Independent Reading

During our reading block, I teach a lesson on a strategy that the child will practice using during their Independent Reading Time. Today the students were looking for Who? (characters) and Where? (settings) in their books. They also practice these strategies in the Literacy Stations. More pictures on that later. :-)



The characters in Tristan's book were pets.

Larkin's book's setting was in the rainforest.

Investigating our Math Manipulatives

During the first week of Math Investigations the children have time to manipulate and explore all of the manipulatives that we will be using through out the year. This week we explored color tiles, teddy bear counters, geo-blocks, connecting cubes and beads, and pattern blocks. The students are encouraged to make patterns, images, or structures.

 

 

 

 

First Day of School Pictures!!

August 14, 2014 Kindergarten Orientation

We had a packed room for our 2014 Kindergarten Orientation in Mrs. Soles' room! Nearly all of my new students showed up (and even a few extras)! The parents and students were very patient while I went through a PowerPoint explaining some of the rituals and routines that the parents and students can expect for this school year. Here are some snap shots that Mr. Soles was able to take from his spot at the side of the room. If you were there and you are not in these photos, don't worry we have a lot more fun times ahead! Mrs. Soles loves to take pictures!!