THE K-A KIDS!

Find a Partner

In math this week we learned how to measure. The job was to find a partner with a strip of paper the same length. Later we measured around the room to find an object that was the same length. Math is fun!

K-A enjoy The Gingerbread Man

The K-A Kids had fun with the Gingerbread Man story. We read many different versions to make comparisons. Many language, math, and art activities were centered around the story. The best project was making, baking and EATING our own gingerbread bars. YUM!

KINDERGARTEN EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS

This year the K-A kids will be using Kindergarten Everyday Mathematics, a program created through the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project. This program is based on research and experience that show young children are capable of far more mathematics learning in kindergarten than was previously believed possible, provided that the content is presented in ways appropriate for children of kindergarten age.

To many of us who learned to think of math primarily as written work, it may be hard at first to believe that considerable math learning is taking place in this program. Few papers are done. The children seem to be playing! However, these playful activities are meaningful and productive and help children become independent and comfortable thinkers about math ideas.

Home Activities to Promote Literacy

Here are a few ideas of things that you can do with your child at home.
· Talk with your child about school.
· Read often with your child.
· Discuss stories and events.
· Go to libraries.
· Encourage reading as a free time activity.
· Support them in their homework.
· Select safe, educational toys.
· Play and talk with your child daily.
· Have your child write stories and bind them in a simple book.
· Let your child know you are interested in what they are saying.
· Restrict the amount of time spent in front of a T.V.
· Restrict the use of video and computer games.
· Enjoy every day with your child as they grow up too fast.