Language Arts
What sound does the letter T make?
/t/
-NOT /tuh/
-important to be able to blend sounds together
-/c/ /a/ /t/ vs /cu/ /a/ /tuh/
cat vs cuhatuh
Can you name the three lines in the handwriting book?
sky-fire-grass
-types of letters: frog jump, magic c, diggers
-types of strokes: big line, little line, big curve, little curve
Can you name a black and white bird that cannot fly and is a great swimmer?
A PENGUIN
Science Units will include:
sink/float, magnets, force, five senses, tree homes, penguins, butterflies, states of matter
Will my child learn to read and write Hebrew this year?
NO
-Hebrew is focused on language acquisition
-Units include animals, numbers, colors, body parts, clothing, classroom objects, family, etc.
-Goal: ability to engage in simple conversation
Do you know when/how we will celebrate birthdays?
12:30 p.m. during read aloud
-birthday circle
-read a story
Is my child expected to be reading by the end of kindergarten?
Expected? NO, but it is likely!
-reading is developmental (crawling, walking)
-each child will be given the tools needed
-it's like a lightbulb
-goal: letter sounds, CVC words
Where should your child always start forming the letters and numbers when writing?
At the TOP!
Start at the top, start at the top, if you start at the bottom then you must stop!
Is math more than just adding and subtracting?
Yes!
Math can be: calendar, patterns, shapes, number recognition, skip counting, addition and subtraction, greater than, less, than, equal to, problem solving, ordinal numbers, etc.
What is one thing that your child will learn in Judaic Studies?
-Jewish holidays
-Torah stories
-Prayers
How will be able to see the learning taking place without bulletin boards?
GOOGLE SLIDES
-weekly slide shows
-take pictures of your child throughout the week
-upload 1 or more to create your child's slide
-when complete, it will be shared with the class
-needs to be completed by 3:00 p.m. on Fridays
Why is building a sight word vocabulary so important?
-Most sight words cannot be sounded out which is why they are called sight words.
-You see them and say them!
-They make up a majority of the words we read and help build reading fluency.
What is it called when your child makes the connection from spoken language to written language and they spelled a word as they hear it?
Kid Code or Inventive Spelling
Beginning and ending sounds first
Middle sounds/vowels/digraphs come last
Do NOT spell a word for your child, but you can help them stretch it out!
Goal: students to feel comfortable taking risks while writing
Can you name a community helper?
Firefighter, nurse, doctor, teacher, etc.
-study our community and community helpers
-create a building in our community
***community helpers at morning meeting
Can you name one benefit of doing yoga?
-emotional development
-social/emotional learning tool
-learn to focus
-regulate "big" feelings
-build confidence
What is Marvelous Me?
-similar to student of the week
-your child will create a poster
-you will create video of poster presentation
-complete survey and answer questions during morning meeting
-special book for your child
-check the Google Site under Important Dates
What is the name of the reading program we use in Kindergarten?
Reading A-Z
-decodable readers that build off letter sounds, vowels, and high frequency sight words
-one new book per week
-free to explore leveled readers
-What should I do if my child has the book memorized?
-what should I do if my child has the book memorized?
Can you name one unit your child will be working on in Writer's Workshop this year?
Stories Through Pictures!!!
-labeling
-categories and lists
-pattern books and add a twist
-nonfiction writing - difference between fact and opinion - each sentence structured differently
-small moments
What mythical creature has a tail, wings, and breathes fire?
A DRAGON
-students will meet a draga named Naga
-well-being modality called INAMOJO
Why is your child going to cook in Kindergarten?
-reinforces math, science, and Jewish traditions
-willingness to try new foods
-delicious and fun
What is R.U.L.E.R.?
A social/emotional learning program
recognizing
understanding
labeling
expressing
regulating
tools include Charter, Mood Meter, Meta Moment, Blueprint, feeling word curriculum
Can you name one activity that you can do at home with your child that will help with reading?
-letter/sound correspondence
-read to/with your child every night
-manipulate letters to make new words
-rhyming activities
-word families
-environmental print
What is a publishing party?
A way to celebrate the hard work at the end of each Writer's Workshop unit!
-students share published piece with peers
-a little treat at the end
-a dance party
Can you name at least one reason why imaginary play is important for child development?
-encourages imagination and creativity
-supports social and emotional development
-improves language and communication skills
-develops thinking, learning, and problem solving abilities
-enhances physical development
Who is Safta Rivka?
OUR CLASS PUPPET
-engage students in Hebrew dialogue
-introduce new topics
-add comedy
Will we still have Shabbat Helpers during remote learning?
YES!
-9:00 a.m. during morning meeting
-lead us in blessings (Karen can help)
-bring a story to read
-check the Google Site under Important Dates