Classroom News!

It has been an exciting couple of months in Kindergarten! 
                October NewsBecause of Covid, we were unable to take our fall field trip to the apple orchard. Instead, the PTO arranged for the pumpkin patch to come to Fuller Meadow. Each student got to choose a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and then we conducted an investigation using the pumpkins. Students drew a picture of their pumpkin, measured its height in cubes and its circumference in links. They counted the lines and tested it in water to see if it floated or sank. At the end of the day, students were able to take their pumpkins home. As you can see from our photos, it was a lot of fun.

November News

In November, we learned about elections and after reading the books The Night Before Election Day and Duck for President we conducted our own election. The students had so much fun learning about the voting process: going to our classroom voting site, casting their vote, and putting their ballot in the ballot box. After everyone voted we tallied the results to find the winner. As you can see it was a close election!

We also had fun reading books and learning about scarecrows.

December News

December was very busy in Kindergarten. During the month of December we learned about folktales and read different versions of Goldilocks and The Three Bears, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Gingerbread Man and many more. During this unit of study we focused on Characters, Setting, Problem, and Solution. We also compared the different versions and discussed what was the same and different. 
After reading different versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, we celebrated with Teddy Bear Day. Students brought in a favorite teddy bear or other special stuffed animal. The favorite stuffed animal got to experience a day in kindergarten. I think they were tired at the end :)

 After reading The different versions of The Gingerbread Man and comparing the endings, we celebrated by doing a STEM activity with Mrs. Baker. The challenge was to create a trap, to trap the fox long enough for the Gingerbread Man to cross the river and get safely to his house. The students loved this challenge and seeing their creative spark shine through was something special to watch. 

We ended 2020 with a special Comfy Cozy Day. Students were invited to wear their pajamas or other comfortable clothes. We enjoyed listening to a read aloud of The Polar Express and created our own Polar Express trains. It was a magical day.

I hope you enjoyed some insights to some of the activities we have enjoyed during the past few months.
January highlights to come......Stay tuned!