Kindergarten News May 14-18

Monday  I Day:  Make Ice Cream in a Bag! Word Work:  said, see, to, the Phonemic Awareness:  Phoneme Substitution Pass the Word Game Read Aloud:  The Tale of the Three Little Pigs Concept:  Compare/Contrast Activity:  Pig Sheet Math:  11-6  Subtraction Sentences Read Aloud:  The Rainbow Fish Activity:  Practice Page 11-6 Homework:  Retell The Tale of the Three Little Pigs to an adult at home. Mrs. Jenisons Class will complete MAP testing today.	Tuesday H Day:  Wear a Hat to School! Word Work: he, said, the, play, she, are Phonemic Awareness:  Phoneme Substitution with Picture Cards Read Aloud:  Feathers for Lunch Concept:  Compare/Contrast Assessment:  First and Last Names Mrs. Jenison’s Class will do Monday’s plans today. Ms. Markwardt’s Class will complete MAP testing in the afternoon.
Wednesday G Day:  Gum Day! Word Work:  he, play, she, said, here, is Phonemic Awareness:  Phoneme Substitution “Quack, Quack, Quack” Read Aloud:  Which Pet? Concept:  Compare/Contrast Activity:  Short u Word Work Mrs. Jenison’s Class will complete Tuesday’s lessons today. Ms. Markwardt’s Class will complete MAP testing in the afternoon.	Thursday F Day:  Wear your flip-flops today! Word Work:  say, go, like, here, for Phonemic Awareness:  Phoneme Substitution  “Giraffes Don’t Hug” Read Aloud:  It Can Fit Concept:  Short u Sound Activity:  Short u Word Work Math:  11-7  Subtracting Pennies Activity:  Practice Page 11-7 Homework:  Write 3 ub words.
Friday E Day:  Elmer the Elephant! Video:  Elmer the Elephant Craft:  Create patchwork elephants Reading:  Theme 10 Week 2 Assessment Math:  Chapter 11 Assessment	Notes from the Teacher: *Kindergartners MUST be able to tie their own shoes and zip their own coats now. *Thank you for checking your calendar nightly to see what special days we have to look forward to! *As the end of the school year quickly approaches, please check your child’s folder nightly for important notes and information. *Please encourage your youngster to practice writing his/her first and last name at home. *Morning recess is chilly…please send a sweatshirt or jacket in your child’s backpack daily. Mrs. Jenison and Ms. Markwardt