What Will Jeb the Scarecrow Do to Save His Pumpkin Patch?

Today we reread part of the story Jeb Scarecrow's Pumpkin Patch by Jana Dilon. I stopped and asked the students how is Jeb goingto scare the crows? They turned and talked with a partner and then shared their predictions.We will finish the story tomorrow to see how Jeb keeps his pumpkin patch safe! Follow the QR code below or the link to read what the students think!

Jeb Scarecrow's Pumpkin Patch

Look Around at All the Colorful Leaves!

                     

We're going on a leaf hunt.  We're going right away. 

Let's find colorful leaves.  It's a wonderful day!

Yesterday we read the story "We're Going on a Leaf Hunt". We asked and answered questions using question words: who, what and where to identify characters, setting and events. Today the students were intrigued by a "Leaf Man" and all of the places he goes. As we continued to collaborate about the two texts the students were able to build their reader's understanding by going on an actual leaf hunt. Tomorrow we will continue our adventures in becoming readers and writers!

 

 

 

  

I AM A WRITER!

Today I read the story Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell. 

After reading the students found a place somewhere in the room where they could think about their connection to the story. What is something the remembered or saw in the text that relates to them. When they had their idea they began to write about it.

Next the students shared their writing with a partner. Their partner told them something they liked about their writing and also shared with them some suggestions to add more details!

 

Fall Picture Day and Small Moments!

We are beginning to write personal narratives focusing on Small Moments in our lives.  In this unit, the students are taking everyday events of their lives and making them into focused stories. 

Family October Project!

The students had fun sharing their Family Pumpkins today with the class.  

We look forward to seeing more creations tomorrow :)

Terrific Tuesday

All About Me Guidance Lessons Began Today!

A great way to get to know more about each and everyone in our class.

In computer lab, the students made Text to Self Connections with our poem The Leaves on the Tree by creating a picture using the Art Pad on Little Bird Tales Below is a student example of her connection to the poem.

Next the students and I read the book We're Going On a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger.  Then we went on an actual leaf hunt and found many colorful leaves just like the children did in the story.

 

 Our day ended as it began with a story, but this time we got to share it with our 4K and Multiage Reading Buddies!

Fall CAVOC Adventure

Kindergarten Fall CAVOC Field Trip 2014

Click on link above or watch the video below, ENJOY :)

Fall Family Project

What Does Fall Look Like at Your House?

The students decorated their Fall Picture at home and then wrote about how they celebrate fall with their families.  They shared their stories with their classmates.