Project Linus

Our class made a blanket to donate to Project Linus. It was a lot of hard work tying all the edges but it is going to a great cause! Project Linus donates blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or in need. Here is a link to their website if you are interested in donating http://www.projectlinus.org/

Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy though which young people learn and develop by designing, organizing and participating in meaningful community service experiences which enhance academic progress. - Service Learning Texas, www.servicelearningtexas.org

School Wide Field Trip

Our school's annual school wide field trip was a hit! We enjoyed the theater production but hit some unexpected traffic and construction....perfect time for a NAP!

The Hat

After reading The Hat by Jan Brett, we retold the story using these masks from Jan Brett's website and a few props! It was so much fun AND it helped us remember her story in sequence. Academy Awards...here we come! Ask your kindergartener if they can remember the animals from The Hat and why they were making fun of Hedgie.

Service Learning

Today we visited an assisted living home. We had so much fun singing for our grand friends! We also practiced introducing ourselves and using our "loud and proud" voice (but not a shouting voice.) They also sang the Lakeside song, Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas! You should be VERY proud of your Kindergartner!

Hedgie's Surprise

Today we read Hedgie's Surprise by Jan Brett. After reading the book, we created a flow map to show the sequence of the story. Your child will bring home their own flow map of this story...ask them to retell the story using their maps!

Thanksgiving

Feast time!

Thanksgiving words...

Turkey cookies!!! YUM!

Jan Brett

It is my favorite time of year...holidays and author studies! This month we will be kicking off our author study by reading books illustrated and written by the fabulous Jan Brett! Ask your kindergartner what book/books we read today AND something that all of her books have in common. If you have time I would encourage you to check out her books at the public library or take a look around her website.

Website link: http://www.janbrett.com

Her website is FILLED with tons of great stuff!