Kindergarten News Nov. 4-8

Monday, November 4 Literacy Read Aloud:  The Water Cycle Activity:  Create a Visual of the Water Cycle Vocabulary:  evaporation, cycle Math  Counting 1, 2, and 3 Read Aloud:  I Went to the Park Independent Practice:  Practice 3-1	Tuesday, November 5 Literacy Read Aloud: Water’s Journey Activity:  4 Window Foldable of the Ways Water Moves (falls, flows, pours, and splashes) Math  Reading and Writing 1, 2, and 3 Independent Practice: Enrichment 3-2
Wednesday, November 6 Literacy Science Experiment:  What happens to an ice cube when it is left at room temperature? Read Aloud:  Water Changes Activity:  Snowman Page Skill:  Identify Ways Water Changes Form Math  Counting 4 and 5 Read Aloud:  Rooster’s Off to See the World Independent Practice:  Practice 3-3	Thursday, November 7    Literacy Read Aloud:  Sink and Float Activity:  Test various items to see what they do when placed in water. Skill:  Identify items that sink and items that float Math  Reading and Writing 4 and 5 Independent Practice:   Enrichment 3-4
Friday, November 8 Maas’ Class to Complete MAP Testing Literacy Read Aloud:  Wet Dog Skill:  Identify Ways We Use Water Math  Reading and Writing Zero Read Aloud:  Zero is the Leaves on the Tree Independent Practice:  Enrichment 3-5	Notes from the Teacher: *The kindergarten teachers will no longer tie shoes after Winter Break.  We would like to encourage you to begin practicing this skill with your child if you have not yet done so. *2nd quarter skills we are working on:  Counting and number recognition 0-20/30, upper/lower letter recognition, consonant sound recognition, and patterning. *A Friendly Reminder to:  Check Take Home folders nightly and Return to School. J *Thank you to our kindergarten families who donated items to our classrooms!  Your generosity is very much appreciated! * Mrs. Jenison, Miss Maas and Ms. Markwardt