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| Dana Jacobsen-Goodhue talks to the children before we go into the pasture with the alpaca. |
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
We enjoyed a fantastic walking field trip on Tuesday to the Jacobsen-Goodhue Alpaca farm and Sherry Clarke’s Goat farm. The children were very excited to meet the animals, learn about their care and ways in which these animals contribute to our lives. The kindergarten classes left at 8:30 am and were back in time for Art at 9:50 am.
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| Keira and Kayla chat with an alpaca. |
The students did well following the rules on our walk and when we were with the animals. They were able to pet the alpacas and feed them. At the goat farm we were able to pet them and see how they are milked.
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| All hands are busy petting. |
In the photo on the right you can see the head of an adorable goat as he is being adored by his kinder fans.
When we returned we made Thank You notes that will be delivered to our hosts.
Read Aloud: After our field trip to the farm Leah Gartner read three fun farm books. Oh What a Noisy Farm by Harriet Ziefert, Big Red Farm, by Margaret Wise Brown, and Cluck 0’clock, by Kes Gray.
The children wrote and illustrated their favorite part of the field trip. They are beginning to stretch their writer’s wings as writers.
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| Hopscotch to it! |
Jolly Phonics:
We completed the last grouping of 6 sounds with /er/ and /ar/ this week! This is a big accomplishment. They are doing a great job learning the sounds, using what they know when they read on their own and when writing. We will have lots of more fun activities the rest of the year. They should be very proud and pleased. I am. J
Social Studies:
In our study of Kwanzaa, the third principle is Collective Work. As a result the class brainstormed some ideas: they decided to work together to clean their table trays. Another classroom project idea was decorating the classroom bulletin boards. They have been making snowflakes – white ones and colorful ones using washable markers which we dipped in water. They cut beautiful unique snowflake patterns which you can see in the hallway and inside the classroom if you visit.
This week’s morning explorations included an inside hopscotch board and the classroom computers. Most of the children have enjoyed learning how to play hopscotch, to balance and toss, and to learn to take turns. Blocks, and Legos continue to be best sellers.
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| Another group effort by Kinderbuilders. |
CALENDAR
- Share: Great /or/ shares! We were treated to a toy fork lift, an orange, a unicorn, an adorable panda, a noisy gorilla, something from a bookstore, and I brought in some gorp for an extra snack share. Next week’s share theme will be a choice of either the sound /z/ or /w/.
- Snacks: Thank you to Cashton’s family for providing this past week’s healthy snacks. This coming week’s snacks will be donated by Ryan’s family.
HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS:
- Scholastic Book Orders: are going out in today’s folder. Please return on Wednesday, February 15. You can always order directly online using the code: H9K3R
- Reminder: Lately, students are forgetting sneakers or shoes to wear inside durling the day. Please make sure your child has inside shoes/sneakers to wear everyday. Boots are too clunky and hot for wearing inside.
- Water bottles are still needed in their cubbies even during the winter months. Please send in a water bottle for them to use throughout the day. Thank you!
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bodnar
