Today was another busy day in Kindergarten! We talked about Spring and bird nests. We read a book about different types of nests and then used plasticine, raffia and other materials to build our own nests. Tomorrow we will write about our creations using describing words. We are looking for a real birds' nest. If you have one at home and are willing to send it in so we can examine it, it would be much appreciated. We promise to take good care of it!! We are also looking for robin eggshells.
Our letter of the week is "n" and our word of the week is "no". Please continue to point these out during nightly reading. Ask your kids about our "no" chant. Please remember to return the Snuggle folders every Friday. If they are not returned by Monday (the latest), your child will not get a new book that week because we are on a rotation system with the books.
In Math, we have been learning about 3d shapes as well as the difference between 2D and 3D. The students are amazing at naming the 3d shapes. Ask your child what shape things are around your house (pick things that are the shape of spheres, cylinders, cubes, rectangular prisms, cones, pyramids). We have also been working on measuring things in the classroom using non-standard measurement. They are having a blast! We even measured our height and will compare how tall we have grown in 2 months.
A gentle reminder to please pack spoons and forks if your child needs them in their lunch. The school doesn't provide them.
Please check back tomorrow to see pictures of the students hard at work.
Monday, 4 April 2016
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Welcome Spring!
It's hard to believe that Spring is here! We are excited to leave the cold weather behind and welcome warmer temperatures! Please continue to send in snowpants, gloves and hats.
This week, we talked about all the wonderful things that spring brings. The students were hard at work creating beautiful artwork as well as producing some really amazing writing about Spring.
Our word of the week is "he". This week we do not have a letter of the week. Please encourage your children to point out "he" during nightly reading. The students are doing a great job recognizing and reading our popcorn words from classroom books, poems and on the Osmo.
On Monday, we played classical music on the Smart board and drew pictures of whatever the music inspired us to draw. This was very relaxing and fun. The kids had a great time and their artwork was beautiful!!!
Today was World Water Day. We talked about ways that we can all help conserve water at home and school. Ask your kids how they are going to save water at home.
Here are some pictures from the week so far:
This week, we talked about all the wonderful things that spring brings. The students were hard at work creating beautiful artwork as well as producing some really amazing writing about Spring.
Our word of the week is "he". This week we do not have a letter of the week. Please encourage your children to point out "he" during nightly reading. The students are doing a great job recognizing and reading our popcorn words from classroom books, poems and on the Osmo.
On Monday, we played classical music on the Smart board and drew pictures of whatever the music inspired us to draw. This was very relaxing and fun. The kids had a great time and their artwork was beautiful!!!
Today was World Water Day. We talked about ways that we can all help conserve water at home and school. Ask your kids how they are going to save water at home.
Here are some pictures from the week so far:
Friday, 11 March 2016
Happy March Break!
Wishing you all a safe and restful March Break! We are sending the quiet time blankets home for a good washing!!! Please send them back on Monday, March 21st.
Enjoy your time with the family and I hope someone catches a leprechaun with their homemade trap!!!
Enjoy your time with the family and I hope someone catches a leprechaun with their homemade trap!!!
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
Kindergarten News
We had a great day yesterday full of many engaging activities. We have been taking apart and exploring an old television. The kids are very interested in using screwdrivers and looking at all the different parts inside the TV. We have some young engineers in the making!
Our letters of the week are "sh". We got creative with the sound that this makes and made up a song... it also helps keep us quiet in the halls!
Our word of the week is "she". The kids eagerly wrote sentences in their journals and did a great job. Their writing skills are developing so well.
Please continue to point out our weekly letters and words during nightly reading. It is very beneficial in helping to teach your child to read.
Please remember to send back the Snuggle Folders every Friday (senior students only). We pass each book on to other students so we really need them back by Friday.
In Math, we have been looking at coins and their value. We will continue to explore money in the weeks to come.
Yesterday we read a book about a naughty leprechaun. We will be making leprechaun traps on Thursday to bring home over the March Break. If you have any empty paper towel or toilet paper rolls that you are getting rid of, we would love to use them in the classroom.
With the wet weather fast approaching, please ensure that your child has a few extra pairs of socks as well as a full set of extra clothes (including underwear).
Here are some pictures from yesterday!
Our letters of the week are "sh". We got creative with the sound that this makes and made up a song... it also helps keep us quiet in the halls!
Our word of the week is "she". The kids eagerly wrote sentences in their journals and did a great job. Their writing skills are developing so well.
Please continue to point out our weekly letters and words during nightly reading. It is very beneficial in helping to teach your child to read.
Please remember to send back the Snuggle Folders every Friday (senior students only). We pass each book on to other students so we really need them back by Friday.
In Math, we have been looking at coins and their value. We will continue to explore money in the weeks to come.
