Sorry that I haven't posted in so long. We have been so busy making up for lost time with all the snow. Here is an update about what has been going on in Kindergarten.
The children have been busy researching and writing books about animals. They will be on display outside our classroom. I am really proud of the work they put into their books.
All of our students are readers! I am sure you are as pleasantly surprised as I am. Keep fostering that love of reading with them. Sit down each night for some book time and discussion. Don't give them a word right away when they get stuck. Ask them to use their reading strategies.
We are having a lot of fun in math. The children are playing a lot of number games that are causing them to really look closely at numbers. Our focus has been teen numbers and counting quickly by making groups .
We will begin a unit in science about animal habitats and shelters next week.
April 3rd and 4th are conference days with early dismissals at 10:15. Don't hesitate to request a conference even if I don't request one.
Happy Spring. As always, it is wonderful to have your children in my life. Thank you!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
January News
We have been very busy in Room 24!!!
The children learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. and discussed their dreams for the world. Their writing and pictures are displayed outside our classroom.
I have been testing the children on counting to 100, our mid year math assessment and generating rhymes. The children should be able to count to 100 without prompts by the end of the year. They have made tremendous progress in writing numbers to 20! Please continue to work on number identification to 30. Also, review the shapes hexagon and rhombus. We will be working on that in class as well.
Continue to practice sight words and read nightly. This is the key to reading success!
This coming week we will begin non-fiction writing. We will start this unit by exploring penguins and making a class book of penguin facts. The children will all have the opportunity in the next coming months to write a non-fiction book on an animal of their choice. We will continue exploring properties of matter by conducting sink and float experiments and magnetic experiments. The children will also practice writing the letters Mm and Nn. Please hand in any homework by Friday.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
The children learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. and discussed their dreams for the world. Their writing and pictures are displayed outside our classroom.
I have been testing the children on counting to 100, our mid year math assessment and generating rhymes. The children should be able to count to 100 without prompts by the end of the year. They have made tremendous progress in writing numbers to 20! Please continue to work on number identification to 30. Also, review the shapes hexagon and rhombus. We will be working on that in class as well.
Continue to practice sight words and read nightly. This is the key to reading success!
This coming week we will begin non-fiction writing. We will start this unit by exploring penguins and making a class book of penguin facts. The children will all have the opportunity in the next coming months to write a non-fiction book on an animal of their choice. We will continue exploring properties of matter by conducting sink and float experiments and magnetic experiments. The children will also practice writing the letters Mm and Nn. Please hand in any homework by Friday.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Dear Parents
We are all doing wonderful today. The children are happy and unaware. Just wanted to let you know. Lots of extra hugs and smiles going around today. I am praying for all of you.
Mrs. Crenwick
Mrs. Crenwick
Thursday, December 13, 2012
December 13th, 2012
Just a quick note to fill you in on what is happening in our Kindergarten and a few reminders.
*In Math, we are working on addition and subtraction problems. We have also been discussing 3 D shapes and re-visiting patterns.
*In Science, the children are learning about properties of matter. We have been experimenting with texture, shape, color and weight.
*The children are working hard in their WYNN reading groups. Their success is dependent on you reading with them each night. They also need to practice writing and reading CVC words. As a whole class, they are having difficulty with this.
*We continue to write small moments while reading mentor texts like Cynthia Rylant's The Relatives Came.
*I have read the children many versions of the Gingerbread Man story. They are thoroughly enjoying it! Ask them about the Gingerbread Girl and the Gingerbread Baby.
*We changed tables. Ask them who they sit with now.
*In Math, we are working on addition and subtraction problems. We have also been discussing 3 D shapes and re-visiting patterns.
*In Science, the children are learning about properties of matter. We have been experimenting with texture, shape, color and weight.
*The children are working hard in their WYNN reading groups. Their success is dependent on you reading with them each night. They also need to practice writing and reading CVC words. As a whole class, they are having difficulty with this.
*We continue to write small moments while reading mentor texts like Cynthia Rylant's The Relatives Came.
*I have read the children many versions of the Gingerbread Man story. They are thoroughly enjoying it! Ask them about the Gingerbread Girl and the Gingerbread Baby.
*We changed tables. Ask them who they sit with now.
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