Kindergarten News You Can Use

October 16, 2009

I can’t believe how fast October has gone.  We have been very busy this month learning about transportation, spiders, fire safety and Christopher Columbus.  We will learn about bats and pumpkins in the next few weeks!

This week we focused letter t and its sound.  Of course, we reviewed the letters and sounds a, m, s, and p as well.  We are all doing a great job with letters, sounds and sight words.  Keep up the good work! 

We now know the following sight words:  I                        a                        we                        the                        can                        am            yellow                        blue                        green                        Sam                        brown                        purple                        orange                        brown                        see                        red

Your child should be able to sound out the following words:            at            mat            cat            fat            sat

                                                                                                nap       map      tap       cap       sap

In math we are working on counting to 15, identifying numbers to 15, writing numbers to 15, and 1 to 1 correspondence (counting an object when its touched). We also discussed the circle and rectangle.  We can tell what makes each one different.

Please practice number recognition and writing numbers at home.

In handwriting, we have learned almost all the lowercase letters.  Please make sure your child is forming the letters correctly!  Top down!  Many students already have bad habits that are hard to break.  If a letter is not done correctly, encourage your child to erase it and try again.  We also have learned that letters must be in a certain place on lined paper.  Be watchful during homework time. 

We are working hard on listening and following directions.  Simple games at home can help. 

            Race :  Give your child 2-3 directions.  (Go to your room, get your socks, sit on the couch)

                        Time your child as he/she completes each direction in order.  DO NOT REPEAT!

Mom/Dad Says – Just like Simon Says… give a direction  (Mom says touch your head and say boo)  They only do it if you say Mom/Dad Says

Halloween is quickly approaching.  We will have a Halloween Parade and a party.  The parade is outside and parents are welcome to watch.  It will begin at 1:30 on Friday, October 30.  The parties follow the parade.  Only room parents that planned the party are allowed to attend.  As you prepare your child’s costume, here are some costume guidelines:

Students will bring costumes to school and change after lunch.  Your child should be able to dress with limited help from an adult. 

No swords, guns, weapons.

No masks.

No gory, violent or indecent costumes.

Please remember that this is kindergarten.  While Halloween is a “scary” time, many costumes are inappropriate for children.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 28                 Book orders due                                                            

                                                                                     Friday, October 30                  Halloween Parade 1:30 (around the school)

Halloween Party 2:00

                                                                                                                     (only party moms/dads are allowed into the classroom)