Friday, march 14, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: March 14, 2008 |
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| We will review the sound that the letter V makes as well as the words, DO, NOT, WHAT. In Math, we will have centers. Please be sure to read a good book over the weekend and practice tying shoes. |
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Thursday, March 13, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: March 13, 2008 |
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Today, we will read the poem “Vacation” and write about taking a vacation I will introduce the take home reader “Val and Vin.” In Math, we will continue to learn about dimes.
HOMEWORK: “A Balanced Meal”
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: March 12, 2008 |
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We will listen to a poem called “Little Bunny.” We will write a story about a little bunny. In Math, we will learn about the dime and practice counting by TENS.
HOMEWORK: “Animals Everywhere”
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: March 11, 2008 |
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We will learn that we can hear sounds in the beginning, middle and end of a word. We will practice hearing sounds and writing what we hear. In Math, we will learn about 2 and 3 dimensional shapes.
HOMEWORK: “April Showers”
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Monday, March 10, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: March 10, 2008 |
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Today, I will introduce the book, “Listen Buddy.” We will talk about why Buddy needs to be a good listener and what he needs to do to be a good listener. After reading the story we will review the words: DO, NOT WHAT. In Math, we will construct a graph and practice counting pennies and nickels.
HOMEWORK: “How Many Cents?”
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Friday,March 7, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: March 6, 2008 |
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We will review the sound that the letter J and W as well as our new words, DO, NOT, WHAT. In Math, we will have centers. Please be sure to read a good book over the weekend!!
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Thursday, March 6, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: March 5, 2008 |
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Today, we will practice recording words and “blending” them to read them. We will read the poem “A Journey.” I will introduce the take home reader “The Museum.” In Math, we will learn about lapsed time.
HOMEWORK: Take a Long Look
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: March 4, 2008 |
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We will classify story information by creating a graphic organizer. I will introduce the words: DO, NOT and WHAT. Please be sure to practice these at home. In Math, we will learn about 3 dimensional shapes.
HOMEWORK: Plenty of Parachutes
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: March 3, 2008 |
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We will talk about the letter J and the sound it makes. The children will brainstorm and record words that begin with the letter J. We will write about a trip to the jungle. In Math, I will introduce the nickel. We will talk about the value of a nickel, what it looks like, who is on it, and how to count pennies.
HOMEWORK: Growing Rhymes
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Monday, March 3, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: March 2, 2008 |
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Today, I will introduce the big book “Jump into the Jungle.” We will talk about the different animals we see in the jungle. After reading the story we will write about what we learned from reading it. In Math, we will talk about the value of a penny, what it looks like, who is on it, and how to count pennies.
HOMEWORK: Tumbling Treats
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Friday, February 29, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 28, 2008 |
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Today, we will talk about opposites. We will practice writing ¡§W¡¨ words. In Math, we will have math centers. Have a great weekend! ƒº
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Thursday, February 28, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 27, 2008 |
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We will reread “Shoes Like Miss Alice” and construct a T-Chart graphic Organizer. The children will make word wall words with magnetic letters. In Math, we will play “Number-Grid Search.”
HOMEWORK: Please read a book at home.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 25, 2008 |
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We will listen to the poem “On this Winter Morning.” The children will listen for words that being with the letter W. We will talk about the sounds that the letter W makes. I will introduce the words: LITTLE and HAVE. In Math, we will play a game using the attribute blocks.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Mitten Mobil”
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 25, 2008 |
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Today, the children will write about something “little” that they have. I will introduce the K take home reader, “The Big King.” In Math, we will construct a class number grid.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Rhyming”
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Monday, February 25, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 24, 2008 |
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| Today, I will introduce the book, “Shoes Like Miss Alice.” We will preview the book and make predictions about the story. We will talk about “action words.” In Math, we will construct a pet graph. HOMEWORK: Complete “Color Hearts” |
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Friday, February 15, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 14, 2008 |
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| Today, we will practice writing new words by changing the first letter. In Math, we will have math centers. Have a great weekend! ļ |
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 13, 2008 |
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VALENTINE’S DAY!!!
We have reading/writing centers today. We will review counting by 5’s.
