Our letter this week is "Qq" and we continue to work with the words "my" and "to". We will begin working with the words "you" and "and" as we add more high frequency words to our word wall. We will discuss present and past tense and how we write words to indicate events taking place now and those in the past. The children will read and add another phonics decodable to their book boxes and three poems to their poetry binders. We will create a kite craft and then the kids will write a story about the adventures their kite might experience.
Math ~ We will begin early addition and subtraction concepts, working specifically with the fact families for the numbers through ten. We will discuss the various ways to make the numbers 4-10 and we will create classroom charts to help reinforce our learning.
Text Talk ~ Our story this week is "The Gingerbread Man" and our six vocabulary words are: fancy, delicious, boast, rather, shaped, devoured.
Science ~ We will complete the study of our five senses.
Parent Teacher Conferences ~ Report cards go home on Tuesday and conferences will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Remember that Wednesday-Friday are early out days for K-3 students and they will dismissed at 12:00 noon. I am anxious to share your child's accomplishments with you!
Spring Sports ~ It is time for spring soccer, baseball, softball, and various other activities for your child. I love to attend these events and if you provide a copy of your child's season schedule, I will make every effort to attend one of the games/events. If your child's activity is a team sport, please indicate the jersey/shirt color and the location of the games.
Have a terrific week and I'll see you at conferences!
March 21st ~ 25th
Our letter this week is "Ee" and specifically the short vowel sound made by this letter. We will begin working with the words "my" and "to" in anticipation of adding them to our word wall. We will interactively create classroom displays for the "en" and "et" word families, as well as adding a phonics decodable to our book boxes, and three poems to our poetry binders. One of our stories this week is "Machines at Work" and we will brainstorm various machines in our world and in our homes. The children will help make a chart depicting these machines. We will write in our journals, focusing on complete thoughts and word choice.
Math ~ We will study the concepts of symmetry and fractions such as halves, thirds, fourths, and equal parts. The children will make another entry related to shapes in their math journals.
Science ~ We will continue working with our senses, specifically our sense of touch to determine mystery objects.
Art ~ I am hoping that March will go out like a lamb . . . and the kids will make a craft project to welcome the coming of spring.
Glue Sticks ~ Our supply of glue sticks is dwindling. If you are able to help, the small Elmer's washable school glue sticks work best. Thank you
Snacks ~ Our supply of snacks is also shrinking. The kids seem to like Cheeze-Its, Graham Crackers, and Animal Crackers the best. Pretzels and Goldfish crackers are also popular.
Parent-Teacher confirmation slips are in the Wednesday Watch this week. Mark your calendar for your time to meet and discuss your child's accomplishments so far in kindergarten. These little ones are amazing!
Have a great week ~ spring is just around the corner!!
Math ~ We will study the concepts of symmetry and fractions such as halves, thirds, fourths, and equal parts. The children will make another entry related to shapes in their math journals.
Science ~ We will continue working with our senses, specifically our sense of touch to determine mystery objects.
Art ~ I am hoping that March will go out like a lamb . . . and the kids will make a craft project to welcome the coming of spring.
Glue Sticks ~ Our supply of glue sticks is dwindling. If you are able to help, the small Elmer's washable school glue sticks work best. Thank you
Snacks ~ Our supply of snacks is also shrinking. The kids seem to like Cheeze-Its, Graham Crackers, and Animal Crackers the best. Pretzels and Goldfish crackers are also popular.
Parent-Teacher confirmation slips are in the Wednesday Watch this week. Mark your calendar for your time to meet and discuss your child's accomplishments so far in kindergarten. These little ones are amazing!
Have a great week ~ spring is just around the corner!!
March 14th ~ 18th
Spring is in the air and I trust that you are enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather as much as I am! I hope you remembered to spring forward for Daylight Savings.
Our classroom supply of glue sticks is just about tapped out. If you are able to donate any, the Elmer's washable school glue sticks work best. Thanks!
Our letter this week is "Vv" and we will continue to reinforce recognition and use of the high frequency sight words on our word wall. As we read stories this week, we will focus on various story elements such as; characters, setting, story events and sequence, and the primary themes. We will add another phonics decodable to our book boxes, write labels for items in our room, add another entry to our journals, and take part in a taste test with various vegetables.
Text Talk ~ Our story this week is "A Pocket For Corduroy" and our six vocabulary words are: insisted, drowsy, panic, nuzzled, hesitating, and reluctant. Try to incorporate our words into your vocabulary at home and see if you child notices that you've used one of our special words.
Math ~ We are continuing the study of shapes and solid figures. We will review the attributes of the circle, square, triangle, and rectangle. The children will study early geometry concepts such as slides, flips, and turns, as well as how to combine shapes to create new shapes.
