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Hello, Families! As we read about good health habits, we will research to find out about different ways to exercise and the reasons why we need sleep. As a class, we will collaborate to write a “Happy, Healthy Blog” so that we can teach others all we have learned. Bring It HomeHere are some ideas for practicing the skills we are learning at school. EXPRESSING NEEDS AND WANTSBIG IDEA WORDS Reinforce these important topic words when you are reading or talking with your child:
WORD PLAYWORDS TO KNOW Practice reading and spelling these words that children will see a lot in books they read:
LET’S READ TOGETHERMake a special time and place to read with your child every day. Point out how to use the different features in nonfiction books: RESEARCH WRITINGSupport your child to find facts and answer questions about a favorite topic: |
Can you believe we’re wrapping up Module 3 already? Time flies when we’re learning and growing together! Over the next month, our class will be exploring “What Makes a Community.” We’ll read stories about the people and places that make our neighborhoods special, learn how everyone—from bakers to bus drivers—helps a community shine, and even create a 3-D map of the places around our school!
Here are some fun ways to keep the learning going at home!
Help your child practice clear, confident speaking:
• Play “Voice Detective”—take turns whispering, talking, and using an “outside voice.” Which one fits best for different places (library, playground, restaurant)?
• Practice sharing about their day with hands away from their face and eyes up—just like a news reporter!
• Play a silly “volume meter” game—can they find the just right classroom voice?
Use these words in your everyday conversations:
community, neighbor, location
👉 Example: “Our neighbor Mr. Lee helps our community by growing vegetables for everyone!”
Add bonus words like: citizen, helper, teamwork, together.
Boost reading and language skills while having fun:
• Think of words that start with the same sound as your child’s name (e.g., Bonz bounces blueberries!).
• Make letters with playdough, pasta, pipe cleaners, or shaving cream art!
• Have an alphabet scavenger hunt—find one item for every letter you can!
Practice reading and spelling these small-but-mighty words:
an, did, has, he, in, it, me, put, ran, she, sits, with
Try:
• Sticky note word races (stick them around the house to find and read).
• Flashlight reading—turn off the lights and “spotlight” the word!
• Word toss—say a word and toss a ball back and forth while spelling it aloud.
Make reading time cozy and special! Snuggle up and talk about:
• What happens in the beginning, middle, and end?
• What is this story really about?
• What clues do the pictures give you about the words?
Bonus idea: Create a “Family Reading Fort” with blankets and flashlights!
Encourage writing in real-life ways:
• Write a shopping list or a family fun weekend list together.
• Send postcards, cards, or emails to friends or grandparents—everyone loves mail!
• Make thank-you notes or drawings for community helpers (firefighters, bus drivers, librarians).
• Keep a “Kindness Journal”—write one nice thing that happened each day.
We are wrapping up Module 3!
Hello families! Over the next month, our class will learn about what makes a community. We will read books about the people and places in a community, and the ways in which we all work together to make a community strong. Children will write letters to teach others about our community, and the whole class will collaborate to build a 3-D map of the places around school that make up our community.
To help your students at home, here are some ideas to use!
Speak up!
Show how to speak clearly and use an appropriate voice level:
Big Idea Words
Reinforce these important topic words when you are reading or talking with your child: community, location, neighbor
Word Play
Play with sounds, letters, and words to help develop skills that are important for reading:
Words to Know
Practice reading and spelling these words that children will see a lot in books they read: an, did, has, he, in, it, me, put, ran, she, sits, with
Let’s Read Together
Make a special time and place to read with your child every day. While you read, ask:
Lists and Letters
Support your child to write letters and lists:
We are continuing Module 3!
Hello families! Over the next month, our class will learn about what makes a community. We will read books about the people and places in a community, and the ways in which we all work together to make a community strong. Children will write letters to teach others about our community, and the whole class will collaborate to build a 3-D map of the places around school that make up our community.
To help your students at home, here are some ideas to use!
Speak up!
Show how to speak clearly and use an appropriate voice level:
Big Idea Words
Reinforce these important topic words when you are reading or talking with your child: community, location, neighbor
Word Play
Play with sounds, letters, and words to help develop skills that are important for reading:
Words to Know
Practice reading and spelling these words that children will see a lot in books they read: an, did, has, he, in, it, me, put, ran, she, sits, with
Let’s Read Together
Make a special time and place to read with your child every day. While you read, ask:
Lists and Letters
Support your child to write letters and lists:
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We’re wrapping up Module 2! Bring It Home: Practice at HomeAsking for Help
Big Idea Words
Word Play
Words to Know
Let’s Read Together
Story Writing
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Thank you for continuing to support your child’s learning! Over the next month, our class will celebrate what makes each of us special. We will read books to explore how we are the same and different—from our names, to our style, to our favorite things. Children will write stories about their experiences with making friends and learning new things. Partners will interview each other as part of a class project and use what they learn to create a “flap book” that reveals how they are each one-of-a-kind. Bring It Home Here are some ideas for practicing the skills we are learning at school. ASKING FOR HELP Support your child with asking for help. Show your child how to politely ask people for help. Encourage your child to make eye contact and use this language: • Excuse me. Could you please help me ? • Thank you. You’re welcome. BIG IDEA WORDS Reinforce these important topic words when you are reading or talking with your child: celebrate, different, special WORD PLAY Play with sounds, letters, and words to help develop skills that are important for reading: • Say the word cat. Work together to list other words that rhyme with cat. • Challenge your child to find words that begin with s, b, n, and d. • Say words with more than one syllable. Clap and count each syllable with your child. WORDS TO KNOW Practice reading and spelling these words that children will see a lot in books they read: as, do, is, you, to, I, was LET’S READ TOGETHER Make a special time and place to read with your child every day. While you read: • Ask questions such as, What is the problem? How did the characters solve it? What lesson did the characters learn? • Point out words with the same meaning (kind/nice, big/large, sad/unhappy) or opposite meanings (hot/cold, big/small, happy/sad). STORY WRITING Support your child to write stories with characters and a setting: • Look at a photo. Have your child tell you about it and write down what he or she says. Ask: Who is in the picture? Where did we take the pictures? When did this happen? • Tell your child the story of his or her name and stories from when you were a child. Make sure to share a lot of details! |
Thank you for continuing to support your child’s learning! Over the next month, our class will celebrate what makes each of us special. We will read books to explore how we are the same and different—from our names, to our style, to our favorite things. Children will write stories about their experiences with making friends and learning new things. Partners will interview each other as part of a class project and use what they learn to create a “flap book” that reveals how they are each one-of-a-kind. Bring It Home Here are some ideas for practicing the skills we are learning at school.
