We have had another great week!
This is just a friendly reminder if you haven't already done so please use conference manager to schedule a time for conferences on Thursday or Friday. Please note there will be no kindergarten classes on Thursday or Friday.
Please remember to send back the zippered folder once it has been emptied.
Please send in book orders this week if you are interested.
Important Dates:
Thursday September 27th - Terry Fox Run
Friday September 28th - Orange Shirt Day
Friday September 28th - PM Kindergarten classes attend
Here is an update of what we have/will be covering in class:
Alphabet:
Where do you see letters in the classroom, school and outdoors?
How can you create the alphabet?
Why are letters important?
What do letters tell us?
Basic Routines:
Ask your child what they did at school. What came first/last? What is their favorite part of the day? If your child often gives the same answer or "I don't know" our twitter feed gives a daily snapshot which will help you cue your child about activities they participated in.
Sorting:
We have discussed "sorting rules" and how to sort in different ways (ex: size, shape, color).
Activities to try at home:
Literacy
-Alphabet scavenger hunt (e.g.: where do you see the letter ‘S’ while out for a walk? ...stop sign etc.)
-Have your child create a menu for supper. Have them draw a picture and label it with the initial sound of the food (ex: M for macaroni).
Sorting
-Have your child sort/organize their toys
-Have your child help empty the cutlery from the dishwasher
-Have your child help with the laundry
Fine Motor
-We are continuing to build hand strength and form our letters/drawings with increased overall neatness. If this is an area your child struggles with…practice, practice, practice…. exposure is key! Try using a fat crayon or mini marker, as the wider base will increase their control. If needed have your child place their paper on a slanted binder this will support proper hand positioning. Build shoulder strength by letting them use an easel for drawing. Have them practice printing shapes remind them the lines need to touch and to print/draw slowly.
-Scissors! Scissors! Scissors! Have your child practice their cutting skills frequently. They can practice cutting out shapes etc. If this is challenging have them practice cutting play-doh or straws. Remind them their thumb needs to point up to the sky. Remind them when cutting they should remain seated with their feet on the floor to increase their overall stability.
Self-help Skills
-Many students require adult support to get dressed. Have your child practice the dressing routine. Remind them that their jacket goes on before their mittens. Have them practice doing up their zippers so we can further their independence.
Check out some of the exciting things we did this week!
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| We continue to use our imaginations. This week we turned a "Beautiful Oops" into something unique! |
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| Sorting is more fun with friends! |
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Each day we work on our fine motor skills! We are working on self-portraits and trying to include all body parts. We check our work to make sure our drawings are complete. We are also working on printing our names using upper and lower case letters. Helping Lucky and Freddy find the mixed up letters at the farm.  Learning to paint sunflowers. |
We will see you at conferences, don't forget to check out the book fair in the learning commons!
