Ms. Wishart and
Ms. Alice
2023-2024 Kindergarten Class
Contact information:
505-890-7375 ext. 42606
Pull-out Schedule:
Mondays- Music
Tuesdays- P.E.
Wednesdays- Library
Thursdays- Art
Fridays- STEAM
Dates to Remember:
Monday, October 2nd- Picture retakes
Letters: t, b, f, m, n, i, u, c, o, a, g, d, s
Sight Words: I, like, the, we
Writing
Here are a couple of things to look out for when your child is beginning to write:
*Are they holding a pencil correctly? There are two common grips that are recommended for young children who are beginning to write. See the link to a website illustrating the pencil grips in the resources section below.
*Are they using upper and lowercase letters correctly? They should be using an uppercase letter in their first name and lowercase letters in the rest of their name. The guide for upper and lower case letters come from our writing program Fundations. This is the guide that the students will follow throughout the year. Under the Resources section, you may view and print this lined paper for additional practice at home.
Links for Fundations:
READING
Alphabet recognition: One of the most vital skills needed for Kindergarten students is alphabet recognition. This means that students are able to recognize letters by sight. Children who can recognize letters quickly have an easier time learning about the sounds associated with the letters. Working on letter names and sounds every night is important.
Phonemic Awareness: Phonemic awareness is the ability to manipulate spoken sounds in words. Phonemic awareness includes: rhyming, blending, substituting sounds, identifying beginning, middle, and ending sounds, adding sounds, and deleting sounds. Phonemic awareness is the most powerful predictor of success in learning to read and spell.
Please spend 15 minutes each night reading with your child . There are several ways your child can read to you.
Read Aloud:
Complete a picture walk before reading.
Discuss/predict what will happen.
Track print as you read.
Ask questions before, during, and after reading.
Point out details in the illustrations.
Use different voices for the characters.
Echo Read:
Read a sentence or page. Have your child read it back to you.
Ask questions as you read.
Choral Read:
Read the story out loud together at the same time.
Follow Me:
Begin by reading aloud. Stop in the middle of a sentence. Have your child read the next word. Continue reading aloud.
MATH:
Unit 1- Numbers 0-5: Counting, writing, and comparing
A parent letter is sent home before each lesson.
Lesson 1- Understand counting
Lesson 2- Count and write to 5
Lesson 3- Numbers 0-5
Lesson 4- Compare within 5
Lesson 5- Make 3, 4, 5