K3 The Place To Be!

Hello K3 Families,

This week we entered the world of amphibians and frogs. The children learned all about these fascinating creatures and their lifecycle. We painted frogs, wrote frog facts, studied their lifecycle and learned some fun songs that detailed their amazing transformation from tadpole to frog. Next week we will begin an ocean unit.

In phonics we worked with the silent e and the long vowel /u/. This sound is very tricky for the young readers. It often sounds like, “oo”. Next week we will work on long vowel /e/. 

On Wednesday, we went to the Garden for library. We listed to a beautiful story and then the children were able to find a quite spot to read.  Our garden is such a beautiful outdoor classroom. Make sure to ask your children about some of the wildlife they saw while reading!

In math we worked with story problems. The children know they have many tools to help them solve an equation including; sketching a picture, using a number line, using a ten frame or unifix cubes. You can help your child work on these skills at home by posing questions to them such as; “How many cups do we need if we have four more guests at dinner?” or “How much further do we need to travel if we have gone 14 miles?” Students will love helping you solve everyday math problems!

On Tuesday our counselor, Mrs. G. came into our classroom and did a lesson on friendship. She read the book Friendship is like a garden. The children built things out of legos that would go into their Friendship Garden. It was a fun and engaging lesson! We love our visits from her.

Please not these important upcoming dates:

• Art Fair May 15th 5:00-7:00  Multipurpose Room
• Kindergarten Picnic Day, Wed. May 28th 8:15-11:45 
• Last Day of Kindergarten, Thursday, May 29th  ALL K STUDENTS ATTEND SCHOOL 8:15-11:45 

Happy Mother's Day to all and have a wonderful weekend!- Meghann