Fun Assembly for a Great Cause

This afternoon all of the Johnny Appleseed community went outdoors for an assembly where Superintendent Jolicoeur, Dr. O'Hearn-Curran and Mrs. King took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Earlier in the morning I spoke to the class (in kindergarten friendly terms) about what ALS was and we also talked about why we had hat day today and where the money would be sent. Many of the children had already heard about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge because a number of their family members (and even some of them) took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge this summer. Here is a short video highlighting the assembly.

We are K2...take 2

Ok, I have been playing around with the blog all afternoon since school got out and hopefully this time it the video will play for you all.

Letters, Letters Everywhere!

This week we have been introducing letters and songs in full force. As mentioned at Open House, the first three weeks will be a quick introduction to each letter and their sound. In kindergarten the children will be introduced to all 21 consonants, 5 short-vowel sounds, as well as the digraphs ch, sh, th, wh. Since beginning our ELA curriculum we have been introducing the letters in pairs. So far the partners p/b, t/d, f/v, k/g and s/z have been introduced using the Reading with TLC program. This program, also known as Telian or Lively letters, is a great way to introduce the letters and sounds because of the pictures and stories that go with each letter...it definitely gives memory cues to the children to help them recall the letter and sound. Each letter also has a movement to go with it. Here is a poster of the letter cards that your child is seeing at school.

They definitely love listening to the songs as well. Here is a sample of the p and b song.

We are K2

It was so nice to see so many people at Open House last Thursday night. As promised I am posting the video I showed of the start of school for Room K2. I am so impressed with how quickly the students have adjusted to our schedule and routines. They truly are a wonderful group of kids...I am one lucky teacher!