Trees are Living Things

Today during guided reading we read two different books about trees and what are living things.  We also watched the book "Once There Was a Tree" and learned about how scientists study trees to learn information about our Earth. 

Artist in Residence

This week our school was very excited to have Helena Navarro as our school artist in residence.  Although kindergarten students do not attend art class, it was very exciting to see the artwork from the other grade levels in the hallway.  For more information on Helena Navarro, please click here. 

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.

Picture Day!

Picture day is this Wednesday- please bring your smile!

March is Youth Art Month

Recycling, Pollution, and Conservation

In science this past three weeks we have talked about different ways to keep our Earth healthy and clean. Our class library is filled with different books on ways to help the environment and we have watched several excellent Reading Rainbows and read excellent stories that have helped us understand pollution and conservation. We also learned that everyone can help keep the earth clean- even kids!

Some of the books that we have listened to include:

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This is a great website to help parents find books that their child will love! Thank you Jean Koch for visiting our school and telling me about this great website!


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Guess Who?

Today during our whole group gifted lesson, we played a game with Mrs. Law on finding a person based on clues.   She gave clues to the physical attributes of a person and students had to eliminate who it could not be.  This activity encourages students to use inductive reasoning, problem solve, observe simliarities, organize information, and catergorize according to attributes.  One way you can help your child develop these skills is by playing the game "Guess Who" a game that my son loves.  Two weeks ago, I found the "Guess Who: Star Wars" (so exciting) for my son at Marshalls for ten dollars.  Practicing these concepts is a great way to help your child think out of the box and also have a lot of fun.

Measuring

Today we worked on measuring with standard (inches/feet) and nonstandard (our own feet) measurement tools.  First we had a measuring lesson in the computer lab where we learned how everyone's feet are different sizes, but a ruler is standard measuring.  Then we went back to the classroom and traced our own feet.  Using our own feet as a ruler, we measured various things in the classroom. 


For enrichment, try reading these books at home (all are available from our school library).

Great Books to Make Meaningful Connections

For extra practice at home, try using these books below to help your child make connections.  Thank you Sara Chiaverotti and Mandy Yates for creating this list.