Another busy week when we return.  Here’s what’s coming…

READING-We will start Unit 3 TRANSPORTATION.  Week 1’s theme is “Getting Around Town.”

LETTERS-R  r  Q  q

WORDS-On  on   Ride  ride

WRITING-Informational Writing (about modes of Transportation), using details.  For example, I can see a ________ (shape)  on a _________(color)  ______________(vehicle).

I can see a triangle               on a red                       boat.

See how many different kinds of modes of transportation you can brainstorm with your student.  Even hot air balloons,  jet skis, submarines, are modes of transportation.

MATH-We’re stepping it up with Math.  Work with numbers from 0-30, how to recognize them, write them, tell which number comes next, play a Memory game with 3 x 5 cards with numbers from 15-30, etc.  There will be 3 Home Connections that come home next week,

SOCIAL STUDIES-We will move on to Wants.  Wants are different that Needs.  

This is a season in which we are reminded of the many riches and blessing that we are given daily.  I give “THANKS” for my KINDERGARTENERS and their families.  May you continue to be blessed with good health and happiness.

This year I have been invited to attend the Thanksgiving Day Parade with my sister and brother-in-law.  My brother-in-law is one of the clowns in the parade!  I will be downtown at 5:00 am on Thanksgiving Day so that he can get into make-up, etc.  The clowns each have their own costume, designed and chosen by the clown, depending on how long they have been a clown in the parade.  For example,  a clown walking from 0-5 years gets a beginner costume that is one piece.  Clowns with 5-10 years get a 2 piece costume with 1/2 silver.  Clowns with 10-15 years have a costume that is 1/2 gold, other half is the colors and fabric of their choice.  Clowns with 15+ years get a cape, which comes in handy in those cold winds and those clowns with 20+ years get a blue cape and extra surprises. 🙂 Hat choices, colors, creations are another part of the process. Stay warm in your house and enjoy the parade!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I received this quote yesterday…

“To survive as a teacher/parent you need 3 bones…

-a wishbone

-a backbone

-a funny bone.”