Greetings Fish Families!

We filled the fish jar again today! Please ask your child how we celebrated.

I have so much to fill you all in on. It has been another learning-filled, busy week in the fish classroom! 

Science: I hope you have all been hearing about our chick eggs. We are doing this science unit following an inquiry model where the children are asking questions and having "wonderings". We will then use these wonderings to learn. We predicted how many days it will take for the chicks to hatch, but I haven't told them the answer because we are tallying the days. The children and I recorded data about the 29 eggs including color, size and whether they were dirty or clean. 

Writers' Workshop: We are writing like scientists! We cracked open some eggs (from the grocery store) and drew scientific pictures of what we observed. The children labelled and wrote a question or something they noticed. We began to use some egg vocabulary including; shell, yolk, & albumen.

Readers' Workshop: We began an author study this week. We will be focusing on Eric Carle over the next few weeks. We are completing a synthesis chart as we read his books. The children learned about his use of gimmicks this week. We are also developing theories about his art and writing. 

Math Workshop: We finished unit #7 and began unit #8. Assessment letters will be coming home on Monday. We have been doing a lot with subtraction this week. I wanted to highlight some apps we are enjoying; Number Lines (using the counting backwards option) and Kindergarten Subtraction (which has a frog with a pink K- icon). 

Visual Art: We have been busy making gifts for Mom! We are also making chick art and water colors like Eric Carle.

Music/Movement: GoNoodle continues to be a big hit with the fish! We did a lot of the Maximo choices this week. He works on deep breathing and relaxation.

Up-Coming Events:
May 13- Early Release
May 21- May Day/Puppet Show
May 25- No School (Memorial Day)
May 29- K Field Day
June 1- Grandparent Luncheon
June 16- Last Day of Kindergarten.  We will be having a celebration in the classroom at 9:30 on that morning. Families are invited to attend. Dismissal will be by 11:00. If this is a problem for your family, please let me know!

Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!
Kristen