A Hoot of a Kindergarten Class!: week of January 19, 2016

Since I left after the field trip Friday because I was still not well, we spent Tuesday morning learning about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I did not want us being out of school Monday to be just a day off. Dr. King was a passionate advocate for human kindness and the acceptance of others no matter their religion, political, or physical differences. I took this time to teach the students about him and what he stood for.

We watched the Martin Luther King, Jr. Story by LeVar Burton on Reading Rainbow.

The students were truly touched by his words and saddened at what happened to him.

We also made a class book about what we could do to make the world a better place.

I have a dream to treat others how they want to be treated. Wyatt, age 5

I have a dream to be nice to people I don't know. William, age 5

I have a dream to treat others how they want to be treated. Charlie, age 6

I have a dream to be nice to everyone. Ainsley, age 5

I have a dream to be good to everyone. Grady, age 5

I have a dream to be fair. Bennett, age 5

I have a dream to be fair. Keely, age 5

In math, we had fun measuring snowmen with linking cubes!

We also did a Snowman Glyph in math this week.

The students not only had fun creating their snowman but also analyzing the data.

You can grab a copy {here} for free!

In science, we talked about the five senses of winter.

One of the videos we watched was The Dr. Binocs Show where he told us how important our eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin are.

We also made New Year's Resolutions!!!

We know they are a "little" late. We are doing the best we can, people. ;)

I am going to feed my dog everyday. Ainsley

I will help my dad clean his car. Bennett

I am going to feed my dog every night. Grady

I am going to feed my dog everyday. Wyatt

I am going to clean up my clothes. William

I am going to feed my turtle. Keely

We celebrated Mr. Leondre's birthday today and Bennett's birthday a day early today!

limited centers:

blocks- students built snowmen out of cube blocks and had a snowball fight with Styrofoam balls, etc...

dramatic play- we set up a weather station by adding a telephone, map, etc...

We also added winter dress-up clothes and accessories. arranged the furniture cozily around an paper fireplace made with brick-patterned paper my students from last year colored. We stocked the kitchen with warm foods and the cookware needed to prepare them-such as plastic mugs, spoons,soup cans, bowls, and pots.