December News
Kindergarten Division 4
Dear Parents,
Wow! I cannot believe that it is December already!
We will continue to learn about one letter a day and make a lower-case letter that represents the sound associated with that letter. I will try to have all the letters completed by Dec. 21 so that I can send home, with each child, their sensory alphabet. My hope is that this alphabet will be a useful resource this year as your child can refer to it while he/she is reading or writing at home. You can also use binder rings and make it into a book or use them to spell simple words J. .
In Math, we will be learning about patterns and as an enrichment activity, we will also be touching on the concept of sorting. This will be incorporated into Math Stations.
The children are starting to know each other better and along with familiarity can come strained relationships. This month ( and reinforced throughout the year) we will be discussing the difference between asking for help and tattling. Asking for help indicates that someone is in danger, or repeatedly being bothering by the same person or damaging the property of others. Tattling occurs to get another person ‘in trouble’ in a non-emergency situation. This is a concept that the children usually understand but have a hard time following!
In addition, we have discussed and practiced the Three Steps to Solving Problems:
1 Say ‘Stop it, I don’t like that!’ 2. Walk away 3. Tell an adult.
It’s important to empower children with the tool to solve simple problems with their peers. It is also great for building self-esteem and for protecting them from becoming victims.
We have also discussed interrupting. Kindergarten children are working on Self-Regulation and waiting for a turn to talk is one area where we practice this. We have discussed how it feels when we are interrupted; and also, when it would be appropriate to interrupt ( B-Emergency : Bathroom, Barf, Blood). In addition, the children are learning how to interrupt politely : 1) Say ‘Excuse me _____ .’
2) WAIT
3) After the person has addressed you say, ‘Sorry for interrupting but ……….’
I have taught them ‘wait’ in sign language and I sometimes use this, when a student is interrupting, as a reminder.
Christmas
Christmas concert info- please dress your child in green and red or his/her ‘holiday best’. J
Each year, parents and children choose to give me Christmas gift. These gifts are very much appreciated, but I would like to suggest an alternative; please consider donating to a worthy causes in lieu of a gift. I am so blessed while there are many others in the world who are in great need. Thanks for your support!
Important Dates
Dec. 14 Report cards issued for my class
Dec. 18 Join us for Kindergarten Christmas Concert The Gym doors open at 5:45. Please bring your child to the Gymnasium with your when you arrive. The concert will begin at 6:00 pm. After, please join us in the gym for hot chocolate and treats.
I am looking for a few parents who would like to send in a plate of nut-free cookies (or squares, cupcakes etc.)for this activity. Please let me know if you are able to help out.
Dec. 19 Send in a small bag of candy for your child to use to decorate a frosted cookie.
Dec. 21 Last day before Christmas Holiday.
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Johnston
Kindergarten Division 4
Dear Parents,
Wow! I cannot believe that it is December already!
We will continue to learn about one letter a day and make a lower-case letter that represents the sound associated with that letter. I will try to have all the letters completed by Dec. 21 so that I can send home, with each child, their sensory alphabet. My hope is that this alphabet will be a useful resource this year as your child can refer to it while he/she is reading or writing at home. You can also use binder rings and make it into a book or use them to spell simple words J. .
In Math, we will be learning about patterns and as an enrichment activity, we will also be touching on the concept of sorting. This will be incorporated into Math Stations.
The children are starting to know each other better and along with familiarity can come strained relationships. This month ( and reinforced throughout the year) we will be discussing the difference between asking for help and tattling. Asking for help indicates that someone is in danger, or repeatedly being bothering by the same person or damaging the property of others. Tattling occurs to get another person ‘in trouble’ in a non-emergency situation. This is a concept that the children usually understand but have a hard time following!
In addition, we have discussed and practiced the Three Steps to Solving Problems:
1 Say ‘Stop it, I don’t like that!’ 2. Walk away 3. Tell an adult.
It’s important to empower children with the tool to solve simple problems with their peers. It is also great for building self-esteem and for protecting them from becoming victims.
We have also discussed interrupting. Kindergarten children are working on Self-Regulation and waiting for a turn to talk is one area where we practice this. We have discussed how it feels when we are interrupted; and also, when it would be appropriate to interrupt ( B-Emergency : Bathroom, Barf, Blood). In addition, the children are learning how to interrupt politely : 1) Say ‘Excuse me _____ .’
2) WAIT
3) After the person has addressed you say, ‘Sorry for interrupting but ……….’
I have taught them ‘wait’ in sign language and I sometimes use this, when a student is interrupting, as a reminder.
Christmas
Christmas concert info- please dress your child in green and red or his/her ‘holiday best’. J
Each year, parents and children choose to give me Christmas gift. These gifts are very much appreciated, but I would like to suggest an alternative; please consider donating to a worthy causes in lieu of a gift. I am so blessed while there are many others in the world who are in great need. Thanks for your support!
Important Dates
Dec. 14 Report cards issued for my class
Dec. 18 Join us for Kindergarten Christmas Concert The Gym doors open at 5:45. Please bring your child to the Gymnasium with your when you arrive. The concert will begin at 6:00 pm. After, please join us in the gym for hot chocolate and treats.
I am looking for a few parents who would like to send in a plate of nut-free cookies (or squares, cupcakes etc.)for this activity. Please let me know if you are able to help out.
Dec. 19 Send in a small bag of candy for your child to use to decorate a frosted cookie.
Dec. 21 Last day before Christmas Holiday.
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Johnston
