May 11 - May 15
Monday
Phonics
Task# 1
Task # 2
Word Family Lesson Task #3
"et" Word Family Poster
Fill in the missing letter to make the "et" word. You can point it out and or write it on blank paper or whiteboard
"ing" Word Family Poster
Read each word and find the matching picture. If you are able to print the page cut and paste the correct word next to the matching picture.
Page 2 is optional if you are able to print. Page 3 is an extra list of "ing" words
Reading
Read Aloud
Penguins by Gail Gibbons
Avid Nonfiction Readers:
-Think : WOW!
-Ask: Questions
Who, What, When, Where, Why and How?
Avid Readers Think and React to Nonfiction Texts
Click on the link below to access Pebble Go, which contains more non-fiction texts.
Username: rentonhome
Password: student
Non-Fiction
Everything in a non-fiction book is based on real information!
Math
Notices and Wonders 2
Activity Goal: Students will explain their thinking process, as they look through the image.
Materials: None
Directions:
Students will look at the image quietly, for a couple of minutes.
Students will turn and talk with families what they have noticed and wondered on the image (Share at least 3).
Type the responses into the Google Forms
Optional: Watch video for an example.
Example of Notices and Wonders
Watch Pixie's notices and wonders on this image.
Sentence Stems:
I noticed ....
I wonder ....
Writing
Writing Read Aloud Text
As you listen to the story ask yourself:
What is the problem the character is trying to solve?
What are the reasons the character gives to sway others to their viewpoint.
Writing a Letter
Watch the video to learn the parts of a letter.
Writing Lesson
Students will write a persuasive letter on a problem they see.
Sample Student Letter
Families you can help your student in writing in the following ways:
Encourage your child to write every day
Make sure sight words are spelled correctly.
If they come to a tricky word, it is okay for students to write a letter for every sound they can hear when they stretch out a word. Inventive spelling is okay.
Ask prompting questions:
What is the problem you are trying to solve?
Did you list reasons to say why it's a problem?
Does your picture match the problem or reason you wrote on the page?
How could you revise your thinking so their is a fix-it idea?
Tuesday
Phonics
Watch & Read the Sight Word Story
Make sure to look and say the words with the story. You can listen to it one time and then read along with it the next.
Sight Word Lesson
Read Sight Word Flashcards
If you can read the word quickly without help place it in a "Yes" column
If you don't know the word yet place it in a "No" column
Have your family help you read the words in the "No" column
Picture Ideas of Sight Word Games
Here are some pictures of different ways to practice sight words at home through play. Play is always a great way for learning especially for Kindergartners.
Reading
Read Aloud
Avid Nonfiction Readers:
Think: WOW!
Ask: Questions:
Who, What, When, Where, Why and How?
Use: fancy topic words.
Avid Non-Fiction Readers Talk Like an Expert
Click on the link below to access, Abdo, which contains more non-fiction text.
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Non-Fiction
Everything in a non-fiction book is based on real information!
Math
Candy Man Story Problem
Activity Goal: Students will problem solve many questions, including open-ended questions (no wrong answers), explaining their thinking process to families.
Materials: Paper and Pencil
Optional: Coloring Utensils
Directions:
Students will watch video.
After each story problem, they will record their thinking.
They may re-watch the story problems if necessary.
Once they complete a story problem, students share their recording with families.
Optional:
If difficult to solve all of them, have student try 1-2 story problems.
Families can create their own story problems!
Example of Story Problem
Watch this video above to get an example of solving one story problem.
Writing
Writing Read Aloud Text
As you listen to the story ask yourself:
What is the problem the character is trying to solve?
What are the reasons the character gives to sway others to their viewpoint.
Writing Lesson
Students will write persuasive letters by adding in more reasons to make their argument more convincing.
Handwriting Practice
Students will practice their handwriting which works on their finger movement and eye hand coordination. Students work on size, alignment and spacing to develop control of their writing movements.
Writers, Write to be Really Convincing Chart
Student Letter Writing Example
Families you can help your student in writing in the following ways:
Encourage your child to write a letter every day
Make sure sight words are spelled correctly.
If they come to a tricky word, it is okay for students to write a letter for every sound they can hear when they stretch out a word. Inventive spelling is okay.
Ask prompting questions:
What is the problem you are trying to solve?
Did you list reasons to say why it's a problem?
Does your picture match the problem or reason you wrote on the page?
How could you revise your thinking so their is a fix-it idea?
Wednesday
Phonics
Task # 1
Fun Morning Song
Task # 2
Watch & Read the Sight Word Story
Make sure to look and say the words with the story. You can listen to it one time and then read along with it the next.
Task # 3
Sing the Song
Task #4 CVC Word Lesson
Task #5
Reading
Non-Fiction
Everything in a Non-Fiction book is based on real information.
Non-Fiction Play Dates
What might Avid Non-Fiction readers do with books and family members on Non-Fiction Playdates?
Non-Fiction Reading Playdates
Avid Non-fiction Readers:
Play School
Play Games
Play Pretend
Math
Addition with Pictures
Activity Goal: Students will add with the help of pictures.
