This week it was Anthony's turn to share his "Me Box." We had a great time learning all about Anthony's favorite things. It was easy to see that Anthony LOVES Legos! He is quite the builder! The class also loved Anthony's Beyblade, and Yoda's light saber was a HUGE hit! Thanks for sharing Anthony!
Math
We took a closer look at the dime this week and practiced counting by 10's. We also practiced making money exchanges. For example, we practiced exchanging five pennies for one nickel, ten pennies for a dime, and two nickels for a dime.
We also completed another addition math facts "Hidden Picture" practice page. The students are becoming more and more confident with their facts each week. I always provide manipulatives for the students to use to help them keep track of the numbers they are adding, and each week fewer students are needing the manipulatives to help them solve the problems. It's great to see them developing strategies for addition!
This week we also practiced comparing numbers using the terms "more than" and "less than." We used a variety of manipulatives to compare two numbers and worked together to identify the larger number. We also used our manipulatives to answer the question, "How much bigger?"
The students were also introduced to counting by 2's this week. This is a skill we will continue to practice.
Literacy
We continued the theme of plants in our Treasures program this week by learning more about seeds. We read a book called Seed Secrets, which helped us learn about different types of seeds and the way they spread and grow. On one page of the book there was a beautiful picture of a dandelion blowing its seeds in the wind, and one student commented, "Those are my favorite flowers because you can make a wish when you blow on it." It was the perfect connection for a dandelion craft we made this week. Using construction paper and cotton balls, the students created beautiful dandelion pictures and then recorded a wish on our computer microphone. We created QR codes and attached them to the students' pictures. So if you're in the building feel free to scan your child's code to listen to their wish!
The children also listened to several stories by Dan Yaccarino who was featured in one of Time for Kids magazines this week. He is an American author, illustrator, and television producer. He has written and illustrated dozens of books. He is also the producer of the television series Oswald and the creator for the characters on The Backyardigans. It was neat to learn about his life!
The students also practiced our Bus Evacuation Drill and learned about bus safety. The students practice this drill twice each year--once in the fall and then again in the spring.
Another busy and productive week in kindergarten!
Thanks for reading!
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