Kindergarten Happenings for October

Integrated Studies

In October, we will start the IB unit “How WE Express Ourselves”

·         We will inquire into fairy tales and fables their similarities and differences

·         Literary elements of fairy tales and fables

·         Apply fairy tales and fable lessons to everyday life

Math

·         Number concepts can be used every day

·         Counting is a way to find a number of objects

·         A calendar measures time in years, months, and days

·         Math ideas can be expressed in words

·         Geometric Shapes

·         Patterns ( this will be our emphasis the next two weeks)

Language Arts:

·         Concepts of print

·         Sound to letter correspondence/ Capital and lowercase letters

·         Purpose for listening

   Conferences are on October 11^th, look for your time in your child’s folder/ NO school for the children

Kindergarten field trip to fire station October 22nd