Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Our Thanksgiving Feast

This year we were Pilgrims for the Jamestown Thanksgiving Feast. We had tons of fun making our hats for the feast and studying Pocahontas. Please enjoy the pictures and have a wonderful and safe holiday!
The Super Kinders

Monday, November 24, 2008

Questions for the dinner table. 11/24/08

  • Can you tell me two facts about Pocahontas?
  • What will your class be for the Thanksgiving feast?
  • Did you have to make anything special to wear to the feast?
  • What did you use oil pastels to make in class today?
  • Tell me three things you are thankful for.

Elizabeth 1's paper bear project


"I made it by cutting it out and coloring some of it in. It's name is Emma. I wanted this on the blog because it is very special to me. I want my Nana to see it. She lives on Spout Run parkway."-Elizabeth 1

Friday, November 21, 2008

Questions for the dinner table. 11/21/08

  • What was your word study sort about today?
  • What did you use to make a turkey today?
  • Did you complete your turkey project or will you have to work on it on Monday?
  • Did you have a fire drill in the morning or in the afternoon?
  • Do you remember the name of the book Ms. Brown read to the class?
  • Did you get a chance to run out of class and play when it started to snow?

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Questions for the dinner table. 11/20/08

  • Can you explain the mystery letter game you played in literacy centers?
  • How many sight words could you read during sight word bingo?
  • Did you complete your word study assignment or will you have to work on it tomorrow?
  • What color is your word study book?
  • What was the initiative for morning meeting?
  • What was different about how the classroom was set up today?

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Super Kinders plant a tulip garden to participate in the Journey North Project

"In Journey North, students plant and observe tulip gardens to track the arrival of spring. They observe and record when their own plants – and those in other school gardens in North America – emerge from the ground and bloom. As students track this one plant type, along with temperatures, day length, and other seasonal signs, they discover how different factors influence the wave of spring. This sets the stage for better understanding our changing climate."-learner.org/tulips

The students planted red emperor tulip bulbs and used wooden tulips made for us by the Girl Scouts to mark the place they planted their bulbs.

A day with Dr.Jean!


The entire kindergarten team was fortunate enough to have a day of professional development in Chantilly Virginia with the world renowned Dr.Jean. We spent the day learning songs, chants , and cheers to help reinforce literacy skills with our students. We received valuable classroom management tips and "tricks" that we are eager to try out in the classroom. This was truly a fun-filled day that I will never forget. A huge thank you to our supportive administrators that provided us with this opportunity. I look forward to returning to school tomorrow to start sharing what I learned with my students.
Mr.T

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Questions for the dinner table. 11/18/08

  • What was Mrs. Hymsfeld's lesson about?
  • Did you enjoy the Smartboard sing-a-long?
  • What was your favorite song?
  • In math did you make a book about money?
  • Did you finish your book today?
  • What was Mr.T's morning read aloud about?
  • What did you do in art?

Monday, November 17, 2008

Questions for the dinner table 11/17/08

  • What were your two specials today?
  • What is the difference between a seed and a bulb?
  • What did you plant today?
  • Did you earn a badge during badge work?
  • Did you have literacy centers indoors or outdoors today?
  • What is the book "The Giving Tree" about?
  • How did you mark the spot where you planted your bulb?

Benjamin's Leaf Collage


"I was walking to the nature center and I found these leaves. I decided to bring it home and do a collage. I only used glue. I want it on the blog because it is pretty."-Benjamin

Ab's name project


"I like it because it has Snoopy and red is my favorite color. I made it with scissors, markers, paper, and tape. It's specials because it has Snoopy on it and he is one of my favorite characters in Charlie Brown. I want my mom to see it on the blog. I want my Pops who lives in Alabama to see it. I also want Nana who lives in Georgia to see it."-Ab

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Questions for the dinner table. 11/12/08

  • Did you have open centers today?
  • Who were the 4th grade buddies that helped in the morning?
  • What did you do in computer lab today?
  • What was the book "The Wolf Who Cried Boy" about?
  • Did the librarian come to the classroom to read to you today?
  • What were your specials today?
  • What is your favorite part of your new chapter book "Love That Dog:?

Gracie's artwork: "Leaves"


"I made it by painting a piece of paper and then I went outside and got some leaves. I glued the leaves on. I want my mom and dad to see it on the blog. It is special to me because I worked very hard on it."-Gracie

Nadia's princess picture


"I really like this picture because I love princesses and I love roses too. I would like my cousins to see it. I don't know where they live. I drew the castle because princesses live in castles. The princess is walking to her castle. Her name Presilla."-Nadia

Monday, November 10, 2008

Ryan 1's artwork: A cover of a book


"I made it in two days. I saw the cover in a magazine. I wanted to make it because I thought it would be cool. I wanted my cousins in Philadelphia to see it. I painted it red then I made the cat." -Ryan 1

Claire's artwork: "My Teachers"


"I woke up very early in the morning and I made a project of my teachers. I wanted it to be on the blog because I worked very hard on it. I want my mom to see it on the blog. It is a picture of a house with me on it and it has windows on it. Mr.Turner and Mrs. Kuehn is on the top of the house." -Claire

Questions for the dinner table. 11/10/08

  • What monument is shaped like an obelisk?
  • What are the 4 monuments you will see on your field trip on Thursday?
  • Who was the 1st president of the United States of America?
  • What did Thomas Jefferson write?
  • Can you name the four coins and their value?
  • Can you name the new literacy center you had today?
  • Who was the parent volunteer?

Friday, November 7, 2008

How was your day?

Dear Super Kinders,

I am on a bus headed to New York City and I thought I would write you guys a quick note. How was your day? Did I miss anything exciting? I hope you were all on your best behavior today:) I miss you all and I can't wait to see you again on Monday. If you read this post I would like you to ask your parents to help you leave a response under the comments section of this post. I look forward to reading all of your responses. Feel free to tell me anything that you want. Have a fantastic weekend boys and girls!

Love,
Mr.T:)

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Ava's leaf project




"I made it with my momma. I used a piece of plastic paper then I put the leaves in the middle with crayons. Then I put another piece of plastic paper on top and ironed it with my momma. I wanted to put it on the blog because I thought everyone would like it."-Ava

Audrey's butterfly model




"It is very important to me because it looks very pretty. Also, it's my mom's birthday present. I wanted to put it on the blog because it looks beautiful. I made it with my big brother. I popped it out and then my big brother helped me put it together."-Audrey

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Elizabeth 2's artwork: "The Sunfish"


made this picture of a boat named the Sunfish. I sailed the Sunfish with my daddy. I sailed it in a sunfish race. One time when I sailed in the race I won a trophy. The picture is special to me because I like sailing." Elizabeth 2

Monday, November 3, 2008

Questions for the dinner table. 11/3/08

  • What vowel did you learn about in literacy centers today?
  • Who was the substitute for Mrs. Kuehn?
  • What were the 4 monuments you learned about during social studies?
  • Can you name three words with the short a sound?
  • What did you see on your nature walk with Mr. Turner?
  • Can you tell me the special thing the girls scouts made for your class?
  • What is special about November 4th?
  • Who celebrated their birthday in class today?

Saturday, November 1, 2008

It's Halloween Time!

A great time was had by all at our Halloween bash on Friday. Students dressed up as their favorite characters and paraded around the neighborhood then had a class party.