Computer Lab

We are continuing to practice using the mouse. These colorful pictures were created on Friday in the computer lab using the computer program Pixie.

SPARCH

This year we have a new program at JBD with our two wonderful specialists the art teacher, Ms. Rossetti and speech teacher, Ms. Ward. SPARCH combines speech and art lessons and we are so excited to havethis type of class for our kindergarten classes. Stay tuned this year for more pictures of our finished art projects.

An Alphabet Photo Project

The eye on the alphabet kit is one of my favorite projects that I've seen for kindergarteners. This kit was created by Leslie Law, our gifted resource teacher. Last year the alphabet books that my students created at home with their parents were amazing and the kindergarteners shared their projects in the foyer for the whole school to enjoy. This project is optional, but it is a worthwhile activity to do with your kindergartener and makes a sentimental memento. If you are a parent of a JBD student, an order form is being sent home in your child's folder today. If you are one of my other website followers and are interested, please email me for more information or email Leslie Law at leslielaw@thelearninglens.com Don't forget to check out http://thelearninglens.com/ to see the creative examples of letters found in everday objects. If you are a JBD student and are unable to pay full price for a kit, please email me for alternative prices/options.

Below are some excellent books to read as your child is completing the project. Have fun!

Another Kindergarten Blog!

Mrs. Chiaverotti has just started her own kindergarten blog at
http://rainbowvalleykindergarten.blogspot.com/

Please check her blog often to see all the exciting things her class is doing each day.

Our Teacher Appreciation Voicethread

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Today I received some beautiful flowers from my students- thank you so much! Below are some pictures our class created of all the teachers who help our class each day- Mr. K (P.E.), Mrs. Gordon (music), Ms. Booth (guidance), Mrs. Hardesty (librarian), Mrs. Law (gifted), Mrs Carroll (computer), and of course Mrs. Gabriel and Mrs. Greene (our assistants). 

Curious about Gifted Lessons?

Our gifted resource teacher, Mrs. Law, has a portfolio of verbal and written responses to challenging questions and assignments.  Please visit her blog with video footage of children in action.

deyesparklers2.blogspot.com
username: deygifted@gmail.com
password:  seagulls

Carnival of the Animals

Today in music class we watched a puppet show of the Carnival of Animals which featured music composed by Camille Saint-Saens.  This music is fondly known as "classical music for kids".  The kiddos loved hearing music and seeing the animals that it represented.

Wii Yoga and Tae Bo

" I like the YOGA!" 
"It was so fun when we were doing kickboxing and it was so easy.  Yoga was hard.  The kickboxing was so easy"

Click, Clack, Moo Orchestra

Today, our music teacher Mrs. Gordon, taught us how to use musical instruments to create a soundtrack for the story Click, Clack, Moo:  Cows That Type.  This story is one of our class favorites that we watch on Bookflix.

Basketball Practice

Today Mr. K taught the kindergarteners how to shoot a basketball.  The kindergarteners had a blast!

Basketball in Action!

Kelso's Choices Quiz Show!

Today during our guidance lesson, we had a quiz show on Kelso's choices.  The kiddos loved to use the buzzers to answer the questions on solutions to big problems and small problems.  Thanks Ms. Booth for a great interactive lesson on making good choices!

We Love Mrs. Law's Lessons!

Thank you Mrs. Law for some great whole group gifted lessons on creative thinking and spatial reasoning. The kiddos loved both lessons.