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At Home Learning Packet May 11-15

Table of Contents

Parent letter explaining at home learning expectations ELA ? Reading Activities Math Activities Word Work and Writing Activities Optional Enrichment Activities for those who want more ideas Resources for Reading, Math, Word Work and Writing Activities Optional ? Additional Math activities

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Please note: If you are printing at home, you can print in black & white. You also might want to look through the packet before printing. Some pages are optional.

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Kindergarten Remote Learning for Families

Your family's health is of the utmost importance to us at this time. We also realize social-emotional development is crucial at this age level, but especially during this time of crisis. Young children are resilient and take their social-emotional cues from the adults around them. Providing information and explanations to our young children in an age-appropriate way will help ease some of their uncertainty. Ensuring our children are supported emotionally during this time of uncertainty is the foundation of any instruction we may provide.

Overall Goals of Remote Learning for Kindergarten:

Based on recommendations from the Illinois State Board of Education and guidelines from our district, we have established a plan for remote learning. We have put together this letter outlining our goals and letting you know what to expect as we move forward.

Kindergarten staff will plan and support 45 minutes of learning each day that targets reading, writing and math, with the emphasis on play-based family learning experiences, not on the mastery of a finite list of skills.

Teachers will...

Parent/Caregiver/ Family Suggestions for supporting learners...

? Make remote learning activities available in a timely manner. ? Be available at scheduled times to answer student/caregiver questions. ? Communicate regularly with students. ? Provide a range of meaningful learning opportunities that meet the needs of all learners during the period of closure. ? Provide regular feedback to students.

? Review work assigned to the student. ? Reserve a space for students to complete remote learning work. ? Encourage students to get enough sleep. ? Set sensible time limits for technology use. ? Talk to students about their work every day. ? Help students establish and follow regular daily routines. ? Create meaningful, family interactions.

The format of activities will be similar to our initial remote learning packet. As we move through the upcoming weeks, you will notice that much like the classroom, we try to make things routine and familiar. We hope that you are able to use these activities to develop a consistent flow of the day that fits into your family routine.

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Student work will not be graded or have due dates, however we will do our best to give you feedback and support the learning your child engages in. Please let your classroom teacher know if you need any help or have questions as they come up.

You will also find a list of enrichment activities. These activities are not mandatory, but can be used to add to your learning experiences and activities at home.

Supplies & Paper Copies of Learning Materials

If you are in need of supplies at home to complete classroom activities, please let your classroom teacher know.

If you need printed copies of student work, the methods for pick up are the same. Mr. Martin will send out a whole school email with pick up times. This will be similar to the format parents picked up packets for the Act of God days.

Office Hours-

These are the times in which we will solely be devoted to answering emails, questions, etc. You are welcome to email at ANYTIME but this is what we are designating for communication. We will respond by the following school day within our office hour times (Your teacher will communicate with you their 2 hour time slot)

Morning Message-

As a Kindergarten team we value the importance of a Morning Message being sent out each school day. This Morning Message time is not part of the 45 minute academic time but we feel it is crucial. It is a way to touch base, check-in, and say hello. Teachers can stay connected to students and students can stay connected to their teacher. It allows everyone a sense of community while encouraging students and families to share about their lives.

Web-based Interactions-

We will not be adding any new ways of communication but rather use what has been in place for your classroom so far this year. We will be supporting learning through a variety of platforms including email, skyward, google (or Remind, if your teacher has been using this already).

We will NOT be holding interactive, web based morning meetings at the Kindergarten level. Instead, we are committed to a daily touch point through a morning message.

*Some information in this document is provided by the Illinois Board of Education Recommendation

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Reading at Home #6: May 11-15

Learning Targets: I can ask and answer questions after I read.

Reading

During your child's 20 minutes of reading each day they can choose to:

Read to self Read to someone Listen to Reading

After reading a favorite book or listening to one of the links below, please complete the optional Beginning, Middle and End response sheet on page 10 and the Non-Fiction Read and Learn response sheet on page 11 .Weekly poem and activity on page 9.

Book Links



Let's Talk About Books

Fiction (stories)

Before Reading: What might this book be about?

During Reading: What has happened so far in the story? Can you tell the order of events using the words first, then, next, after and finally?

After Reading: Retell the story in your own words. Make sure to include details from the beginning, the middle and the end. Act out your favorite part.

Nonfiction (informational)

Before Reading: What do you KNOW about this topic? Does this topic relate to you? How?

After Reading: What new

information did you learn?

Scholastic Learn at Home

. support/learn athome.html

Song Links











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MATH at Home #6: May 11-15

Learning Target: Describe 3D Shapes & Zoo Review

MONDAY May 11

TUESDAY May 12

WEDNESDAY May 13

TTHURSDAY May 14

FRIDAY MAY 15

Math on the Spot Video Flat and Curved Surfaces

nt/hsp/math/gomath/com mon/video/video.html#vid

eoId=ref:En_823

Review 2D and 3D Shapes (p. 12)

Flat and Curved Surfaces (p. 13)

Zoo Review

Count to 20 with Zoo Animals

Math on the Spot Video Model 3D Shapes

nt/hsp/math/gomath/com mon/video/video.html#vid

eoId=ref:En_824

Make a Cube out of Playdough and Straws

(p. 14)

Zoo Review

After reading this book see what animals you can make with shapes

Math on the Spot Video Above and Below

nt/hsp/math/gomath/com mon/video/video.html#vid

eoId=ref:En_825

Complete the Above and Below Worksheet (p. 15)

Zoo Review

Zoo I Spy! (p. 16)

Count all the zoo animals. Tell your family what you

know after counting. Which zoo animal do you see the most? the least?