Yesterday we read a book about a naughty leprechaun. We will be making leprechaun traps on Thursday to bring home over the March Break. If you have any empty paper towel or toilet paper rolls that you are getting rid of, we would love to use them in the classroom.
With the wet weather fast approaching, please ensure that your child has a few extra pairs of socks as well as a full set of extra clothes (including underwear).
Here are some pictures from yesterday!
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
This Week in Kindergarten!
Another snow day did not stop us from learning and exploring in Kindergarten! On Monday, we looked at our word of the week "do" as well as the letter d. We buttered our special word in our weekly poem.
A large number of students were interested in writing sentences in their journals using the word "do". Their sentences were AMAZING! They are really working hard at sounding out unknown words and using the popcorn words to help them write sentences.
In Math, we are talking about collecting data by asking questions and then showing that data on graphs. We will continue to work on graphing this month. We are also continuing to explore and examine numbers (recognition, composition, decomposition).
Please ensure that your child has a spare change of clothes in the classroom as well as spare gloves. Last week we had lots of wet gloves, socks and knees!
Here are some pictures from the week so far:
A large number of students were interested in writing sentences in their journals using the word "do". Their sentences were AMAZING! They are really working hard at sounding out unknown words and using the popcorn words to help them write sentences.
In Math, we are talking about collecting data by asking questions and then showing that data on graphs. We will continue to work on graphing this month. We are also continuing to explore and examine numbers (recognition, composition, decomposition).
Please ensure that your child has a spare change of clothes in the classroom as well as spare gloves. Last week we had lots of wet gloves, socks and knees!
Here are some pictures from the week so far:
Friday, 26 February 2016
en francais s'ilvous plait!
We keep learning the letters and their sounds in French. This week the word of the week was "moi" (me)... We also learn every day 's questions and routines words in French (Est ce que je peux aller aux toilettes?"
We read the story of Boucle d'or (Goldilocks) and learned a lot about "les ours" this week. Our students are so creative...! Here are a few pictures from this week:
Mme T
We read the story of Boucle d'or (Goldilocks) and learned a lot about "les ours" this week. Our students are so creative...! Here are a few pictures from this week:
Mme T
Monday, 22 February 2016
Happy Monday!
We were very happy to get back into routine today after the short week. Our new letter of the week is "e". We talked about the 2 different sounds "e" can make (long and short vowel sounds) and how important of a letter it is. We even have 2 friends in the class who's name starts with our special letter...Ella and Enoch!
Our word of the week is "me". This was a good example of how the letter "e" sometimes says it's own name in words. We buttered our word in our special poem today. The students will be looking for "me" in books at home and counting how many they can find. We explored "me" and the letter "e" in many fun activities today and will continue to do so for the rest of the week.
Our senior students came home with a new snuggle book today. Please keep it at home and send it back on Friday. I hope you are enjoying some quality snuggle time with your kids!
Our school Lenten project this year is to assist the Kanata Food Cupboard by collecting non-perishable foods and toiletries. Please see the list and link if you are able to donate. We thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness.
Here are some pictures from today:
Our word of the week is "me". This was a good example of how the letter "e" sometimes says it's own name in words. We buttered our word in our special poem today. The students will be looking for "me" in books at home and counting how many they can find. We explored "me" and the letter "e" in many fun activities today and will continue to do so for the rest of the week.
Our senior students came home with a new snuggle book today. Please keep it at home and send it back on Friday. I hope you are enjoying some quality snuggle time with your kids!
Our school Lenten project this year is to assist the Kanata Food Cupboard by collecting non-perishable foods and toiletries. Please see the list and link if you are able to donate. We thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness.
Kanata Food Cupboard Shopping List
Food needs vary from week to week.
Note: We do not accept home preserves, homemade baked goods or other homemade dishes. We do not accept items that have been partially used or opened.
Currently, the Kanata Food Cupboard are looking for the following items:
High Priority
- Canned Flaked Meat/Salmon
- Level 1 and 3 Baby Food (glass jars)
- Baking Supplies
- Rice (900 gram bag)
- Canned Peas
- Canned Fruit
- Granola Bars
- Canned Tomatoes
- Jam
- Large Juice (Canned or Bottled)
- Fruit Cups and Pudding Cups(size appropriate for school lunches)
- Juice Boxes (size appropriate for school lunches)
In Demand
- Coffee/Tea/Hot Chocolate
- Casseroles/Side Dishes
- Other Soup (Dry and Canned)
- Miscellaneous Crackers
- Canned Stews, Chili, & Chunky Soups
- Stuffing, Cranberries, Gravy
- Cleaning Supplies
- Shampoo
- Sanitary Supplies
- Paper Towels
- Laundry Soap
- Cookies
- Diapers (Sizes 4,5 & 6)
- Toilet Paper
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