We started our reading practicing listening for syllables we hear in words. The students are catching on really quick! We then practiced listening for the letter r in words. I held up a picture of an object and the students had to stand up if it began with r, or sit on their hands if it started with another letter. Then we read the book "A Farm," with a partner sitting elbow elbow knee knee. We talked about how in kindergarten, it is important to point to each word as we read it (to make sure they are reading each word, and learning that words hold meaning). The students had trouble with this last week, so I gave them each a 'magic eye' to help them. This seemed to do the trick :) 

We did a quick math lesson, talking about the words cone, cylinder, and circle. We discussed how they are the same, and how they are different. We then contrasted a circle to a square. 

The boys and girls were such good listeners today that we had time for an art project at the end of the day. We made owls using construction paper and cupcake wrappers. They seemed to really enjoy this activity. Also, no one moved their clothes pin today so they earned another brownie point. We're half way to getting an extra 'fun day,' or mini "class party!" 

Note: Please return the picture forms by Friday, as that is picture day! Also, if you do decide to order books from this book order (they will be getting one every other week or so, so don't feel like you need to this week or ever for that matter) and are adventurous with the computer, I believe that you get an incentive for ordering directly online. You still enter our class code so I get credit and can order classbooks :) Otherwise, checks are good too.

Last book order I as able to order 6 free books, which is very exciting for a new teacher :)