Language Arts
The sight word, “are”, was introduced. We are using a combination of the Fry Word list of sight words and the Fundations list of trick words for Kindergarten. Technically a word that cannot be sounded out is referred to as a trick word. At this time not all of our sight words are “trick” words. However, it is important for children to develop automaticity in recognizing frequently used words in their reading and writing. We have used the terminology “sight words” as well as “trick words” with the children. All of these words are posted on the word wall in our classroom and children are provided with lists of these words at their tables during writing activities. Our goal is for the children to be able to both recognize these words automatically in their reading as well as spell these words correctly when used in their daily writing. We encourage children to go back and check their list if they have spelled the word incorrectly. We would like to instill this habit early and put them on track for being accountable for the correct spelling of these words. More words are added to this list each year and regular practice of recognizing and spelling these words is important in developing solid skills in reading and writing.
Math
We finished Chapter 3, our unit on measurement. The children compared items by size, length, and weight. They practiced using the terminology, bigger than/smaller than, longer than/shorter than, heavier than/lighter than.
When we do end of chapter or unit assessments, we use the results from these assessments to direct our instruction. For example, after our chapter 2 assessment, it became clear that some children needed a review of numbers that come “before” and “after”. We reinforced this concept during calendar time activities and made sure the children understood that numbers that come before are less and numbers that come after are more. We then did an activity where children rolled dice and recorded the number rolled and wrote the number that came after. We will do the same activity for numbers that come before.
Science
We did a Mystery Box activity and had to use our sense of touch to guess which item we had in our hand. We used descriptive words telling about the item we were touching.
Social Studies
We read a book about Veteran’s Day and talked about the importance of veterans and what they have done for us and our country. The children have enjoyed sharing the names of important people in their lives who are veterans. We attended a veteran’s day assembly on Thursday.
Health/Olweus
We continue to talk about how to be a good friend. We talked about how it feels when a friend says “I won’t be your friend unless. . .” or “I’ll be your friend if . . .” We role-played what we would say if someone said that to us. We could say “I want to be your friend but I don’t want to do that.” “Good friends don’t say things like that.” “Maybe we can’t be friends right now.”
Important Dates
**Early Release** Wednesday, Nov. 27th @ 12:00
No Lunch will be served
**No School** Thursday, Nov. 28th and Friday, Nov. 29th
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming in December. The following are the early release dates:
Thursday, Dec. 12th – Early Release @ 12:00
Friday, Dec. 13th – Early Release @ 12:00
No Lunch will be served on these early release days.
Progress reports will be sent home on Dec. 9th.
Conference reminder slips will be sent home by the end of November.
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