Writer's Workshop
This year Kindergarteners will learn...
How to draw a detailed picture
Label pictures
Sound out words phonetically (house=hs, pancake=pnkk, rainbow=rnbo)
Write simple sentences (I like my dog)
Using sight words, spaces between their words, a capital at the beginning of the sentence and a period at the end)
Reread their work, and make sure their story makes sense.
Writing Ideas:
Write a list (groceries, Christmas list, recipe, favorites, games they like, etc)
Write a letter to a family member or friend
Write about a person, place or thing you really like!
Gratitude Journal: Write down one thing you are thankful for each day
Write a story
Draw a picture and label it.
Opinion Writing: Write about your favorites foods, restaurants, sports, speical at Deerfield, person, tv show, game, etc.