Playful Kinders

Hello Families, We have had another fantastic week in Kindergarten.  Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our 2nd Hip Hop Concert! Thank you to Mrs. Odegard for organizing this for our students! Math This week, we have been excited to represent numbers.  Helping Your Child Represent Numbers A significant part of early math learning involves representing numbers in various ways, allowing students to truly understand what each number represents.  Representing numbers means students can show a number in more than one way.  This is important because it helps students understand that the numeral “7” always represents the same amount, regardless of how it is presented. Representing numbers supports all of these skills and helps children become confident math thinkers. In Kindergarten, children are building strong number sense, which includes: Counting and comparing quantities Connecting numerals to sets of objects Representing numbers in different ways D...

Hello Families, We have had another exciting week! Important Dates Jan 22 –  Hip Hop Dance performance  Jan 30  Non-Instructional Day – no school for students  This week in kindergarten, students explored their families through drawing and labelling, a meaningful activity that connects personal experiences to learning across all subject areas. Through this work, students shared who is important to them while developing foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, wellness, and creative expression. English Language Arts & Literacy Students used drawing and early writing to communicate meaning. I can… Draw pictures to share my ideas and experiences Label my drawings using letters, sounds, or words Talk about my picture and explain who is in my family Listen respectfully when others share their work Mathematics Students explored early number concepts and spatial thinking. I can… Count how many people are in my family Compare my family size to others (more, fewer, or t...

Hello Families, Happy New Year! We have had a fabulous first week back. Students were so excited to see each other and settled into their routines quickly.   We have spent this week revisiting classroom routines, working on community-building concepts, and reviewing skills in all subject areas. Important Dates Jan 13  Fun Lunch   Jan 14  School Council Meeting & Parent Association Meeting   Jan 30  Non-Instructional Day – no school for students  Well-Being I can be kind to others. I can take turns and share. I can listen when others are talking. I can use my words to solve problems. This week we read so many incredible books that focused on wellness.   "The Mindful 123" picture book teaches children about emotional regulation, self-awareness, and mindfulness. We practiced taking deep breaths to calm our bodies, counting when we were upset, being kind to ourselves through words/actions, asking for help, and noticing the world around us thr...

Hello Families, What a fun week in Kindergarten! Important Dates Jan 5  Classes resuem    Jan 13  Fun Lunch   Jan 14  School Council Meeting & Parent Association Meeting   Jan 30  Non-Instructional Day – no school for students   As Mrs. Scarrow begins an exciting new chapter at her new school, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for her leadership, kindness, and unwavering support. Her dedication to students, staff, and families has made a lasting impact on our school community. We are grateful for the guidance, encouragement, and care she has shared so generously, and she will be truly missed. We wish Mrs. Scarrow every success and happiness in her new role and are confident that she will continue to make a positive difference wherever she goes. Hip Hop Concerts Wow! Students were so excited to share their learning with their families. The Tuesday/Thursday class was fabulous, and we look forward to celebrating the Monday/Wednesday cla...

Hello Families, Important Dates Dec 8  Fun Lunch Dec 16  Winter Concert  Dec 17  Winter Concert  Dec 19  Fun Snack Dec 19  Last day before Winter Break Jan 5  First day of classes Gym This week in physical education, our kindergarten students had a blast exploring movement, balance, and teamwork through scooter boards and an exciting group game called Hungry Hippos . These activities aren’t just fun; they help students develop essential physical literacy skills, cooperation, and confidence in movement.  Students practiced moving their bodies in a variety of ways while seated or lying on scooter boards. They focused on pushing, steering, and stopping safely, which helps build core strength, balance, and spatial awareness. I can use my body to move safely on a scooter board. I can stop, start, and steer while on a scooter board. I can show control and balance while moving in different directions. In this cooperative game, students worked in te...

Hello Families, Important Dates Dec 8 Fun Lunch Dec 16 Winter Concert  Dec 17 Winter Concert  Dec 19 Fun Snack Dec 19 Last day before Winter Break Jan 5 First day of classes Well-Being This week, something magical has arrived in our kindergarten classroom: our Kindness Elves! "Buddy and Snowball," welcome to kindergarten! These special helpers are not just cute; they are here to encourage children to practice kindness, empathy, and cooperation with their friends, teachers, and families. The elves gave challenges and suggestions that supported students' thinking about the feelings of others, sharing, and celebrating each other’s efforts. For example, the elves might encourage students to: Help a classmate clean up. Share a toy or resource during play. Through these activities, students are developing important social and emotional skills that are integral to our kindergarten program. I can recognize and describe my own feelings. I can notice and respond to the feelin...