During next week we will be learning about the letter Z. During the week we will read both ficiton and non-ficiton books about the zoo. Students will be able to talk about their own trips to the zoo and can share stories about their favorite animals. We will also learn some interesting facts about zebras when we read non-ficiton books about them and write an informational paragraph about this beautiful animal.
Next week we will also talk about plants. The focus will be on the things a plant needs to grow, the parts of a flower, and how certain plants are used to help us. Each child will plant their own seeds and will (hopefully) watch them grow. If you plant a garden at home, this might be a good time to enlist the help of your kindergartner. Take them into the garden and talk to them about the things you need to do so that your garden grows successfully.
In math we will continue to work on the structure of 5, multiple step problem solving, simple addition facts, and 3-d shapes. The students have made a lot of progress when it comes to their mathematcial thinking. KW students are getting better at explaining their thinking and are learning to count things in efficient ways. I think a lot of exciting things are happening in our math class right now.
Students took their final CBM tests this week too. WOW....what progress we have made this year. Thanks so much for your help and support. It is exciting to see the growth that has been made! Students also wrote their very own books this week and with the help of our Kinderpress Volunteers, the books will be published! Can't wait to see the final products. Thanks so much to all the parents who are helping to make this project a success.
I still need FIVE volunteers for the Children's Museum field trip on Wednesday, May 23rd. I know this is a busy time of year, but if you can spare some time to help us out it would really be appreciated!
Have a super 3 day weekend. Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful Moms!
