Singapore math approach helps our Kindergarten scholars to build a strong foundation in mathematics through fun-filled lessons and activities. Scholars are able to actively participate through hands-on tasks and meaningful activities. First, we encounter a concept through the use of manipulatives. Manipulatives may include, counters, linking cubes, number cards, five or ten frames, dice, and many more. Then, we move on to the pictorial stage in which pictures are used to model problems. Last, when students are familiar with the ideas taught, we progress to a more advanced or abstract stage in which only numbers, notations, and symbols are used. Each day our scholars progress through this methodology. We use our practice books to support both our pictorial and abstract learning. I check their work daily, praise their successes, support their misunderstandings, and ask questions to solidify their learning and understanding of the content area.
Our morning routine has changed! Since school began our scholars have entered the classroom, unpacked their belongings, then played with games or puzzles. Scholars are continuing to do this however, we end 5 minutes early to begin morning copy work. Scholars clean up, get a piece of Spalding paper from the tray, sit at seat, take out a pencil, and wait for directions. The first direction is to write their first name on the top line. Next, I write a word on the board and together we identify the sounds and read the whole word. Finally, each scholar writes the word. I walk around checking everyone's paper to ensure each child is forming each letter correctly. Are their letters beginning in the correct position including, top line for tall letters, midpoint for short letters, and at 2 on the clock for clock letters? I also check that each letter sits on the baseline. I will ask for a student to erase and rewrite letters too! This has been very exciting for all our scholars and each has adapted very well to our new routine! Our days have become chillier in the morning! Everyone is so excited about our cooler weather finally. Just as a reminder, only sweaters with the Trivium logo may be worn in the classroom. Jackets/sweaters without the Trivium logo may be worn outside for recess but should not represent pop culture. Also, please label sweaters and jackets with your child's name. Wish List:
Our Specials Schedule: Monday: PE Tuesday: Art Wednesday: PE Thursday: Music Friday: Enrichment
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August 2018
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