Kindergarten Newsletter
March 22nd - 26th
What we're learning this week...
Phonics: Silent E (a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e)
Book: Chickens Aren't the Only Ones by Ruth Heller
Reading Strategies: Understanding the role of the author and illustrator, using what we already know (schema) to make sense of new information, nonfiction text features, understanding the author's purpose
Math: Addition and subtraction word problems, numbers to 100, number handwriting practice, fluency of addition and subtraction within 10, partners of 10 (how to make 10)
Writing: Using a graphic organizer to organize our thinking, informational writing: how to writing, letter formation (handwriting practice), 5 star writing rubric (finger spaces, proper punctuation, capital letters at the beginning of the sentence, spelling sight words correctly, does my writing make sense?)
Social Studies: People and seasons
Science: Mystery Science – Force Olympics - How Can You Knock Down the Most Bowling Pins?
Religion: The Story of Easter, Stations of the Cross, who serves Jesus must follow Him, Eucharist, saints, Showing love, growing prayer
Social Skills: Following directions and asking permission
Virtue: Service
Social and Emotional Learning: identifying problems: children discuss the first two steps in solving problems (stop, talk) and practice identifying and stating problems presented in scenarios.

Learning practice at home
Seesaw This is updated weekly and can be used for daily review at home. Every subject is available on this app for Kindergarten. There is so much to practice on this app and will reinforce your child's learning from school at home. | BOOM Cards Fun, self - checking card decks to practice important ELA skills - also updated regularly. Password is the ladybug icon and butterfly icon. Click here! | Headsprout/RAZ KidsClick here! RAZ Kids: hundreds of digital books at your child's reading level! |
Seesaw
BOOM Cards
Headsprout/RAZ Kids
Click here!
RAZ Kids: hundreds of digital books at your child's reading level!
IXL Math and ELA practice at your child's learning level. Click here! | Splash Learn Math Interactive, fun games for Kindergarten math standards. Click here! Enter class code TKHWKD and find your child's profile. | ABC Mouse Take advantage of this free year of ABC Mouse! Engaging, interactive, and educational learning activities for your child. Click here! |