Kindergarten

Week 12 Assignment (6/15 - 6/19)

Hi Kindergarteners!

We are almost to the end of the school year! This week I want to talk about summer reading. It's very important to keep working on your reading skills and continue to read as much as you can. Hopefully the public libraries will open soon. In the meantime use the helpful links on my site to find free ebooks.

This week's assignment is really for the whole summer. I would like you to create a summer reading poster. Here's how:

  1. Read as many books as you can from now until the end of the summer.
  2. Keep a record of all the titles you have read
  3. Gather the following materials: Poster paper (at least 11 x 17 this can be found at Stop and Shop, Staples, Target, Walmart, Dollar Store), and any or all of the following that you would like to use. Markers, crayons, glitter, glue stick, stickers, popsicle sticks, photos, printed pictures of books, and anything else you would like to use.
  4. Design a poster with all the titles of the books you read on the poster.
  5. Next, be creative! You can cut your poster into any shape you want. For example, a flower, soccer ball, butterfly, book, a character in your book, really anything that you like.
  6. Title the poster. For example "My Summer Reading" or anything with summer reading in it.
  7. You might like to make a theme for your poster. For example, some things you did over the summer and glue pictures of what you did. You could make a poster theme about something you really like. For example gymnastics or lacrosse or trains. Whatever you want!
  8. Please make the poster as neat and as attractive as possible as they will be displayed in the hallways.
  9. Don't forget to put your name and new teacher on the back so that I may return it to you.
  10. Do not bring the poster in on the first day of school.
  11. I will make any announcement during the first week when to bring it in.
  12. Any student who brings in a poster that is the right size and has followed the directions above, will get a prize from me.
  13. I think this is a great way to share what books you have read with others and a great incentive to keep reading!
  14. If you have any questions about the project please email me at lcronin@sachem.edu
  15. Have fun with it and enjoy the reading and the project

Week 11 Assignment (6/8 - 6/12)

Welcome to week 11 of distance learning Kindergarteners!

I hope you are all well and you are continuing to work on your reading skills.

This week we are going to take a virtual field trip to the SanDiego Zoo!

To get there click on the the elephant.

  • Try any of the menu items like videos and animals.
  • Next click on stories and scroll down till you get to the picture of the elephant like the one to the right.
  • It will say Welcome, Zuli.
  • Read all about Zuli.
  • Scroll to the end of the story and click on the link to watch Zuli live.
  • Go back to the main menu and click on activity.
  • Try the leafy animal craft (The last activity on the page).
  • Send me a pic of your project.


Week 10 Assignment (6/1 - 6/5)

Welcome to week 10 of distance learning Kindergartners!

I can't believe it's June. Summer is on it's way and I want you to think about some summer reading.

  1. Click on the book to take you to Capstone interactive books. Username - continue Password - reading
  2. Type Summer in the search bar.
  3. Find the book with the cover that looks like the one to the left and click on it.
  4. Click Play Book
  5. What are some of your favorite summer activities? Are any of them shown in this story?
  6. Share your answers with me by email lcronin@sachem.edu

Week 9 Assignment (5/26 - 5/29)

Hi Kindergartners!

This week we will listen to "Red Riding Hood" and the non-fiction companion book "Forests".

First, click on Red Riding Hood to listen and read both books.

Second, click on the link https://sn2.scholastic.com/pages/sandbox/activity-my-forest.html

Third, complete the activity and email to me

I hope you enjoy it!

Miss you lots!

Mrs. Cronin


Week 8 Assignment (5/18 - 5/22)

Listen as a grownup reads a story or book to you. Then pick an activity from the list below! You can try a different activity every day, or repeat a favorite.

