Mrs. Jan Dicker
Kindergarten
jand@cccparish.org
785-550-4999
Recommended time each day 1-2 hours
Supplies needed: computer access, writing materials, crayons, glue, scissors
Teachers will provide daily plans for student/parent electronic availability
Teacher will be available M-F from 1:00-3:00pm & 6:00-7:00pm
Lesson Plans for Apr. 6-8 * As we begin Holy Week, lessons will reflect curriculum Mon.-Wed.
Monday:
1. Calendar click here
2. Daily Journal Instructions click here Write about one of your good deeds during Lent: "My good deed was_________."
3. Math Assignment: Continue chapter 10, lesson 10.2, pgs. 579-584,
Splash Math assignments on-line
4. Sight word: "not"
5. A-Z Reading Click here
6. Phonics: Long vowel lessons (lesson included in packet) Lesson 115, pgs. 219 & 220.
7. Dictionary letter "P", pictures in alphabetical order, label, writing sentences on adjacent page.
8. Author Study: April author - Eric Carle read Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too?" click here
9. Prayer: Click here
*Holy Week/Easter videos, audio books, crafts, and recipes. Please use during the following this week.
Religion-based videos:
The Easter Story video click here
Super book - Episode 11 "He is Risen" click here
(Beginning with the betrayal by Judas. You might want to preview this before showing it to your child.)
Audiobooks:
The Story of the Easter Bunny click here
The Best Easter Egg Ever click here
The Easter Egg by Jan Brett click here
Easter Crafts:
Easter Egg Paper Craft: click here
Awesome Easter Crafts: click here
The cross outline click here
Cooking Recipe:
Resurrection Roll Recipe and Script click here
Tuesday
1. Calendar click here
2. Daily Journal Instructions click here Write about one of your good deeds during Lent: "Another good deed was_________."
3. Math Assignment: Continue chapter 10, lesson 10.3, pgs. 585-588.
Splash Math assignments on-line
4. Sight word: "like"
5. A-Z Reading Click here
6. Phonics page (in packet) look for boy with ??? above his head, using "ate" for words.
7. Dictionary letter "Q", pictures in alphabetical order, label, writing sentences on adjacent page.
8. Please enjoy an Easter book today.
9. Prayer: Click here
Wednesday
1. Calendar click here
2. In place of writing today, do another good deed.
3. Math Assignment: Continue chapter 10, lesson 10.4, pgs. 591-596.
Splash Math assignments on-line
4. Religion lesson lesson 21, "The Three Days" (Included in pack)
5. Draw & Write Journal: Title: After watching an Easter Video, write about something you have learned about
Holy Week.
6. Prayer: Click here
Previous lesson plans:
Lesson Plans March 30-Apr. 3
Monday:
1. Calendar click here
2. Daily Journal Instructions click here
Writing for today: Write 2 signs of spring. Ex: green grass, birds building nests, flowers & trees beginning to bloom.
3. Math Assignment: Continue chapter 8. lesson 8.8 pages 471-476.
Splash Math information has been sent to you.
4. Sight word: "down"
5. A-Z Reading Click here
6. Phonics: Begin long vowel lessons (lesson included in packet) Lesson 114, pgs. 217, 218 (
7. Dictionary letter "M", pictures in alphabetical order, label, writing sentences on adjacent page.
8. Author Study: April author: Eric Carle click here
9.Read Aloud: The Trumpet of the Swan,
10. Next read aloud: The Mouse and the Motorcycle click here
11.* Religion: The Beginner's Bible videos click here
12. Prayer: Click here
Tuesday:
1. Calendar click here
2. Daily Journal Instructions click here "In the springtime I can _________"
3. Math: Chapter 8 Review/Test, pgs. 477-480. *If you do not complete this today, finish on Wed.
Splash Math
4. Sight word: "do"
5. A-Z Reading Click here
6. Phonics page (in packet): Look for the big word "wow".
Directions: 1) identify "ick" sound, 2) use letters on page, k, th, tr, s, & l. Determine words: kick, thick, trick, sick, & lick.
