We had a wonderful day!
We started our time together with reading groups. The students worked on decoding, segmenting, initial sounds, ABC books (Hh page), handwriting (letter Hh), and listening (Froggy Goes to Camp). After reading groups, we went outside for another sunny recess. After recess, the kiddos worked hard on their math number bonds.
A number bond shows how to two numbers make another number. For example, 2 and 3 make 5. The total goes in the middle circle (where the two lines point). We say the outer circles are the parts that make up the whole.
We ended our day with our third personal safety lesson: Safe and Unsafe Touches. There are three different kinds of touch: safe, unsafe, and unwanted. The students learned the below skills and practiced them.
Safe touches make you feel cared for and loved. Hugs, holding hands, and pats on the back are safe touches. Unsafe touches hurt your body. Kicking, hitting, pushing, and pinching are unsafe touches. You can refuse unsafe touched by saying, "Stop. I don't like that. That hurts me." You can also refuse touches you don't want, even if they're safe. Refuse unwanted touches by facing the person touching you and, in a strong voice say, "Please don't touch me." OR "No thank you!" Sometimes you can't stop the unsafe or unwanted touches by yourself. It's important to tell an adult you trust. Adults should take care of you and keep you safe.
Important Information:
1. Please help your child make a Valentine box at home. Send their box and Valentine cards in to school on Friday, 2-12.
2. The 100th Day of school is February 19th. We will have a little celebration as a class and some fun 100th Day activities. There isn't an "official party," it's a normal school day with some extra fun thrown in. :)
3. Students need to fill their plastic 100 bag with 100 things and bring it back to school before 2/12. Items that work well are buttons, legos, small marshmallows, stickers, beads, etc. Please help your child as they count and fill their bags with their chosen item.
4. Grandparents Day is March 18th from 8:15-9:00am for both AM and PM kinders!
5. NO SCHOOL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH!
