Mrs. Miller's Kindergarten Class
My name is Kathy Miller and I am so happy to be your child's teacher. This kindergarten year will be a year of new beginnings, a year filled with large and small accomplishments, a year of trying new things and making new friends. Kindergarten is an important year in your child's education. It sets the foundation for future years. I am honored to be on this very memorable and special journey with you and your child! I will be updating this website weekly with our K1 Newsletter, class photos, important dates and information.
I look forward to working with you this year!
Important Dates:
Thursday, April 24th - Kindergarten Open House - 5:30-6:30
Hello K1 Families,
We had a busy week back after Spring Break! The students were excited to be back into the routine and everyone was energized from the break. The school year tends to fly by at this time of year, so I am really trying to soak in every moment I can with our class. I am really amazed by how much each child has grown!
This week we began our Farm Unit. We read informational books about different animals you can find at the farm, sang stories, painted and wrote facts. We even started our own Farm Storybook that will be on display at Open House.
In phonics we continued to work on blends. This week, we focused on /r/ blends. These can be the most difficult sounds to decipher, as they can be confused with other letter sounds. Next week we will dive deeper into the short and long vowel sounds.
Writers Workshop continues to be a favorite activity in K1. As the children's confidence in writing continues to grow, I am amazed by their ability to stretch out words and reread their writing. Next week we will work on tidying up our narrative writing.
In Social Emotional learning, we continue to explore our daily affirmations. There are so many benefits to starting our day with positive affirmations. Studies show that reciting these daily can lower stress and anxiety, build confidence and improve overall quality of life. I encourage the students to try this at home with family members as well and discuss how you feel when you say something kind about yourself. It can be uncomfortable for us to do, but is such a helpful to tool to model for the children.
In math, we worked on story problems using addition and subtraction. The symbols used in these math equations can be confusing at times for the students. We continue to work hard on identifying the difference between a "plus" and "minus" sign and listening for words that can help us decipher which symbol to use, such as "how many are left" or "how many are altogether."
In Art the students created Optical Art (Op Art) with Ms. Valerie. The students created a boat scene using different black and white geometric patterns to create an illusion. We are so lucky to have Ms. Valerie provide these lessons at Springhill.
On April 24th, we will be having our Kindergarten Open House from 5:30-6:30. This is an evening event, when families are invited to your child's classroom to explore all of the amazing work they have been doing. Please know that all family members are invited to attend. Please note that 1st-5th grade Open House will be in May.
Enjoy your weekend! Kathy Miller
