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Kindergarten Newsletter
March 22nd - 26th
What we're learning this week...
Phonics: Silent E (a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e)
Book: Chickens Aren't the Only Ones by Ruth Heller
Reading Strategies: Understanding the role of the author and illustrator, using what we already know (schema) to make sense of new information, nonfiction text features, understanding the author's purpose
Math: Addition and subtraction word problems, numbers to 100, number handwriting practice, fluency of addition and subtraction within 10, partners of 10 (how to make 10)
Writing: Using a graphic organizer to organize our thinking, informational writing: how to writing, letter formation (handwriting practice), 5 star writing rubric (finger spaces, proper punctuation, capital letters at the beginning of the sentence, spelling sight words correctly, does my writing make sense?)
Social Studies: People and seasons
Science: Mystery Science – Force Olympics - How Can You Knock Down the Most Bowling Pins?
Religion: The Story of Easter, Stations of the Cross, who serves Jesus must follow Him, Eucharist, saints, Showing love, growing prayer
Social Skills: Following directions and asking permission
Virtue: Service
Social and Emotional Learning: identifying problems: children discuss the first two steps in solving problems (stop, talk) and practice identifying and stating problems presented in scenarios.
Learning practice at home
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