We did it!

We made it through a whole week of kindergarten!!! Although the children are going home tired, they are doing very well in my class!
The first week of school was a blast and we learned a lot of routines, procedures, and learned more about everyone in our room.
This week we read the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and made a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom tree.
We also have been working with the book "Have you filled a bucket today?"- here is a version for kids that you may want to watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5R6-2m_qHk
The topic of being kind and being a bucket filler are things that we talk about every day in my room because we want to create and upkeep a culture of kindness in our classroom and our school.
We have been reading "The Kissing Hand" as a way to make our transition into school easier, if you have not read it look at it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXT1ANWka4A.
I am looking forward getting to know your child better and together explore the wonderful world of Kindergarten @ Birnham Woods Elementary.
Hope to see you on Tuesday at 5 for a night full of information about what we do!
Have a great three day weekend!

Kindergarten Schedule 2013-14

Kindergarten Schedule

7:30-7:45 Morning work, Active Start, Announcements

7:45-8:00 Calendar

8:00-9:00 Writers Workshop

9:05-10:00 Specials

10:00-10:15 Snack/Restroom break

10:15-10:30 Shared Reading

10:30-10:45 ELA: Mini Lesson

10:45-11:45 Literacy Centers/Guided Reading Groups

11:45-12:15 Science/Social Studies

12:15-12:25 Restroom/Prepare for lunch

12:25-1:25 Lunch/Recess

1:25 Read Aloud

1:30-1:45 Math Mini Lesson

1:45-2:30 Math Stations/Guided Math

2:30 Prepare for Dismissal