Circle Time

So, I had to post this one.  We have a calendar helper each week and on this particular day I decided to step back and observe, while snapping a few shots.  At this age, the kiddos love to be in charge or feel like they are an adult.  They love role play, which is why I have these particular jobs.  I thought this picture was priceless.  She's in charge and they are all listening.  They all know what to do.  If the leader messes up, the other kiddos tell her.  So cute!  Enjoy:)

Important Reminders

1.  School picture forms are due tomorrow:)
2.  Your child has now completed the Letterbooks C, O, G, and A.  We are beginning letter D tomorrow.  Please continue to review these sounds and make sure they recognize the letters.
3.  In Math, your child should be close to recognizing all numbers 1-10.  We began time to the hour on Friday.  They are eager to understand this concept.  Please make them aware of time in any way you can right now.

For example, ask them:

• What time is it when they are going to bed, waking up, leaving for school, arrive at school?
• Talk about how long it takes to get to school from your house.

They know that we start school at 8:00, go to recess at 9:00, go to specials at 9:30, and leave school at 12:00.  They almost all know how to read a digital clock.  We are talking about the short hand goes on the hour you are talking about and the long hand goes "straight up" on the 12.  Just use anyway you can to keep them aware!

Watch out though, they might keep you on your toes if you are running late:) haha.

Have a great week!  FYI, I will be scheduling conferences toward the middle to end of the month to inform you of your child's progress thus far.

Monday, October 4th

Just a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow.  I hope you all enjoy the day off:)  See you Tuesday!

Apples

Here are a few pictures from the past few days of us celebrating Johnny Appleseed's birthday and studying about apples.  Enjoy!

 

We sorted them into colors.  We also counted our apples, talked about which color we had more of, and how many were left over after each child took one.

We created a pattern with our apples.  

Apple picnic at the carpet:)

We created our own ten apples up on top after reading the book.

Book Pig

This morning on Red Tricycle, I read about a new service for kids who have an appetite for books.  Book Pig, is like Netflix, only they send you books instead of movies.  You and your child select books to add to your queue, books come each month, you read the books and send them back, then more books come...  If you really love a particular title, you can pay for it and keep it forever.  If you want a recommendation, they can offer suggestions based on your child's reading level and interests.

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The good ol' library is obviously a cheaper book borrowing option, but if you tend to buy a lot of books, this might be worth a try.  Right now, they have a good back-to-school deal happening, so if you're interested, now would be the time to check it out.  



I thought some of you might be interested in this.  I follow a lot of teacher blogs.  This came from a mom who stays at home and posts about all of the ideas she uses at home with her child.  I thought this was post worthy!!  Enjoy:)  If some of you try it, let me know how it goes.  Thanks!

Popcorn Party

Our goal is to have a Popcorn Party soon.  I want the kiddos to be able to recognize all of their color words and names of the children in our class.  Almost all of them can do this right now from practice in the classroom.  Continue to work with your child.  When we all know them, we get to have the party.  They can do it!!!

Check out the color words on a previous blog and the class names I will send via e-mail for you to use as practice.  Thanks!

Bird's Nest

Today, a friend in our class brought in a bird's nest with 2 blue eggs.  How cool!  The kiddos loved it!  Thank you, friend:)