What in the World
Happened Today
Date:
8-31-15
Teacher(s):
Ms. Kelly & Ms. Quiana
Highlights
WORLD Element
Language Works
Activity: Word Time – The children met Squawker.
Squawker introduced the words meet and shake. Each
child had the chance to shake Squawker’s wing after
meeting him.
We learn to:
• Expand receptive vocabulary
We learn it by:
• Hearing new vocabulary words in context on a
regular basis
WORLD Element
Math Counts
Activity: One is Different – We used 3 blue squares
and 1 purple square to describe how objects are the
same and different. We repeated the process by using
3 pennies and 1 nickel. Finally I challenged the children
to find 3 objects that were the same and one different
using math manipulatives.
We learn to:
• Verbally compare and contrast items
• Distinguish between items with like characteristics
We learn it by:
• Describing how objects are the same and different
WORLD Element
Art Smart
Language Works
Activity: Name/Voting Cards – First the children wrote
their name on an index card. Then they were able to
decorate it as they wished. We will use the cards the
rest of the year to indicate our choices when we vote or
to help create graphs.
We learn to:
• Write our names
• Represent an idea using visual media and materials
We learn it by:
• Engaging in meaningful writing projects
• Writing and illustrating our card
Reminders
Classroom:
Kindergarten Prep
What in the World
Happened Today
Date:
9-1-15
Teacher(s):
Ms. Kelly & Ms. Quiana
Highlights
WORLD Element
Language Works
Activity: LFO: Try Your Best – First we watched a
short video on the computer, about how animals follow
rules. Then we moved to the block area to read the
Let’s Find Out issue. The children echo-read “I will try
my best…” Afterwards the children searched for letters
and specific pictures.
We learn to:
• Use visual and print clues to “read” a story
• Identify alphabet letters
We learn it by:
• Exploring meaningful print materials such as our
magazine
WORLD Element
Math Counts
Activity: Math Journal – The children recalled
yesterday’s math activity. In their journals they drew
two objects the same and one different.
We learn to:
• Verbally compare and contrast items
• Use writing to communicate
• Draw pictures with more detail
We learn it by:
• Drawing and writing in our journals
WORLD Element
Well Aware
Activity: Move that Ball – Some children listened to
directions to move a specific color ball to a specific color
cone. They children decided how they were going to
move the ball. Some kicked, threw or carried the ball.
We learn to:
• Coordinate multiple muscle movements
• Enjoy and seek out physical activities
We learn it by:
• Playing the game “Move that Ball”
Reminders
Classroom:
Kindergarten Prep
What in the World
Happened Today
Date:
9-2-15
Teacher(s):
Ms. Kelly & Ms. Quiana
Highlights
WORLD Element
Math Counts
Activity: In or Out Toss and Shout – The children
tossed bean bags into the air. Then they stated whether
it was in or out of the blocks.
We learn to:
• Use spatial concept vocabulary correctly in daily
speech such as in/out
We learn it by:
• Playing the game
• Using spatial relations words in daily conversations
WORLD Element
Art Smart
Activity: Inside Textures – Several different baskets
and vinyl siding were placed on the table. The children
placed their paper on top of one of the objects a
rubbed the crayon’s long side revealing the different
textures.
We learn to:
• Critique and make observations about artwork
• Purposefully choose art tools and materials to
achieve desired outcomes
We learn it by:
• Doing crayon rubbings on everyday objects
WORLD Element
Language Works
Activity: Fishing for Letters – Picture tiles, color tiles,
magnetic letters and numbers as well as number and
letter cards were inside a basket. The children picked
an item and stated what they found. If it was a letter
they kept it; if it was something else they put it back.
We learn to:
• Distinguishing between letters, pictures, and other
symbols
• Identify alphabet letters
We learn it by:
• Engaging in language/literacy activities
Reminders
Classroom:
Kindergarten Prep
What in the World
Happened Today
Date:
9-3-15
Teacher(s):
Ms. Kelly & Ms. Quiana
Highlights
WORLD Element
21st Technology
Activity: Look for Letters – The children listened to the
rabbit name a letter. Then they tried to select the
corresponding letter. Once all the letters were selected
it revealed a silly animal picture.
We learn to:
• Use developmentally appropriate technology
independently in purposeful ways
We learn it by:
• Having daily access to computers and
developmentally-appropriately learning activities
WORLD Element
Math Counts
Activity: Count the Dots – The children selected a
domino and counted the dots on one side. Then they
tried to match the dots on a second domino.
We learn to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of number order
• One to one correspondence
We learn it by:
• Counting the domino dots
• Matching dots
WORLD Element
Language Works
Activity: Guess the Sound – The children took turns
making sounds around the classroom. The other children
closed their eyes and guessed the sounds they heard.
We learn to:
• Listen to sounds, describe the sound, and name
objects that make that sound
We learn it by:
• Participating in sound discrimination game
Reminders
Classroom:
Kindergarten Prep
What in the World
Happened Today
Date:
9-4-15
Teacher(s):
Ms. Kelly & Ms. Quiana
Highlights
WORLD Element
Well Aware
Activity: Wooden Spoon and Egg Relays – The
children placed a wooden egg on their spoon. They
balanced the egg as they walked to a nearby tree.
When the egg fell they were supposed to go back and
start again.
We learn to:
• Coordinate multiple muscle movements
• Enjoy and seek out physical activities
We learn it by:
• Participating in the relay race
WORLD Element
Language Works
Activity: Wiggle Works School – The children looked
at the cover and made predications about what the
story might be about. They looked at the illustrations to
find clues and meanings.
We learn to:
• Use visual and print clues to “read” a story on our
own
• Understand concepts and features of print
We learn it by:
• Exploring meaningful print materials such as our
Wiggle Works book
• Following along in the book read to the group
WORLD Element
Math Counts
Activity: Coin Sort – The children noticed the
differences in colors, size, and pictures on coins. Then
they matched and grouped coins that were the same.
We learn to:
• Classify
• Verbally compare and contrast items
• Distinguish between items with like characteristics
We learn it by:
• Sorting the coins by pennies, nickels and dimes
Reminders
Have a FABULOUS Weekend!
Classroom:
Kindergarten Prep