Below is a paper I sent out when the children started in my room but just in case you didn't get to see it here it is again.
Monday, April 25, 2011
What should 5 year olds be able to do?
Ms. Edwards, another kindergarten teacher here, recommends this book for parents. I personally have not read it but flipped through and loved the checklists it provides. Obviously most of your children have mastered these things but just in case you're wondering (or you have younger siblings) here you go! I have scanned an example about fine motors. If you are interested in seeing more of the checklists leave a comment and I can post them as well! (thinking skills, social skills, gross motor, etc).
Below is a paper I sent out when the children started in my room but just in case you didn't get to see it here it is again.
Below is a paper I sent out when the children started in my room but just in case you didn't get to see it here it is again.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
How to Tie Your Shoes Step By Step for Kids
Below are simple instructions for tying shoes. However the catch is to use a jump rope under your child's knees while you sit behind them. This way your child can clearly see what you are doing. Stop after each step and practice it over and over until it is mastered. I hope this helps many of you!
Once a child reaches the age of 5, he has usually developed the dexterity necessary to learn how to tie his shoes. Teaching a child to tie his shoes is a frustrating---yet rewarding---process. The skill takes a lot of practice, not to mention patience. Work through these steps with your child, showing him how each step is done before he attempts it.
Instructions
1. Start with the shoelaces hanging down to the sides of the shoe. Pick the shoelaces up and make an "X" with them.
2. Bring the top shoelace down to the bottom of the X and draw it through, then pull the laces tight.
3. Make a loop out of the right lace with your right hand. Hold it tight, then make another loop out of the left lace with your left hand. The laces will look like two floppy bunny ears.
4. Cross the right loop in front of the left loop, making another X.
5. Pull the right loop over the left loop. Bring it back and through the bottom of the X, then pull the loops tightly.
Read more: How to Tie Your Shoes Step By Step for Kids | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5943746_tie-shoes-step-step-kids.html#ixzz1JicGF5JH
Once a child reaches the age of 5, he has usually developed the dexterity necessary to learn how to tie his shoes. Teaching a child to tie his shoes is a frustrating---yet rewarding---process. The skill takes a lot of practice, not to mention patience. Work through these steps with your child, showing him how each step is done before he attempts it.
Instructions
1. Start with the shoelaces hanging down to the sides of the shoe. Pick the shoelaces up and make an "X" with them.
2. Bring the top shoelace down to the bottom of the X and draw it through, then pull the laces tight.
3. Make a loop out of the right lace with your right hand. Hold it tight, then make another loop out of the left lace with your left hand. The laces will look like two floppy bunny ears.
4. Cross the right loop in front of the left loop, making another X.
5. Pull the right loop over the left loop. Bring it back and through the bottom of the X, then pull the loops tightly.
Read more: How to Tie Your Shoes Step By Step for Kids | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5943746_tie-shoes-step-step-kids.html#ixzz1JicGF5JH
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Free Phonics Flashcards
Below are direct links to some FREE phonics flashcards and mini-posters. I hope you find these helpful when working with your child. If you are unable to print from home please let me know and I can print black and white copies for you at school.
Flashcards:
Beginning Blends
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/begblend_flash.pdf
Ending Blends
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/endblend_flash.pdf
Digraphs
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/digraph_flash.pdf
Digraph Vowels
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/digraphvowel_flash.pdf
R controlled vowels
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/rcontrolledvowels_flash.pdf
“Posters”
Beginning Blends
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/begblend.pdf
End Blends
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/endblend.pdf
Digraphs
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/digraph.pdf
Digraph Vowels
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/digraphvowel1.pdf
R controlled vowels
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/rcontrolledvowels.pdf
Flashcards:
Beginning Blends
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/begblend_flash.pdf
Ending Blends
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/endblend_flash.pdf
Digraphs
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/digraph_flash.pdf
Digraph Vowels
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/digraphvowel_flash.pdf
R controlled vowels
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/rcontrolledvowels_flash.pdf
“Posters”
Beginning Blends
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/begblend.pdf
End Blends
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/endblend.pdf
Digraphs
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/digraph.pdf
Digraph Vowels
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/digraphvowel1.pdf
R controlled vowels
http://www.mes-english.com/phonics/files/rcontrolledvowels.pdf
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Leveled Reader Databases
Please remember that books for reading independently (without teacher support) are best selected from a lower level. We are using the Guided Reading Levels (A-Z) in our classroom. Please e-mail me or respond to this post if you have any additional questions. I hope you find these sites helpful in leveling some of the books in your child's personal library. Enjoy!
http://bookwizard.scholastic.com/
http://books.atozteacherstuff.com/leveled-books
http://www.fountasandpinnellleveledbooks.com/default.aspx (There is a charge for the use of this site.)
http://bookwizard.scholastic.com/
http://books.atozteacherstuff.com/leveled-books
http://www.fountasandpinnellleveledbooks.com/default.aspx (There is a charge for the use of this site.)
Sight Word Help!
A BIG THANK YOU to those of you who are studying those sight word lists I sent home last week. Several children have been BEGGING for quizzes and earning those stickers left and right.
The spelling city website offers games to help learn sight words. This site can also quiz your child on the words. I hope you find this helpful!
http://www.spellingcity.com/dolch-words.html
The spelling city website offers games to help learn sight words. This site can also quiz your child on the words. I hope you find this helpful!
http://www.spellingcity.com/dolch-words.html
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
DoDEA Curriculum
Just in case you didn't catch it in the previous newsletter, this is the website where you can see the standards for all grades.
http://www.dodea.edu/curriculum/
Choose a subject, click standards (it's a tab towards the right of the screen), then click K (or any grade you're curious about).
These standards are what your child is responsible for knowing by the end of the year.
http://www.dodea.edu/curriculum/
Choose a subject, click standards (it's a tab towards the right of the screen), then click K (or any grade you're curious about).
These standards are what your child is responsible for knowing by the end of the year.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Math Terminology
Our Math Terminology
These are the math terms that are age appropriate for kindergarten
Adding “togetherwith”
3+2 would be read “3 ogether with 2”
Subtracting “take away”
3-2 would be read “3 take away 2”
Multiplying “taken _ times”
3x2 would be read “3 taken 2 times”
Division “shared out _ times”
15 divided by 3 would be read “15 shared out 3 times”
YES some of the kids in our class are ready to start multiplying and dividing using manipulatives! If you would like a demonstration on how I will be teaching any of these things come on by during one of my breaks (11:00-11:45am or 1:45-2:10pm) or after school!
These are the math terms that are age appropriate for kindergarten
Adding “togetherwith”
3+2 would be read “3 ogether with 2”
Subtracting “take away”
3-2 would be read “3 take away 2”
Multiplying “taken _ times”
3x2 would be read “3 taken 2 times”
Division “shared out _ times”
15 divided by 3 would be read “15 shared out 3 times”
YES some of the kids in our class are ready to start multiplying and dividing using manipulatives! If you would like a demonstration on how I will be teaching any of these things come on by during one of my breaks (11:00-11:45am or 1:45-2:10pm) or after school!
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