Monday, May 21, 2018

We Keep On Moving Forward

Hello, families-

The month of May is coming to an end! This year is not going to stop giving us excitement and lessons to be learned. The teachers in our room have been very deliberate in our observations and discussions on how to finish the year strong. The students are practicing all the works they have learned. They are sharing their learning to other students in class that are ready for new presentations. It reinforces the children's mastery of skills and also gives so much to the other student receiving the lesson. It builds collaboration and community building. In the last two weeks, our class have also been out and about exploring the school setting and other areas in the city. We have spent time at the Peace Garden, watched a wonderful play and enjoyed the city park close to Suder with our family and friends.

I want to thank our beautiful families that continue to support our classroom and our goals in Room 101. I have been doing a lot of reflecting on my passion for teaching and reasons why I do this job. I am grateful for your trust and love.

Lastly, I would like to remind you that I am committed to trying my very best to teach, love and care for all of your children. I am always open and transparent to engage in conversation with you if you have any questions and concerns. I hope that message comes across strongly with the efforts I put in to our classrooms and relationships.

Love always,

Mrs. Guerrero


"When you bring peace to the past, you can move forward to your future."


Our I Spy game now includes labels.

Ivan enjoyed tonging ladybugs from our Garden work.

Sasha in composing numbers to the 1000's!

Ivan baked his own pizza for snack.


Grading the knobbless cylinders.

Santi extended the lacing work by sewing all the shapes together.

Noah and Cameron played with a board game (iTRax) after Kindergarten Time.

I Spy, anyone?

How about Blockus?
The kindergarten students are enjoying their extra incentive- aside from intrinsic motivation to complete work ;)

Building words and playing at the same time. 

Maya gave Frances a lesson on the Moveable Alphabet (inventive spelling)

Isabella worked on her pincer grip using the Metal Insets.

Ivan practiced his letter-sound correspondence.

Maya practiced balance and equilibrium.

Zoe worked on the Green series.

Map making everyday!


The Last Stop On Market Street 


I Spy Blue Group children invited at Kindergarten Time...

Isabella showed Stefan the Folding work.

More Red Rods Maze extension.

Concentartion

Sebastian and Santi explored the map of downtown San Diego. (North America Artifact Box)
They wanted to go the ice cream shop and the marina.

We are going on a picnic!

It was a lovely day!

Crossing the street safely... 
Look at all those wonderful parent volunteers!!! Thank you! 



Whee! It's a park day!



This is not a bad view from where we are.








Stefan started the class planting day by tilling the soil.

Planting seeds

Check out out pumpkin plant.


Hello from down here!

Garden Day is always a good idea!


Posing for the camera. =)

Hello from the teachers, too! 

Have a great day!




Thursday, May 10, 2018

New Presentations and Celebrations Ahead!

Hello, Room 101!

As always, our classroom is moving and working hard everyday. New presentations were given and the children are happy! We observe a lot of peer teaching and new partnership during work time. New sparks on interests are also fostering new friendships. We can *almost* see the end of the school year but we know that there's still lots to learn!


Smile always! =)

Zoe and the Noun-Verb Search work.

This year is the year for map making!!! 

Continent Maps created by Sophia A. and Xitlali.


They love to say, "Philippines!" when identifying countries in Asia.

Leslie created her own Asia Map.

Socializing and working at the same time.

Kinders worked on their Pen Pal writing.

Santi and his masterpiece.


Garvit and Sasha played the Bank Game (Fetch) using the Golden Bead materials.

A presentation on the Snake Game (introduction to addition and making 10's)

We turned our colorful snake into a golden snake!

Xitlali trying out the Snake Game.

Maya made sure she was counting with precision.

A lesson on the Long Chains (Cube of Six Chain)

Sophia R. worked on the 5 Long Chain.

Daniel worked on sequencing and sentence writing. (We miss you, Daniel!)



Cameron and the Moveable Alphabet (sequencing and sentence writing)

Santi sorted different colors and shapes.

Winter and the Punching work.

Julieta identified the parts of a leaf and make a booklet.



Snack time!


Nijel identified and matched different fruits and vegetables.


Winter's hard work. Notice the layers and intricacy! 

Zeia and Mr. Nick worked on reading and comprehension during Kindergarten Time.

Noah created fliers for his persuasive writing. (Save the Trees! Use both sides of your paper.)

Cameron and Ibrahim reviewing and signing a petition.

Audrey wrote a book for her persuasive writing project. (Save the Water!)

Leslie and Natalie made posters to save flowers. They decided to post them in the Peace Garden.

Leslie and Natalie made posters to save flowers. They decided to post them in the Peace Garden.
Some of our Blue Group children and a presentation on The 9-Layout.


Dancing and Movement at the Gathering Place.


Sophia R and Noah played with boardgames after K Time last Friday (Game Day!)

We also had some animals come visit our school. The children were in awe of these exotic animals. Some of them even got to take pictures with the animals.

Armadillo!

Tortoise

Parrot

Bearded Dragon

Joey!





I am sharing some of the celebrations coming soon to give everyone a heads up on volunteering opportunities and for scheduling purposes. Please look forward to all these fun activities ahead:

May 17th:      Field Trip to the Chicago Children's Theatre
May 18th:      Walking Field Trip (Bring a picnic lunch and volunteer!)
May 28th- 
June 1st:       Mystery Reader Week (Donate & Read a Book! More info soon)
May 29th:      Kindergarten Japanese Tea Ceremony (Students only)
May 31st:      Family Day Celebration (More info coming soon)
June 5th:       Zoo Field Trip (Last trip for this school year)
June 8th:       Suder's Spring Recital
June 14th:     Kindergarten Step Up Celebration (Families are welcome to join)
June 19th:     Suder Fest! (LAST day of school)