Kindergarten News!
April 28, 2017
In math we have are learning that it is important to be able to SHOW (on paper) what you were thinking when you solved a story problem! It can be a tricky thing to do!
Here are some examples...
Two ladies from MidwestOne Bank came to teach us about money
and how important it is to keep it in a safe place and to SAVE money!
We heard a story and played a money counting game.
Some people won a dollar coin!!!
Then we got a delicious "Buck" cupcake.
Buck is the mascot of the bank! The ladies also gave each kindergartner a packet which has a wonderful offer for your child!
In Writers workshop, we continue to write to make the world a better place!
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One of our writing lessons this week reminded students that they know so many strategies for figuring out how to spell words!
Students can...
-use the word wall!
-use the room...there are helping charts all over!
-stretch the word slowly over and over!
-remember the letter people helping words!
-listen for little words within the word!
-listen for chunks!
The teachers had Professional Development on Wednesday. They studied the vertical alignment of our writing curriculum.
They also learned about Growth Mindset.
They ended the afternoon by getting a chance to collaborate with their grade level teams. It was a valuable day! :)
Mrs. Koenen did benchmark testing for her class!
She was testing to see their reading level....she saw big improvements! Mrs. V. will test next week!
There is such POWER in play!
It's called BRAINPOWER!!
Kids LEARN by doing!
They get to MAKE CHOICES in order to become
independent thinkers and problem solvers!
(Under each picture, we have noted just a few of the skills these activities promote!)
Making a raft...notice the oar! Later, he added water underneath!
Planning and executing...fine motor skills, creativity, problem solving!
Making a plan...constructing...ordering!
A windmill! Fine motor skills....constructing...discovering scientific principles!
Fine motor skills....eye-hand coordination! Creativity!
Making a plan...task completion!
Large motor skills...balancing!
Sound and spelling practice!
Making an independent choice to do WORD WORK!! Way to go!
How do you draw a helicopter....find one and follow the steps! That is problem solving!
Artistic creativity.....poster design and layout!!
Fine motor skills! Notice each letter has the same rainbow effect!
Strengthening fine motor skills...motion sand has a cause and effect!
Artistic creativity.....poster design and layout!! Word practice!
Finished product! Way to go! Impressive!
Teamwork in planning and execution!
Constructing with different materials!
A concession stand! Great planning and creativity!
Great teamwork and planning! Cooperation, sharing and taking turns!!
A parking garage...notice the security cameras! Problem solving...executing a plan! So creative!
Printing practice...fine motor skills! Alphabet order!
Math skills...chart making! Deciding on a question...collecting and analyzing data!
Dramatic play...making characters...acting out a drama!
Dramatic play...role playing...sharing...teamwork!
We heard a story and played a money counting game.
Some people won a dollar coin!!!
Then we got a delicious "Buck" cupcake.
Buck is the mascot of the bank! The ladies also gave each kindergartner a packet which has a wonderful offer for your child!
In Writers workshop, we continue to write to make the world a better place!
One of our writing lessons this week reminded students that they know so many strategies for figuring out how to spell words!
Students can...
-use the word wall!
-use the room...there are helping charts all over!
-stretch the word slowly over and over!
-remember the letter people helping words!
-listen for little words within the word!
-listen for chunks!
The teachers had Professional Development on Wednesday. They studied the vertical alignment of our writing curriculum.
They also learned about Growth Mindset.
They ended the afternoon by getting a chance to collaborate with their grade level teams. It was a valuable day! :)
Mrs. Koenen did benchmark testing for her class!
She was testing to see their reading level....she saw big improvements! Mrs. V. will test next week!
There is such POWER in play!
It's called BRAINPOWER!!
Kids LEARN by doing!
They get to MAKE CHOICES in order to become
independent thinkers and problem solvers!
(Under each picture, we have noted just a few of the skills these activities promote!)
Making a raft...notice the oar! Later, he added water underneath!
Planning and executing...fine motor skills, creativity, problem solving!
Making a plan...constructing...ordering!
A windmill! Fine motor skills....constructing...discovering scientific principles!
Fine motor skills....eye-hand coordination! Creativity!
Making a plan...task completion!
Large motor skills...balancing!
Sound and spelling practice!
Making an independent choice to do WORD WORK!! Way to go!
How do you draw a helicopter....find one and follow the steps! That is problem solving!
Artistic creativity.....poster design and layout!!
Fine motor skills! Notice each letter has the same rainbow effect!
Strengthening fine motor skills...motion sand has a cause and effect!
Artistic creativity.....poster design and layout!! Word practice!
Finished product! Way to go! Impressive!
Teamwork in planning and execution!
Constructing with different materials!
A concession stand! Great planning and creativity!
Great teamwork and planning! Cooperation, sharing and taking turns!!
A parking garage...notice the security cameras! Problem solving...executing a plan! So creative!
Printing practice...fine motor skills! Alphabet order!
Math skills...chart making! Deciding on a question...collecting and analyzing data!
Dramatic play...making characters...acting out a drama!
Dramatic play...role playing...sharing...teamwork!