HOMEWORK: Read a Book at home
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 12, 2008 |
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Today, I will reread the book “On the Go.” We will make a graphic organizer to chart transportation that has “NO WHEELS, TWO WHEELS, and MORE THEN TWO WHEELS.” In Math, I will introduce skip counting by 5’s.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Green Scene”
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 11, 2008 |
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We will listen to the poem “Once Upon a Time.” The children will review rhyming words. We will talk about the sounds that the letter O makes. We will review the words MY and WE. In Math, we will learn about standard unites of measurement.
HOMEWORK: Complete “On the Loose”
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Monday, February 11, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 10, 2008 |
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Today, I will introduce the book, “On the Go.” We will preview the book and make predictions about the story. We will talk about transportation. After we read the story we will will construct a “transportation” graph. In Math, we will learn about measurement. We will extend measurement skills by using the children’s feet to measure objects.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Happy Hatching”
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Thursday, February 7, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 7, 2008 |
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We will sort picture cards according to there sounds. We will reread the poem “A Girl, a Goat and a Goose” and locate the works that begin with the letter G. I will talk about how we “bland” certain words when we are reading them. In Math, we use the calculators again today.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Maxi’s Taxi”
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Friday, February 8, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 7, 2008 |
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| Today, we will learn about ¡§describing words.¡¨ We will do some descriptive writing. In Math, we will have math centers. Have a great weekend! ƒº |
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 6, 2008 |
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Today, we will talk about the concept “Main Idea.” I will reread the book “Honk, Honk a story about migration.” In Math, we will use the calculator to record numbers going forward and then backward.
HOMEWORK: Complete “A Wooly Ride”
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 5, 2008 |
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We will listen to the poem “A Girl, a Goat and a Goose.” The children will review rhyming words. We will talk about the sounds that the letter G makes. In Math, we will play “Guess my Number” and “Monster Squeeze.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Playtime”
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Monday February 4, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: February 4, 2008 |
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Today, I will introduce the book, “Honk, Honk a story about migration.” We will preview the book and make predictions about the story. We will talk about how birds “migrate” and why. After we read the story we will talk about the problem and solution in the story. In Math, we will play a game called “Find the Block.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Match my Heart”
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Friday, January 24, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 25, 2008 |
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We will review the sound that the letter L makes. We will identify words that begin with the letter L. In Math, we will have Math Centers. Read a great book over the weekend!!
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Thursday, January 24, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 24, 2008 |
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We will listen to the poem “Five Little Fishes.” We will write about what we can see at the beach. In Math, we will learn about “number stories” as well as counting by 10’s.
HOMEWROK: Complete “Piñata Party”
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 23, 2008 |
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We will listen to the poem “Little Ladybugs Laughing.” We will review the letter and sound that the letter L makes. I will introduce the words: “LOOK” and “SEE” Please practice reading and writing these words. In Math, we will do various sorting activities.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Roping Rhymes”
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 22, 2008 |
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Today, I will introduce the big book “Looking for Crabs.” We will preview the book by taking a picture walk and discuss what we see in the pictures. We will talk about the author of a book. After reading the book we will discuss the “plot” and what that word means. In Math, we will do various activities involving attribute blocks.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Just Buggy”
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Monday, January 21, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 21, 2008 |
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| HOLIDAY |
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Friday, January 18, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 18, 2008 |
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Today, we will reread “Raccoons and Ripe Corn” and complete a story map, mapping out the beginning, middle and end of the story. In Math we will have Math Centers. Have a wonderful weekend!!
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Thursday, January 17, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 17, 2008 |
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We will review the sound that the letter R makes. We will identify words that begin with the letter R. I will introduce the K-reader “I Like It.” In Math, we will play games that involve recording various numbers.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Mitten Mobile”
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 16, 2008 |
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We will talk about the setting and the plot of “Raccoons and Ripe Corn.” We will sort picture cards according to the sounds they have. In Math, we will learn about “taking things away” as well as the symbol we use for subtraction.
HOMEWROK: Complete “Lots of Spots”
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 15, 2008 |
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We will listen to the poem “Hi, my name is Rita.” We will review the letter and sound that the letter R makes. We will review the words: “IT” and “BUT” Please practice reading and writing these words. In Math, we will compare shapes. The children will visit the library today and preview books at the book fair. The children will NOT be purchasing books just looking and writing down the ones they would like to purchase.
