Our Trip to the Zoo!

We visited the zoo last week and despite the rainy weather, had a blast! Here are some highlights from our trip!

Excited smiles on the way to the zoo!

We took a class  and learned about the different types of bears. 

The seals liked showing off for us!

The Hippo was very active as well!

The Lions roared for us!

The Orangutan was very interested in the kiddos

All tuckered out! What a great day at the zoo!

Happy Kentucky Kids Day!

Mrs. Bratton says:

"Happy Kentucky Kids Day to my wonderful students!"

We are learning about fish body parts!

The Kindergarten Kids say:

"Today in Science, we labeled fish body parts."

"Our favorite body part on the fish are the gills because they breathe out of them!"

We are learning to partner share!

The Kingergarten Kids say....

"Today we learned to sit knee-to-knee with our partners. We brainstormed ways that we have fun with our families during writing time."

We are learning to spell!

The Kindergarten Kids say...

"Today in Word Work, we wrote our spelling words in shaving cream. It was fun!"

Welcome to Kindergarten!

Welcome to one of the most incredible years your child will have in his/her school career!
            Kindergarten is an exciting time as children embark upon new adventures in the world of learning. You will see such wonderful growth in your child’s thinking, speech and understanding of the world!
            During Kindergarten, your child will learn how to read, write stories, add, subtract, and so much more.  I hope to make your child's first full day learning experience a fun and exciting one, and I hope to instill a love of learning that will last throughout your child's years of schooling.
            So much happens in Kindergarten!  Because of this, parents as well as children may have some apprehensions about what will happen.  It is extremely important to keep in mind that we all build on small successes.  Each child will progress at his/her own rate, acquiring skills as he/she is developmentally ready.  Maintaining each child's self-esteem and building a secure foundation for future growth will always remain a priority in our kindergarten classroom.  Here are some ways you can help:

• Celebrate your child's success, no matter how small it may seem.  This will keep your child enthusiastic about learning and proud of their work!
• Check your child’s B.E.A.R. binder each day. This will include important information about your child’s behavior, upcoming events in the school/classroom, as well as the homework for the week! Please sign the calendar  and return  this to school every day so that I can make sure that we are communicating with each other everyday about your child’s progress in class. 
• Read to and with your child everyday, if possible.  The more your child is exposed to language, the easier it will be for him/her to incorporate new skills in reading and writing in the classroom.  Remember to record all reading in your child's reading log. This reading log is located on the back of their Daily Report.

Please do not hesitate to call or email me with ANY questions or concerns! I am looking forward to working with you and your child this year!