This week we will be busy reading all about pumpkins, spiders, and fall activities. We will be reading, writing, and working on several projects to go along with these fun themes. On Friday we will use our five senses to explore real pumpkins in our classroom. A special thank you to our four parent volunteers!
During literacy, we are reading many books by Donald Crews as part of an author study. We are very busy comparing and contrasting his different books. We love his pictures and how he uses labels throughout many of his stories. We also continue to work on our Daily Five activities each day. So far we have learned all about three parts: Read to Self (independent reading), Read to Someone (partner reading), and Listening to Stories (cd, computer, adult). You can do these activities at home too. A Reading Activity Log has been sent home in each child's folder. Please choose to do at least one reading activity each day at home. Your child should color in a smiley face after completing his/her reading choice for the day. Thank you for your support.
We have also been working on our Handwriting Without Tears program in our kindergarten classroom. We are working very hard on holding our pencils the correct way, 'stacking our blocks' when we are sitting, and starting our letters at the top! We often listen to 'writing music' to help us do our best work. Be sure to ask your child all about his/her orange handwriting books.
During math we are learning all about the numbers 6-10. We will practice using five frames, ten frames, and various math manipulatives to help us identify these numbers. We love using dominoes in our kindergarten classroom!
Please note that the Eagle Spooktacular is this Friday from 6-8 PM. This is a great time for students to show off their costumes with friends. Please note that costumes may not be worn to school on Halloween. Instead we can wear orange and black! Families are welcome to visit our classroom on Wednesday, October 31st at 2:30 PM. We will be making a pumpkin life cycle craft and having snack. We hope to see you!
Pancake Breakfast Reminder!
Please don't forget to order your tickets for the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 17th at Applebee's. It is a fundraiser for our school. Please go to Eagle's homepage for more information!
As always, please feel free to contact me any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Eileen Browne :)
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