Lesson Plans for September 1st - 5th

Objectives: The children will: Read, Julius Alphabet review/songs Learn words- to, a Be introduced to skill- Character Letter/Sounds Ss; Pp; Aa; Mm; Tt Model Writing a sentence Review and compare 2D/3D shapes Counting and Cardinality to 5 Recognize and write names Count to 25 Participate in activities about Community Helpers Monday—NO SCHOOL Social Science: Reading: Math: Tuesday Social Science: Read Alouds Activities about Community Helpers Reading: Read, Julius HFW’s: to, a Skill: Character Recognize and write names Letters/Sounds Ss; Pp; Aa; Mm, Tt begin blending Math: Daily Routines and Procedures Attendance and Calendar Review/Compare/Describe 2D shapes and 3D shapes Counting and Cardinality 0-5 Count to 25 Wednesday Social Science: Same as Tuesday Reading: See Tuesday Math: Daily Data/Routines See Tuesday

Lesson Plans for August 25-29, 2014

The children will: Read, Miss Bindergarten Alphabet review/songs Learn words- the, little Be introduced to skill- Classify/Categorize Letter Aa /a/ Ss /s/; Mm, Tt Model Writing a sentence Recognize colors Review and compare 2D shapes Recognize and write names Be introduced to attendance routines Explore and discuss 3D shapes Participate in activities about Nursery Rhymes Monday Social Science: Nursery Rhyme Activities Reading: Read books about the alphabet HFW’s: the, little Skill: Classify/Categorize Recognize and write names Letters Aa /a/; Mm, Tt begin blending Math: Daily Routines and Procedures Attendance and Calendar Review 2D Shapes and Introduce 3D Counting and Cardinality 0-5 Tuesday Social Science: Same as Monday Reading: See Monday Math: Daily Data/Routines See Monday Wednesday Social Science: Same as Monday Reading: See Monday Math: Daily Data/Routines See Monday Thursday Social Science: Same as Monday Reading: same as Monday Writing: Draw picture of self for portfolio Save to write a sentence tomorrow Math: Daily Data/Routines See Monday Friday Social Science: Same as Monday Reading: same as Monday Writing: Write a sentence “I am ______________.” Whole group to follow teacher model on Elmo. Math: Daily Data/Routines See Monday Additional Classes/Notes: Library— Music— Counselor—This Week Outside Playground—Tuesdays from 1:45-2:15 Computer Lab

Lesson Plans for August 18-22, 2014

Lesson Plans for August 18-22, 2014 Objectives: The children will: Read, Plaidypus Lost Alphabet review/songs Learn words- the, little Be introduced to skill- sequence Letters Mm and Tt Model Writing a sentence Practice Literacy Centers Recognize colors Recognize and write names Be introduced to attendance routines Explore and discuss shapes Participate in activities about Family Discuss and practice rules Monday Social Science: My Family Activities Review Rules and classroom discipline procedures Reading: Read books about the alphabet HFW’s: the, little Skill: Sequence Recognize and write names Letters Mm and Tt Math: Daily Routines and Procedures Attendance and Calendar Shapes Counting and Cardinality 0-5 Tuesday Social Science: My Family Activities Reading: See Monday Math: Daily Data/Routines See Monday

Lesson Plans for August 11-15

Objectives: The children will: Read, Fix-It Duck Alphabet review/songs Learn words- I, am Be introduced to skill- setting Practice Literacy Centers Model Writing a sentence Recognize and write names Recognize colors Be introduced to Attendance routines Explore Math Manipulatives Discuss and practice rules Participate in activities about manners, self, and rules Monday Social Science: Discipline Dozen --Colors Yellow and Orange Review of Red and Blue; Color mixing Review Rules and classroom discipline procedures Reading: Read books about the alphabet Other: Complete Pre-Test HFW’s: I, am Skill: Setting Recognize and write names Math: Daily Routines and Procedures Attendance and Calendar Explore Materials (Pattern Blocks, Geo Blocks, Connecting Cubes,etc) Counting and Cardinality 0-5 Tuesday Social Science: Discipline Dozen-- Color Green (mix blue/yellow) Review/discuss classroom/school rules Me/Manners Activities Reading: See Monday Math: Daily Data/Routines See Monday Wednesday Social Science: Discipline Dozen --Color Brown/Tan Use puppets to discuss rules Choices/Consequences Role Playing or Puppets Me/Manners Activities Read Chrysanthemum and send home Name Project Reading: See Monday Math: Daily Data/Routines See Monday Thursday Social Science: Discipline Dozen—Colors Pink/Purple Mix red/white for pink and brown/red for purple Me/Manners Activities Reading: same as Monday Writing: Draw a house using shapes learned Mon-Wed. Save to write a sentence tomorrow Math: Daily Data/Routines See Monday Friday Social Science: Discipline Dozen—Color Black/White Read, It Looks Like Spilt Milk Blob Paint/Children tell what their “Spilt Milk” looks like Me/Manners activities Reading: May do assessing Writing: Write a sentence to go with shape picture from Thursday. Whole group to follow teacher model on Elmo. Math: Daily Data/Routines See Monday Additional Classes/Notes: Library— Music— Counselor—This week Outside Playground—Tuesdays from 1:45-2:15

Lesson Plans for August 4-8, 2014

*We do not start out with academic pressure* Learning about Classroom Procedures Learning about Important School Locations Beginning Pre-tests Beginning DIBELS testing School and Classroom Rules & Consequences Gotcha Ticket Program (positive reinforcement reward program) Getting to know the teachers and staff Getting to know the classmates and other students Getting to know the other teachers or staff (principal, assistant principal, administrative assistant, music teacher, librarian, counselor, lunchroom staff, office staff, etc.) We will do fun activities to go with our themed readings featuring first days of kindergarten, finding locations and good character traits. Expect to see crafts such as gingerbread men, kissing hand, and beginning colorings or writings. It's going to be a great year!

Welcome to the Purple Pod Kindergarten 2014-15 School-Year!

Parents or Guardians, We would like to take a moment to welcome you to this new kindergarten school year in the purple pod! It is going to be exciting! On behalf of Mrs. Beale, Ms. Holder, and Mrs. Weekley, I would just like to say that we will work together throughout the year to turn your babies into future 1st graders! We are excited and can't wait to get started! :) As we begin this school year the students will be taught classroom procedures, various positive reinforcement programs such as the Gotcha tickets or treasure box, etc., locations in the school such as library, lunchroom, gymnasium, music, counselor's office, and the snack shack or office. During the first week or two we do not throw a bunch of academic pressure on the students. It is important to let them get to know their teacher, classmates, pod teachers, areas or locations of importance, classroom procedures and rules as well as consequences of not following the rules. Watch for notes concerning any issues we feel that you need to be aware of in your child's takehome folder on the discipline calendar. Remember if you should have any questions or concerns you have various ways of contacting your child's teacher. You may call the office and leave a message for a return call, ask to be put through to your child's classroom phone to leave a message and we can call you back, go to the school website and click on staff contact and email directly to your child's teacher, or simply place a note in your child's take home folder which will be sent home to you daily through your child's bookbag. If you need to meet with your child's teacher please request a parent/teacher conference. We look forward to working with our kindergarten babies! Ms. Chaney