Power of Ten Games

In Kindergarten, when we are learning about numbers to ten, we often use power of ten cards or ten frames.  After calendar, we use the big ten frames as flash cards and the kids have to recognize the arrangement of colored squares quickly and jump that many times.  They are getting quicker every day and it also helps as a movement break!  Now that we are getting used to the cards the kids are learning to play games with them.  The first one we learned is called Face Off.  The kids must deal the cards between partners and then each flips one card into the center.  Each child must say their own number as quickly as they can and are allowed to count if necessary.  The child with the largest number gets the cards or we can play that the child with the lowest number gets the cards.  We decide before the game starts, of course!

Gingerbread Fun!

In November, the kids had fun building a gingerbread house with Mrs. Campbell.  Everyone got to take turns and add their own ideas to our creation.  The house then went to The Festival of Trees where the community could take a look and vote on their favorites.  Kindergarten A was so thrilled when Mr. Kopecky came to tell them they had won!  The kids sure enjoyed the treats that came with our certificate!

Building Necklaces

After we had learned lots about patterns, it was time to create something for ourselves.  The kids each made a pattern necklace out of straw beads.  First each child had to plan and color the pattern the way they wanted it to look.  Then they had to create it as independently as possible.  They were very proud of their work!

Patterns, Patterns, Patterns!!

In October and the first part of November the children worked very hard to learn about patterns.  We set up 4 different pattern centers and the kids had a chance to work at each center to practice their patterning skills.  They used I-Pads, beads, play-doh and a variety of other materials and puzzles to create many different patterns.  Hands-on learning activities are always a lot of fun!

Halloween Happenings

Halloween was a very exciting and busy day for us!  We started out the day being scientists and pumpkin detectives.  Each child had their own pumpkin and as scientists we recorded our observations such as color, size and how it felt.  Once that was done the real fun began as we cleaned and carved 23 pumpkins.  Thank goodness we had 4 moms to help us!  In the afternoon, the kids dressed in their costumes and we walked to the Heritage Manor to sing for the residents.  The children performed well and their audience was thrilled to see them!  Enjoy the pictures!