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Jr. Kindergarten & Kindergarten
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- Classroom News
- Jr. K Program
- Kindergarten Program
Entries for January 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009 :: 599 Views :: Pre K-4
January 26th, 2009
Notes from Teacher: Friday, February 6th is our school’s Silent Auction Dinner. Please buy your tickets now. Our room mom has put together a beach theme basket for the auction. Please help with the cost of the basket items. Also, before we know it, Valentine’s Day will be here. Both Jr. K. and Kindergarten will celebrate together.
Below are the list of names you child will need to create 12 Valentines. (K) Alexa, David, Lana, Laura, & Whitney (Jr.K) Charlee, Isabella, Julian, Kenneth, Mia, Sammy, & Stevie
*Oh, progress reports go out this week.
Letter of the week: (Vv) We will identify word pictures that begin with letter (V): veterinarian, valentine, violin, vegetables, volcano, vulture.
For fun, we will have a vanilla vote, using vanilla wafers and vanilla ice cream for taste tests. If time permits, I will do the same with vegetables.
Books: we will read, “The Velveteen Rabbit,” “Frankie’s Valentine,” The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and “Veggie Tale” stories.
Math: Count the number of flower violets in their vase, and sorting and counting toy vehicles.
Large motor: Outdoor play, sand and water tables, tricycles, indoor exercise games with Smart Moves and some fun with circle games and pretend flying V formation of Geese. Small motor: Coloring and cutting for letter (Vv), making our Valentine boxes and cutting and gluing a vase of violets.
God’s Word: Story, “Jesus Blesses The Children.” Memory verse for the Kindergarten class is Matthew 19:14:Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me,... for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Science: Guessing which toy vehicle will have the fastest velocity coming down a ramp. We will also note any difference in water level of a tall class of ice water, ¾ full of water and ¼ full of ice, once the ice has all melted. Does the water level rise or fall? Spanish: Conversational Spanish will be taught 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Monday morning with Ms. Rosa.
Music: The children have music on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.
Mrs. Maxwell
Monday, January 19, 2009 :: 599 Views :: Pre K-4
Mrs. Maxwell's Jr. Kindergarten Class: 1-20-09
Notes from Teacher: Monday was no school to honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr., and this Tuesday is a historic day for our nation as well, welcoming in President Obama.
February 6th is our school’s spring fundraiser dinner with silent auction and fun. Please buy your tickets.
For outreach, the students and staff have chosen Avenues charities, promoting the well being of young mothers expecting. Each student will have an opportunity to fill a cute baby bottle with dollars and coins from home. Thanks for your support.
Letter of the week: (Ee) we will cut and paste word pictures that begin with letter E, trace and handwrite letter (Ee).
Books: we will read, “Martin Luther King Jr,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” “What Eddie Can Do,” “Half of an Elephant,” “Horton Hatches and Egg.” and “Sadie and the Snowman.”
Math: creating snowmen with construction paper, focusing on big, bigger and the biggest snowball.
For fun last week, we counted M&Ms on graph paper. We all guessed how many were in a jar. There were 162 and Kenneth came the closest. This was yummy fun.
Large motor: Outdoor play, sand and water tables, tricycles, indoor exercise games with Smart Moves and some fun trying to find the hidden eraser.
Small motor: Coloring and cutting for letter (Ee), and making our winter snowmen, ripping construction paper and gluing .
Centers: Puzzles, blocks, play dough, threading beads, dramatic play and easel painting.
God’s Word: Story, “The Catch of Fish.” Memory verse for the Kindergarten class are the words of Jesus, “From now on you will be fishers of men.”
Science: Using an uncooked egg, hot water, a clear bowl and food coloring to see if an egg shell is porous. Also using egg shells to illustrate how tough the shape of an egg can be.
Spanish: Conversational Spanish will be taught 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Monday morning with Ms. Rosa.
Mrs. Maxwell
Monday, January 12, 2009 :: 594 Views :: Pre K-4
Mrs. Maxwell's Jr. Kindergarten Class- Jan. 12th, 2009
Notes from Teacher: Jr. Kindergarten will not be on the field trip Tuesday, my misunderstanding. However, the children are excited to know they can use the large play ground for their recess and tricycle riding while the upper graders are on the field trip.
