Week 25 Fe. 26-Mar. 2

Math:

This week we will introduce students to the concepts of measuring in different ways.  Kindergarten students need to explore measuring both using measurement tools and through informal exploration of measurable attributes while playing and exploring. This includes time to use different measurement tools, using balances, and having measurement tools.  It is critical for students to be able to identify and describe measurable attributes of objects. An object has different attributes that can be measured, like the height and weight of a can of food.  Below you will find vocabulary we will use this week.

Science:

This week we will learn to demonstrate how to use, conserve, and dispose of natural resources and materials such as conserving water and reusing or recycling paper, plastic, and metal.  You can have conversations at home about how you recycle.  Below you will find helpful vocabulary we will use throughout the week.

Week 23 Feb.12-16

Math:

This week we will focus in composing and decomposing numbers.  This helps students to begin to think flexibly about numbers in a way that connects between simply counting quantities to adding and subtracting them.  Once children can count quantities to 10 they need to begin to see the different ways these quantities can be broken up. At first this is done at the concrete level with students breaking apart trains of cubes or making groups of counters. Eventually students should begin to do this mentally.

We will create opportunities to play with the different ways to make number arrangements in class and you can also help with this at home. 

Science:

This week we will be learning about the bodies of water, what water is used for, and the clarity of water.  Below you can find the vocabulary we will be using as well.  

Week 22 Feb. 5-9

Math:

We are beginning to introduce 3-D shapes in which the focus will be to recognize these shapes in real-life objects. Below you will find the vocabulary we are using.

Science:

We will continue to look at different types of rocks and will be using some of the vocabulary we have used throughout the year to describe the different characteristics. We will be focusing on the texture, color, and size of the rocks. We also will be discussing what rocks are used for and what materials can be found in them (this includes rocks being used to build buildings/other structures and some minerals that can be used for other purposes). For home support, you can simply go outside and see what kind of rocks you have in your neighborhood.