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kmwhite — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:36:59 +0000

Rhyming and Word Families

kmwhite — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:36:31 +0000

When creating word families, children are learning to rhyme and to identify the beginning and endings of a word. They are beginning to hear individual letters and sounds. On a piece of paper write a familiar word such as “cat.” Underneath it print the word “at.” Then ask your child to think of another letter that could make a new word ending with the “at” sound (such as fat, hat, bat, rat, mat, sat, pat). Have your child read the words to you. On another day continue on with different word families (-ad, -an, -ug, -op, -it).

Story Sequencing

kmwhite — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:28:26 +0000

When your child is able to place events in order, he or she is learning to retell important events in a story. To practice this skill, have your child choose an important event like a birthday party or family movie night. Begin by drawing the sequence of events on index cards. Turn the cards over and mix them up. Then ask your child to turn the cards faceup and find the first event. Then continue to find the remaining events in the order in which they occurred. Be sure to discuss the events as your child is arranging them.

Play Dough

kmwhite — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:02:44 +0000

Thank you to all parents who have volunteered to make play dough for our classroom. Play dough is a wonderful tool that helps children to develop finger control and coordination. I am posting the recipe to make at home with your family. Read the recipe together and have fun!
Some ideas for play dough at home:
*Make the play dough into animals and shapes and tell a story about the animal you have made.
*Keep talking with your child about what you are doing with the play dough, such as rolling, squishing, forming, flattening, pressing, it is a great way to build vocabulary.
*Form numbers and patterns with the play dough

Play dough Recipe
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup salt
1 Tablespoon cream of tarter
1 package Cool-Aid
3 Tablespoons oil
2 cups boiling water
Combine dry ingredients. Dilute Cool-Aid in boiling water and add oil. Add water solution to dry ingredients and stir.(caution: you may find it easier to mix dough with hands but it will feel very hot to the touch!)

Allergies in Kindergarten

kmwhite — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:46:08 +0000

Please be aware that our school and kindergarten classrooms strive to be a nut aware community. There are presently children that experience severe allergic reactions to a variety of nuts. NOT ONLY PEANUTS. When parents are purchasing items for your child’s lunch, please be aware and conscious of this concern. Sometimes products that appear to be nut free have indeed come in contact with nuts or have been processed in plants that also handle nut products. Please be aware of the allergy concerns we have when preparing food at home. We do not permit nut spreads at school. Thank you very much for your support.

Donations Please

kmwhite — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:37:02 +0000

We are looking for donations of kleenex, paper towels, liquid soap and glue sticks. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.