Mrs. Powers' Kindergators

Thank you so much for working with your kids on the Thanksgiving Projects. They have turned out so well and we are really learning a lot about how different the same holiday can be for us all. I cannot wait to hear the kids share their projects with each other on Monday! We were stuffed full of learning this week. Here’s what we did: Reading: We have been putting together multiple tricks in words while working on our reindeer research. Did you know that reindeer (or caribou) have special noses that heat the air before they breathe it into their lungs. I guess that explains why Rudolph’s nose is red! Math: We continued our unit on measurement by playing worm versus snake to compare lengths and then experimenting with balance, analog, bathroom and spring scales for weight. There was some controversy when Zeb’s water bottle weighed 500 grams on the spring scale but 480.7 on the analog one though. Writing: We have been working on the difference between questions and telling s...

Please look for the bright pink field trip lunch preference form in your child's binder tonight. It will let us know what to do for your child's lunch on the day of the field trip. Please sign and return it as soon as possible.

Don't forget that Thanksgiving Customs Projects are due this Friday, November 30th.  We have already learned about turkey pork and how to make pilgrim hats from the projects that have been turned in so far. We are excited to learn about your family's traditions too!