November News
Kindergarten - Mrs. Chua
Reading/Math Curriculum
Students are continuing to use yellow level books during reader's workshop. We are working on repeating the pattern of the book, pointing to words as we say the pattern and using beginning sounds to help solve an unknown word.
Current Power Words introduced:
a, and, are, have, can,
here, is, I
have, like, my, see
the, this, we, you
Math:
By mid November we will be in Unit 3, Teen Numbers as Tens and Ones. Children will learn and practice:
11 is 10 and 1
12 is 10 and 2
13 is 10 and 3
14 is 10 and 4
15 is 10 and 5
16 is 10 and 6
17 is 10 and 7
18 is 10 and 8
19 is 10 and 9
Children will also be asked to make sets of teen numbers by forming a 10 group and some more.
I've noticed that some children are mixing up numeral names that sound similar. For example, 'sixty' and 'sixteen' sound a lot alike especially if we are talking fast. If you notice that, take a moment and explain the difference. "Sixteen is a teen number. We write it 16. Sixty is a number we use when counting by 10's. We write it 60."
Classroom Needs
- Baby wipes
- Brown lunch bags
- Cheap white paper plates (small and regular sizes)
Science/Social Studies Themes
Native Americans
Thanksgiving
Important Dates to Remember
Nov. 13 Kindergarten Field Trip: Pump It Up (Make sure to return permission slip and waiver form) KIDS MUST WEAR SOCKS THAT DAY
Nov. 14 Early Release 12:15
Nov. 15 Nachos and Numbers Night 6 pm (See RSVP sent home Nov. 2)
Nov. 16 Global Day of Play
Nov. 21-23 No School
A Word About Winter Clothes
Children should have appropriate clothing to play outdoors. For right now, hats and gloves are fine. Once we have snow, children will need boots, snow pants and extra mittens and socks.