HOMEWORK: Complete “From Snowball to Puddle”
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Monday, January 14, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 14, 2008 |
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Today, I will introduce the book “Raccoons and Ripe Corn.” We will preview the book by taking a picture walk and discuss what we see in the pictures. We will talk about the author of a book. In Math, we will do various activities involving the shapes we have learned about.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Horse’s Play”
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Friday, January 11, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 11, 2008 |
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Today, we will review rhyming as well as the words: BIG and IN. We will reread “Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up the Wash.” In Math we will have Math Centers.
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Thursday, January 10, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 10, 2008 |
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We will review the sound that the letter H makes. We will identify words that begin with the letter H. I will introduce the K-reader “We Can Hit It.” In Math, we will play games called “Graphing Sums of Dice.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Count on a Happy New Year”
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 9, 2008 |
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We will build new words with the phonograms: at, it, am, in. In Math we will practice reading and entering numbers on a calculator.
HOMEWROK: Complete “Frolicking Frosty”
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 8, 2008 |
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We will listen to the poem “If You’re Happy.” We will review the letter and sound that the letter H makes. We will learn the words: “IT” and “BUT” Please practice reading and writing these words. In Math, I will introduce interrupted counting. We will play “Counting from a Different Number.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Paws for Sound”
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Monday, January 7, 2008 (homework)
Due Date: January 7, 2008 |
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Today, I will introduce the book “Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up the Wash.” We will preview the book by taking a picture walk and discuss what we see in the pictures. We will review the different parts of a book. In Math, we will practice creating, extending and describing patterns.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Snowy Ride”
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Friday, December 14, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: December 14, 2007 |
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| Today, we will talk about when we use a capital letter. The children will identify words that begin with the letter N. In Math we will have Math Centers. Please practice the words: BIG, AND. |
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Thursday, December 13, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: December 13, 2007 |
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We will identify N words in the poem “Nan the Nanny Goat” I will introduce the K-reader “Can Nat Nap? In Math, we will learn about “teen” numbers.
HOMEWROK: Complete “A Splash of Color.”
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: December 12, 2007 |
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We will listen to the poem “Nan the Nanny Goat.: We will review the letter and sound that N makes and identify words that have the N sound. I will introduce the words: “BIG” and “AND” Please practice reading and writing these words. In Math, we will practice counting by 10’s.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Buttons for Bears”
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: December 11, 2007 |
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Today we will go to the Francis Land House!!
HOMEWORK: Complete “Opposites”
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Monday, December 10, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: December 10, 2007 |
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Today, I will introduce the book “No, No Titus!” We will preview the book by taking a picture walk and discuss what we see in the pictures. We will make a graphic organizer listing farm animals and what jobs they have on a farm. In Math, we will talk about bar graphs.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Bear Repair”
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Friday, December 7, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: December 7, 2007 |
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| Today, we will blend sounds into words. We will change the initial letter of words to make a new word. In Math we will have Math Centers. Please practice the words: LIKE and IS. |
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Thurday, December 6, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: December 6, 2007 |
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We will identify P words in the poem “Patty.” I will introduce the K-reader “What is it?” In Math, we will play growing and disappearing train games.
HOMEWROK: Complete “Tractor Pull.”
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: December 5, 2007 |
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Today, we will learn about “Cause and Effect.” We will talk about cause and effect in a story. We will write about things we like. In Math, we will work with the pan balance.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Pumpkin Patch”
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: December 4, 2007 |
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We will listen to the poem “Patty.” We will review the letter and sound that P makes and identify words that have the P sound. We will practice the words: “LIKE” and “IS.” Please practice reading and writing these words. In Math, we will continue to talk about probability.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Hide and Seek”
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Monday, December 3, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: December 3, 2007 |
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Today, I will introduce the book “Lilly’s Plastic Purse.” We will preview the book by taking a picture walk and discuss what we see in the pictures. In Math, we will talk about “probability.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Seven Symbols”
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 21, 2007 |
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| Today, we will talk about and write what we are grateful for. In Math, we will have Math Centers. We will have our feast today!! |
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 20, 2007 |
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We will listen to the poem “Tabby the Cat.” We will review the letter and sound that short A makes and identify words that have the short A sound. We will review the words: “I” and “AM.” Please practice reading and writing these words. In Math, we will play “Domino Concentration.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Opposites (in and out)”
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Monday, November 19, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 19, 2007 |
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Today, I will introduce the book “Bunny Cakes.” We will preview the book by taking a picture walk and discuss what we see in the pictures. In Math, we will talk about using a pan balance and compare the weight of various objects.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Moose on the Loose”
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Friday, November 16,2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 16, 2007 |
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Today, we will review “sequencing” and the order of evens in a story. We will talk about the “key” words used in sequencing” FIRST, NEXT, THEN, and LAST. In Math, we will have Math Centers. PLEASE practice the letter and sound that F make as well as the words “I” and “Am.” Thank you for all of your support at home!!!!
