Dear Kindergarten Parents,
Light is a symbol of God and His goodness. This week, we explored how light from the sun casts out darkness, dries the rain after a storm, and helps flowers grow. We also learned and sang “This Little Light of Mine,” and the children did a wonderful job!
Three days after Jesus died on the Cross, He rose from the dead. The tomb was empty, showing us that Jesus is truly God. He appeared to His disciples and later returned to Heaven, promising to always be with us. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we know that after death, there is new life.
In math, we finished up time with telling time to the half hour. We even had a few ch-ch-challenges with the quarter hour, too! We marked our classroom clock with minutes in increments of five to make it easier for the children to see what number marks fifteen minutes and forty-five minutes. The hour hand is “in charge” of the inside numbers and the minute hand is “in charge” of the outside numbers. We always say the hour hand’s number first.
In honor of the letter Q, the children began creating a class quilt. The children each decorated nine squares and will use batting to stuff each piece next week. The Quilt Makers’s Journey helped us see how giving to others makes us happy. The rich king only found happiness when he gave away all his possessions. We also welcomed the new season with When Spring Comes. Buds on trees, sprouting gardens, and birds chirping are all signs that spring is here. We are on the lookout every day. Our popcorn words were: going, could, say, or.
In science, we learned about animals that lay eggs. Oviparous was our word of the week! Chickens Aren’t the Only Ones introduced us to the many different animals that lay eggs. Eggs come in different sizes, shapes, and colors too. Turtle eggs are soft and leathery while frog eggs are clear. Fun fact: The platypus and the spiny hedgehog are the only mammals that lay eggs. Our “Extraordinary Egg” project is going great! The kids are doing a wonderful job coming up with clues for their classmates. Ask your child if they can remember all the items in our extraordinary egg so far. Our project will be complete next week and all the items will be sent home.
Next Week: Review Week! There will be no letterbox presentations next week and no new homework packet. We have an all school mass on Wednesday and a 12:30 dismissal - sweaters please! There will be no school on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. There will also be no weekly report next week. We will begin blends (ch, sh, th) when we return.
Have a wonderful and blessed Easter! God Bless.