3) Cut out 4 words at bottom of page, put sentence together "That was a great ___ick!" 4) Choose a word to fit in
sentence. 5) Write beginning sound. 6) Write sentence on handwriting line. 7) Draw a picture!
7. Dictionary: letter "N"
8. Author Study: Eric Carle click here
9. Read Aloud: Continue The Trumpet of the Swan (suggested10 minutes per reading)
New Read Aloud: The Mouse and the Motorcycle click here
10.* Religion: The Beginner's Bible videos click here
11. Prayer Click here
Wednesday
1. Calendar click here
2. Daily Journal Instructions click here Make a list of 5 insects.
3. Math: Scavenger hunt. Look for items in the house with 3 dimensional shapes. Ex: cans, jars, balls, cereal boxes, both
rectangular and cubes. Put aside. Learning about 3 dimensional shapes is the next math chapter.
4. Splash Math
5. Sight word: "did"
5. A-Z Reading Click here
6. Dictionary: "O"
5. Author Study: Eric Carle book: click here
6. Read Aloud: Continue TheTrumpet of the Swan.
7. New Read Aloud: The Mouse and the Motorcycle click here
8. * Religion: The Beginner's Bible videos click here
9. Prayer Click here
Thursday:
1. Calendar click here
2. Daily Journal Instructions click here
"I can be a mixed up girl/boy. My head can be a ____, my arms can be a _______, etc.
3. Math: Begin Ch. 10, 3 dimensional shapes (we completed ch. 9 earlier).
Lesson 10.1, pgs. 573-578.
4. Splash Math
5, A-Z Reading Click here
6. Author study: Mr. Seahorse click here
7. Draw & Write Journal: Title: "Seahorse", draw a picture a seahorse. Write about something you read in the book.
8. Religion: The Beginner's Bible videos click here
9. Read Aloud: The Trumpet of the Swan
10. New Read Aloud: The Mouse and the Motorcycle click here
11. * Religion: The Beginner's Bible videos click her. Prayer Click here
12. Prayer Click here
Friday: Field Trip Friday
1. Calendar click here
2. Daily Journal Instructions click here "Today we are learning about "oceans." Write 2-3 things you know about oceans.
What would you need to take with you if you spent the day at the beach.
Read: Atlantic: click here
Read: The Ocean Alphabet Book: click here
Jellyfish in a bottle: click here
Read: Ocean Animals for Kinds click here
Exploring the Coral Reef click here
How Does a Penguin Launch Itself From the Sea? click here
Read: Rainbow Fish click here
The Bravest Fish click here
How to draw a jelly fish click here
How to draw a sea horse click here
How to draw an octopus click here
*Ocean Yoga Fun click here
*Ocean Art Project click here
Additional Resources
Religion click here
Computer Programs we use in our class:
StarFall.com click here
ABCya.com click here
SplashMath.com (you will need to use the code that was emailed)
Readingbear.org click here (you will need to create another account)
Peep and the Big Wide World is a great show we love to watch videos also games click here
The following are lists of sight words we will be learning in kindergarten.
Dolch Sight Word Lists:
List #1:
the a of his on to
on to I in that they
and you was she but he
List #2:
it said for had
at all there be
am him look some
have then with is
List #3
out go little as
her up we down
do did not like
would can what were
List #4
one me could so
get this will when
see them my yes big
List #5
if came over into
west now ask your
just are long very
its blue
Homework
Homework is not part of the kindergarten program. When a child is ill or absent important work that is missed will be sent home to be completed. Usually this can be overseen by parents.
If students are having difficulties completing daily assignments, parents will be notified.
The following is an overview of kindergarten curriculum:
Religion
All students will attend children's Mass each Thursday morning beginning around 8:10. Our class will be responsible for planning one Mass this school year. Religion is also taught as part of the regular curriculum. We Believe, God Made the World is the resource for kindergarten which reinforces a strong faith foundation based on 3 elements: beliefs, story, and celebration. This resource provides a balance among doctrine, Scripture, and the liturgical year. Bible stories will be read throughout the year. As part of the Faith Initiative, Kindergarten students will read stories and learn about Saints.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in Kindergarten Mass, All-School Masses, Special Masses, and the morning prayer. All students will participate in at least one of the these during the year.