Letter of the week: (Mm) we will cut and paste word pictures that begin with letter M, trace and handwrite letter (Mm).
Books: For letter (Mm), we will read, “The Mitten” book and flannel story, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” “Madeline” books, and “Unique Monique.”
Math: matching mittens by number/dots and word number, sequencing the stories “If you Give a Mouse a Cookie” and “The Mitten.”
For fun, sorting, counting and patterning with M&Ms; and estimating how many each child thinks there is in the jar.
Large motor: Outdoor play, sand and water tables, tricycles, indoor exercise games with Smart Moves and music games, Mouse Trap and Musical Chairs.
Small motor: Coloring and cutting for letter (Mm), and making a musical shaker using balloons, starch, newspaper, beans and paint.
Centers: Puzzles, blocks, play dough, threading beads, dramatic play and easel painting.
God’s Word: Story, “Jesus Chooses His Disciples.” Memory verse for the Kindergarten class is “Come, follow Me, “Jesus said. Matthew 4:19.
Social Studies: Continuing unit on “Long Ago and Today.” The children are learning how roads, electricity, transportation and technology have made life much better. They have also learned how important events and people have shaped our nation; noting, the importance of a detailed calendar.
Spanish: Will be taught 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Monday morning with Ms. Rosa.
Music: Will be this Monday at 10:30 a.m. due to field trip.
*A special thank you goes to Alexa’s parents for the pizza and cupcake lunch, birthday, party celebration. What a treat!
Mrs. Maxwell
Monday, January 05, 2009 :: 626 Views :: Pre K-4
Mrs. Maxwell's Jr. Kindergarten Class- January 5th, 2009
Notes from Teacher: Happy New Year, and thank you all for coming to the Christmas program. The children were so happy to sing for you; they did great!
This month it is Mia’s birthday; and over the Christmas break, on the 31st of December, Stevie had a birthdayJ
We begin a new reading sheet, Warm Up with a Good Book. December’s reading awards will go home this week, great job kids!
Letter of the week: (Nn) we will cut and paste word pictures that begin with letter N, trace and handwrite letter (Nn). .
Books: “Good Bye-Hello” (about old and new), “Music in the Night,” “Miss Nelson is Missing,” and “There’s a Nightmare in My Closest” will be read.
Math: Tracing and counting numbers 1-15; with objects, complete a set of ten and unscramble numbers 1-10.
Large motor: Outdoor play, hopscotch, sand and water tables, tricycles, and indoor exercise games with Smart Moves music and group circle games with music. Small motor: Coloring and cutting for letter (Nn), and creating stick figures with noodles for letter (Nn).
Centers: Puzzles, blocks, play dough, threading beads, dramatic play and easel painting.
God’s Word: Story, “Jesus at the Temple” at the age of 12, he travels with his family 70 miles on foot to the temple. Why does he stay?
Social Studies: Begin a new unit on “Long Ago and Today.” This month our whole school with go to the Gene Autry Museum and see for themselves how time in America has change. This field trip is Tuesday, January 13th of next week.
Spanish: Will be taught 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Monday morning with Ms. Rosa.
It is good to be back and I look forward to seeing you all.
Mrs. Maxwell
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Curriculum
Our Pre-K programs explore these concepts, but are not required to master them before entering Kindergarten. Children learn these concepts at their own pace. Children are taught with hands on materials.
Math: numbers 1 – 10, counting objects to 10, sorting, patterns: AB, AABB, sizes, shapes, matching, same and different, more, less, same. Time: day and night.
Literacy: Exposure to alphabet, letter names and sounds, learn to recognize and spell first name, hold pencil, marker, crayon correctly, repeat simple nursery rhymes and finger plays, direction, left to right. Build new vocabulary, build listening skills, develop fine motor skills, play dough, scissors, writing utensils, legos, etc.
Science: explore science tools: magnets, prisms, magnifying glasses, etc. Natures, gardening, observe insect life, plant growth, and weather and plant life. Cooking activities, basic colors and explore color mixing. Explore the world with the five senses; learn about animals, their homes and the food they eat.
