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Due:

Tuesday , November 1, 2022

Big Reading Question: What can you do when you’re feeling mad?

 

Read Aloud: Tucker the Turtle

 

Social Emotional: Emotions-Angry

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 11 Day 2

Letter/Sound: Hh

 

Today In Class: We will talk about what our body feels like when we’re angry. We will practice the Tucker the Turtle technique to calm down. 
We will work on name and letter sounds activities. 

 

Math:  Reviewing numbers and counting objects. 

 

At Home language calendar activity: Read a book by your favorite children’s author. 

Due:

Monday, October 31, 2022

Today we will do lots of Halloween themed activities. 

We will read a special Halloween story, do some counting activities and enjoy a special Halloween treat. 

Due:

Friday, October 28, 2022

Big Reading Question: Who are the characters in the story? Can you tell me the setting of the story? Can you retell the story?

 

Read Aloud: This week we will be reading the following books and working on character, setting and retell for the books.

  • There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
  • Big Pumpkin
  • The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything
  • Where's My Mummy
  • Room on the Broom

 

Social Emotional: 2nd Step:Emotions

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 10 Day 5

Letter/Sound: Nn

 

Today In Class: We will discuss character/setting and retell the story. We will work on making and writing names and letter sound activities. 

 

Math: Reviewing numbers 6-10 and counting objects

 

At Home: Look for Jack-o-lanterns. Are they scary, happy, mad?

Due:

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Big Reading Question: Who are the characters in the story? Can you tell me the setting of the story? Can you retell the story?

 

Read Aloud: This week we will be reading the following books and working on character, setting and retell for the books.

  • There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
  • Big Pumpkin
  • The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything
  • Where's My Mummy
  • Room on the Broom

 

Social Emotional: 2nd Step:Emotions

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 10 Day 4

Letter/Sound: Nn

 

Today In Class: We will discuss character/setting and retell the story. We will work on making and writing names and letter sound activities. 

 

Math: Reviewing numbers 6-10 and counting objects

 

At Home: Look in the mirror and practice making a sad, mad, happy, scared and surprised face. 

Due:

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Big Reading Question: Who are the characters in the story? Can you tell me the setting of the story? Can you retell the story/

 

Read Aloud: This week we will be reading the following books and working on character, setting and retell for the books.

  • There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
  • Big Pumpkin
  • The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything
  • Where's My Mummy
  • Room on the Broom

 

Social Emotional: 2nd Step:Emotions

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 10 Day 3

Letter/Sound: Nn

 

Today In Class: We will discuss character/setting and retell the story. We will work on making and writing names and letter sound activities. 

 

Math: Reviewing numbers 6-10 and counting objects

 

At Home: Carve a pumpkin. Explore the messy seeds inside. 

Due:

Monday , October 24, 2022

Big Reading Question: Who are the characters in the story? Can you tell me the setting of the story? Can you retell the story/

 

Read Aloud: This week we will be reading the following books and working on character, setting and retell for the books.

There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat

Big Pumpkin

The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything

Where's My Mummy

Room on the Broom

 

Social Emotional: 2nd Step:Emotions

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 10 Day 1

Letter/Sound: Nn

 

Today In Class: We will discuss character/setting and retell the story. We will work on making and writing names and letter sound activities. 

 

Math: Reviewing numbers 6-10 and counting objects

 

At Home: Help rake leaves. Can you find two that look alike?

Due:

Tuesday , October 18, 2022

Big Reading Question: What can we do to help our environment?

 

Read Aloud: Why Should I Recycle, I drive a Garbage Truck

 

Social Emotional: Emotions

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 9 Day 2

Letter/Sound: Ii

 

Today In Class: We will look at a book and ask questions to find out more info. We will work on making and writing names and letter sound activities. 

 

Math:  All about number 7

 

At Home: Practice counting to 20

Due:

Friday, October 7, 2022

**Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch**

Due:

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Big Reading Question: What can you tell me about pumpkins?

 

Read Aloud: We will read various books about pumpkins this week.

*Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington

*Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin Pie byJill Esbaum

*From Seed to Pumpkin by Wendy Pfeffer

*Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano

 

Social Emotional: 2nd Step Review Week

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 8 Day 1

Letter/Sound: Reviewing letters: Mm, Aa, Tt, Dd, Oo, Cc, Gg

 

Today In Class: Pumpkin activities 

 

Math:  Reviewing numbers 0-5 and counting objects 1:1

 

At Home: Talk about our field trip to the pumpkin patch. Ask your child what they think they will see.

Due:

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Big Reading Question: What can you tell me about pumpkins?

 

Read Aloud: We will read various books about pumpkins this week.

*Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington

*Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin Pie byJill Esbaum

*From Seed to Pumpkin by Wendy Pfeffer

*Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano

 

Social Emotional: 2nd Step Review Week

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 8 Day 1

Letter/Sound: Reviewing letters: Mm, Aa, Tt, Dd, Oo, Cc, Gg

 

Today In Class: Pumpkin activities 

 

Math:  Reviewing numbers 0-5 and counting objects 1:1

 

At Home: Look for something to bring for show and tell!

Due:

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Big Reading Question: What can you tell me about pumpkins?

 

Read Aloud: We will read various books about pumpkins this week.

*Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington

*Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin Pie byJill Esbaum

*From Seed to Pumpkin by Wendy Pfeffer

*Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano

 

Social Emotional: 2nd Step Review Week

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 8 Day 1

Letter/Sound: Reviewing letters: Mm, Aa, Tt, Dd, Oo, Cc, Gg

 

Today In Class: Pumpkin activities 

 

Math:  Reviewing numbers 0-5 and counting objects 1:1

 

At Home: Read a story together. Who are the characters in the story.

Due:

Monday, October 3, 2022

Big Reading Question: What can you tell me about pumpkins?

 

Read Aloud: We will read various books about pumpkins this week.

*Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington

*Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin Pie byJill Esbaum

*From Seed to Pumpkin by Wendy Pfeffer

*Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano

 

Social Emotional: 2nd Step Review Week

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 8 Day 1

Letter/Sound: Reviewing letters: Mm, Aa, Tt, Dd, Oo, Cc, Gg

 

Today In Class: Pumpkin activities 

 

Math:  Reviewing numbers 0-5 and counting objects 1:1

 

At Home: Go on a nature walk around your house

Due:

Monday, September 26, 2022

Big Reading Question: What is one new fact you learned about squirrels?

 

Read Aloud:Squirrels by Lynne M. Watanabe

Social Emotional: Identifying Feelings

2nd Step Day 1

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 7 Day 1

Letter/Sound: Gg

 

Today In Class: Friendship Activities, Reviewing previous skills taught and testing for mastery

 

Math: Counting Reviewing numbers 0-5 and counting objects 1:1

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity - Cut an apple open and talk about all the parts.

Due:

Friday, September 23, 2022

Big Reading Question: What is one new fact you learned about people and the environment?

 

Read Aloud: People and the Environment by Jennifer Boothroyd

Social Emotional: Asking for What We Want

2nd Step Day 5

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 6 Day 5

Letter/Sound: Cc

 

Today In Class: Sorting letter sounds

Math: Counting Reviewing numbers 0-5 and comparing numbers

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity - Help rake leaves. Can you find two that look alike?

Due:

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Big Reading Question: What is one new fact you learned today about a bug?

 

Read Aloud: The Icky Bug Counting Book by Jerry Pallotta

Social Emotional: Asking for What We Want

2nd Step Day 4

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 6 Day 4

Letter/Sound: Cc

 

Today In Class: Working on letter sounds and writing names

Math: Counting Reviewing numbers 0-5 and comparing numbers

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity - Look around your house for something that starts will letter Cc for show and tell.

Due:

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Big Reading Question: What solutions from the suitcase did Goldilocks use?

 

Read Aloud: Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A Problem-Solving Story

Social Emotional: Asking for What We Want

2nd Step Day 3

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 6 Day 3

Letter/Sound: Cc

 

Today In Class: We will go on a nature walk to observe things from our environment

Math: Counting Reviewing numbers 0-5 and comparing numbers

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity - Go on a nature walk around your house and talk about what you see.

Due:

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Big Reading Question: How were the plants and animals in the book connected?

 

Read Aloud: Big Trees by:Kari Cornell

Social Emotional: Asking for What We Want

2nd Step Day 2

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 6 Day 2

Letter/Sound: Cc

 

Today In Class: We will work on writing names and scissor skills

Math: Counting Reviewing numbers 0-5 and comparing numbers

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity - "Water" the plants. Let your child take the lead.

Due:

Monday, September 19, 2022

Big Reading Question: What were some animals or plants that we saw in the book?

 

Read Aloud: Life in the City by:Kari Cornell

Social Emotional: Asking for What We Want

2nd Step Day 1

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 6 Day 1

Letter/Sound: Cc

 

Today In Class: We will be observing things from nature and recording our observations

Math: Counting Reviewing numbers 0-5 and comparing numbers

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity - Arrrrr you ready? Talk like a pirate today!

Due:

Friday, September 16, 2022

Big Reading Question: What were some of the directions given in the book?

