Oh the weather outside is frightful....

As our days grow colder and the munchkins anxiously await building their first snowman of the year, I would like to share with you a few thoughts about school and cold weather!  I am happy to help the munchkins when it is time to "BUNDLE UP, but as a very wise kindergartner once proclaimed..."It's too bad you aren't an octopus, Miss Sawyer, so you could help us all!

Since I am certainly not an octopus, here are some thoughts and ideas!

LEARNING TO BUNDLE UP!
*Please help your child learn how to "BUNDLE UP" for winter!
*Please help your child learn how to zip, snap, button, or toggle their coat!
*Please help your child learn how to put on scarves, hats, and mittens!
*Please help your child learn how to put on and take off boots!
*Please help your child learn how to tie their shoelaces!

A FEW TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD!
*Practice "BUNDLING UP" every night.
*Practice when you are not even going anywhere.  Make it your "homework"!
*Practice when you have time and patience.
*Celebrate your child growing up and becoming independent!  They will be so proud!

SHOPPING TIPS!
*Pull-on boots are easiest.
*Mittens are easier than gloves.
*Take your child with you and practice in the store before buying a new coat...cute isn't always best.

DAILY RECESS!
*When possible, the children go outside for recess.
*Mr. "K" makes recess decisions daily based on temperature, wind chill, and weather conditions.


CLASSROOM SHOES AND SNOW BOOTS!
*It is best for children to have shoes for wearing in the classroom AND boots/shoes for wearing outside.
*Children without boots will not be able to play in the snow.
*Wet shoes and socks are not fun.
*Thank you for helping keep the children warm and cozy so we can focus on learning!

NEED A COAT FOR YOU CHILD...PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

More AMAZING Writing!

Here are some more stories from the munchkins!  We hope you enjoy watching our journey as writers! Do you remember what your child's writing sample looked like at Parent-Teacher Conferences?  Oh, my...what SMART KIDS LEARNING we are in kindergarten!

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Zoe's story about things she likes!

Miley's story about colors in nature!

Geonho's story about colors!

Danny's story about his friends.

"HATS OFF" To Kindergarten!

Yeah!
We did it!
We collected 100 items of food for children and families that might be hungry in Lincoln!

We decorated some of the cans and boxes with delightful pictures!
It is always nice to help other people!
Today I think we are SMART KIDS LEARNING and KIND KIDS SHARING!

Thank you for helping us reach our goal!
I am blessed to have such a caring classroom of children and parents!

ALL ABOUT WRITING!

We are becoming AMAZING writers!  We are learning how to write information sentences to make our stories more interesting!  We are also practicing how to ask a question in our writing!

We are excited to share our writing with you!  We are quite certain you will be able to read our stories.  Enjoy!  Stay tuned for more stories in the near future!

Camree's story about nature.

Evan's story about symbols of America!

Scarlett's story about Zoe.

Rion's story about a train!

Ugo's story about going to McDonald's with friends.

"Hats Off" To Those Who Help The Hungry!

We are collecting food for children and families who might be hungry!
We are thankful for the food we have at our houses.
We are charting our collection.
We are happy to report we have collected 72 items if food!
Yeah for us!

Our goal is 100!
We are almost there!
Thank you for helping us help those who are hungry!

"FALLING" Into Kindergarten!

This is perhaps my most favorite time of the year!  The munchkins are adorable!  Enjoy!