Creative Arts: Painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, etc. use different art materials: crayons, tempera paint, watercolor paint, colored pencils, markers, chalk and clay. Sing songs with movement and dances, use carves and other objects to practice rhythms, dramatize familiar stories, act out movements and sounds of animals.
Social Skills: Practice problem-solving skills in social situations, work in groups or with a partner, sharing, practice using manners: please, thank you, and excuse me.
Jesus Time Listen to Old and New Testament Bible stories, Recognize that God created families to love and take care of one another. Learn about God’s love, listen to stories of the life of Jesus, learn Jesus’ teachings to love God and love others
Curriculum
Our Pre-K programs explore these concepts, but are not required to master them before entering Kindergarten. Children learn these concepts at their own pace. Children are taught with hands on materials.
Math: numbers 1 – 10, counting objects to 10, sorting, patterns: AB, AABB, sizes, shapes, matching, same and different, more, less, same. Time: day and night.
Literacy: Exposure to alphabet, letter names and sounds, learn to recognize and spell first name, hold pencil, marker, crayon correctly, repeat simple nursery rhymes and finger plays, direction, left to right. Build new vocabulary, build listening skills, develop fine motor skills, play dough, scissors, writing utensils, legos, etc.
Science: explore science tools: magnets, prisms, magnifying glasses, etc. Natures, gardening, observe insect life, plant growth, and weather and plant life. Cooking activities, basic colors and explore color mixing. Explore the world with the five senses; learn about animals, their homes and the food they eat.
Creative Arts: Painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, etc. use different art materials: crayons, tempera paint, watercolor paint, colored pencils, markers, chalk and clay. Sing songs with movement and dances, use carves and other objects to practice rhythms, dramatize familiar stories, act out movements and sounds of animals.
Social Skills: Practice problem-solving skills in social situations, work in groups or with a partner, sharing, practice using manners: please, thank you, and excuse me.
Jesus Time Listen to Old and New Testament Bible stories, Recognize that God created families to love and take care of one another. Learn about God’s love, listen to stories of the life of Jesus, learn Jesus’ teachings to love God and love others
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Teacher Profile
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Mrs. Maxwell
I am Renee Maxwell, the Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten teacher. The children call me Mrs. Maxwell. I grew up in Mission Viejo, CA and graduated from California State University, Chico with a B.A. in Child Development. My passion has always been to teach the joy of learning through nurturance and letting each child know the love of Christ in their day.
This will be my eleventh year teaching. I have had the honor of teaching second grade for seven years at American Lutheran Elementary School in Burbank; and two years, prior, as their computer teacher for the 4th, 5th and 6th graders. However, I started at American Lutheran teaching with the Kindergarten classes and am delighted to be working with the young again here at First Lutheran in Burbank.
My husband and I met at Chico State and raised two children together, who now have gone off to college at the Naval Academy. After a lot of travel supporting them their first academic year, I longed to get back into teaching. I was an active parent, into marching band, water polo, swim, and many camp outs and hikes with the boy scouts. I love the outdoors, hikes and walks with my dog and visiting my family. I am a “doer.” I will be working hard to make each day fun in the classroom and on the yard for your children.
God Bless,
Mrs. Maxwell
Mrs. Maxwell
I am Renee Maxwell, the Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten teacher. The children call me Mrs. Maxwell. I grew up in Mission Viejo, CA and graduated from California State University, Chico with a B.A. in Child Development. My passion has always been to teach the joy of learning through nurturance and letting each child know the love of Christ in their day.
This will be my eleventh year teaching. I have had the honor of teaching second grade for seven years at American Lutheran Elementary School in Burbank; and two years, prior, as their computer teacher for the 4th, 5th and 6th graders. However, I started at American Lutheran teaching with the Kindergarten classes and am delighted to be working with the young again here at First Lutheran in Burbank.
My husband and I met at Chico State and raised two children together, who now have gone off to college at the Naval Academy. After a lot of travel supporting them their first academic year, I longed to get back into teaching. I was an active parent, into marching band, water polo, swim, and many camp outs and hikes with the boy scouts. I love the outdoors, hikes and walks with my dog and visiting my family. I am a “doer.” I will be working hard to make each day fun in the classroom and on the yard for your children.
God Bless,
Mrs. Maxwell
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