Exploring Math Stations

We have been very busy learning and exploring in our math stations!

We have been counting!
Click on this video to see what we have been watching: http://safeshare.tv/w/fqAuggpvzl

Here are the 4 math stations we have been exploring:


1. Pom Poms Galore: building number recognition and identification, fine motor pincher fingers, and one to one correspondence (CC1: Know number names and the Count Sequence; CC4A, B, C: Count to tell the Number of Objects)








2. Pin the Number: number identification and matching clothespins to the number, oral counting (CC1: Know the number names and the Count Sequence; CC4A,B,C: count to tell the Number of Objects)







3. Gumball math: number identification, number formation, and one to one correspondence (CC1: Know the number names and the count sequence; CC4A,B,C: count to tell the Number of Objects)




4. Play dough work mats: number identification, number formation, building ten frame correspondence, one to one correspondence, and oral couting (CC1,3: Know the number names and the Count Sequence)







To learn more about the Math Common Core Standards visit:
http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/K/introduction/

Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

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This week, we read the book, "Have You Filled A Bucket Today? (A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids)" written by Carol McCloud.  This book shares the thought that everyone carries around an invisible bucket that contains our varied emotions and feelings.  When we are happy, our bucket is filled, but when our bucket is empty, we are feeling sad or unhappy.
In class we will be emphasizing be a "Bucket Filler" which is someone that fills someone's bucket with feelings of happiness by saying and doing nice things to others.  Some of the chararcteristics of a "Bucket Filler" are sharing, listening, helping, using kind words, etc.  At the same time of filling someone else's bucket, you are filling your own bucket as well!

Click here to watch the video for "Fill Your Bucket"

We will also be discussing not being a "Bucket Dipper" who is someone who says and does things that may hurt someone else's feelings.

Each day, we will be filling our classroom bucket with "warm & fuzzies".  We have already began filling our bucket!  The children are doing an amazing job showing kindness to each other.

Welcome to Kindergarten!

Who's Ready for School? click link for video!

Welcome to Kindergarten!


I want to welcome you and your child to our kindergarten classroom. I am very excited to begin the school year with you and your family. The children and I will be enjoying many new, fun, and exciting activities together. Our first few weeks together will be very busy. We will focus on getting to know each other, learning about our school and mastering daily routines.

Classroom Policies:
Please remember to label all of your child's belongings. This includes folders, backpacks, lunch boxes, coats, hats, etc.
Please place all notes, lunch money, milk money, and homework in your child's folder. It is much easier for them to hand in the papers if they are all located in the same place!

Lunch and Snack:
Please pack your child a snack everyday.  We will be having a 15 minute snack daily.  It should include an small snack and water bottle or juice box.
Fuller Meadow has incorporated www.myschoolbucks.com into the school lunch program. Please see the school website for further information!


FYI: There will be multiple opportunities for parents to lend a helping hand throughout the school year. Whether you’re in our classroom helping out the children or joining us on one of our field trips, we love the extra help! As in most school classrooms, there’s always something on the back burner waiting to be done!
If for some reason you are unable to volunteer in our room, please do not worry! There are many other ways you can contribute to your child’s kindergarten experience without having to come into the classroom. More information (regarding CORI forms, Confidentiality form, and the volunteer schedule) to come.
Please refer to the Fuller Meadow School website and/or your student handbook for further information regarding school-wide policies.


Expanding Learning At Home:
The Kindergarten Team encourages you to expand your child’s learning experience at home as much as possible. The following educational websites are a fun way for you and your child to learn and explore together.
www.Starfall.com
www.Scholastic.com
www.Storylineonline.net
www.ixl.com


Important Dates:

Kindergarten Meet & Greet- August 27th
K-Screening- September August 31st and September 1
First Day of School for Kindergarten: September 2nd
No School: Friday, September 4th and Monday September 7th
Early Release: September 21st @ 1:15 (Lunch will be served)
Open House: September  17th 6-6:45


Wish List:
The following is a list of items that we will be using often: disinfecting wipes, tissues, Ziploc baggies (gallon size), hand sanitizer, magic erasers, and play dough (homemade or store bought). If you are able to and wish to donate something off of our list, please send it in your child's backpack. We sure do appreciate everything! Thanks in advance!

Planning Ahead:
Conferences:
Wednesday, December 9th and Thursday, December 10th
Wednesday, April 6th and Thursday, April 7th
Progress Notes:
Friday, October 16th
Friday, January 29th
Friday, May 6th
Report Cards:
Friday, December 4th
Friday, April 1st
Last Day of School (tentatively June 14th with no snow days)