Kindergarten Beach Buddies
November 14-18, 2016
Greetings from Kindergarten!
Writers' Workshop
In writers' workshop we did more work with making our stories EASY TO READ. We also remembered that strong writers create strong pictures to help tell stories.
Readers' Workshop
In readers' workshop, we examined character traits as we read. We also practiced making mental images while reading.
Math Workshop
In Math workshop we compared more numbers with another "number squeeze" game, sorted numbers, and practiced making different combinations of 10.
Scarecrow Day
It was definitely my first SNOW day Scarecrow day! We had the speedy version of Scarecrow day, but still managed to fit in 3 scarecrow literacy stations and read a great scarecrow story. The snow was exciting!!
Special Skype Session
We were lucky enough to have a special Skype session from our very own Clara while she was in Arizona visiting her grandparents. We learned lots about the Arizona climate and cacti. If you have any friends or family with interesting things to share, we would love to Skype them too!
Science
We loved doing 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.
Book Journal
We recently started a new "Book Journal". We keep this notebook in our book baskets and use it to write and draw about our book thinking.
Fruit Feast
Thanks to many of you who offered to donate fruit for our feast coming up on Wednesday. We appreciate your help! On Thursday, 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...
Be sure to stop by our blog to see our owl fact video.
iPad Apps
Puppet Workshop is a unique creative app we'll soon enjoy in K:
Upcoming Important Dates:
Wednesday, November 23 - Fruit Feast
November 24 & 25 - No School
Wednesday, December 7 - Wear Orange for AWARENESS WEDNESDAY
December 16 - 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
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Twitter: @kzbeachbuddies