Good Morning My Awesome Kindergartners & Families,
Welcome to our first week together "digitally"! Parents, please read the message typed in blue below to your children so they know what to expect for this week. Also, be sure to use the folder that was sent home Friday and use the LEFT side labeled "Week of March 16th". All links, worksheets, etc. can be found in that folder. I will also be updating via Dojo when possible.
Students can also submit their work to be via Dojo through pictures, videos, or anything uploaded onto their "portfolio". If you are unsure how to do this, I have posted instructions for you at the end of this blog.
Please remember, this is a brand-new experience for all of us and I understand how difficult it may be to work from home and also help your child with school. I am not expecting them to complete every single assignment every single day, that is why I am giving you flexibility to choose which subjects/work you'd like to work on each day. If you need any help at all, please reach out to me either via Dojo or email any time any day. :)
Hello my Kindergarten All-Stars!!! It does feel very strange not having our traditional morning with our meeting together, but feel free to start each day with our Kindness Pledge & Morning Prayer to Jesus just like we always do! I have posted them below for your families to join in with you. :)
Kindness Pledge:
I pledge to myself, on this day
to try to be kind in every way.
To every person, big or small,
I will help them if they fall.
When I love myself, and others too,
that is the best that I can do!
Good Morning, Jesus Prayer:
Dear Jesus, please show me how to spend this day,
sharing your love in every way.
Help me to be kind to everyone, to play and laugh & have lots of fun!
Shining your light, and giving your Grace,
and sharing your JOY with a smile on my face. Amen!
This week we are going to be learning lots of fun new ideas! Here are the themes of the week for each subject!
Language Arts/Reading/Phonics/Spelling
This week we are moving onto the next short vowel, letter "Ii"! You will see our SIX new spelling words of the week. You all did fantastic last week on your tests and now we are moving into an extra word this week. Don't forget to watch our "Vowel Songs" that we sing and exercise to each day. Our word family pattern this week is the "ig" family. Be sure to watch the learning videos on YouTube that I shared with you to practice. I especially LOVE the "Big Pig Song", it is super catchy and fun.
When you are reading a book, or on Raz Kids or EPIC (I will email your parents this information) be sure to listen and look out for Problem & Solution, as well as what characters are in your story. Discuss these with your families as well.
I will be sharing some read- aloud's this week of some of the stories we were going to read in class together. Be on the lookout for those on Dojo!
Math
If you remember at the end of last week I introduced you to our new friend, Gus the Plus! 
We are now moving into our Addition unit and learning about how we can ADD numbers together to get a SUM, or find a total number we have IN ALL. Don't forget while you are practicing this week, it is important to know the facts but most important is to know HOW to FIND the answers, such as counting on, using items, using our fingers, or my favorite drawing dots to help us.
You will find some addition practice sheets in your folder and many links to take you to some addition songs. I have also added addition games on ABCmouse and you can find them also on Khan Academy. I will be sending your parents more info on how they can sign you into Khan Academy that will have videos, games, and assignments for you to complete by the end of next week. Have fun adding!
Religion
We are still taking our Lenten Journey with Jesus. Please be sure to color in one step on our Calendar in PURPLE each day. Also be sure to sing our Lent Song each day as well.
I shared our Bible Story links with your parents so you can watch those as a reminder of what Jesus did for us and why we need to try every day to remember him and be how he wants us to be to say THANK YOU to him.
This week we will be focusing in on the Three Holy Days that lead Jesus to the end of the Lenten Journey. You will find the pages from your Religion book in your folders.
We are also celebrating St. Patrick tomorrow, so be sure to remember to watch the video about him and also remember the shamrock as a symbol of the Holy Trinity- God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, three in one.
Science
This week we are entering a NEW unit of Science- exploring and becoming official WEATHER WATCHERS! Watch the SciShow Kids video about Weather Watchers to learn more about what to look out for when recording and exploring the weather outside. In your folders you will see a Weather Watcher Journal. Be sure to complete this EVERY DAY to log in and track the different kinds of weather we see each day.
When we return to school we will be comparing the weather changes, as we are finally going into the season of SPRING on Thursday! YAY!
There are also many hands-on science experiments we will be doing when we come back to school, however if your family is up for it some days this week try to get outside and explore the weather as much as possible. You can find lots of fun things to experiment with weather with things you might have around the house.
Specials this week
Even though we aren't in school each day, you can still do some special activities for each of our SPECIAL classes if you'd like! Here are some fun ideas for this week:Monday- Art Day: Draw a picture or create anything your mind can IMAGINE
Tuesday- Music & Spanish & Computers Day: Sing some songs, dance & move, you can also practice Spanish by looking at some awesome videos on YouTube- also check out Mrs. Hall's blog for some ideas on Computers
Wednesday & Thursday- Gym Days: Be active! Practice your jump rope for the jump rope contest coming up in April!
Friday- Spanish & Computer Day: Check out ABCya for some fun games!
Wrap-up
Okay my awesomely smart Kinders, this is where I will leave you now, but rest assured that I will be sending you different things on Dojo throughout the week so be sure to keep an eye out. I am also posting directions for your parents below so they can have you send me pictures, videos, or anything you wish through your own Portfolio. You can also change your Dojo monster on there as well! Remember- even though we aren't together in person I am always thinking of you and missing you all but I know you're going to do FANTASTIC on your work this week and keep moving forward! <3
Info for Parents on Dojo
Please follow these instructions on how to upload work to your child's portfolio. I will also be sending you login info for the EPIC Reading Program, as well as Khan Academy for math. There are also new lessons on ABCMouse for students to explore as well.
I hope you all have a wonderful week and stay healthy & safe! I will post more updates via Dojo & will post next week's summary on Monday the 23rd.
Love & Prayers to All,
Mrs. Tironi
