Friday, December 2, 2011


Kindergarten News
Dec. 5-9

Upcoming Events
Monday, Dec. 5--Fluoride
Tuesday, Dec. 6—Library
Thursday, Dec.8—Computers  
Friday, Dec. 9—Music/P.E.
Friday, Dec. 16—Classroom Christmas Party
Dec. 19-December 30—CHRISTMAS VACATION

Weekly Theme:
CUSTOMS/
TRADITIONS

Early Literacy Idea
Say a word and then ask your child to think or two or three words that rhyme with it.  For example: rock/sock/block/lock

DECEMBER
It is hard to believe that December is here already!  It is an exciting month for us at school. This week we will begin learning about customs and traditions of various cultures.  We will celebrate the diversity of holiday traditions from across the world. 
We have been focusing on “Interactive Writing”.  This is a process where the teacher and the students do some writing together and then the students write independently.  Other names for this include, “Kid Writing”, or “Invented or Progressive Spelling.”  As kindergarten children try to write words on their own, they are encouraged to 1) say the word slowly, 2) stretch out the word and listen for the sounds they can hear, 3) write down the sounds they know and 4) do their best.  Please encourage your child to write at home using these four guidelines.  It is o.k. if they do not spell each word correctly.  This process helps children develop an understanding of how sounds make up words.  Progressive spelling is not meant to be an “anything goes” approach.  Instead its purpose is to free kids to write.  When children depend on adults to help spell every word correctly, they are unable to express themselves freely.
  Please remember to send the November reading calendar back with your child for the free pizza certificate and as always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.  


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