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Thursday, November 15, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 15, 2007 |
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The children will identify words and pictures that have the initial sound of the letter “F.” We will review the high frequency words: I Am. I will introduce the K-take home reader: “Lunch Time.” In Math, we will graph “dice rolls.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Write the Missing Numeral”
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 14, 2007 |
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Today, we will learn about the reading strategy: “Look at the Picture.” We will reread “Follow the Leader.” In Math, we will complete an art project with patterns.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Amanda the Panda”
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 13, 2007 |
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We will listen to the poem “Fun, Fun, Fun with my Friends.” We will review the letter and sound that the letter F makes and identify words that begin with the letter F. I will introduce the words: “I” and “AM.” Please practice reading and writing these words. In Math, we will practice reading and writing numbers.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Hat Tricks”
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Monday, November 12, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 12, 2007 |
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Today, I will introduce the book “Follow the Leader.” We will preview the book by taking a picture walk and discuss what we see in the pictures. We will talk about “sequencing” in a story. In Math, we will continue learning about symmetry.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Wonderful Words”
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Friday, November 9, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 9, 2007 |
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| There is no K take home reader this week. We will make predictions about the poem “Two Little Mules” by looking at the pictures, and then we will listen to the poem. Then we will talk about “categorizing things.” In Math, we will have math centers. |
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Thursday, November 8, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 8, 2007 |
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We will listen to the poem “Two Fat Turkeys.” We will review the letter and sound that the letter T makes and identify words that begin with the letter T. We will review the words: “CAN” and “AT.” Please practice reading and writing these words. In Math, I will introduce “symmetry.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Numerical Order”
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 7, 2007 |
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Today, I will introduce the book “Dinner at the Panda Palace.” We will preview the book by taking a picture walk and discuss what we see in the pictures. We write about out our favorite restaurant. In Math, I will introduce addition and subtraction stories.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Write the Word on the Line”
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Tuesday, November 6, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 6, 2007 |
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| CONFERENCE DAY!! |
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Monday November 5, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 5, 2007 |
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| CONFERENCE DAY |
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Friday, November 2, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 2, 2007 |
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We will review the letters S and B, along with the words “AT” and “CAN.” In Math, we will have Math Centers. Please read a book over the weekend and practice out new words!!
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Thursday, November 1, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: November 1, 2007 |
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I will introduce the K-Reader “At School.” We will make predictions about the poem “Dough in a Bread Pan” by looking at the pictures. We will locate S words in the poem “All on a Summer Sunday.” In Math, I will introduce the concept of “estimation.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Hide and Seek”
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 31, 2007 |
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Field trip to Hunt Club Farms!!!!
HOMEWORK: Complete “Flashy Feathers”
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Tuesday, October 30, 2006 (homework)
Due Date: October 30, 2007 |
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We will listen to the poem “All on a Summer Sunday.” We will review the letter and sound that the letter S makes and identify words that begin with the letter S. I will introduce the words: “CAN” and “AT.” Please practice reading and writing these words. In Math, we will learn about 10 and some more (teen numbers).
HOMEWORK: Complete “Right on Track”
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Monday, October 29, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 29, 2007 |
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Today, I will introduce the book “Growing Vegetable Soup.” We will preview the book by taking a picture walk and discuss what we see in the pictures. We write about out vegetable that grow in a garden. In Math, we will practice and counting up to 19, we will discuss the “teen” numbers.
HOMEWORK: Complete “All in a Row”
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Friday, October 26, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 26, 2007 |
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We will review the letters M and B. The children will practice rhyming. I will read the book “Miss Bindergarten Gets Sick.” In Math, we will have Math Centers. Please read a book over the weekend.
