Update Week of Sept 28--What did we do?

Well, we had a busy week learning about colors, but we also did some other fun activities.  Thank goodness I am taking pictures.  I forgot that we did all these activities.

Writing Journals:
We started our writing journals.  First we write our names, then we draw a picture, then we label it and then, if we can we write some words that represent our story.  The kids did great!!

Computer Lab:
We go to computer lab every Tuesday at 2:00.  The kids used ABC Mouse.  I will be sending you codes to log in for free at home.  It's a great program to build literacy, math, science, art skills.

Response to Literature:
We read the story The Dot and then we had to draw what happened at the beginning of the story vs the end.  Again, the kids did great!

iPads:
The kids leaned how to use the app ABC Spelling which helps them with phonemic segmentation a very important kindergarten skill.

Snail Races:
We lined up all of our snails at the start line and watched to see who won.  We did have one winner.  yeah for snail races!

Nightcrawler Worms:
We got to play with worms and see how they slithered along the table.  Uh gross, but so kinder.

New Literacy Stations:
Mrs. Ahola taught the kids how to use the playdoh with playdoh letter stamps and mats. So FUN!

Teacher Table:
Mrs. Polikoff has been at the teacher table teaching the kids how to write their name with a capital and lowercases.  On Monday, the kids will start name writing on their own.

Writing Station Extension:
We have a new writing area in the classroom.  The kids were writing down apple words and drawing pictures.

Sensory Bin with Split Peas:
Yep it was messy!

Sensory Bin with Rice:
Yep it was messy too!

Doll House:
I bought this this summer for the kids.  I thought it would be awesome and the kids would enjoy it.  I was right: it was a hit!