Reading we:
- Practiced 1:1 correspondence with a new book "Where Are We?". Developing the habit of pointing while you read is a critical skill as your kindergartener begins their journey into reading!
- Added an apple poem to our poetry folders
- Continued to discuss what makes a good choice book for me when "shopping" for new books in the classroom
- Made scientific drawings of butterflies--After getting "feedback" from our writing partners about our first draft, we listened to their advice and completed a second, more accurate drawing of a Painted Lady butterfly. We did a lot of noticing and adding detail. We then added color and labels. It took us all week. Final drafts coming home today.
Math we:
- Talked about the difference between repeating patterns and growing patterns
- Described and compared shapes
- Learned how to cross things out as you count them on a page
- Built a 5 staircase with Cuisenaire Rods and played "Which one is missing?"
Other:
- Our butterflies hatched! Even the chrysalises that fell were safe and sound! Yea!
Practice at home:
- Count forward and backward (from random numbers)
- Remind your child of things that have happened in their lives that they can write stories about at school
- Spray shaving cream on the counter and have your children practice writing their letters and numbers in it. Clean counters and learning all in one!