Language Arts
The main emphasis in kindergarten will be helping young students learn phonics skills, read, and write. Each student will participate in a language arts block that will incorporate letter recognition, phonics skills, sight words, and reading skills. After students have begun reading, books that have been used for instruction will be sent home to be read and returned to school.
Daily 5 Daily Five is an instructional model that incorporates a strong literacy program promoting reading and encourages young children to become independent readers. During each instructional block literacy skills will be taught in a whole-group setting. Students will also meet in smaller group instructional settings. The National Standards' based "mini" lessons will be short and precise and will be taught in 15 to 20 minute reading instructional cycles. There are 5 activities that are carefully taught and reinforced during the first month of school. As students reading stamina increases, they will:
The current math series used at Corpus Christi is Harcourt Math. This series is based on research that focuses on effective learning processes and instructional strategies that are essential for mathematical success. Four basic instructional strategies include:
1. Explicit Instruction
*Classroom Party Sign UpParents, click the link below to sign up for various classroom parties throughout the year!
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Dolch Sight Word Lists:
List #1:
the a of his on to
on to I in that they
and you was she but he
List #2:
it said for had
at all there be
am him look some
have then with is
List #3
out go little as
her up we down
do did not like
would can what were
List #4
one me could so
get this will when
see them my yes big
List #5
if came over into
west now ask your
just are long very
its blue
Homework
Homework is not part of the kindergarten program. When a child is ill or absent important work that is missed will be sent home to be completed. Usually this can be overseen by parents.
If students are having difficulties completing daily assignments, parents will be notified.
The following is an overview of kindergarten curriculum:
Religion
All students will attend children's Mass each Thursday morning beginning around 8:10. Our class will be responsible for planning one Mass this school year. Religion is also taught as part of the regular curriculum. We Believe, God Made the World is the resource for kindergarten which reinforces a strong faith foundation based on 3 elements: beliefs, story, and celebration. This resource provides a balance among doctrine, Scripture, and the liturgical year. Bible stories will be read throughout the year. As part of the Faith Initiative, Kindergarten students will read stories and learn about Saints.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in Kindergarten Mass, All-School Masses, Special Masses, and the morning prayer. All students will participate in at least one of the these during the year.
Language Arts
The main emphasis in kindergarten will be helping young students learn phonics skills, read, and write. Each student will participate in a language arts block that will incorporate letter recognition, phonics skills, sight words, and reading skills. After students have begun reading, books that have been used for instruction will be sent home to be read and returned to school.
Daily 5 Daily Five is an instructional model that incorporates a strong literacy program promoting reading and encourages young children to become independent readers. During each instructional block literacy skills will be taught in a whole-group setting. Students will also meet in smaller group instructional settings. The National Standards' based "mini" lessons will be short and precise and will be taught in 15 to 20 minute reading instructional cycles. There are 5 activities that are carefully taught and reinforced during the first month of school. As students reading stamina increases, they will:
- Read to Self
- Read to Someone
- Listen to Reading
- Word Work
- Work on Writing
- Phonics instruction is an integral part of learning to read. Beginning reading abilities develop best in an environment where language is meaningful, functional, and on-going. The Sadlier phonics program provides systemic and explicit instruction. Students are given ample opportunity to guided and independent practice. for applying letter-sound correspondences.
The current math series used at Corpus Christi is Harcourt Math. This series is based on research that focuses on effective learning processes and instructional strategies that are essential for mathematical success. Four basic instructional strategies include:
1. Explicit Instruction
- Use of prior knowledge during direct instruction
- Guided practice to encourage independent work
- Concepts and skills regularly assessed
- Visual representation and modeling during instruction & practice
- Hands-on lessons, activities, centers, and assessments
- Use of concrete experiences promotes abstract learning
- Assess each student's skill level regularly
- Identify need for instructional intervention
- Allow for individualized instruction and/or reteaching
- Go Math teacher resource used with a variety of other kindergarten- instruction and instruction aligned with Kansas State Curriculum Standards and Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas Curriculum Standards
*Classroom Party Sign UpParents, click the link below to sign up for various classroom parties throughout the year!
Sign Up Genius - Dicker