Mrs. Mullins
Kindergarten
May Christian Virtue...
Compassion
May Birthdays...
5- Nolan 27- Taylor
Sight Words...
I am can see a the on little it is big my good at have no yes look he do you this what she we or are and up down with me her make they where play that one go hurt here from for two three four five said there out read finds was all come some very your
Weekly Reminders...
*There is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, May 27th and Monday, May 30th. Enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend!
Weekly Home Learning...
Mon. 5/23 Math- Solid Figures wkst ELA- mixed review Day #20; sight word and sentence practice K5.6
Tues. 5/24 Math- Plane Shapes wkst ELA- sentence practice; sight word and sentence practice K5.6
Wed. 5/25 Math- none ELA- emergent reader... work on oral fluency; sight word and sentence practice K5.6
Thurs. 5/26 Math- ELA-
Weekly Objectives...
Math- Describe objects using the names of shapes and their relative positions: identify, name, and describe solid shapes in the physical world; work with plane shapes and solid figures; identify which figures slide, roll, and stack
ELA- Creatively write; decode short vowel sounds; learn about Mr. Sneaky E (CVCe); utilize sight words in complete written and oral sentences; spell dictated CVC words; decode consonant and short vowel sounds; partner read; develop oral fluency; recall story details; make inferences; reinforce knowledge of sight words; differentiate between true and false statements
Religion- Pray a decade of the rosary each day; identify that Jesus is present with us at Mass; explain ways we can participate in the Mass
Science-List the stages of a butterfly's life cycle; explain what happens during each stage; sequence a butterfly's life cycle
Social Studies- Learn the significance of Memorial Day
STREAM- Create a butterfly's life cycle using noodles
My Teaching Philosophy
I believe that children are a special gift from God, each with his own talents and strengths. Our classroom is faith-based, with an emphasis on Christian Virtues.To reach each child, I use various forms of differentiated instruction in an attempt to assist each child in reaching his highest potential. My classroom is one of respect, acceptance, and support of one another.
I believe emotional engagement is essential to learning, and that begins with me. In my classroom, you will regularly hear singing, laughter, and conversations taking place, along with both whole and small group collaboration. Kindergarten is place where social skills and imagination are nurtured and created.
In addition, I am a strong advocate for positive home-school connections. I believe that together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of each child that walks through my classroom door.
Kindergarten At a Glance
Math- count to tell the number of objects; compare numbers; understand addition is putting together and subtraction is taking apart; classify objects; make simple patterns; identify, describe and build 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes; work to identify place value for numbers 11-20; count to 100
ELA- identify and decode initial and final consonant sounds and short vowel sounds; emergent reading takes place; develop and answer questions about a text; retell stories, identify characters, setting, main idea, details, and differentiate between literary and informational texts; know and apply phonics to writing; use a combination of drawing, dictating, oral expression and emergent writing to state an opinion, supply information, narrate events in sequence, or personal response; differentiate between nouns and verbs, complete and incomplete sentences; explore new vocabulary and word meanings/relationships
Social Studies- describe self and others, along with what makes each unique; recite address and phone number; experience and understand what is involved in own and other holidays and traditions; locate NY and USA on a map; define and give examples of needs and wants; recognize and explain importance of US symbols; compare why we have rules and consequences; compare/contrast life of children now to past
Science- name, identify, locate body parts, compare/contrast five senses; name the four seasons and identify characteristics of each; compare/contrast healthy and unhealthy foods; define, give examples, and compare/comntrast living and nonliving things; identify needs for plants, animals, and humans; explain the water cycle; define and locate habitats on a map; characterize similarities and differences; identify parts of a plant; identify four stages of a butterfly's life cycle; explain how push/pull effect the motion of an object
Religion- identify major people in the Old Testament; know that Jesus belonged to a family that loved and cared for one another; understand Jesus taught people about how God cares for everyone; discuss Sacraments; idnetify priests as people chosen by God to lead us in prayer at Mass; state awareness that God forgives when people are sorry; understand we are children of God; participate in prayer; memorize the Sign of the Cross and Glory Be; know that God calls all to love and serve him; know that we respect all life; explain Jesus asks us to share the story of his love for all; explain we are followers of God
