Mrs. Lear's Kindergarten Class

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Kindergarten

LEARNING TOPICS - week of January 6-9

Listed below is a quick outline of what we are learning in the classroom. On the right side of this page (or below if you are on a phone) click for more details on each topic.

Reading and Writing:
CKLA Skills Unit 6:

In this unit, students will learn the names of all 26 lowercase letters.
Because students now have a good understanding of letter-sound correspondence and blending skills, letter names are now used and practice throughout this unit.
Students will also learn how to blend and segment consonant clusters in this unit. A consonant cluster consists of two or more consonant sounds, one after the other, without an intervening vowel sound (example: stop, ask, clap).
We will work on tapping the sounds for 3-5 letter words and blending them together to read or say the whole word.
Students will also learn that there are tricky spellings for many words. Words that do not follow a given “rule” for the English language are referred to in Skills as tricky spellings. In this unit, students will learn that ‘s’ is sometimes sounded /z/, as in is, his, and runs.

Savvas Envision Math: Unit 8 (more addition and subtraction)

Your child is continuing to learn about addition and subtraction. In this topic, he or she will learn to compose, or put two numbers together, to make numbers through 10. Your child will solve word problems and will also write addition and subtraction equations.

There is more than one way to show a number.
4 = 0 + 4
4 = 1 + 3
4 = 2 + 2
4 = 3 + 1
4 = 4 + 0
The total number is always 4.

Science and Social Studies: All About Magnets

QUARTER 2 SPECIALS

MONDAY: Art

TUESDAY: Music

WEDNESDAY: Technology

THURSDAY: Music

FRIDAY: Gym

Note: Fridays are our PE / gym days. Please make sure your student is wearing shoes they can run in on those days. Thank you!

TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE

DAILY SCHEDULE:

8:25-8:35: morning announcements/Pledge of Allegiance/attendance

8:30-9:00: CKLA Reading

9:00-9:30: morning meeting (and/or intervention time)

9:30-10:00: CKLA Writing Skills

10:00-10:30: Recess

10:30-10:45: phonics review/prep for lunch

10:45-11:15: Lunch

11:15-12:00: Math

12:00 - 12:30: Orton Gillingham Phonics lesson

12:30-1:00: Recess

1:00-1:25: CKLA Listen and Learn

1:25-1:45: Social Studies or Science

1:45: Snack (student brings in from home)

2:00-2:45: Specials

2:45-3:10: 'Power Up' (this varies, either an extension activity from one of the day's lessons, a small group lesson, or free choice centers)

3:10-3:15: Pack up and dismissal

TIPS FOR PARENTS

Establish a Consistent Routine

Create regular schedules for bedtime, meals, and homework. Predictable routines help children feel secure and ready to learn.

Read Together Daily

Reading to your child every day builds vocabulary, improves listening skills, and fosters a love of books—critical foundations for literacy.

Set High Expectations

Parents help set the course of their child's life. When you model a positive attitude and talk to your child about his/her dreams and future plans, your child learns that education and personal goals are worth striving for.

Build Readiness for the Classroom

Teach your child to be independent by practicing everyday tasks like dressing, using the bathroom, and cleaning up. Role-play social skills like sharing and taking turns to help them succeed in group settings and follow classroom routines.

Foster Curiosity and Learning

Engage your child in conversations, explore nature, do puzzles, or play educational games. Visit local libraries and museums.

Early numeracy (math skills like counting, recognizing patterns)

Count everything (toys, steps, snacks), sort (laundry, toys), sing number songs, point out numbers on clocks, in stores, etc.

FUN VIDEOS

Link for some fun learning videos Kindergarten Videos App