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Jr. Kindergarten & Kindergarten
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- Classroom News
- Jr. K Program
- Kindergarten Program
Entries for 'Administrator Account'
Monday, September 08, 2008 :: 560 Views :: Pre K-4
Notes from Teacher: On Friday afternoons at 2:45 the whole school can buy a snack run by a class.. Your child will need to bring a dollar if you want your child to participate. Also, at nap time, your child can bring a stuffed animal. It must stay in back pack when nap is over.
Books read: Flannel board story: There was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly, and other books that begin with “O.” (Followed by Octopus craft) *finishing art of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Dramatic Play Wardrobe: We still need boy items (capes, hats, vests). Thanks.
Science: Sorting seeds (most and least) on a graph and taking a close look at parts of a plant, taking turns with a magnifying glass. Make a collage diagram of a flower and all its parts. More seed planting later in the week.
Math: Identifying numbers 0, 1, 2 and matching amounts, sorting animals, and sequencing flannel story.
Letters & numbers: Letter of the week is “O.” We will make oatmeal for fun this week and try OlivesJ
Large/motor: Outdoor play and circle games with music.
Small motor activities: Motion letters and strokes on table top using shaving cream for Letter C&O and #1. There will be cutting and gluing, and sorting in the mornings.
Songs: ABC/123 Jesus Loves me songs to help identify letters and numbers. Fun with music; Freeze Dance, using scarves, Pass the Ball to music, and go opposite direction.
God’s Word: Creation story, day 5, 6 and 7; continued craft, and chapel on Wednesday.
Upcoming School Events: Our Free Family and Friends School BBQ is this Friday..
Thank You: We appreciate Mrs. McDowell for inviting us to make cookies this last Friday, what fun we had!
*Also, City of Burbank, Park and Rec. Dept. has Sidewalk Astronomers on Chandler/California this Thursday, 7:30 to 9:00, (Moon & Jupiter) by Isabella’s grand dad.
Mrs. Maxwell
Sunday, September 07, 2008 :: 500 Views :: Pre K-4
Notes from Teacher: The school BBQ went well and it was very nice to see everybody from class. Please bring in a leaf and a fruit with seeds for science. Continue reading at home with your child for recognition in class.
Books: Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Gingerbread Man, and Goldilocks and The Three Bears. These were selected for Letter G and number three.
Dramatic Play Wardrobe: We still need boy items (capes, hats, vests). Thanks. They sure enjoy playing house, dress up and creating farm and train scenes.
Science: Caring for our planted seeds, carrots and radishes, learning about trees, sorting leaves and seeing seeds inside fruit and drawing what you see on paper. Book: How a Flower becomes a Fruit.
Math: Identifying numbers 0, 1, 2, 3 and counting with beans and tracing numbers. Using number of dots to create a picture. We are continuing to compare the oval to a circle.
Letters & numbers: Letter of the week is “G.” We will make gingerbread cookies and trace letter G. Using 3 dots to decorate their own gingerbread character, noting one head, two hands, feet, and eyes.
Large/motor: Outdoor play and circle games with music. Small motor activities: Motion letters and strokes using wipe off board and chalk board. There will be cutting and gluing, and sorting beans by number.
 Songs: ABC/123 Jesus Loves me songs to help identify letters and numbers. Fun with music; Freeze Dance, using scarves, Pass the Ball to music, and go opposite direction. Also, Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick, taking turns jumping to music.
God’s Word: The story of Adam and Eve and how God’s Love is always there to restore us.
Upcoming School Events: We have begun Spanish on Monday mornings 8:45 to 9:30 with Ms. Rosa and Music in the afternoons on Monday and Wednesday at 2:15.
Thank You: We appreciate all the parent and church help that went into the school BBQ, and the art work of Andrew Ramos outside.
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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