K-4 Happenings
Mrs. Hornsby
March 30-April 03
This week the students will be introduced to the letter Y. We will begin our week by listing words on the board that begin with this letter. We will practice the sound and we will practice writing the Y. The class will color the letter Y yellow and glue yellow yarn on it.
For our science activity we will explore a yardstick. The students will learn that a yardstick is used for measuring.
For our art activity each student will make a yo-yo. They will use crayons, markers, paper plates and string.
On Friday we will decorate yellow cupcakes! We will use tubes of decorator frosting and sprinkles.
Have A Super Week,
Mrs. Hornsby
* Please return signed report cards. Also, I would appreciate all Tuesday (red) folders back by Thursday of the same week.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
K-4 Happenings
Mrs. Hornsby
March 16-20
This week the students will be introduced to the letter X. We will begin our week by listing words on the board that begin with this letter. We will practice the sound and we will practice writing the X. The class will create the letter X using construction paper, straws, and glue.
For our science activity we will talk about and explore a xylophone. The students will color a picture of a xylophone.
Our art activity will consist of creating an X butterfly. They will use crayons, markers, craft sticks, and glue.
Our number for the week is “23”. We will review phone numbers and home addresses. We will also build on the letter X using and counting blocks.
Mrs. Hornsby
March 16-20
This week the students will be introduced to the letter X. We will begin our week by listing words on the board that begin with this letter. We will practice the sound and we will practice writing the X. The class will create the letter X using construction paper, straws, and glue.
For our science activity we will talk about and explore a xylophone. The students will color a picture of a xylophone.
Our art activity will consist of creating an X butterfly. They will use crayons, markers, craft sticks, and glue.
Our number for the week is “23”. We will review phone numbers and home addresses. We will also build on the letter X using and counting blocks.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
K-4 Happenings
Mrs. Hornsby
March 09-13
This week the students will be introduced to the letter W. We will begin our week by listing words on the board that begin with this letter. We will practice the sound and we will practice writing the W. The class will learn a short song for the letter W. The song is titled, Welcome, little W. The tune for the song is “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”.
For our science activity we will talk about the wind. I will encourage the class to explore the effects of wind. We will do an experiment using sugar and straws to show wind direction and changes in the force of wind. I will also mention that wind is a form of weather.
Our art activity will consist of painting on wax paper. The children will observe what happens when they paint or color on the paper.
Our number for the week is “22”. We will continue to practice phone numbers and home addresses. Please practice these at home with your child.
Mrs. Hornsby
March 09-13
This week the students will be introduced to the letter W. We will begin our week by listing words on the board that begin with this letter. We will practice the sound and we will practice writing the W. The class will learn a short song for the letter W. The song is titled, Welcome, little W. The tune for the song is “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”.
For our science activity we will talk about the wind. I will encourage the class to explore the effects of wind. We will do an experiment using sugar and straws to show wind direction and changes in the force of wind. I will also mention that wind is a form of weather.
Our art activity will consist of painting on wax paper. The children will observe what happens when they paint or color on the paper.
Our number for the week is “22”. We will continue to practice phone numbers and home addresses. Please practice these at home with your child.
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