NEWS from the S.S. Noah
Mrs. Johnson's Kindergarten Weekly News
April 4, 2016
Sneak Peek of the Week Ahead...
READING THING
This week will continue our Down on the Farm unit. We will return to the barn and focus on learning about all aspects of a farm, including: different animals that live on a farm, sounds animals make, what kinds of crops are grown, the typical daily routine on a farm, why farms are important to people in many aspects of their daily lives, and why each farm is special.
We will focus on individual farm animals each day:
Monday-horses
Tuesday-cows
Wednesday - pigs
Thursday - chickens (We will learn the story of the Little Red Hen)
This unit will let children use their creativity and give them the opportunity to experience new and exciting wonders that take place on a farm.
A Treeful of Pigs
If I Had A Pig
What would you do if the postman brought you a pig? A sheep? Delightful stories of children and their imaginary pets.
How Big Is A Pig?
Grunt
Color Farm
Lots of animals to be found,
Shapes and colors ail around.
Look at beaks and snouts with me.
Make some more for us to see.
Barn Dance!
Who can sleep on such a beautiful night? Not Mama Horse. Not Mama Pig. Not Mama Sheep.They want to dance!
Bounce! Jig! Leap! Shhhh!
The little ones are sound asleep . . . or are they?
The Little Red Hen
The Milk Makers
Cows eat special feed to make good milk. But after the cow is milked, there are still many steps the milk must go through before it reaches you. This book describes them all. And you'll be surprised to find how many other things you eat and drink come from milk, too.
Barnyard Banter
NUMBER WORKS
MOOOOOOOVE over for Farm Math. Math this week will revolve around the farm and farm animals. Skills will include sorting, patterning, problem solving, counting using place value and measurement.
We will continue working on our facts. Subtraction always seems to be a little harder for children that addition, so for the next two weeks, subtraction will be our focus.
Science/ Social Studies Scoop
Learning about farm animals continues to help children understand about a special habitat called a farm and develops the knowledge of how there are different kinds of farms. Cows on a dairy farm--sheep on a ranch--and chickens on a chicken farm--all have different purposes but the children are learning that we are consumers and how these very special animals enrich our lives by providing us with products as well as teaching us to love and care for animals. Our Big Red Barn Book will hold many of the facts and thoughts about these animals who live on a farm.
Bible Basics
As Jesus went back to Heaven, he left his followers with a command to" Go and make disciples". Along with his parable teachings, we will begin to learn about what happened when Jesus left his followers and how the early church began.
April Bible Verse: Matthew 4:19
Come follow me, Jesus said, and I will make you fishers of men.
Friendly Reminders
THIS WEEK:
Children may bring stuffed animals or farm related items like tractors for sharing this week.
Important Dates
April 4 is Opening Day for the Reds. Children may wear red shirts or Reds shirt and uniform bottom to celebrate the day.
April 9 Art Beat Plan to attend this great event. You won't want to miss all of the events!
April 13
KJ to Mason Christian Village
9:30-11:00 Volunteers to drive will be needed
April 26
Field trip to The Learning Tree Farm
8:30-2:30
More information to follow
A NOTE FROM MRS. J
Dear Families,
The week ahead will be a busy and important one as we get back to spelling, centers and more of our usual routines. The children love center time and we have been away for awhile with Spring Break, Easter, and Spiritual Life Week. I know that the children are growing spiritually as I hear their conversations with other children. Does that ever bless my heart and make my day! They are thinking more about what is pleasing to our Heavenly Father and about the great love that Jesus demonstrated to us all by his great sacrifice. I love that they are able to balance the trimmings of Easter with the "real" Easter story. Bunnies, eggs,and chocolates are always sooo much fun but I do believe that the children are very aware and able to distinguish between the two "stories" and are beginning to feel the great love of our God.
Please let me know how I may be of any help to you. I am very pleased with the progress shown in our report cards. Please do remember that report cards are just a brief snapshot in a child's life. Progress in young children is ever changing and what may seem in the distant future, often arrives when no one is looking. I love that young children are so full of surprises!
Blessings,
Kathie
Email: kathie.johnson@chca-oh.org
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