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Thursday, October 25, 2207 (homework)
Due Date: October 25, 2007 |
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I will introduce the K-Reader “The Boy.” We will recognize the letter B in a sentence and locate B words in the poem “Busy Animals.” In Math, we will practice counting. The children will play “Tricky Teens” and “Give the Next Number.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Bee and Bug”
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 24, 2007 |
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We will talk about and write words that mean “more then one.” I will read the story “A Very Busy Spider” and make connections to “Miss Bindergarten Goes to Kindergarten.” We will talk about the beginning, middle and end of the story. We will practice our high-frequency words: A, THE. In Math, we will play “Building a Number Board” and “Give the Next Number.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Pick of the Patch”
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 23, 2007 |
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 23, 2007 |
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We will listen to the poem “Busy Animals. We will review the letter and sound that the letter B makes and identify words that begin with the letter B. In Math, we will play the “Matching the Coin” game.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Hide and Seek”
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Monday, October 22,2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 22, 2007 |
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Please be sure to send in picture and field trip money. PLEASE practice reading and writing the words A, THE at home.
Today, I will introduce the book “Miss Bindergarten Goes to Kindergarten.” We will preview the book by taking a picture walk and discuss what we see in the pictures. We write about out first day of school. In Math, we will practice writing number forms.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Little Puffer Bellies”
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Friday, October 19, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 19, 2007 |
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| We will do an interactive writing activity about the Mouse from the story, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” We will change the first letter of various words to make new words that begin with the letter M. In Math, we will have Math Centers. |
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Thursday, October 18, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 18, 2007 |
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I will introduce the K-Reader “Monster Map.” We will discuss the title and how the title begins with a capital letter. We will continue to work on the letter M. In Math, we will practice counting through various ‘counting games/activities.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Bouncy Balloons”
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 17, 2007 |
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We will talk about how it is important to remember what we have read (comprehension skills). Not the “words” in the story but the actual story. We will talk about the beginning, middle and end of the story Mouse Mess. We will practice out high-frequency words: A, THE. In Math, we will do various activities with patterns.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Zoo Page”
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 16, 2007 |
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We will listen to the poem “Come March with Me.” I will introduce the words: A, THE. PLEASE practice reading and writing these words at home. We will review the letter and sound that the letter M makes. In Math, we will play the number game “Spin a Number.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “Flappin Friends”
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Monday, October 15, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 15, 2007 |
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A few “housekeeping notes: Please be sure to send in picture and field trip money. Also, please look for “word cards” to come home on Tuesday. PLEASE practice reading and writing these words at home.
Today, I will introduce the Big Book, Mouse Mess. We will preview the book by taking a picture walk and discuss what we see in the pictures. We will talk about the “real” things and the “make-believe” things in the story. In Math, we will review “spatial” words and counting.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Spiffy Spiders”
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Friday October 12, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 12, 2007 |
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We will review the letters we learned about this week along with the new letter: Hh.
We will practice rhyming words and talk about position words.
In Math, we will have Math Centers.
Please read a great book over the weekend!!
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Thursday October 11, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 11, 2007 |
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I will introduce the letter S; we will talk about the sound it makes and list some words that begin with the letter S.
We will review rhyming words.
I will introduce the K-reader “The Bag.”
In Math, we will review shapes by using our sense of touch.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Crunchy to the Core”
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Wednesday October 10, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 10, 2007 |
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Today, we will learn about the letter N and the sound it makes. We will list words that begin with the letter N. We will re-read the Big Book “All I Am” and recall what the story is about.
In Math, we will review shapes: circle, square, triangle, and rectangles.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Treetop Tango”
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Tuesday OCtober 9, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 9, 2007 |
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I will introduce the letter W; we will talk about the sound and how to make a W.
We will read the poem “I am a Special Person.” We will write about how we are special in a Shared Writing activity.
In Math, we will play “Domino Number Match Up.”
HOMEWORK: Complete “In a Pickle”
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Monday October 8, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 8, 2007 |
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Today, I will introduce the Big Book “All I Am.” We will take a picture walk and make predictions about the story. We will talk about what makes them “special” from anyone else.