Materials: None
Directions:
Click on the following link: Addition with Pictures
Students will add the total number, with the help from the pictures.
They will enter their answer into the white box and click on the answer button.
Students will solve between 10-20 problems.
Fewer and More, Comparing
Activity Goal: Students will compare two sets of numbers with pictures.
Materials: None
Directions:
Click on the following link: Fewer and More Comparing
Students will choose which of the groups is either fewer or more.
Fewer: Something that is less
More: Something that has more
Writing
Writing Read Aloud Text
As you listen to the story ask yourself:
What is the problem the character is trying to solve?
What are the reasons the character gives to sway others to their viewpoint.
Handwriting Practice
Students will practice their handwriting which works on their finger movement and eye hand coordination. Students work on size, alignment and spacing to develop control of their writing movements.
Writing Lesson
Students will include big feelings into their persuasive letters.
Student writing sample with big feelings in their persuasive letter.
Thursday
Phonics
Point to the correct sound to match the picture
Reading
Read Aloud
Ants
Avid Non-fiction Readers:
Find pages to play "Pretend"
Act it out!
Use gestures!
Avid Non-Fiction Readers Pretend
Many of the things readers do with storybooks can also be done with non-fiction books!
Reading Playdates
It is especially important , that when you read Fiction or Non-Fiction books, that readers play "Pretend"
Act it out!
Use gestures!
Read with feeling!
Math
Choral Counting 12-55
Activity Goal: Students will practice accurately rote count from 12-55.
Materials: None
Directions:
Students will count along with the video.
If families hear mistake, correct them.
Repeat.
Optional:
After counting all of the numbers, pause and look at the number chart of patterns and notices. Then share patterns and notices with your families.
Counting Collection Comparison
Activity Goal: Give students opportunity to compare two groups' numbers.
Counting Collections is a weekly activity, where students get to explore many ways of counting up objects.
Materials: Paper, Pencil, and Two Groups of Objects
Directions:
Student will choose two groups of items.
Count each group and record it onto the sheet of paper.
Figure out which group has more and exactly how much.
Students need to complete at least one comparison.
Writing
Writing Read Aloud Text
As you listen to the story ask yourself:
What is the problem the character is trying to solve?
What are the reasons the character gives to sway others to their viewpoint.
Writing Lesson
Students will think about all the ways they know how to spell and write words. Then decide which strategy they will use to spell the word the best they can.
Handwriting Practice
Students will practice their handwriting which works on their finger movement and eye hand coordination. Students work on size, alignment and spacing to develop control of their writing movements.
Alphabet Linking Chart
Blends Chart
Vowel Chart
Word Wall
Friday
Phonics
Long Vowel Say Their Name ....
Task # 1 Watch and Sing
Watch and sing the vowel song
Task # 2 Long Vowel Lesson
Listen to the long vowel sounds in the words
Find the Long Vowels
Notice what words have the long vowel.
Reading
Read Aloud
Turtle Time: Facts about Turtles
Avid Non-fiction Readers:
Think: WOW
Ask: Questions
Use: Fancy Topic Words
Falling in Love with Topics
Click on the link below to access, Tumble Books, which contains more non-fiction books.
https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Home.aspx?categoryID=77
Avid Non-Fiction Readers find a topic that they love and gather many books on that topic!
Readers TALK about Books
Building on one another's ideas!
Math
Talking Math
Activity Goal: Students will explain their thinking, using the picture as a reference.
Materials: Paper and Pencil
Directions:
Read one question at a time. Give student time to think, before responding.
Questions:
How many instruments do you see?
How did you count them?
Can you write the number?
Math in the Real World
Activity Goal: Students will apply mathematics into the real world.
Materials: Coloring Utensils and Paper
Directions:
Students will free draw anything, but must include and identify at least three shapes.
Writing
Make your Crayon
Following along with Mrs. Graham
Task #3: The Day the Crayon's Quit Art Project
Activity Goal: Students will use their following direction and fine motor skills to complete the art project.
Materials:
1 piece colored construction paper
1 piece of white paper
Black marker/crayon/colored pencil
Scissors
Glue stick or tape
Directions:
1. Cut the piece of colored construction paper in half lengthwise.
2. Cut one of the smaller pieces in half a second time.
3. Cut a diagonal line from one corner to the top about a fourth of the way over. Then do the same to the other side. Making the top of the crayon so it looks like a trapezoid.
4. Glue the top onto the big piece of the construction paper.
5. Use the black marker and color the black stripes onto the crayon 2 on top of body, 2 on bottom body of the crayon.
6. Cut out 2 small circles for eyes from the white paper.
7. Glue circles onto crayon.
8. Using the black marker to draw in a dot for the eyes and then draw in a mouth.
9. Using the white paper, Cut two small rectangles for the legs.
10. Glue them onto the bottom of the crayon body.
11. Use the marker and color the rectangles black.
12. You now have your own crayon that quit!