 

Read Aloud: From Head to Toe by Eric Carle

Social Emotional: Following Directions

2nd Step Day 5

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 5 Day 5

Letter/Sound: Oo

 

Today In Class: Sorting things that start with letter Oo, reviewing all letter sounds learned thus far.

Math: Counting Objects 1:1

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity -Play with play dough. What can you make. Be creative.

Due:

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Big Reading Question: What happens every time P.U. Zorilla gets a new job?

 

Read Aloud: Please Don't Upset P.U. Zorilla by Lynn Rowe

Social Emotional: Following Directions

2nd Step Day 4

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 5 Day 4

Letter/Sound: Oo

 

Today In Class: Writing Oo and reviewing Mm, Aa, Tt, Dd letter formations

Math: Counting Objects 1:1

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity -Look for something that starts with letter Oo to bring for show and tell.

Due:

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Big Reading Question: How is Big Al friendly to the other fish?

 

Read Aloud: Big Al by Andrew Clements

Social Emotional: Following Directions

2nd Step Day 3

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 5 Day 3

Letter/Sound: Oo

 

Today In Class: Sort pictures that start with Oo

Math: Counting Objects 1:1

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity -Play dress up. Pretend to be a character from a book.

Due:

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Big Reading Question: Can you use clues in the book to predict what type of food the mouse is going to eat?

 

Read Aloud: Lunch by Denise Fleming

Social Emotional: Following Directions

2nd Step Day 2

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 5 Day 2

Letter/Sound: Oo

 

Today In Class: Recognizing and writing our names, what begins with the sound /0/

Math: Counting Objects 1:1

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity -Can your child answer this question, "What do you want for dinner." Have them answer in a complete sentence "For dinner I would like......"

Due:

Monday, September 12, 2022

Big Reading Question: How do the colors change in the book?

 

Read Aloud: Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll

Social Emotional: Following Directions

2nd Step Day 1

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 5 Day 1

Letter/Sound: Oo

 

Today In Class: Recognizing and writing our names, sorting upper and lower case Oo

Math: Counting Objects 1:1

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity -Have your child tell you how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Due:

Friday September 9 2022

Big Reading Question: What did the bunny make from a box?

 

Read Aloud: Not a Box by Antoinette Portis

Social Emotional: Self-Talk

2nd Step Day 5: Read The Little Engine That Could

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 4 Day 4

Letter/Sound: Dd

 

Today In Class: We will be sorting 2D shapes

Math: Hands-On Math Centers

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity -Have an apple taste test. Which kind do you like best? Why? 

Due:

Thursday, September 8 2022

Big Reading Question: How do the mice outsmart the cat?

 

Read Aloud: Mouse Shapes by Ellen Stoll Walsh

Social Emotional: Self-Talk

2nd Step Day 3

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 4 Day 3

Letter/Sound: Dd

 

Today In Class: We will be sorting 2D shapes

Math: Hands-On Math Centers

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity- Look for something that starts with Dd to bring for show and tell.

Due:

Wednesday September 7, 2022

Big Reading Question: Can you name some 2D shapes in the story?

 

Read Aloud: Goldilocks and the Three Pancakes

Social Emotional: Self-Talk

2nd Step Day 2

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 4 Day 2

Letter/Sound: Dd

 

Today In Class: We will be sorting 2D shapes

Math: Hands-On Math Centers

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity- Sing the Wheels on the Bus

Due:

Tuesday September 6, 2022

Big Reading Question: Can you name some 2D shapes in the story?

 

Read Aloud: The Shape of Things by Dayle Ann Dobbs

Social Emotional: Self-Talk

2nd Step Day 1

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 4 Day 1

Letter/Sound: Dd

 

Today In Class: We will be sorting 2D shapes

Math: Hands-On Math Centers

 

At Home: Language Calendar Activity- Read a new book today. Ask "What do you think will happen next?"

Due:

Thursday September 1, 2022

Big Reading Question: How is this story different from the other Goldilocks book?

 

Read Aloud: Goldilocks and Just One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson

Social Emotional: Focusing Attention

2nd Step Day 4

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 3 Day 4

Letter/Sound: Tt

 

Today In Class: We will be learning how to solve conflicts using our solution suitcase. We will make our own solution suitcase. 

Math: Review numbers 0-5

 

At Home: Remember to look for something that starts with Tt bring for show and tell!

Due:

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Big Reading Question: What solutions from the solution suitcase can Goldilocks use to solve the problems?

 

Read Aloud: Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A Problem Solving Story

Social Emotional: Focusing Attention

2nd Step Day 3

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 3 Day 3

Letter/Sound: Tt

 

Today In Class: We will be learning how to solve conflicts using our solution suitcase. We will make our own solution suitcase. 

