Two digit numbers

For many students, identifying the numerals from 0 to 10 is somewhat simple. Recognition of two digit numbers are considerably more difficult. Most difficult are the numerals from 10 to 20, as they don't necessarily follow the same pattern(23, we say the 2 or twenty first, then we say the three, for 17, we say the second number-7 first!). We have been playing a variety of games that reinforce recognition of numerals 10 to 20. The hint we always whisper to them is "if it is a 2 digit number and it starts with a 1, it is probably,...a teen. We have also been talking about 1,2 and 3 digit numbers. Please take every opportunity to identify numbers (specifically 2 digit numbers) whenever possible, i.e. Traffic speed limit signs, in flyers, on tv, on signs etc.

It was very interesting to note all the patterns that the students found once we built this number chart together. 

Great day for the Terry Fox Run

What a beautiful day for the Terry Fox Run! We were so proud of the students, they ran and walked so hard for the entire half hour. No doubt, there were some tired people that night.

Terry Fox Run

Please remember that on Thursday, September 25th, Stonecrest will be holding it's annual Terry Fox Run.  Kindergarten students will run with the rest of the students in the school.  Please make sure your child is in comfortable clothing that he or she is able to run in.  Let us know if you would like a pledge form, or you may make pledges online.

Accidents Happen

Our Kindergarten day is a busy one.  There are often accidents requiring a change of clothing.  Students get wet or dirty outside on the yard, with spills at lunch or involving paint or the water centre and bathroom accidents occur.  PLEASE send your child with an extra set of clothing and leave it in his or her schoolbag.

Bird watching

We are so fortunate, we have big, bright windows overlooking green space in our classroom. We have a bird feeder hanging close to the window and a variety of feathered friends pay a regular visit. Every day or 2 a handful of students accompany the teacher outdoors in order to refill the feeder. We have been keenly watching the goldfinches whose plumage has started to change into it's winter browns from it's bright, beautiful summer gold. That has given us some opportunity to discuss how different animals adapt to our winter. The raucous blue jays have also been loudly announcing their visit to the feeder.  What a great way to encourage environmental awareness and responsibility!

Our butterfly leaves!

This morning, we arrived to discover that the chrysalis had transformed into a beautiful monarch butterfly overnight! After watching it flutter about and stretch it's wings in it's small container, we went outdoors this afternoon to let it free. Hoping to give each child a chance to allow it to land on them, we were surprised to see him flutter off immediately after landing on only 2 students. One student became so distraught, he began to cry, sobbing "I am going to miss him!" Happy travels fellow!

So many people...so little time

It was "Meet the Teacher" Night earlier this week. I must apologize, there were so many families who came to visit the classroom, and introduce themselves, I did not get the opportunity to say "hello" to everyone. It was a very busy evening. Should you wish to meet with us, or see the classroom, please feel free to contact me on the blog, via email jodie.sonnenburg@ocdsb.ca, or by writing a note in your child's note tote!