ASKING FOR HELP
Support your child with asking for help. Show your child how to politely ask people for help. Encourage your child to make eye contact and use this language: • Excuse me. Could you please help me ? • Thank you. You’re welcome.
BIG IDEA WORDS
Reinforce these important topic words when you are reading or talking with your child: celebrate, different, special
WORD PLAY
Play with sounds, letters, and words to help develop skills that are important for reading: • Say the word cat. Work together to list other words that rhyme with cat. • Challenge your child to find words that begin with s, b, n, and d. • Say words with more than one syllable. Clap and count each syllable with your child.
WORDS TO KNOW
Practice reading and spelling these words that children will see a lot in books they read: as, do, is, you, to, I, was
LET’S READ TOGETHER
Make a special time and place to read with your child every day. While you read: • Ask questions such as, What is the problem? How did the characters solve it? What lesson did the characters learn? • Point out words with the same meaning (kind/nice, big/large, sad/unhappy) or opposite meanings (hot/cold, big/small, happy/sad).
STORY WRITING
Support your child to write stories with characters and a setting: • Look at a photo. Have your child tell you about it and write down what he or she says. Ask: Who is in the picture? Where did we take the pictures? When did this happen? • Tell your child the story of his or her name and stories from when you were a child. Make sure to share a lot of details!
This week we are wrapping up our first module: Curious about Kindergarten. This week's focus is schools around the world. We will be introducing an informational text and students will practice identifying the central idea of a story. We will also go into depth on short a. Below are some suggestions of ideas to do at home to support your student.
Home Support:
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🔄 GIVE ME SOME DIRECTION! |
Build listening skills by giving directions and helping your child follow through:
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💡 BIG IDEA WORDS |
Reinforce these important topic words when you are reading or talking with your child:
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🔤 WORD PLAY |
Play with letters and sounds to help develop skills that are important for reading:
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📚 WORDS TO KNOW |
Practice reading and spelling these words that children will see a lot in books they read:
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📖 LET’S READ TOGETHER |
Make a special time and place to read with your child every day. While you read, ask:
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✍️ OPINION WRITING |
Support your child to write about how he or she thinks or feels about something and why:
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This week, we will continue module one of our literacy curriculum, which is called: Curious about Kindergarten.
Your child is probably full of questions about what’s in store for the year ahead. Over the next month, our class will answer a lot of those questions as we work together to discover what kindergarten is all about.
We will read books about school and find out about schools around the world. Children will write about their favorite things and explore what makes school a special place to learn and grow.
As we begin this exciting journey, here are some ideas for practicing the skills we are learning at school. These simple activities can help support your child’s development and make learning fun at home!
Home Support:
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🔄 GIVE ME SOME DIRECTION! |
Build listening skills by giving directions and helping your child follow through:
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💡 BIG IDEA WORDS |
Reinforce these important topic words when you are reading or talking with your child:
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🔤 WORD PLAY |
Play with letters and sounds to help develop skills that are important for reading:
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📚 WORDS TO KNOW |
Practice reading and spelling these words that children will see a lot in books they read:
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📖 LET’S READ TOGETHER |
Make a special time and place to read with your child every day. While you read, ask:
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✍️ OPINION WRITING |
Support your child to write about how he or she thinks or feels about something and why:
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This week, we will continue module one of our literacy curriculum, which is called: Curious about Kindergarten.
Your child is probably full of questions about what’s in store for the year ahead. Over the next month, our class will answer a lot of those questions as we work together to discover what kindergarten is all about.
We will read books about school and find out about schools around the world. Children will write about their favorite things and explore what makes school a special place to learn and grow.
As we begin this exciting journey, here are some ideas for practicing the skills we are learning at school. These simple activities can help support your child’s development and make learning fun at home!
Home Support
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🔄 GIVE ME SOME DIRECTION! |
Build listening skills by giving directions and helping your child follow through:
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💡 BIG IDEA WORDS |
Reinforce these important topic words when you are reading or talking with your child:
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🔤 WORD PLAY |
Play with letters and sounds to help develop skills that are important for reading:
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📚 WORDS TO KNOW |
Practice reading and spelling these words that children will see a lot in books they read:
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📖 LET’S READ TOGETHER |
Make a special time and place to read with your child every day. While you read, ask:
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✍️ OPINION WRITING |
Support your child to write about how he or she thinks or feels about something and why:
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