What is Quiet Time?

Wouldn’t it be great if we could build more downtime into each school day? In today’s hurried school climate, it’s hard to imagine setting aside time to let students self-direct, but there are some great benefits. Think of the powerful, important skills students practice: self-initiative, creativity and self-regulation. In our classroom, we have ten minutes of “quiet time” when students return from recess and lunch. Quiet time is an incredibly effective technique for getting the second half of the day off to a good start!

 

 

 

 

What is a Can Do?

When K-1 students finish their "must do" activity (blue basket) they can work on a "can do" activity. "Can do" activities include games, puzzles, word searches, play dough, etc.

Ask your child about it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is Buddy Reading?

During Buddy Reading, children are paired with apartner to read.  Self Regulation is built into this activity with one child having a lips card and one having an ears card to help them remember who is reading and who is listening. Children are reading at their own level which means some use the pictures in the book to tell the story while others read leveled readers. 

 

What is Math Workshop?

Math workshop is a structure that provides an opportunity for students to work on a variety of activities, usually focused on similar mathematical content, over time. A math workshop generally includes 3-5 activities that students do over several sessions. By repeatedly playing a game or solving a problem, students refine strategies, use different contexts, and bring new knowledge to familiar experiences. 

 

 

 

 

Mystery Reader!

Please sign up for Mystery Readers 2016-2017! 

On Friday afternoons throughout the year,  we will have a Mystery Reader visit our classroom to do a read aloud. Family members, community members, etc can sign up to be mystery readers. The students will not know who is coming each week and it will be both exciting and suspenseful waiting to see who it will be! All mystery readers will need to fill out a CORI.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/8hnwgB 
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com) 
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! 

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. 

Connect with K-1

K-1 Website: Our classroom website is a great communication tool and a wealth of information.  On the website, I post announcements and pictures of what we have been up to.  In addition, you can find our class schedule, a calendar for class & school related events, and our specials schedule.  

Our website can be accessed at:  http://mrsnolanskindergarten.blogspot.com/

K-1 Twitter: Our classroom is connected! Please follow our class on Twitter (@mrsnolankinders) as I will use this social media tool to share and connect with you. Using this social media tool will give you a glimpse into our classroom and your child’s learning in a new and exciting format.

Our Twitter account can be accessed at:

www.twitter.com

@mrsnolankinders

I highly recommend using Twitter and allowing your child be a part of our Twitter page. The K-1 page is completely private and no one else can see it except for K-1 families. If you sent in your permission slip and would like to change your response, please let me know!

Have a great night,

Ashly Nolan

Drop-off and Pick-up

Drop-off:

Drop-off will be at the front circle (the old parking lot). For inclement weather, students will line up inside at the front office.

Pick-up:

I will release students down the ramp into the small parking lot (closed to traffic at that time).  Please plan to meet your child there.  No kindergartner will be dismissed until a parent or responsible adult has met them.  Once I give your child a high five they may go.  Please make sure your child gives me a high five before leaving, so I know that they were picked up safely.

Thank you!

Mrs. Nolan

First Day for Group B

Group B had a great first day. Today we practiced our morning routines, took a tour of the school, played outside for recess, had quiet time, and went to gym. Be sure to ask your child what their favorite part of the day was!

The morning message and share the news question

Story Time

First Day for Group A!

 What a great first day! Today we practiced our morning routines, took a tour of the school, played outside for recess, had quiet time, and went to gym. Be sure to ask your child what their favorite part of the day was!

We were learning about how to complete the mystery question in the morning. Ask your child what the mystery question was today!

Welcome to K-1

Welcome to K-1 and to our classroom website!  Soon it will be filled with posts and pictures of the exciting happenings in our K-1 classroom.  Submit your email address in the space provided above and sign up to be notified by email any time something new is added to the site.  In the meantime, feel free to explore some of the other pages of the website.  You can even check out older posts to get a feel for the kind of information that will be added to the site.  

I am looking forward to a wonderful year and I am so excited to meet all of you. Here is a sneak peek of our new classroom in the modulars...