Hickory, NC 28601
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AKTARI
For the week of: September 6-September 10
Things you need to know:
*NO SCHOOL on Monday September 6. Enjoy your Labor Day Holiday!
*Please remember to return your take home folders on Tuesday morning.
Program of Inquiry:
WHO WE ARE
Central Idea:
Children of the world are similar, yet unique.
Inquiry Into:
Lifestyles
Teacher Questions:
How is my life alike and different from other children?
Summative Project:
In 2 weeks the students will be planning, completing and sharing their group projects where they will create a mural to display in front of the school. Please be discussing with your child what it would look like if all the children of the world lived together as one!
Vocabulary : Kindergarten
We have finished our first unit in Wordly Wise. The students really enjoy this part of the day. They have learned 10 new words and have practiced using them daily. We will begin our second unit this week that will introduce a new set of words.
Math:
TK: We will continue working on numeration. We are using lots of manipulatives to practice our counting. We will also begin working on our handwriting when we form our numbers. Be sure to count with your child whenever you can! Numbers can be used everywhere!
K: In the afternoons we are continuing to work on our numbers 0-30. We are also using manipulatives to count so that they are aware that one item means one number. There are days where the Kindergarten group will be split so that I can focus on more specific needs of the children.
Reading:
This week we will begin getting more involved in our Open Court series. This program provides ideas to develop reading strategies, writing skills, vocabulary, and grammar. Each grade level will work through a different book. In the beginning we will be focusing on book and print awareness. We are also continuing our alphabet study and will explore the letters C and D this week.
Writing:
The students will be working on developing and perfecting their dnealean handwriting. They are learning how to use their pencil and paper properly, write their names correctly, and form their letters.
We have also began our Writer's Workshop. During this time I will be modeling good writing strategies and the students will have time to practice. We will be starting with drawing and labeling our pictures. My goal is to get the students to draw a picture that has meaning or follows a prompt.
