Today we explore the 3 Rs with Recycle Rhonda. Think about how you reuse things at home and at school. Talk to your people at home and ask how you can create less waste.
Welcome to our classroom blog! Our blog is like a journal, a never ending account and record of all the exciting adventures we experience in Kindergarten. We are an enthusiastic group of people who care about each other and the world. We hope you enjoy reading, listening and watching what we do!
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
September 30th
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
September 29th
Today we explore climate. We will think about what the weather is and how weather patterns can change and impact the climate. As we explore Global Goals;
Today I will ask the children to think about what is in their environment where they live and what they notice.Today's Inquiry Challenge:
Friday, September 25, 2020
September 25th
What a wonderful day we are having in kindergarten. Today we explored 2 new plane line letters; m and n. We put numbers 0-10 in counting order too.
Today we bring home our clay world's. Another wonderful reminder to talk about ways we can care for the world. Look here to see photos from today.
Today we explored a new math app to help us with our math thinking.
Go here to get Geoboard if you wish. It is also on your child's iPad. Feel free to explore.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
September 24th
Today we finished our explorer posters. We have hung them above our map of the world. We created our own book of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and enjoyed another beautiful story by National Geographic.
It had beautiful photographs to help us try to think about what is possible in the world. We discovered a lot of wonder on the pages.
Look here to see photos from today.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
September 22nd
Today we are exploring leaves. Have you ever wondered how leaves get on the ground or what happens to leaves after they fall? Today we watch Mystery Doug as he helps us explore these questions. Look here to watch.
Monday, September 21, 2020
September 21st
Thanks to Samantha for helping us explore what a Tidal Marsh is. It was interesting to learn about the different species of plants and birds that live in a Tidal Marsh.
Saturday, September 19, 2020
September 18th
Today Mrs. Scott, the technology integrationist visited kindergarten. She helped us explore how important it is to pause and look up when we are outside and inside and having balance when we use technology is important.
We read a wonderful story; "I Am Enough." The story helps capture how important it is to care for one another and to be kind. The children created and colored things they like about themselves.
Photos from today are here.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
September 17th
Today was a wonderful day in kindergarten. Mrs. Scott a digital technology integrationist visited us this morning. We learned how to be safe when online. Look here to see a video we watched about being safe.
We are using tennis balls to interact with our Smartboard too!
We are learning about all the different tools explorers use to help learn about the world around them. Look here to see photos from today.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
September 16th
Today we explore signs in nature.
Go here to take the National Geographic quiz. What kind of planet protector are you?
Have you ever seen a bee on a flower?
A spider on a web?
Have you ever felt the wind?
Have you ever seen dandelion seeds fly in the wind?
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
September 15th
Happy International Dot Day! Today we celebrate creativity and ways we can persevere and support each other with our ideas.
Today's Inquiry Challenge:
Go outside and look for dots in nature.
When you see a dot, take a photo and share it with Mrs. D.
Remember to talk about your observations of the dots you see with someone.
Monday, September 14, 2020
September 14th, 2020
Today we are exploring and thinking about what an explorer is. Share some of your thoughts with someone at home. In kindergarten, we explore every day. This week we will be exploring the land outside our classroom. This supports Global Goal 15, Life On Land.
Friday, September 11, 2020
September 11th
Today was a wonderful day in kindergarten. We "Tweeted" some of our map explorations and we enjoyed reading books outside.
Look here to see photos from today!
Thursday, September 10, 2020
September 10th
What a wonderful day in kindergarten.
Today we painted the world and explored the Global Goals. We connected with Global Goal 3 because we are keeping each other safe by wearing a mask and keeping our distance.
Look here to see photos from today!
We read a wonderful story called: 'ish". The story captures the spirit of not giving up and to support and encourage each other. We had fun creating our ishes!
We also explored using the iPads today too! We are learning how to take photos and videos.
Friday, September 4, 2020
The Allen Brook Trail
Hello Everyone!
Today the Explorer Team teachers walked the Allen Brook Trail. It was so beautiful and we found so many different species of plants. We are excited to take you on a walk there and to visit the Allen Brook to collect water samples to see what is in the water.
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you next week!
Look here to see photos from our walk today!