For Kindergarten this week:
I have had a conversation with one of the teachers in which we were discussing Author studies. I would be happy to do an author study with your class. I will plan one for each month until the end of the year. To that end, this month I will be talking about Mo Willems--the author of the Pigeon books, Knuffelbunny, and the Elephant and Piggie books. I will also have other things available, so you don't have to choose this option.
Choices for this week:
The Quiltmaker's Gift (I will continue to have this option until everyone has done it!)
The 100th day of School
Punxsutawney Phyllis
Mo Willems author study.
For PreK
Since I didn't see most of you last week I will plan on reading Winter is the Warmest Season, or The Big Orange Splot, or Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed. I also have a PreK Groundhog book to read on Thursday, if you would like. I will have the books ready, just let me know which one you would like when you come. Thanks!
In Technology news:
I'm sure your kids have been telling you about ABCMouse.com. We have been using this in the Media Center since December. I would encourage you to use this in your classroom as well! It is free to schools, and it is aligned with the Common Core Standards. It is an awesome site and fits very well with our curriculum. Just go to www.abcmouse.com to set up your account. Click on the right top corner where it says Schools/teachers. You then set up a password, and can enter your entire class. If you need help with this, let me know. Last week I received an email from them about whether or not you should teach children the letter names or sounds first. Their answer was directed to parents and they said that while phonics and letters are very important, it is even more important to talk to and read to your child. I thought this was right on target! So I would give it a try!
Have a great week!
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