FALLING in love with Kindergarten

Is it really October already?  We are seeing amazing growth from your kiddos!  They're having such fun exploring the world of Kindergarten.

Math:  We're working on decomposing numbers.  One strategy we're using is Number Bonds.  

Here are some examples:

    

Reading:  Most of the kids know where the front cover, back cover and title page are, so knowing where to start reading is the next important step.  We have stressed that the kids should point under words and track left to right as they read.   You can help your child by turning the page and pointing to the first word when you’re reading books together.  Then build to letting your child point to the place to start reading for you.  

Science:  We have been using our senses to explore different characteristics of pumpkins this week. We began by hiding the pumpkin in a bag/box to let the kids guess what we had.  We played 20 questions.  Explaining that the kids should ask a yes/no question was a fun challenge!!  Playing "I Spy" with your child will help increase your child's ability to ask good questions. 

Coming Up:

October 4

Ridenour Fall Festival
11-1 pm

October 10

Pettit Creek Farms Field Trip

October 14

All fundraiser packets/money due

October 20-24

Early Release/Conference Days