Monthly Learning Update for October
Dear Parent/Guardians,
Thank you for returning the library books promptly as your children are excited to sign out new books with big smiles. Children fall in love with books because of the memories created when they read a book with someone they love .
Each month you will receive a learning update. This will provide an overview of topics and concepts covered in class and will outline learning activities for the upcoming month.
For the month of October, the students:
- Worked on printing their names independently
- Identify and print letter Ss & Tt with their corresponding sounds
- Learned to differentiate between a letter and a word
- Listened to daily Read-Alouds participating actively in conversations about the story
- Shared ideas and experiences interacting with the morning message i.e. identifying sounds, reading, learning Math and Literacy concepts, asking questions
- Copied environmental print independently in their journals using the correct pencil grip
- Read a variety of non-fiction articles and using oral language to about who was in the story, when/where, what happened?
- Students listened to a variety of non-fiction texts to strengthen their listening comprehension, critical thinking, and oral language skills. Through collaborative group discussions, they practiced recalling and sharing key details (ongoing)
- Practiced listening to a story i.e. identify a topic, share details and an ending sentence
- Learned about sharing and importance of cooperative play
- Printing number 2 and the quantity
- Practiced AB, ABC patterns identifying the core of a pattern
- Learned about changes in Fall and learning the vocabulary to investigate and explore the meaning of some words
Next month we will be:
- Identifying Ii, Oo and recognizing the first sound in a word
- Learning seasonal changes- ongoing throughout the year and five senses
- Practicing how five senses help us observe the world around us
- Primary colours
- Print number 3, 4 showing different variations
- Sharing personal and family traditions, celebrations, stories, and heritage build a sense of self/connection and understanding of others.
Our Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
- Our Commitment to the Land: We are learning about the importance of caring for and respecting the land, recognizing that we are all connected to the natural world. Through nature walks, observations, and discussions, students explored ways to show gratitude for the land and become responsible caretakers of the environment. We have been observing the changing season by being outside. These opportunities encourage students to develop an appreciation for the land.
- Our Commitment to Treaty: We are learning that Treaty is about relationships, sharing, respect, and working together. Through discussions and stories, students explored the importance of treating one another with kindness, honouring our shared responsibilities, and understanding that we all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs.
Ask your child:
1. What changes do you see in nature and what is the other name for Fall?
2. Can you write your name and tell me the first sound in your name?
I look forward to meeting you all in November to celebrate your child’s learning.
Kind Regards,
Ms. Noon
Kindergarten
Monthly Learning Update for September
Hello Families,
Thank you to all our families for your continued support and partnership. It was wonderful connecting with you and sharing the excitement of your child’s Kindergarten journey.
September has been a busy and exciting month for our Kindergarten students! We have had a wonderful start to the school year, and our students are gradually becoming familiar with our classroom routines, expectations, and learning environment.
Our Kindergarten program follows a developmentally appropriate continuum of programming that recognizes and responds to the diverse strengths, needs, interests, and abilities of all young children. We provide multiple opportunities for students to participate as active learners and to engage in learning experiences at their own individual levels.
Throughout September, we have been working together to build our Kindergarten Community. Establishing consistent classroom routines and expectations provides a strong foundation for a positive, safe, and successful learning environment. Through meaningful experiences, collaboration, and purposeful play, students are learning how to become confident and engaged members of our classroom community.
We are excited to continue nurturing our students’ natural curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to learn. Through structured and organized activities, purposeful play, and hands-on exploration, children will have opportunities to interact, imagine, experiment, investigate, and explore.
We look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growing, and discovering together!
Each month you will receive a learning update. This will provide an overview of topics and concepts covered in class and will outline learning activities for the upcoming month.
For the month of September, the students:
- Worked on recognizing their names and printing them independently. Identifying the first letter in their name
- Direct teaching of formation of letters, practicing pre-printing shapes
- Identify & print letter Aa & Mm with their corresponding sounds
- Listened to daily Read-Alouds participating actively in conversations about the story
- Copied environmental print independently in their journals using the correct pencil grip
- Counted numbers from 1 to 10 forward and backwards
- Discussed Values and expectations of our Kindergarten Community
- Demonstrated roles and responsibilities of being kind and showing respect to develop positive relationships with peers i.e. learning the boundary song and being safe in our bubble space
- Learned about sharing and importance of cooperative play
Next month we will be:
- Learning Seasonal Changes- ongoing throughout the year and Five Senses
- Practicing how Five senses help us observe the world around us
- Identifying Ss, Tt,
- Sorting items using 2 attributes i.e. colour, shape
- Learning about shapes and patterns in our environment
- Identifying first letters in a word
- Participating in daily Read-Alouds demonstrating active listening, retelling the story and making predictions
Ask your child:
1. Can you think of 3 classroom rules?
2. Why do we need a personal bubble space and how can I be a good listener and a friend?
Kind Regards,
Ms. Noon
Kindergarten