Week 6

Math

This week we will focus on the attributes of shapes.  Through numerous experiences exploring and discussing shapes, students begin to understand that certain attributes define what a shape is called (number of sides, number of vertices, etc.) and that other attributes do not (color, size, orientation).

Below you will find the vocabulary we will be using.

Parents:

This week we would like to reinforce the colors we have been learning in Spanish class.  We would like for the students to wear a particular color each day of the week.  For example, if the color of the day is red, then the students will wear any clothing that is red.  The colors for each day are the following:

Monday:  Red/rojo
Tuesday:  Blue/azul
Wednesday:  Purple/morado
Thursday Green/verde
Friday:  Black/black

This is a fun option to review the colors and it is not mandatory.

Science

The week we are continuing to learn about the properties of matter but this week we will focus on the texture.  Below is the vocabulary we will be using.

Week 5

MATH
This week we will learn to collect, sort, and organize data into two or three categories and describe how they are sorted.  For example, "I put all the red ones here, all of the blue ones here and the green ones here."  This is a skill that we will build on throughout the year.  Below you will find an example of what this looks like. 

SCIENCE

This week we will describe the properties of matter by focusing on their color, size and weight.   You can help by pointing out real life examples and comparing them.  For example, an elephant is heavier than a dog.

 Below you will find one of the songs we will use for colors and vocabulary.  

Week 4

MATH

We will continue to learn to count in Spanish forwards and backwards from 0-10.  In addition, we will be reading, writing, and representing whole numbers from 0 to at least 10 with and without objects or pictures.  Feel free to use the song below:

Counting forwards and backwards

Another important number sense skill is recognizing instantly the quantity of a small group of objects in organized and random arrangements.  This is called subitizing.  By the end of the week, we will make our own dot arrangements using paper plates so that each student can practice at home.  This will provide an opportunity for you to "play" and recognize the arrangement of dots quickly without counting each dot.

SCIENCE

We will keep reviewing the 5 senses.  You can continue to review vocabulary from last week's post. 

In the homework calendar, you will see for each Monday of September, an activity dealing with the 5 senses.

Week 3

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MATH
As students begin Kindergarten it is important that they explore the math tools they will be using and the core concepts that make up the math curriculum. These include counting, geometry, and sorting and classifying. These concepts will be gradually built to mastery of grade-level expectations over the course of the year.  

Currently we are using this song to help us count.  Feel free to use it at home.



https://youtu.be/6FEyfy5N3Nc


In addition, we are learning to identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares.  Below is the vocabulary we will be using.

In addition, we are learning to identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares.  Below is the vocabulary we will be using.


We will also be using the following video.

https://youtu.be/nthv8Lbujec


SCIENCE

In Kindergarten, students observe and describe the natural world using their five senses.  Below you will find the vocabulary we will be focusing on throughout the week. We will focus on one sense a day.