Beach Buddies' Bulletin
January 2-5, 2018
Greetings from Kindergarten!
This week we learned about snow and snowmen. We also loved sharing and writing about our winter breaks. You folks were busy! We welcomed Ms. Gersch into our class family. She fits in perfectly!
Writers' Workshop
In writers' workshop we learned about the importance of rereading our sentences as we read. This helps us check for understanding and fix errors. We also had a visit from the Vowel Doctor! She reminded us about checking all words for vowels.
Readers' Workshop
In readers' workshop we used mental images to learn more about a text. When we "make a movie" in our mind about a book, we gain a better understanding about it.
Math Workshop
In math workshop we explored the subtraction sign, played a PLUS and MINUS game, sorted buttons, and explored calculators.
"Junk" for snow creatures
We have painted our snow creatures and will be decorating on Tuesday. If you have any more junk/craft supplies you don't want, send them into school! A HUGE thanks to those of you who already shared some items.
Red Homework Sheets
Thank you for returning your red Monday homework sheets each week. These are excellent practice for first grade. I love reading the creative sentences!
Expert Weaver
On Thursday we had our first expert visit! Diane shared her expertise on weaving. We even were able to borrow her loom for the week so we could give weaving a try. WOW - awesome problem solving occurred as we tried our hand at weaving. It was impressive to see the kindergartners persistence and stamina!
Technology Tidbits
Beach Buddies' Blog
Visit our blog to see pictures and videos from our busy December.
Apps
Soon we'll be using Super Duper StoryMaker to help us create and write.
Raz-Kids
Remember, Raz-Kids is available for online reading at home. Take advantage of this HUGE selection of books to read on a computer, tablet, even a phone! See log in info below.
You can go to the website:
OR
on a device, the app:
Choose KID LOG IN. When prompted to add teacher name, type: Zuehlke
You will click on your child's name (password is your child's first name) and find your child's "assignment" - books should be near your child's independent reading level. You could also go to the "book room" and choose any book level. Make use of this great resource!
Upcoming Dates
Friday, January 12 - Frosty Friday...ice cream at lunch for 50 cents.
Monday, January 15 - No School
Thursday, January 18 - Family Reading Night 5:00-7:00
Thursday, January 25 - Care Center visit
We are looking forward to some OUTSIDE recess days this week! Yeah!!
Wishing you peace and everything good,
Katie
Kindergarten Beach Buddies
Email: kzuehlke@isd876.org
Website: kindergartenbeachbuddies.blogspot.com
Phone: 320-274-8218
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zuehlke.beachbuddies?fref=ts
Twitter: @kzbeachbuddies