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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 15th, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010 :: 663 Views :: Pre K-4 :: 
Notes from the Teacher: Thank you all for helping with the Jogathon. If you did not get a chance to sponsor your child for all their amazing laps they accomplished please do. The children did a fantastic job and cheering one another on. Last week’s Lutheran Schools Week was a lot of fun. What glee they had doing relay races with the upper grades and singing together in chapel with Ms Orbison’s family band and Pastor on his drums! The song “Joy, Joy, Joy” was my favorite! * This Wednesday is Saint Patrick’s Day! They will hear of Saint Patrick’s life, do a craft, go on a green clover hunt and enjoy some sugar cookies together.
Letter (Jj) books read: “Just in Case,” “Cat Jumped In” “Julius,” “Grandfather’s Journey” “First He Made the Sun,” and “Joseph had a Little Overcoat.”
Math: For fun, the children will stamp some green clovers using sliced bell peppers and count how many they have. I will read “Mouse Count” and have the children take turns counting how many mice the snakes puts in his jar, counting forwards and backwards as the story comes to a close. We will all get a chance to jump and measure our jumps for the story “Cat Jumped In.”
Small motor: The children will trace letter (Jj), color, cut and glue letter (J) word pictures and make their own letter (J) flip books. As time permits, finish their quilt squares and join everyone’s paper patch work together. Large motor: Run and play outside, using sand and water tables. Take turns riding the tricycles and big wheel. For letter (J), the children will move to music, Jazz Police and Jack be Numble.
God’s Word: The children are finishing up with their troubled water paintings, Jesus walking on the water to help his friends. Also, we will be learning about Saint Patrick, his story of being a slave, his freedom, forgiveness and service going back to Ireland.
Science: We are finishing up with our plant unit, noting seed growth, ideal soil and light. 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. We will make craft props for our upcoming songs, starting Tuesday.
Important dates that are coming up:
· 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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