My name is Mrs. Finch and I am your new Kindergarten teacher!
Our Curriculum:
Phonics:
- The Phonics Program we use at Mt. Pleasant is called Fundations.
- We are learning how to print, recognize, and sound out all of the letters of the ALPHABET
Language Arts:
- The Reading Program we use is called Reading Street.
- Read alouds, decodable readers, heart word (sight word) activities and phonemic awareness skills are things we will practice.
- Literacy Centers are completed each day. Students rotate through 4 literacy bases centers: writing, technology, reading, guided reading.
At home you can support your child by reading each night at home. (Book of your choice) Before you read the story ask your child what they think the book will be about. While you read stop and talk about what is happening in the story. After you finish the book talk about it! Here are some general questions you can ask:
1. Who were the characters?
2. Where did the story take place (setting)?
3. What was your favorite part and why?
4. What was the problem in the story? How was the problem solved?
5. What happened in the beginning, middle, & end of the story? (sequence)
6. Was the story fiction (not-real) or non-fiction (real)?
This will be very helpful for your children and it will reinforce what we will be learning in reading everyday!
Math:
- The Math Program we use at Mt. Pleasant is called Eureka Math! It is a fun, interactive and hands-on math program.
- We start each lesson whole group to introduce the daily topic. Next we break into 3 small groups to practice fluency, concept development and independendent practice.
Science:
- Your child will learn science through interactive Mystery Science videos.
Social Studies:
- Your child will learn social studies through using scholastic news magazines.
- There is also Social Studies embedded into our read alouds.
Contact Information:
Please feel free to contact me! I will always be available to address any issues or concerns you may have throughout the year. You can contact me through the school phone by calling, by e-mail at [email protected].
Together, we are all a part of your childs' school experience! We are learning each day and making kindergarten a comfortable, secure, and safe environment for learning. I look forward to a wonderful year!
Mrs. Finch