The Great Kindergarten Experience of 2013, Week 3

We had another great week of learning and fun!!  We are really getting into a pretty good routine, and although we are all learning as we go, we are kind of loving this!

Reading:  Letter of the Week:  A; Recipe for Reading (pages 11-15); Sight Words:  here, to, and, am; Guided Reading Book:  "Feet are Neat (Level A) 

Math: Singapore Math Lessons 2.1-2.5; Daily Calendar Routines; Number of the Day

Writing: Morning Messages, Journaling, Writing notes to people of his choice

Handwriting:  Handwriting Without Tears, pages 18-22

Read Alouds:  Sharks, Skippyjon Jones, Firehouse, A Mudpie for Mother, A Map in my Lap

Unit Study:  We continued our study of maps.  We checked out a DVD at the library, drew maps of Jackson's choice (focusing on drawing a map key and compass rose).  We went to the Creative Discovery Museum and Jackson used my phone to take pictures of the various maps in the museum and we discussed the information on the map.  We also colored several maps, focusing on land and water differences.  My favorite impromptu map lesson was at the fire hall.  Opem Brad showed him the book of maps he has on his fire truck and where all the fire hydrants in the city of Chattanooga are located.  SUPER COOL!!!  We are going back this week to see the maps inside the station. 

Bible:  Grapevine Studies:  Adam Names the Animals, God Creates Eve, The Serpent, and Section One Review

Science:  Cooking in the Kitchen (Play Dough)

Field Trips:  Library, Fire Hall, Creative Discovery Museum

 Memory Verse:  "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."  Joshua 24:15

My goal for next week:  Do more hands on activities for our Letter of the Week study. 
Jackson's goal for the week:  Complete chore checklist.