It has been another wonderful week in Kindy. We have continued to explore our Term 3 theme of Commotion in the Ocean.
We are now starting to learn about the end sound in words. For example, the end sound in cat is t. This is a tricky concept, with students needing to listen carefully to the sounds in the word. This skill can be practised at home using short three letter words, e.g. cat, man, log. Extending and accentuating the last sound will support your child to hear it – e.g. muggggg, mannnnn.
We have now completed our Favourite Book Project, and books have been returned home. Thank you for supporting your child with this project. The students have loved sharing their book with the class and choosing their favourite character.
Literacy
We will be learning the sound Vv... as in van and velcro.
Our new sight word will be here... as in Here is a book... or ... I am over here.
Please continue to revise sounds and sight words with your child each day. Regular practise supports your child to retain these concepts.
Phonics sounds learnt so far this term: Nn, Bb, Ee, Ll, Pp, Jj, Ww
Sight words learnt so far this term: is, in, go, the, see, we, like
Numeracy
We are continuing to work with teen numbers. We are learning about the number 15.
We continue to practise the skills of counting (forwards, backwards, from a different starting point and with real life objects). We are developing students understanding of the numberline by playing missing number and number sequencing puzzles and games.
Science
Next week in Science, we will work together to plan and construct our own ocean. We include sand, water, stones, shells and sea creatures. The students are starting to ask more questions about the ocean and we have been enjoying finding the answers to questions together.
