Our first week in Kindergarten!
During Readers Workshop, we have already been demonstrating the use of key strategies in becoming successful readers! Students noticed and wondered about their books and the pictures as they read. Each morning, students choose a comfy, quiet spot in the room to independently read and enjoy their selected books for a few minutes. It has been a highlight of my days to sit and read with my students during this time!
Math Centers
During Math time this week, students have been exploring various math manipulatives such as pattern blocks, number puzzles and unifix cubes. It has been incredible to observe their minds at work as they discover ways "outside the box" of how they might use the manipulatives. As I sat with friends at one center, someone was using the unifix cubes to count and compare, another to sort, and another student was using them as a way to measure objects at his table! Wow, way to go!
Play
After just a few short days of kindergarten, our students have become great friends! I use the word great because I see such kindness, warmth and empathy in all of these young hearts. The children in my class have demonstrated daily, what it means to be a caring friend. At play choice and outdoor play, students are encouraged to play cooperatively and respectfully with their peers. Building is already an all time favorite in room 22! Students have also been very much enjoying art, using kinetic sand and even finding a cozy spot to read.
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| Lego fun! |
Swinging with friends
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| Building a house out of K'Nex |
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| outdoor climbing |
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| kinetic sand |
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| Magnatiles is a play choice favorite! |
