Kindergarten
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ELA: Readers are going to start bend 2 of our reading unit, they are going to be learning how to read story books they know by heart, using exact character words and using connecting (First, after, then, at the end) words to put storybook pages together.

Phonics: students will focus on recognizing high-frequency words like "at," "look," and "see," using the "How to Learn a Word" anchor chart and prepare word cards. They will practice writing these words on whiteboards and engage with the "Our Snap Words" pocket chart. Through activities like "Guess the Picture" and syllable clapping, they will enhance their understanding of word structure while using various alphabet charts for support.

ELA: At home read familiar storybooks (Little Red Riding Hood, Corduroy, Goldilock and the Three Bears...) again and again and then have your child read the same book to you using exact character words.

Phonics: Students can do a Snap Word Hunt. Create a list of snap words (like "at," "look," and "see") and have students search around the house for objects that represent these words (e.g., a toy to "see" or a book to "look"). They can write down or draw pictures of the items they find next to the corresponding snap words.

En esta semana usarán las palabras comunes (un, una, mi, el y la)para escribir en sus libros oraciones para contar a los lectores lo que hay en sus páginas y conversan con un compañero sobre lo que escriben, lo que los hace sentir orgullosos y lo que es dificil. 

En casa pueden realizar este juego interactivo para reconocer palabras frecuentes. Juego 

Students will be exploring shapes and patterns. They will discuss the attributes of squares and make simple patchwork blocks and buttefly blocks. They will assemble them an create an ABAB pattern. 

Students are encouraged to find patterns around their environment. 

The students have been exploring community values at a "rule station," using figurines and a large map. They engage with a two-sided board showing scenarios of following versus breaking rules, acting them out with dolls. In a cozy reading corner, they read picture books about unfair rules and jot down their thoughts. This setup fosters important discussions about rules, fairness, and their roles in the community

Students can create an "My Community Rules" art project. They will draw a picture of a community scene, such as a playground or school, and then write or dictate a few rules that keep that place safe and enjoyable, like "Share toys" or "Listen to adults." Once completed, display their artwork prominently at home to celebrate their understanding of community values and rules.

In school, friends will reflect on the purpose of rules and how they can shape a fair, respectful and kind environment. Describe how rules help people work together safely and fairly in communities. They will think and draw rules to feel safe with their friends. 

Disscuss these questions: What rules would you make to keep everyone safe and happy in the family? What happens when people follow or don’t follow rules? How does it make others feel?