  • A character is someone who is in a story. It can be a person, an animal—even a robot! Describe your favorite character from the story. What do you like most about them? Talk about it with a grownup.
  • What part of the story surprised you the most? Talk about it with a grownup.
  • Turn to a page in the book. Tell a grownup what is happening in the picture.
  • What did you learn from the book? Tell a grownup one new thing you learned. You can also draw about it.
  • Think of someone you know who would like this book. Why would they like it? Talk to a grownup about it.
  • Pretend you are friends with one of the characters in the story. Tell a grownup what you would do together or draw a picture of it.
  • Think about how the story ended. If you could change the ending, how would you make it different? Talk about it with a grownup or draw a picture of what would happen.
  • Pick a drawing or picture from the book. Then act it out!

I would love to see any activity that you try. Email me at lcronin@sachem.edu

Week 7 Assignment (5/11 - 5/15)

Hi Kindergartners!

This week let's have some fun with Clifford the Big Red Dog!

  • Watch a story
  • Try the activities
  • Have fun!









Week 6 Assignment (5/4 - 5/8)

Welcome to week 6 of at home learning Kindergarteners! Missing you lots!

This week is Cinco de Mayo (Tuesday May 5) so I thought you would enjoy the Book "Marco's Cinco de Mayo."

Try this fun easy to make pinata for your Cinco de Mayo celebration. https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/diy-paper-bag-pinata-craft-1253061

Week 5 Assignment (4/27 - 5/1)

Hi Kindergartners!

This is week 5 of our distance learning and I am hoping that you are safe and healthy and are continuing to listen and watch the stories that I post. It's really important to keep reading and connecting with books!

This week it's all about veggies! After listening to "Zombies Don't Eat Veggies," (click on the picture) try some veggies that you have at home. Send me a list of your favorites.

* Be sure to ask an adult before eating anything and for those with allergies be sure they are safe.


Week 4 Assignment (4/20 - 4/24)

Hi Boys and Girls!

I hope you are all doing well at home. I miss you all so much! This week I thought it would be fun to learn about butterflies. Spring is here and you will start seeing butterflies on your favorite flowers soon. I just love the music that goes with this story. I hope you like it too!

Big smiles, :)

Mrs. Cronin


Click on the link below to watch and listen to both books.

Week 3 Assignment

Week 3 Assignment

Hi Mrs. T's Class, Mrs. Lapolla's Class, Mrs. Weston's Class, and Mrs. Mergott's Class!

I miss you so much! This week the books I selected are all about Spring. The weather is getting warmer and it's time to plant flowers! I have begun planting in my backyard this weekend. Lets think about making the earth beautiful!

  • Click on each book to listen
  • Try the word match and uncover a picture!

Finally parents click here for a fun activity to do with your child: https://letsfindout.scholastic.com/pages/sandbox/activity-eat-plant-parts.html

Week 2 Assignment

Hi Kindergarteners! I hope you are all well and staying safe. I miss you very much.

Earth day is Wednesday April 22 so I thought it would be fun to listen to a story about how to take care of the earth.

Read/Listen: What does it mean to help take

care of the earth? Click on the link to listen to a fun story.

https://safeyoutube.net/w/mmN2


Make/Create: Upcycle your toilet paper rolls

and craft them into something fun! Click https://tinyurl.com/Earth-day-craft

for some ideas! Be sure to take a picture of what

you make and send it to me! lcronin@sachem.edu

Parents: There are ads on this page. Scroll past them until you get to numbered projects. Click on any project to get directions. I realize you may have to wait until you get some toilet paper rolls. Students can use paper towel rolls as well.



Hi Kindergarteners!

I chose this story for you to watch, I hope you like it. Have fun trying the activities below!

    • Click on the arrow in the picture above to watch the story.
  • Virtual aquarium - Visit Clark the Shark and his friends whenever you want! Google It: Search “Live Shark Cam” to observe sea creatures in their natural environment.


  • Mrs. Inkydink is an octopus. If you do not live near an aquarium, you can learn more about octopi without leaving your home. Google It: Search “Giant Pacific Octopus” to go on your very own virtual field trip.

Week 1 Assignment

Watch this video of Chris Pine reading "Clark the Shark".