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Martin Luther King, Jr.: We read the story of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr, from his birth to his dream speech for equality (please note, I chose to not share the last part of his life with our Kindergartners), and discussed how our differences are what makes us each special and wonderful. We each had the opportunity to share our dreams for the future and how we can help to make our world a better place. The ideas and suggestions that the children shared were very thoughtful.
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A Special Visitor: This week we welcomed a special visitor, and Hudsonville High School graduate, named Mr. Pluger. Mr. Pluger came to see and learn about some of the many things we learn and do in Kindergarten. During his high school years, he learned how to speak Mandarine Chinese and shared with us how to say a few words like “hello,” “boy,” and “girl.” We quickly found out that it was very different from our language, especially how they write with pictures instead of letters!! After college, Mr. Pluger had the opportunity to live, speak, and work in China. While there, he helped to teach Kindergarten aged children. Our class enjoyed listening to Mr. Pluger share about his life, and we especially enjoyed looking at the map to see and learn how far and long his travels were. Thank you, Mr. Pluger for visiting! We enjoyed meeting you and wish you a great time on your next return visit to China!
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Science: Simple Machines are so helpful! We read and learned about how they make work much easier. We looked at and found springs, gears, ramps, levers and pullys. It was neat to see and make the connection that we have many simple machines all around us, especially on the playground!
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Handwriting: This week we learned how to form the lower case letters of”p,” “r,” “n,” and “m,” which we refer to as Diver Letters.
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Writer’s Workshop: We are completing our unit on Small Moments stories, making sure that they contain a “beginning, middle and end.” We recently learned how our feelings can really make our stories interesting and enjoyed trying to figure out which sentence stopper (. ! ?) is the best fit at the end of our sentences.
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Math: The children have worked hard at creating teen numbers this week by adding a number(1-9) to a group of 10 (the children refer to this as a 10-group). They are becoming quick with their calculating and enjoy using fast finger flashes to display their answer. We completed the week with our unit test.
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Mystery Reader: Mrs. Meyers gave her daughter, Ashlan, a pleasant surprise when she walked through our door as the Mystery Reader. Image may be NSFW.
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Mrs. Meyers shared a brand new book with us that even Ashlan had never seen. It was called, “Stuck,” by Oliver Jeffers and it had a great cover illustration with the title stuck in a tree. We soon realized how that was a clue as to what would happen in the story. The class all found it hilarious to see the many things that Floyd would get stuck up in a tree. At the end we began to wonder did that really happen, or was Floyd dreaming? Thank you, Mrs. Meyers for sharing with us such a fun story!
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Popcorn Words For The Week Were: “he,” “she”
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Important Information and Reminders:
- Winter Gear: It is cold and snowy on our playground. Please continue to bundle your child well with all of their gear each school day. Please also check to make sure that everything is labeled. Thank you!
- Library: We visit each Wednesday, so please help your child remember to return their book. Thank you.
- Valentine Exchange: Information arrived home a week ago with heart labels, listing each classmate’s name. Please assist your child with this fun activity. They may begin delivering their Valentines beginning February 1 through Feb. 10. Thank you!
- Valentine’s Party: Planning has begun, and our party will take place on Friday, February 12 from 12:45-1:45pm.
- Box Tops: Please return any Box Tops in a baggie with your child’s name, grade and teacher name, no later than Mon., Feb. 15. Thank you for your help!
- 100 Days of School: Information regarding a special homework collection arrived home with your child this week. Please help your child begin to plan and all projects may be sent in to school for our celebration on Tuesday, February 16. Thank you!
- No School: Monday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 9 for Mid-Winter Break. School will resume on Wednesday, February 10.
Have a nice weekend!
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