Mrs. Smith

Dec 4, 20212 min read

Socially Distanced Smiles

It is such a treat when we get to see the Kindergarten student's beautiful smiles!

December Calendars:

Fundations: Magic e

Learning vowels can be very challenging for our young readers and writers because they make different sounds in different words. When reading, the students have to decide whether the vowel in the word makes it short or long sound. There are several ways to make a long vowel sound in words. One way is to add the Magic e at the end of a word. The Magic e usually changes the short vowel sound into a long vowel sound. Some examples of Magic e words include gate, cake, pine, dime, lane, kite, etc.

Here is the Magic e story that we taught in class: Magic e has magic powers! He flies over the consonant and when he comes to the vowel, he tapes the vowel on the head with his magic wand and shouts, "vowel, say your name!" Now, Magic e is so tired. He flies back to his spot. He has no more energy so he goes to sleep without saying a sound.

Phonics:

Our daily phonics lessons are such an incredibly important foundation component in our literacy instruction. Working with phonemes (the individual sounds in words) positively influences the students' performance and readiness to read and write.

Journals: In winter I like to...

Math: Addition & Subtraction

We started a new math unit this week. The unit goals include: solving addition and subtraction story problems, understanding addition as putting together and subtraction as taking from, representing, and solving Add To, Result Unknown, and Take From, finding the value of addition and subtraction, and relating addition and subtraction expressions to story problems.

Math: Domino Addition

Math: Addition War

STEM Challenge: Apple Jenga

DEAR:

Calm Classroom:

PE: Football Unit

Library:

Art: Watercolor Scenes & Colored Pencil Details

Recess:

Free Choice:

Play is an important part of a child's early development. Playing helps young children's brains to develop and for their language and skills to mature. Play teaches young children about communication, develops their motor skills, and helps with problem-solving.