Sight Word Fun!

Hello!

The kindergarteners started their Sight Word program this week. I found a new sight word game from ckisloski.blogspot.com to try out. I gave the children letters that builds the sight word list for the week. I added a control on top (wrote the words) to scaffold the students in building the words. I gave them very little instructions. I told them they were to pick a letter from the pile, find their group to build the sight word and let them go! It was pretty cool how they just figured it out. 

And they're off!!!

Loving the group discussions... buzz, buzz, buzz

Kindergarten parents: Wouldn't this be a fun game to try at home, too? =)

"Your letter does not belong here. We need a B!"

C-A-N  "can"!

The Continent Map

Hello, Room 101 families!

I'm so excited to share that our class started our Continent Unit. Last Monday, I gave the lesson on how the globe became a map using an orange. They loved it! The children also now understand why we have "2 Antarticas". =) The class also learned the "Continent Song". Ask your child about it. Below are the words for the song:

Show me the continents, show me the continents

Show me the continents, if you can

North America, South America

Europe, Asia, Africa

Don't forget Australia

Don't forget Antartica

Show me the continents, show me the continents

Show me the continents, if you can

Montessori and Independence

Making orange juice for snack

I was reading this article over the weekend and thought to share it with you. Happy Monday, everyone!

                                                          
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“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist.” 
― Maria Montessori

“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” 
― Maria Montessori

Snack Work

This week, our class started snack as a food preparation work. This activity is very valuable in a Montessori classroom. Children are learning to prepare their own snack. They are learning (to name a few):

• sequencing (following step by step procedure)
• name identification (finding their name sticks for the table setting)
• Practical Life skills (tonging, scooping, grasping and other motor skills)
• number recognition (preparing the number of snack to get)
• Socio-emotional skills (conversing with peers during snack)
• Grace and Courtesy (manners, using fabric napkins, care for the environment and others)

This activity also follows the Montessori Philosophy of Care for self, others and environment. Eventually, the children will wash their own plates, silverware and napkins. The students will also have the opportunity to do flower arranging to help beautify our room.

I hope you enjoy the pictures and idea behind our classroom's snack preparation.

This is our snack set up for the day.

Dylan is counting 5 pretzels and 5 grapes to eat for snack.

Let's eat! =)

First Week of School

We survived the first week! Here are a few pictures of the children working...

Welcome to SY 2016-2017

Hello, Room 101 Students and Families!

It is very nice to "see" you here.  I can't wait to start this year with everyone. Here are some sneak peek pictures of our classroom.

See you at school!

Welcome/ Welcome back 101 students and families!

Room 101

Welcome School Year 2015-2016

Hello, Room 101!!!

I have been setting up the classroom since last week. I am excited to see new and familiar faces. See you all on Tuesday! =)

Our classroom packed away in the summer.

Progress....

Just add carpet. =)