Wow! We had so much fun learning about ramps and motion last week in Science.
Look what we built!
Here’s what we are learning this week!
Spring might not have sprung quite yet, but we have a bunch of writers springing up! I was pleased today working in small groups to see how many are easily sounding out words and confidently writing! What a fun spring it will be!
Here’s what we are up to this week…
English Language Arts
Ms. Kayla, our COTA, practices yoga with us before handwriting the other day!
Math
Science
Social Studies
As I write this, I am here at home during our snow day! The wind is whipping and the newscasters keep talking about a “winter-cane.” Don’t they know we have things to learn in school? That March is an important month in Kindergarten when everything that we’ve been learning all year starts to come together in a richer, deeper way?
Yesterday, we started to learn how to finger knit. I had to teach myself off of You tube, and was feeling confident enough to try to teach our class. In small groups. As a challenge by choice. It actually turned out to be a lot of fun and while there was some frustration, those who wanted to try got a chance and were surprised by their results. There is something to be said of the satisfaction of making something by hand.
And yes, I have also found the satisfaction in learning a craft this year. Knitting has become a great hobby of mine! Though as I told the kids, sometimes it can get frustrating, and when that happens, move to something else and take a break for a bit. 🙂
Here’s what we are learning this week:
English Language Arts
Math
Science/STEM
Social Thinking/Social Studies
Sharon Hawkes reads to our class a Dr. Seuss book.
OH MY! Our 6th grade buddies are busy rehearsing for their play, “The Wizard of Oz,” which will be performed for the school on Thursday. We can’t wait! What a fun way to see our 6th grade buddies and be a part of our wonderful school community. Last week we had so much fun listening to Nahant Librarian Sharon Hawes read to our class on “Read Across America” day. What a great place to learn we have here at the Johnson School!
This week, I’m finishing report cards, which are making me so happy because I see lots of improvement! Every day in class your children surprise me with their knowledge and participation. I love this time of year when everything starts to “gel” for our little learners!
Here’s what we are working on this week:
English/Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies/Social Skills