Beach Buddies Bulletin
November 13-17, 2017
Hello, K Families!
Writers' Workshop
In writers' workshop we got new writing folders where we are sorting our writing as "done" or "still working on". We also used our hands as imaginary books to help plan out our stories before we write.
Readers' Workshop
In readers' workshop, we examined character traits as we read. We also looked closely at the nonfiction features of HEADINGS, LABELS, and CAPTIONS.
Math Workshop
In Math workshop we compared numbers with another "number squeeze" game, made addition and subtraction number stories, and practiced making different combinations of 10.
Word Workshop
This week we started a new workshop time in our classroom-- Word Workshop. During this time, we will focus on making words. Right now we are working on words like AM, AT, SAM, CAT. We also made star words like IS, WE, THE, and GO.
Pumpkins!
A big thanks to Tayden's family for the HUGE pumpkin and Brianna's family for the many small pumpkins and gourds. We loved creating with them!
Picture File
At the end of the year, I will share a Dropbox file with you that has all the pictures I have taken throughout the year - you can download, print, or scrapbook them all! :) If there is a picture you want sooner than the end of the year, let me know and I can easily send it to you.
Scarecrow Day
Friday was an awesome Scarecrow Day! We had morning scarecrow literacy stations, made scarecrow number stories, read a few scarecrow books and poems, ate a yummy scarecrow snack, and ended the day reading with our 5th grade book buddies. It was a good day! :)
Science
We loved starting our "candy" science this week. We made predictions about what would happen. You can learn a lot by putting candy in water! Ask your child what we noticed about Skittles in water.
Fruit Feast
Thanks to many of you who offered to donate fruit for our feast coming up on Wednesday. We appreciate your help! On Friday, your kindergartner should have brought home a sheet with your assigned fruit. Let me know if you have any questions.
Mindware
Many families have asked about the problem solving puzzles and activities in our classroom. Thanks to a Makerspace grant, I was able to purchase many of these awesome thinking centers through the company Mindware. Check out their website for Christmas ideas!
Technology to Share...
Blog Update
Be sure to stop by our blog to see a video from the 50th Day of School.
iPad Apps
Puppet Workshop is a unique creative app we'll soon enjoy in K:
Upcoming Important Dates:
Wednesday, November 22 - Fruit Feast
November 23 & 24 - No School
Wednesday, December 6 - Wear Orange for AWARENESS WEDNESDAY
December 15 - Grinch Day...wear green!
Next week we will read and write about turkeys and Thanksgiving. Due to our short week, I'll wait to send another digital newsletter until the following week. I wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am thankful for your kindergartner and your family!
Wishing you peace
and everything good,
Katie
Kindergarten Beach Buddies
Email: kzuehlke@isd876.org
Website: www.kindergartenbeachbuddies.blogspot.com
Phone: 320-274-8218
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zuehlke.beachbuddies
Twitter: @kzbeachbuddies