In Math, we will practice counting and identifying numbers. Please practice writing the numbers one to ten.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Plenty of Pickles”
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Friday, October 5, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 5, 2007 |
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| We will learn about the letter and sound that the letter Ff makes and review the letters: L,U, and X. We will write about BIG and Little things. In Math, we will have Math Centers. Over the weekend please practice writing some of the letters we have learned this week. |
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Thursday, October 4, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 4, 2007 |
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The children will learn about the letter X and match letter forms. We will do a shared writing activity and talk about spacing, words, letters, capitals and periods. In Math, we will practice comparing the lengths of various items. We will be using the words: long, longer, longest, and the same.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Pattern Block Party”
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Wednesday, October 3, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 3, 2007 |
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We will compare and contrast information and learn about position words. We will re-read the poem “Making a Stew.” In Math, the children will play “Give the Next Number.” We will practice counting and identifying numbers 1-10.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Oven Mitt Match”
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 2, 2007 |
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We will learn about the letter and sound that the letter Ll and Uu make. The children will listen to the poem “Make a Stew.” We will practice recognizing our ABC by paying a “line up alphabet game.” In Math, we practice sorting objects into groups as well as sorting coins.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Letter Page”
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Monday, October 1, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: October 1, 2007 |
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Today I will introduce the Big Book “Big and Little.” We will take a picture walk and listen to the story. We will talk about the concept of what a word is. In Math we will make color patterns.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Look and Find”
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Friday, September 27, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: September 28, 2007 |
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| We will match letter forms, recognize naming words, and recall a story. In Math, we will have Math Centers. Please read a good book over the weekend!!! |
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Thursday September 28, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: September 27, 2007 |
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We will learn the letter Oo today. We will listen to the rhyme “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” and identify the number words in the poem. In Math, we will learn about and practice making patterns.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Counting Page”
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Wednesday September 26, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: September 26, 2007 |
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We will listen to the poem “I Spy Someone” and talk about the rhyming words in the poem. I will introduce the letter Ii. We will review the letters T, M and B. In Math, we will talk about graphing and graph our favorite colors.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Puppy Prize”
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: September 25, 2007 |
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I will introduce the Big Book “Mice Squeak, We Speak.” We will take a picture walk and make predictions about the story. We will make a graph of our
favorite animals. In Math, we will learn about volume.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Doggie Designs”
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Monday, September 24, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: September 24, 2007 |
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Today, I will introduce the letter C. We will talk about the sounds that the letter C makes. We will identify and practice rhyming words. In Math, we will practice sorting various objects. Please be sure to return your Value Books or if you would like to purchase one make checks payable to LES PTA.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Ready for School”
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Friday, September 21, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: September 21, 2007 |
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Today, we will listen to the story “From Head to Toe,” then we will compare and contrast the characters in the story. We will listen to a poem called “Little Robot.” In Math, we will have math centers.
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Thursday, September 20, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: September 20, 2007 |
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We will listen to the poem “Can You?” and discuss what the poem is about. I will introduce the letters: E and P. We will write about things we can do. In Math, I will introduce the concept of zero and what it means.
HOMEWORK: Read a book at home!!
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Wednesday, September 18, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: September 19, 2007 |
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I will introduce the Big Book “From Head to Toe.” We will talk about the author, illustrator, cover and the pictures before we read it. The children will make predictions about the story based on what they see in the pictures. In Math, I will introduce counting and one-to-one correspondence through multi-sensory activities.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Colorful Fall”
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: September 18, 2007 |
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We will brainstorm and record rhyming words. We will listen to a story called “The Mitten” and talk about what the story was about. The children will practice writing some of the letters we have learned. In Math, I will introduce pattern blocks and we will learn about what a pattern is.
HOMEWORK: Complete “Rhyme Time”
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Monday September 17, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: September 17, 2007 |
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Today, we will reread the Big Book, ¡§The Wheels on the Bus¡¨ and talk about the colors words in the story. We will do interactive writing and write about taking a bus ride. The children will practice identifying rhyming words and colors words. In Math, we will play a measurement game called ¡§Partner Match.¡¨ Today is the first day that homework will be coming home. Look for it in your child¡¦s folder. Please place it back in the folder when completed. THANKS!! ƒº
HOMEWORK: Practice writing your name.
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Friday, September 14, 2007 (homework)
Due Date: September 14, 2007 |
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| I will read the poem “Traffic Lights” then we will locate the color word in the story. We will complete a color chart and list things that are specific colors. I will introduce the K-take home reader “Go Fish.” Please look for this to come home on Monday. In Math, we will have Math centers. Have a great weekend and read a good book!! |
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