your child having difficulty forming b's and d's.
In math, we are working on numbers to ten. We are working with ordering and comparing amounts.
Starting next Monday, I am moving snack time to our Italian Ice time. Up until now, it was two separate times. I was losing too much instructional time. If your child purchases Italian Ice then please do not send a snack on Monday. The Italian Ice will be your child's snack. If your child is not eating Italian Ice then please send a snack.
Be sure to check the poetry notebooks this Friday. It will be one of those rhymes that will stay with your child forever and be quick on the tongue when the appropriate time arises.
An email went out last Friday about our class party on Thursday,December 15 from 1:30-2:15. The room mothers have done a wonderful job planning our special afternoon so please contact them and offer your help. You may check your child out after the party for an early dismissal.
On Friday,December 16, the children are allowed to wear their pajamas to school as we take our nap mats and watch the movie the Polar Express in the library. Please let me know if you have concerns about your child watching the Polar Express (it is rated G). There will be several surprises all day long.
Keep saving egg cartons. We no longer need paper towel tubes or toilet tissue rolls. In January, we will start collecting shoe boxes for our Valentine's Day party. Be on the look out for adult sized shoe boxes (the ones with the take off lids work best but they are becoming more and more difficult to find.) Do not send shoe boxes in until I ask for them.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, December 7: Spirit Night: Applebees
Tuesday, December 13: Spirit Night at Jason's Deli
Thursday, December 15: Holiday party
Friday, December 16: Kindergarten wears pajamas to school to watch Polar Express
Monday, December 19-Tuesday, January 3: Winter Holiday Break
Wednesday, January 4: Students return
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