Sorting and Classifying

Students benefit from having lots of experiences sorting, comparing and classifying objects before participating in patterning activities as part of the kindergarten math program. These activities require children to organize items into groups based on a common characteristic such as shape, size, number or color and explain why they grouped the items as they did.

In class we have started sorting by color. You can practice at home by using everyday items to create simple sorting games. Start by introducing a group of four items in which all items but one share a common characteristic. For example, you could line up three of your shoes and one of your child’s shoes and ask him which item does not belong with the others. Once your child has picked the one that does not belong, ask him to explain why the other three items go together.

You can also try the color sorting game by clicking the image below.

Meet Peacemaker Panda

Our classroom mascot Peacemaker Panda had a welcome message ready for us on our first week of Kindergarten. Peacemaker Panda will join us every day for our morning message to help us learn how to make good choices.

Welcome to Kindergarten

Fuel the Brain

Fuel your brain with unique and fun educational games that focus on common core standards for math, science and more!

Magic, Magic 1, 2, 3!

Today was Shay's 5th birthday and we celebrated with a magic show by Bean the clown, a happy meal for lunch and one of the most impressive cakes I've ever seen. Shay's family generously shared with two classes, teachers, cleaners and some of our parents and I can't thank them enough.

What an amazing end to the year!

Elfie!

Our Elf on the Shelf has been up to no good this week! First she had a snow spa and today we found her zip-lining across the room!

Happy Birthday Archie

I hope you had an amazing birthday at Legoland!