In Science we will be making our own penguins to display in the hall. In Nature Study we will be sketching an Orchid and painting the different mammals that live in Texas State Parks such as the Jackrabbit, Bobcat and Raccoon.
We will be making Texas Flags and Bluebonnets for our Texas Unit. We will also make our own cactus. We will read about how the Armidillo is our State Small Mammal and the Mexican Bat is our State Flying Mammal.
In Math the Kindergarten students will be practicing how to trace the number "7" and write the word seven. Please be practicing how to write the number 1-7 at home. Some of the students will be measuring units using paper clips. Other students will learn how to measure by inches and centimeters.
In Music we will be learning about American Folk Songs, "Home on the Range" and "Sweet Betsy From Pike". We will also use beanbags and hula hoops with music to "Happy Days" and "Wipeout".
In Bible we will be reading Noah Builds a Big Boat and The Animals go into the Boat. We will also learn the "Arky, Arky" song.
Jan. 11-14
In Social Studies we will begin a new Unit on Texas. This week we will be learning about different mammals that live in Texas. We will also learn that the State Mammal is the Texas Longhorn.
In Music we will be practicing following directions with beanbags as we listen to "Sh-Boom" and "Splish Splash".
In Science we will be reading and coloring the different kinds of penguins such as the King, Emperor, Rockhopper, Chinstrap and Adellie.
In Nature Study we will be observing and sketching a Bromeliad for our Nature Journals.
Students will be practicing words that begin with the letter "s". They will also be cutting and pasting pictures that begin with the letter "s". Some of the students will be learning the definition of a pronoun. We will practice using she, he, we, us, them and they.
We are planning a field trip to Will Roger's Coliseum on Tuesday, April 13th for a performance of Han's Christian Anderson's "The Little Mermaid". The cost is $8.00 per person. Please pay Mrs. Hague by this week (we would like to make reservations as soon as possible).
In Music we will be practicing following directions with beanbags as we listen to "Sh-Boom" and "Splish Splash".
In Science we will be reading and coloring the different kinds of penguins such as the King, Emperor, Rockhopper, Chinstrap and Adellie.
In Nature Study we will be observing and sketching a Bromeliad for our Nature Journals.
Students will be practicing words that begin with the letter "s". They will also be cutting and pasting pictures that begin with the letter "s". Some of the students will be learning the definition of a pronoun. We will practice using she, he, we, us, them and they.
We are planning a field trip to Will Roger's Coliseum on Tuesday, April 13th for a performance of Han's Christian Anderson's "The Little Mermaid". The cost is $8.00 per person. Please pay Mrs. Hague by this week (we would like to make reservations as soon as possible).
Jan. 4-7
In Math some of the children will be practicing how to write the number 6. Other students will be telling time by the hour or half hour in their Math workbooks. We will be reading the Penny book and Nickel book.
In Music we will be doing creative movement with beanbags to "The Peppermint Twist" and "Rock Around The Clock".
The children will be working on painting "The Olive Trees" by Van Gogh. We will observe the painting and see what colors the trees are in the picture and if they all look the same. We will also narrate about the background that is behind the olive trees.
In Phonics some of the students will be starting their Explode the Code Book B. We will be tracing the letter "p" and learning words that begin with the letter "p". We will also be reviewing letter "r".
Other students will be learning that a noun is a person, place, and thing. They will write each noun in the correct category.
We will be reading about the Polar Habitat. The children will learn different kinds of polar animals in Science Center by playing a matching game. This week we will learn about penguins and polar bears. We will learn that a penguin is a type of bird but can't fly. The children will paint a polar habitat and learn what penguins eat. We will read about how an iceberg is a solid and water is a liquid. The students will make their own book about solids and liquids.
In Music we will be doing creative movement with beanbags to "The Peppermint Twist" and "Rock Around The Clock".
The children will be working on painting "The Olive Trees" by Van Gogh. We will observe the painting and see what colors the trees are in the picture and if they all look the same. We will also narrate about the background that is behind the olive trees.
In Phonics some of the students will be starting their Explode the Code Book B. We will be tracing the letter "p" and learning words that begin with the letter "p". We will also be reviewing letter "r".
Other students will be learning that a noun is a person, place, and thing. They will write each noun in the correct category.
We will be reading about the Polar Habitat. The children will learn different kinds of polar animals in Science Center by playing a matching game. This week we will learn about penguins and polar bears. We will learn that a penguin is a type of bird but can't fly. The children will paint a polar habitat and learn what penguins eat. We will read about how an iceberg is a solid and water is a liquid. The students will make their own book about solids and liquids.
Dec. 7-10
This week we will be learning about Christmas in Mexico. We will talk about how the children in Mexico celebrate Christmas on January 6 and put their shoes out for the Wise Men to fill with toys. We will do "The Mexican Hat Dance" in music.
In Bible we will read Luke 2:1-20 and the children will color their own book, God Sent Us a Savior. We will listen and sing with a CD of "The Birthday of a King". We will also read "Wise Men Give Their Gifts" from The New Bible in Pictures. Each child will create their own Nativity Scene with stickers.
Students will be making their own Candy Cane and Jingle Bell Snowman ornaments. We will decorate Christmas trees with ornament stickers and paint a Christmas tree on a bag to take home at the party. The children will also decorate Christmas cards with stickers to take home.
In Science we will continue working on our Zoo Cats book. We will sketch poinsettias for our Nature Journal. We will also read The Legend of the Poinsettia.
Our Christmas party will be on Thursday after lunch. Please bring 1 wrapped book to exchange at the party. We still need shirts, pants, toys and non-perishable food for the children from Mission Arlington. We also need shoes for the 6 year old boy, Alijah. There is a sign up sheet in the hall with a list of sizes for each child. Please bring these items to put in the buckets by Wednesday. They will be delivered to Mission Arlington on Thursday.
In Bible we will read Luke 2:1-20 and the children will color their own book, God Sent Us a Savior. We will listen and sing with a CD of "The Birthday of a King". We will also read "Wise Men Give Their Gifts" from The New Bible in Pictures. Each child will create their own Nativity Scene with stickers.
Students will be making their own Candy Cane and Jingle Bell Snowman ornaments. We will decorate Christmas trees with ornament stickers and paint a Christmas tree on a bag to take home at the party. The children will also decorate Christmas cards with stickers to take home.
In Science we will continue working on our Zoo Cats book. We will sketch poinsettias for our Nature Journal. We will also read The Legend of the Poinsettia.
Our Christmas party will be on Thursday after lunch. Please bring 1 wrapped book to exchange at the party. We still need shirts, pants, toys and non-perishable food for the children from Mission Arlington. We also need shoes for the 6 year old boy, Alijah. There is a sign up sheet in the hall with a list of sizes for each child. Please bring these items to put in the buckets by Wednesday. They will be delivered to Mission Arlington on Thursday.
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