Shapes

We have begun to talk about shapes in our class. Yesterday we brainstormed different shapes we knew (i.e., oval, square, circle, rectangle, octagon, pentagon etc). We discussed their characteristics and things similar and different about various shapes (i.e., squares have 4 equal sides while rectangles also have 4 sides, but they are not all equal).

Today we went on a shape scavenger hunt in the school. Students took their clipboards and recorded shapes they recognized. Here are some shapes the students saw:

Show your child these pictures and see if they can identify the shapes they see. 

Some More Learning

Here are a few pictures of some of the learning that was happening in our classroom today:

Today S.M. came to see me and was very excited by her discovering at the light table. She discovered that by combining two different colours she made a new colour! I think we all know what our new classroom inquiry will be!!! Stay tuned.

J.S. did a great job at creating his name with some boards that we left out at the writing centre!!!

The students were very excited to see one of their beetles on top of the apple, eating it.

Two Special Visitors

Today we had two very special visitors in our class!!!

Mrs. Zarat came to our class (along with the other 4 kindergarten classes) and told us a story about Hanukkah! Mrs. Zarat is quite the storyteller - she has a natural talent, so the children REALLY enjoyed hearing her st. She also lit the menorah and sang some songs. Happy Hanukkah to all our families who celebrating!

 

In the afternoon, we had another very special visitor. A mom came in and taught all our students some yoga. The students LOVED it!!! 

Important New Announcements

Please check the section for some VERY important announcements. Thanks! Please also see the December Newsletter that has been posted.

A Look At Our Day

Here's a look into what the students were doing today. Make sure to ask your child what they did today. If you get the famous answer "I don't know" or "I forget", show them these pictures to see if that will help them.

We've been working on "ing" words. The students had the opportunity to write some "ing" words on the SMARTBoard. Ask your child if they can think of any "ing" words.

We have a new math game at the Math Centre. See if your child can tell you what it is!

A few students enjoyed some quiet puzzle time in our Reading and Writing Corner.

A creation in progress at the light table.

The students were curious about how light came through the different colour paper.

Some students enjoyed playing a letter match game with our co-op student.

Another Student Reading

Listen to the clip of a student reading. She did a great job! On the first two pages, she read in 3 word phrases. This is an important skill. When readers read fluently, they maintain comprehension more easily. On the third page the student said, "I see a big buil". The student began to say "building" instead of "bus". This is a good substituation as the student used meaning, visual information and structure. The student also used a great strategy to correct her error and sounded out the word. This student also corrected herself when she said "said" and then said "I said".  Finally, the student used visual information when she said "I come" for "I can" and then corrected herself. This student is using great reading strategies and is monitoring her reading very well. On the last page, the student continues to work on reading in 3 word phrases instead of word by word.

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