WOW...things are really hectic right now (which is why I am updating my blog on a Monday!). Those 2 snow days really pushed things around...we are still trying to catch up at school. I apologize agian for having to cancel learning centers on Friday.Last week we learned about the letter H and this week we are talking about the letter B. During the week we will read books (both fiction and nonfiction) about bears and bats. The students will continue to focus on the elements of these types of stories and work on predictions and comprehension.
Of course the week would not be complete without a celebration! On Wednesday we will be celebrating the 100th day of Kindergarten! Your child will officially be 100 days SMARTER! We will celebrate with centers that are filled with fun 100's day things. KW is so lucky we have so many felxible and helpful parents willing to come in and help, as well as make us our 100 second cookie batter. I thank each and every one of you that offered to help out. I would not be able to do these types of things without parent volunteers.
In math we will be work ing on counting to 100 in different ways, writing our numbers to 100, and identifying numbers to 100. Many of the kids can already do this, but if your child can not, please practice at home. The class will also be playing the 100's club game daily. Ask your child how to play this game, maybe your family can play it at home.
Today we visited the May Watts book exchange. Your child is bringing home at least one book from our visit. Your child may keep this book and enjoy it...they do not need to return it. It is important to always have books on hand for your child to read and look through. We are learning many reading strategies, and you may be surprised at what your child can read on their own.
We were supposed to change flex groups this week, but because of the snow days we are behind. New flex groups will be up and running next week. Your child will continue to meet with their current flex group teacher this week.
Next up is Valentine's Day. We will have a class party on Monday. Each child should bring enough Valentine's for everyone in the class. If your child is not able to read the names of their friends independently, please have them just write "My Friend" on the envelope. Please remember that NO FOOD ITEMS are allowed to be attached to the Valentine cards!
