Transitional Kindergarten News

We had a busy week in TK. Here are some things we did...

Phonics

We've been having fun with sounds at the beginning, middle, and end of words, concentrating on spelling simple CVC words.

Handwriting

We've been practicing handwriting by focusing on the letters "f" and "Q." We've also revisited the letters "Cc," "F," and "Ee."

Math

In math, we're exploring teen numbers using base ten blocks. This hands-on approach helps children grasp place value. We're also working on identifying numbers that come before and after a given number.

Theme

Our classroom has transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland! The kids loved playing roles in our holiday café, serving customers and enjoying social time with friends. In the building center, they've been using Christmas-themed pieces to enhance their projects, sparking creativity and teamwork.

Reading

We've been exploring holiday books, including "The Gingerbread Man." Students illustrated what they would run from, sparking their imagination and understanding of the story.

STEM Exploration

Our visit to the STEM room on Thursday was a blast! Students played with building toys and were introduced to Bee Bots, where they explored coding by programming paths for these fun robots.

Santa’s Closet

If you want your child to participate in Santa’s Closet, let me know! We'll check folders for any money or checks to ensure your child can enjoy this festive activity. Our class will be going first thing Monday morning! Please check Mrs. Spike’s newsletter for all the information!

Art

Students drew Grinches using a direct draw technique. These masterpieces are proudly displayed on our lockers!

 

Things We Collect

Non fiction picture books

Ribbon

Paper lunch sacks

Water bottle caps/milk jug caps

Cardboard tubes

Bubble wrap

Smooth rocks

locks/keys

Nuts/bolts

Stationary/envelopes

Stickers

Craft items

Cardboard egg cartons

Baby food jars