Reading: We will start our Start Smart week in our Wonders Reading Series. We will enjoy listening to nursery rhymes while practicing how to identify the number of words in a sentence. We will also have fun identifying words that rhyme as we listen!  We will learn, identify, and practice writing the letters Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee, and Ff. Students will work on recognizing both uppercase and lowercase letters and developing proper letter formation. We will practice reading, writing, and spelling the sight word “I.” Students will build confidence recognizing and using this important sight word in their reading and writing. We will also be learning all about our first names! Students will practice identifying and writing their names, counting the number of letters in their names, and developing proper kindergarten-style handwriting and letter formation. 

Sight Words:  I

• Math:  We will build our number sense skills by counting, recognizing, identifying, and writing numbers 0–5. Students will practice counting objects, matching quantities to numerals, comparing groups to identify which has the most, and writing numbers in the correct order. 

• Handwriting: We will be working on our FIRST & LAST names Kindergarten style. A capital letter at the beginning of our name and the rest lowercase. (ie. Liam Wolf).  

• Religion:   We will learn that God created each and every one of us and loves us very much. Students will discover that they are special and wonderfully made by God. We will also share our “All About Me” Bags to learn more about our classmates and celebrate what makes each of us unique. 

• Social Studies:  We will continue enjoying a variety of stories while learning about classroom rules and expectations. Students will practice identifying, explaining, and demonstrating safe, respectful, and responsible choices throughout the school day.