We returned to a busy week in our kindergarten classroom! During the first part of the week we learned all about presidents. We read and learned about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The children were very interested in learning about how these men became great leaders for our country.
During the second part of the week we shifted our learning to dental health. We had a visitor form a local dentist office who taught us all about the importance of taking care of our teeth. We also conducted an experiment using eggs and different types of drinks...water, milk, soda, and juice. After soaking our eggs overnight we discovered that our eggs turned colors. We practiced using toothbrushes and toothpaste to clean our eggs. We scrubbed and scrubbed those eggs and concluded that soda and juice are not the best choices for keeping our teeth clean!
This week we will spend time reading books by Dr. Seuss and Eric Carle. During the month of March we will be participating in Read Across America! Our weekly reading logs are different during this month. Please help your child to track the reading that takes place each night by writing down the minutes. The reading logs will be sent home on Friday and should be returned each Friday morning. The class with the most minutes at the end of the month wins an extra PE class! Track those minutes :) To kick off this event and in honor of Dr. Seuss, Monday will be 'Crazy Hat Day'. The children are encouraged to wear any type of hat to school on Monday.
During math we will learn about composing and decomposing numbers. We will be using the words 'part' and 'whole' to join numbers together and break them apart. The focus of this unit is for the children to see that addition and subtraction are connected. We will use connecting cubes, counters, and many other hands on materials to help us better understand these concepts.
During science we will learn all about 'properties'. We will observe and record what we learn about solids, liquids, and gases during this unit. Be sure to ask your kindergarten scientists all about their observations later on in the week!
As writers we are working hard on our 'how to' or teaching books. We are currently adding more details to our steps and diagrams to make sure our books make sense. Last week the children helped me to write two class stories: How to Cartwheel and How to Make a Sandwich We learned that acting out the steps really helps us with our writing!
Reminders:
Scholastic Book Order forms were sent home. These orders are completely optional, but they do offer some great deals on books. Please submit all orders by Tuesday, March 3rd. I will place the classroom order by Wednesday. Feel free to order online or send in the order form with a check.
Wacky Olympics will take place Friday, 5:30 pm, at the High School. This is a fun fundraising event where teachers from different schools compete in silly games and relays. Come out and support your Eagle Teachers! We are the purple team this year!
General Admission: $5.00 Student Admission: $3.00
All proceeds support the Bethlehem Central Community Foundation (BCCF)
I am looking forward to another fun and busy week in our kindergarten classroom. Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Eileen Browne
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