KIndergator Update 1.24.20


Kindergator Update 1.24.20

Hello again Kindergator Parents! We have had a fun week laughing, learning and programming. Here re some things we worked on this week:

Reading: We continued working on the “tricks” of “two vowels go walking” and “bossy-r” in our reading groups. We began working on putting together the two reading skills of being able to sound out words and taking time to think about what they mean. At this age, the two skills are separated, but we want to plant the seed that thinking about what you read is important too.


Math: We finished out unit on addition as a process and have begun subtraction. We discussed how addition has 4 powers (to put together, make more, make bigger and flip-flop) and so does his enemy, subtraction (take away, make less, make smaller or break apart). We practiced adding zero as our fact fluency skill as well.


Writing: This week we focused on putting a great story together. We worked as a class to create stories that have an enticing beginning (hook), a few sentences describing the setting, a few for character, an interesting conflict and resolution. We have had some really funny tales happening when we work together. We also began doing some writing for the kindergarten writing fair contest. Students are asked to write a piece independently, and  it independently. The piece is judged as class winner then submitted as grade level winner and then on to the county competition. Fingers crossed that one of our great writers will win!


STEM: We completed out January STEM project this week. The students made maps of the school then programmed robotic mice to exit the building in case of a fire. They did a wonderful job, after they realized that the mice could not cheat and travel through the walls! We hope they have been able to tell you about this fun project. We need to give a big thank you to the Civilian Air Patrol (sponsored by the US Air Force) who provided us with materials to be able to complete the project. We love our partnership with them.


Vocabulary: subtraction, decompose, code, programming


Big Things: We have had some students bring in peanuts and peanut butter for snacks recently. Please try to send in peanut free snacks for the classroom as we have a student with and allergy. Feel free to send them in for lunch where there is less chance of contamination.

Thank You To:
  • Audrey for learning all 100 sight words and getting our next stuffed bunny!
  • Jacob, Daniel and Eldabelle for winning this week’s “Practically Perfect Handwriting” competition.
  • Hadley, Sawyer, Mila, Fiona, Daniel, Eldabelle and Mae-Claire (MC) for earning their STAR behavior this week.
  • Ethan for introducing us to his shark. Sawyer for introducing us to his dog. Mila for showing us pinky the flamingo and Hadley for letting us spend time with her husky.
  • Harrison, Eldabelle, Mila, Avery, MC, Audrey, Fiona, Daniel, Kendal, Jacob and Elaina for finishing the Friday Phonics Challenge!
  • Duncan who wrote a great story about a shopping cart and why we don’t touch things with germs on our hands.
  • Caitlin who wrote our favorite story about a little girl getting stuck in the potty!
  • Mr. Webster for great lessons this week and almost happy birthday!


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