Social Studies ~ We will continue to study and discuss our world and where we are in relation to a neighborhood, city, state, country, and the world. Ms. Baskerville will incorporate Montana Native American language and culture with these lessons.
We are continuing our school-wide fund raiser for Zoo Montana. If you have loose change (or paper money) that you don't mind parting with, send it to school with your child and we will add it to our donation jar. Our class has collected almost $40.00 so far!
Remember to return the orange parent-teacher conference slips indicating your time preferences. I am excited to share your child's accomplishments with you when we meet. Kindergarten is such an exciting year for new discoveries and academic growth!
Have a great week ~ and happy St. Patrick's Day on Thursday!
Our classroom supply of glue sticks is just about tapped out. If you are able to donate any, the Elmer's washable school glue sticks work best. Thanks!
Our letter this week is "Vv" and we will continue to reinforce recognition and use of the high frequency sight words on our word wall. As we read stories this week, we will focus on various story elements such as; characters, setting, story events and sequence, and the primary themes. We will add another phonics decodable to our book boxes, write labels for items in our room, add another entry to our journals, and take part in a taste test with various vegetables.
Text Talk ~ Our story this week is "A Pocket For Corduroy" and our six vocabulary words are: insisted, drowsy, panic, nuzzled, hesitating, and reluctant. Try to incorporate our words into your vocabulary at home and see if you child notices that you've used one of our special words.
Math ~ We are continuing the study of shapes and solid figures. We will review the attributes of the circle, square, triangle, and rectangle. The children will study early geometry concepts such as slides, flips, and turns, as well as how to combine shapes to create new shapes.
Social Studies ~ We will continue to study and discuss our world and where we are in relation to a neighborhood, city, state, country, and the world. Ms. Baskerville will incorporate Montana Native American language and culture with these lessons.
We are continuing our school-wide fund raiser for Zoo Montana. If you have loose change (or paper money) that you don't mind parting with, send it to school with your child and we will add it to our donation jar. Our class has collected almost $40.00 so far!
Remember to return the orange parent-teacher conference slips indicating your time preferences. I am excited to share your child's accomplishments with you when we meet. Kindergarten is such an exciting year for new discoveries and academic growth!
Have a great week ~ and happy St. Patrick's Day on Thursday!
March 7th ~ 11th
Our letter this week is "Ww" and we will study verbs ending with the letter "s" and we will spend extra time reinforcing high frequency word recognition. We will interactively write labels for various items in our room and we will complete a poster about the seasons of the year. We will add two poems to our poetry binders and a phonics decodable to our book boxes. We will use our GelBoards to practice letter formation and writing word wall words. The children will continue to write in their journals.
Library on Wednesday this week ~ Mrs. Delaney needed to switch our library time for this week only, so we will have library on Wednesday morning instead of Friday afternoon. Please have your child bring his or her library book on Wednesday.
Math ~ We will continue to work with pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. We will begin discussing various solid figures and early geometry concepts. The solid figures studied in kindergarten are sphere, cone, cube, and cylinder. The children will add another entry to their math journals.
Social Studies ~ We will begin a unit titled "Where am I in the World?" We will discuss and compare & contrast neighborhoods, cities, states, countries, and the world.
Art ~ Because March came in like a lion, we will create a lion craft this week. I sure hope March goes out like a lamb!
Don't forget Daylight Savings this weekend. It is time to spring forward on Sunday.
Have a great week!
Library on Wednesday this week ~ Mrs. Delaney needed to switch our library time for this week only, so we will have library on Wednesday morning instead of Friday afternoon. Please have your child bring his or her library book on Wednesday.
Math ~ We will continue to work with pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. We will begin discussing various solid figures and early geometry concepts. The solid figures studied in kindergarten are sphere, cone, cube, and cylinder. The children will add another entry to their math journals.
Social Studies ~ We will begin a unit titled "Where am I in the World?" We will discuss and compare & contrast neighborhoods, cities, states, countries, and the world.
Art ~ Because March came in like a lion, we will create a lion craft this week. I sure hope March goes out like a lamb!
Don't forget Daylight Savings this weekend. It is time to spring forward on Sunday.
Have a great week!
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About Mrs. Beatty
I teach kindergarten at Poly Drive Elementary and just love the days that I spend with the little ones! I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 27 years and we have two boys. Josh is 22 and lives in San Diego, CA. He married the love of his life this summer and we were thrilled to welcome Jessica to our family. Our son Tyler is 18 and attends Skyview. He was very proud to be the Best Man in his brother's wedding. We have a pet box turtle named Tortuga. I love to volunteer at our church, spend time outdoors with my family ~ especially camping, and I LOVE to read and learn new things!
Blessings ~ Mrs. Beatty
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Blessings ~ Mrs. Beatty
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