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Jr. Kindergarten & Kindergarten
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- Classroom News
- Jr. K Program
- Kindergarten Program
Mrs. Maxwell's Jr. Kindergarten Class- March 8th, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010 :: 732 Views :: Pre K-4 :: 
Notes from the Teacher: Kids of the Kingdom singing went well on Sunday. Thank you for coming and trying our sweet bread we made in class that went with the parable of bread in Matthew 13. This week is Lutheran Schools Week. Today is Pajama Day, Tuesday School District Spelling Bee for upper grades, Wednesday is - Special Persons’ Day in Chapel and continues in the classroom for some fun, Thursday is Game Day and Friday is our school’s Jogathon. *Please sign the jogathon permission slip and return to the school office. Thank you.
Letter (Qq) books read: Read Along “Dr. Seuss ABC,” Make our own classroom “letter Q” book using funny animal magazine photos to foster individual responses. Read through our dots books and letter Q book together and enjoy the stories, “The Big Road Race” and “The Tortoise and the Hare.” (quick does not always win)
Math: We will work on number recognition, number sequencing and patterns “what comes next,” using 4 leaf clovers. For fun, use balloons with numbers on them to have the children find and sort balloons by colors and numbers. Small motor: The children will trace letter (Qq), color, cut and glue letter (Q) word pictures and make their own letter Q flip books. As time permits, make a classroom paper quilt and lace up the edges with yarn.
Large motor: Run and play outside, using sand and water tables. Take turns riding the tricycles and big wheel and introduce stretching and jog outside on the big playground for Friday’s Jogathon. On Thursday, the children will play relay races with the whole school.
God’s Word: We will finish up “A Woman Anoints Jesus’ Feet”. Last week we touched on how Jesus describes the Kingdom of God (Matthew 13), how we are changed from within by God’s power; the “parable of bread.” Hence, the woman was change by God’s forgiveness.*This week, we will read about how Jesus calmed the storm in Matthew 8 and how he walked on water to help his friends (Matthew 14). For fun, will use corn starch to “walk” our fingers across a liquid goop.
Science: We began a unit on “Plants” last week. The Kindergarteners made a diagram of a flower and labeled it, sorted seeds in fruit and illustrated what they saw. This week they will experiment with “what soil is best for seed growth” and observe planted seeds in light and not in light, and continue watering and observing their planted seeds of wild flowers and watermelon seeds. *Flowers are beginning to come up.
Spanish: Will be held in Jr. K. with Ms. Rosa, Monday at 8:45 -9:15 a.m. Music: 10:30- 11:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday mornings with Jr.K through 2nd grade.
Important dates that are coming up:
· Day light savings is this Sunday- “spring forward”
· Shakey’s Pizza Night- March 23rd
· Holy week is the week of March 29th/Easter break is April 5th-11th
· Alex Theatre, April 16th, Beauty and the Beast
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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