Transitional Kindergarten News 

Language Arts & Phonemic Awareness

We added Pp and Ii to the letters we have been learning! Students have now been introduced to the names and sounds of P, M, A, S, T, and I.

We are also building our phonemic awareness skills by listening carefully to the sounds in words. We practiced:

• Hearing the beginning and ending sounds in words
• Blending syllables to make words
• Deciding whether words rhyme
• Coming up with rhyming words of our own

We used our blending board to practice putting letters together to read words using the letters a, m, s, t, and p. It is exciting to watch students begin making connections between letters and sounds!

In our handwriting books, we practiced making L and l, paying close attention to the top, middle, and bottom handwriting lines.

Math

We have been busy with numbers and patterns.

We practiced writing the number 6 and counting numbers 1–5. Our game Race to Trace gave us a fun way to practice writing numbers 1–6 while playing a dice game.

We also played War, which helped us practice identifying numbers and deciding which number is greater.

For patterns, we learned that every pattern has a core that repeats. We practiced identifying, naming, and extending AB and ABC patterns.

Students also completed assessments in 1:1 counting, rote counting, rhyming, colors, and shapes.

Books, Art & Being Ourselves

We read The Mixed-Up Chameleon by Eric Carle and A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni. Both books gave us a chance to talk about the importance of being ourselves and appreciating the special gifts God has given each of us. Students shared something they feel they are good at with the class. It was so fun to hear their answers!

In art, we learned about crayon resist watercolor. Students created line designs on a chameleon using crayons and then painted over them with watercolor. They loved watching the crayon “push” the water away! Their colorful chameleons are now displayed on their lockers.

We explored cutting and folding paper to discover different ways to create 3D art. We also made black circle dot designs and added watercolor inside. We will continue exploring colors and different art techniques over the next few weeks.

Religion

Mrs. Sgroi taught us about the miracle of the loaves and fishes. We enjoyed learning about this special Bible story.

Growing Together

One of my favorite parts of TK is watching the children make connections, build friendships, and become more comfortable in our classroom community. There have been lots of smiles, giggles, and sweet moments happening in TK!