I Start Smart Learning System

During the month of October we recieved our I Start Smart Learning System created by Hatch!  We have had a few weeks to become familiar with the product and we all love it!  The activities are stimulating for the children and also give Mrs. Ford and I feedback on their skill levels!  Everyone is getting ten minute time alone on the system and have been crusing along the skill sets.  It also allows us to go into the teacher side and see what skills the children have mastered and/or stuggling with at this time.  This is just another tool to help us scaffold the children to higher levels as well as support them at their skill levels.  It also shows us where we may need to provide extra support for the whole class or individuals.  Here is a list of the skill development that the system practices and assesses. 

 

Letters and sounds

At this point we have worked on the letters A-G.  Your child should be able to label and make the letter sound for each of these letters.  Please continue to practice these letters with your child to ensure they retaining them. 

Here is a great link for you to view with the letters and their sounds!  A-Z  Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BELlZKpi1Zs&feature=relmfu

November Newsletter



Our Field Trip to the American Royal

 

Last week we had the opportunity to visit the American Royal!  We were all very excited to have the chance to see many animals up close and personal as well as see a rodeo.  When we arrived the Sheriff met us and showed us some rope skills and even had one of our children help him with a trick.  The kids really enjoyed seeing all of his tricks!  We then watched a magician perfom some tricks.  From there we saw many farm animals up close and personal.  Some of these animals included cattle, sheep, horses, donkey, pigs and many more.  We also saw some animals you would not find on a farm.  These included a spider monkey, llama, camal, emu, and zebra.  We then went into the areana to have lunch and watch the rodeo.  All in all we all had a great time.  When we talked about our favorite part of the day some mentioned certain animals, others loved the cowboys, or the rodeo clown, and another favorite was just riding the bus. 

Color Days!!!

To help us master our colors, we will be having designated color days.  A schedule of the days is at the bottom of this letter.  On each day, please have your child wear that color.  For example, on red day your child would wear a shirt or pants that are red. If you have any questions, please free to call, write, or email.  Thank you for your support in our colorful learning adventures.

Mrs. McCleary and Mrs. Ford

Color Day Schedule:

Monday – 9/19: Red Day

Tuesday – 9/20: Yellow Day

Wednesday – 9/21: Blue Day

Thursday – 9/22: Green Day

Friday – 9/23: Orange Day

Monday – 9/26: Purple Day

Tuesday – 9/27: Brown Day

Wednesday – 9/28: Black Day

Thursday – 9/29: Pink Day

Friday – 9/30: White Day

September Newsletter

Homework

Please do not forget homework is due by Friday!  This is always a fun activity because the kids love to share about their families!  We all learn so much about each other when we present.  Feel free to make it as simple or elaborate as you like.  Let the children decide who or what is important to put on it.  We plan to start sharing on Friday so please send them back by then.  Once we have shared them with the class we will display them in the hall to show who makes up our classroom family! 

Do not forget to have fun working on this project together!