Greetings Kinder! We are practicing counting numbers to 30. Scholars are learning about national symbols and the solar system, and participating in fun science and history activities. Parents, it is very important for children to stay hydrated when at home or at school, so please send a water bottle to school everyday. Friday is a holiday. Thank you!
Our Kinder team:
KB-Lead Ms. Grell Sarah.Grell@greatheartswesternhills.org
AT Mrs. Shakya Sabina.Shakya@greatheartswesternhills.org
KC-Lead Ms. Martinez Yvette.Martinez@greatheartswesternhills.org
AT Ms. Doss Rachel.Doss@greatheartswesternhills.org
KD-Lead Mrs. Wagner Meredith.Wagner@greatheartswesternhills.org
AT Mrs. Wesley Diana.Wesley@greatheartswesternhills.org
Riddle of the week
I have the bill of a duck,
Webbed feet, a tail like a beaver,
And I lay eggs.
What am I?
Last week's answer:
A Thunder
Spalding:
This past week, we reviewed all our learned phonograms and learned new words.
We will be reviewing all learned phonograms and continue learning new words.
Cues for learned phonograms:
Phonogram | Cue |
ai | not used |
oi | not used |
er | her |
ir | first |
ur | nurse |
ear | early |
au | not used |
ck | 2 letters |
ui | not used |
oa | boat |
ph | 2 letter |
eigh | 4 letters |
kn | 2 letters-beginning |
gn | 2 letters |
wr | 2 letters |
dge | 3 letters |
Here are some useful links:
Spalding card purchase
We have wrapped up our mathematical unit on Addition (part, part whole) and Subtraction (whole, part, part) but will continue to hone these skills as the year progresses. This week we will be focusing on numbers to 30. We will deconstruct numbers in units of 10s and ones, use a place value chart, and focus on the order of numbers. If possible, have your scholar bring in a clean, empty egg carton. We will be using egg cartons to construct a ten frame.
This past week, we learned about another American Symbol-The Statue of Liberty!
Next week we will continue our study on American Symbols and will be introduced to Mount Rushmore.
Science:
This week we continue on our objects in the sky unit. We will introduce the 8 planets. Mercury is the smallest planet. Venus is the hottest. Earth is where we live. Mars is named after the Roman god of war. Jupiter is the largest planet. Saturn can be seen with our eyes. Uranus is often called the ice giant. And Neptune is the farthest planet. Please practice memorizing the order of the 8 planets and work on your Space Project.
Literature:
It has been so much fun learning about many different tall tales. As our time with them comes to a close, we will start reading about Little Bear and all of his adventures. This week we will begin reading our classics to keep. We will be reading 6 great works of literature as a grade level.
Also, here is the link for the Classics to Keep list: https://westernhills.greatheartsamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2020/05/Classics-to-Keep-20_21.pdf
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Date Needed:
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Title:
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19 April
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Little Bear
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26 April
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Father Bear Comes Home
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3 May
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Little Bear’s Visit
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10 May
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Mouse Tales
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17 May
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Mouse Soup
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24 May
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Grasshopper on the Road
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History and Science activities
"May we congratulate you and wish you a happy birthday!"
KB April birthdays:
Penelope B.
Franco I.
Eden S.
Gabriel J.
KD April birthdays:
Vivenne M.
KC April birthdays:
Olivia P.
Camilla L.
Eliana S.
Scholar of the month of March: Perseverance
KB - Jace L.
KD - Miles S.
KC - Ryan R.
Virtue of the month of April: Wisdom
We learn from our mistakes and think before we act. We look to the great thinkers of the past for guidance on making good choices. Know then act
Specials Team Contact
Information:
K-2 Music Ms. Johnson Laura.Johnson@greatheartswesternhills.org
K-2 Art Ms. Grover Rebekah.Grover@greatheartswesternhills.org
K-2 PE Coach Johnson Kori.Johnson@greatheartswesternhills.org
K-1 Spanish Ms. Ortega Rebecca.Ortega@greatheartswesternhills.org
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