In Phonics, we launched our new "Word Scientists" unit of study. The students were so excited to receive extra special "Word Scientist" tools from Mabel including special badges, goggles, and magnifying glasses. They used their tools to help them to read and study the Alphabet Chart very closely to see and discuss the things that they noticed.
To culminate our "Making Friends with Letters" Phonics unit of study, we celebrated all that we have learned since the beginning of kindergarten by reading the star names on our word wall while clapping and stomping the beats/syllables. We also read the new snap words we have learned so far on our word wall (a, me, the, I, like, my). In addition, we read all of the things that we labeled around our classroom. Then, we looked through books with partners to notice letters and words that we know. We also discussed how we will walk through life differently now that we have made so many new letter friends. We also sang the song, "Make New Friends," and we concluded our celebration by singing, "The Alphabet Song" to remind us of all of the new letter friends we have made! But best of all, we made name bracelets with magic beads that change color in the sun to remind how learning the letters in our names unlocked so many opportunities on our journey to becoming better readers and writers!
During the month of November, we spend a lot of time learning about the character strength of gratitude as part of our Positivity Project. To help our kinderfriends begin to think about the things they are thankful for, they created "Gratitude Turkeys" at home with the help of their families. They were all so very proud to share their masterpieces with their friends in class which are currently on display in the hallway for all to enjoy!
In math, the students enjoyed examining, describing, and comparing a variety of circles. They learned the specific characteristics of circles and searched through the circles they collected to find actual circles to add to our class collage.