Math on the Spot Video Beside and Next To

nt/hsp/math/gomath/com mon/video/video.html#vid

eoId=ref:En_826

Complete the Beside and Next To Worksheet (p. 17)

Zoo Review

Do some addition with a Penguin!

Make some math addition sentences drawing zoo animals to show your math story.

Math on the Spot Video In Front of and Behind

nt/hsp/math/gomath/com mon/video/video.html#vid

eoId=ref:En_827

Complete In front of and Behind Worksheet

(p. 18)

Zoo Review

Count and Move to 100 with Zoo Animals

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/watch?v=rkxjAa3755U

/watch?v=tVHOBVAFjUw

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Word Work/Writing at Home #6: MAY 11-15

Learning Targets: Use a combination of drawing, dictating (telling an adult), and writing. Read common high-frequency

words by sight. Add or substitute individual sounds (phonemes) in simple, one-syllable words to make new words. Count,

pronounce, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words.

Monday May 11 Tuesday May 12 Wednesday May 13 Thursday May 14

Friday May 15

Popcorn Words:

Writing:

Popcorn Words:

Writing:

Popcorn Words:

Snake Writing! Build each of your sight words using dough. Create dough "snakes" to build

each of the words.

Phonemic Awareness:

I'm going to say a word. Echo the word. Then we will make a

new word by replacing the middle sound with a new letter.

Let's do one together...

Echo the word pot. {your child echoes pot} Now, change the middle sound to /a/. What is the new word? {Your child says pat} Continue with these words: ham ?(i), cat ?(u), hat ?(i), sun ?(i), got ?(e), pop ?(u)

Zookeeper Application

(page 19)

Snail Writing! Spiral write each of your sight words. Use a new color for each time you

write the sight word.

Phonemic Awareness:

I'm going to say a word in three separate parts. You will then blend the three sounds together to make a new word. Let's practice one together...

State and hold up one finger for each part then bring your hand to your chest to form the new word: /p/ /i/ /g/ {Your child says pig}

Continue with the remaining words pairs. You will model with

your fingers while your child states the new word: /ch/ /u/ /g/, /h/ /i/ /p/, /t/ /o/ /n/, /th/ /a/ /t/, /d/ /i//sh/, /w/

/e/ /d/

Guess My Animal

(page 20)

is a great resource for looking up animal

facts. To log in:



Login: middletown Password: school

Bat Writing! Write your sight words on pieces of paper. Attach the sight words under the table. Lay on your back to

read the words.

Phonemic Awareness:

I'm going to say a word. Echo the word. Then we will make a

new word by replacing the middle sound with a new letter.

Let's do one together...

Echo the word pot. {your child echoes pot} Now, change the middle sound to /a/. What is the new word? {Your child says pat}

Continue with these words: ham ?(u), mat ?(e), bat ?(i), fun ?(i), hot ?(u), top ?(i)

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Optional Enrichment Activities #6: May 11-15

These activities are provided for families who are looking for additional resources and activities. They are not considered

part of our daily 45 minutes of learning time. We will be adding more enrichment activities each week. Enjoy!

Learn a few magic tricks and put on a show for your family.

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Ask a family member to help

you bake a sweet treat.

MAKE BUBBLES

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On a nice day take a blanket outside and cloud watch with your family. Draw your favorite clouds and find out their name.

Head outside and take a walk making sure to collect a few items while you're at it! Then use a magnifying glass to observe

your nature items inside.

Write a letter to one of your principals and drop it in the mail. Be sure to

use and butter your popcorn words.

Send the letter to: 1301 South Bulldog Drive

Mahomet, IL 61853

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Optional Enrichment Activities #6, cont...

These activities are provided for families who are looking for additional resources and activities. They are not considered

part of our daily 45 minutes of learning time. We will be adding more enrichment activities each week. Enjoy!

Make a jar FULL of reasons you love your

dad and/or grandpa.

*Have a family member besides your dad help you with this activity. Keep it a surprise for

your dad for Father's Day (June 21st).

Watch a quick video and make your own

shadow puppets! Put on a show!

BEE CRAFT

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paper-roll-beecraft-for-kids/

Aquariums & Zoos Sharing Live Videos of Animals

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San Diego Zoo



Write a letter to one of your specials teachers and drop it in the mail. Be sure

to use and butter your popcorn words.

Send the letter to: 1301 South Bulldog Drive

Mahomet, IL 61853

Have an indoor or an outdoor picnic depending on the weather. Help your

family pack the food.

0635/kids-picnic-ideas/

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