Math: Review numbers 0-5

 

At Home: When a problem occurs at home, ask your child if there is a solution they could use in their solution suitcase. 

Due:

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Big Reading Question: Can you retell the story?

 

Read Aloud: Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Valeri Gorbachev

Social Emotional: Focusing Attention

2nd Step Day 2

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 3 Day 2

Letter/Sound: Tt

 

Today In Class: We will be learning how to solve conflicts using our solution suitcase. 

Math: Review numbers 0-5

 

At Home: Go on a number hunt around your house. What numbers can you find?

Due:

Monday, August 29, 2022

Big Reading Question: Can you predict what will happen next in the story?

 

Read Aloud: Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Valeri Gorbachev

Social Emotional: Focusing Attention

2nd Step Day 1

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 3 Day 1

Letter/Sound: Tt

 

Today In Class: We will be learning how to solve conflicts using our solution suitcase. 

Math: Review numbers 0-5

 

At Home: Can you find something at home that starts with letter Tt?

Due:

Friday, August 26, 2022

Big Reading Question: How can I be a good friend?

 

Read Aloud: Should I share my Ice Cream? by Mo Willems

Social Emotional: Listening

2nd Step Day 5

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 2 Day 5

Letter/Sound: Aa

 

Today In Class: Friendship Activities, Letter/Sound "Aa" Activities

Math: Review numbers 0-5

 

At Home: Ask your child to tell you how we made friendship ice cream!

Due:

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Big Reading Question: How can I be a good friend?

 

Read Aloud: My Friend is Sad by Mo Willems

Social Emotional: Listening

2nd Step Day 4

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 2 Day 4

Letter/Sound: Aa

 

Today In Class: Friendship Activities, Letter/Sound "Aa" Activities

Math: Review Numbers 0-5

 

At Home: Ask your child to name one friend they played with today.

Due:

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Big Reading Question: How can I be a good friend?

 

Read Aloud: My New Friend is So Fun by Mo Willems

Social Emotional: Listening

2nd Step Day 3

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 2 Day 3

Letter/Sound: Aa

 

Today In Class: Friendship Activities, Letter/Sound "Aa" Activities

Math: All About Number 5

 

At Home: Find 5 objects around your house to count.

Due:

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Big Reading Question: How can I be a good friend?

 

Read Aloud: Rainbow Fish by: Marcus Pfister

Social Emotional: Listening

2nd Step Day 2

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 2 Day 2

Letter/Sound: Aa

 

Today In Class: Friendship Activities, Letter/Sound "Aa" Activities

Math: All About Number 4

 

At Home: Find Something that begins with the same letter as your name

Due:

Monday August 22, 2022

Big Reading Question: How can I be a good friend?

 

Read Aloud: Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems

Social Emotional: Listening

2nd Step Day 1

 

Foundational Skills

Heggerty Week 2 Day 1

Letter/Sound: Aa

 

Today In Class: Friendship Activities, Letter/Sound "Aa" Activities

Math: All About Number 3

 

At Home: Find Something that begins with letter Aa

Due:

Friday, August 19, 2022

Big Reading Question: What are some ways the Mine-O-Saur is not being a good friend?

 

Read Aloud: The Mine-O-Saur by Michael Trigg

Vocabulary Words: problem, solution

Letter/Sound: Mm

 

Today In Class:

Name Activities

 

Math: Review numbers 0, 1 and 2

 

At Home: Ask your child to tell you what they like best about school.

 

Due:

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Big Reading Question: What different colors do Pete's shoes turn?

 

Read Aloud: Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

Vocabulary Words: letter, alphabet

Letter/Sound: Mm

 

Today In Class:

Name Activities

Math: Learn all about number 1

 

At Home: Ask your child to tell you the story of Pete the Cat.

Due:

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Big Reading Question: What solution can they use to solve the problem?

 

Read Aloud: Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A Problem-Solving Story by: Lindsay Nina Giroux and Mary Louise Hemmeter

Vocabulary Words: problem, solution, solution suitcase

Letter/Sound: Mm

Today In Class:

Name Activities

 

Math: All About Number 2

 

At Home: Ask your child to tell you one solution from our solution suitcase

Due:

Tuesday August 16, 2022

Big Reading Question: What does Otto learn at school?

 

Read Aloud: Otto Goes to School

Vocabulary Words: school, learn, vote

 

Letter/Sound: Mm

  

Today in Class:

Students will work on learning what letter their name starts with.

Math: Students will learn all about number 0

 

At Home: Ask your child what letter their name starts with.