A Little Slice of Kindergarten!

So proud to announce that my kindergarten students published their first slice of life post today! They are growing every day into readers, writers, lifetime learners and compassionate citizens!

Take a look at their small narrative writings today

Our Small Narrative Slice of Life!

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!

 

Our Last March Slice of Life Posting!

Our Last March Slice of Life!

Writing our Thoughts to Our Grandparents

Kid Bloggers Small Moments

 My mom and dad got me a kitten.  First they got the kitten from the dump and it was in a doghouse. Next my mom and dad brought the white kitten home and gave it to me at my grandma and grandpa’s house.  Then I thought it was a very cute and nice kitten. Finally I named it Lindsey. Yay!

 This weekend I went to the Porcupine Mountains and I saw my favorite cousin, Avery. She got a new haircut.  First I needed to drive to the Porcupine Mountains.  Next we went up the ski hill that the people flew down. It was awesome.  Mom was too scared to come up so mom went down. We went to the top and then we all went down.  I went to lots of waterfalls that were pretty. Last we went to the campsite and I got to sleep in the camper. I had a fun time.

 First I went to my grandma's house.  Next we looked up scary faces on my Aunt's phone. Then I carved a pumpkin.  Last mom and dad picked me up and went to my house.

 This weekend my dad cut a hole in our pumpkins. Then I got the weird stuff out of the pumpkins! Next me and my dad drew what I wanted on it.  Then my dad cut it out Last my mom put a candle inside the pumpkin.

 This weekend I went to the Harvest Hoedown.  Next I almost left.  I was sad.  Then my dad remembered that Joel and Rosy were coming.  We turned around.  I went to the balloons. Last I went to the maze.

 This weekend I worked on my first grade book.  First I had to find a pencil and then I got to work.  Next I ate an apple. Last I got back to work.  

 This weekend I went to my dad's and we carved a pumpkin. First I carved a vampire. Then dad carved a vampire too.  Last we made pumpkin seeds.

 This weekend I went to a wedding. My favorite part about the wedding was when I threw the flower petals. Then we had food.  It was good. We had cupcakes. They were good cupcakes. Next we danced.  I did not go on the dance floor because I was shy to go the dance floor. Finally I went to a hotel with grandma.

Fall Narrative Writing!

This week the students continued practicing narrative writing.  Narrative writing tells a story, can be real or imaginary, has characters, has a setting, it is in order and has transitions, and has a beginning, middle, and end.  The students begin by writing their "Ish" copy in their Writing Notebooks and through confering they add details and edit their documents to make a final copy.  They were so excited to be able to type their final copy using Google Docs!

The students logged into their own Google Accounts and began to create their first Google Document.

Here are some of the completed Fall Narrative Writings :)

 

The Days Are Getting Shorter by Abe

 Today the days will get shorter. First I need my pajamas. Then by that time it will get dark. I look out the window and see the darkness.

Birds Are Flying South by Vivian

Today the birds are going to fly  south. First I am going to go in my backyard and look up in the sky and watch the birds in the sky. Next I will get my brothers and my sister. Then we are going to watch  the birds fly in a big pack in the sky.

Looking for Leaves by Jonathan

Today I am going to look for leaves. I need to make sure I am very warm. Next I am going in the woods. There are lots of leaves.

Picking Pumpkins by Kali

Today I am going to pick pumpkins in my garden. First I will grab the scissors and  grab the wagon and go outside. Next I brought the pumpkins inside the house. And then we carved the pumpkins. Then we put the pumpkins outside. Then we baked the seeds.

My Penguin Osbert Helps Us Write Letters to Santa

Today I read the story My Penguin Osbert by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel and the students found the temporal words within the story to help them sequence the events of the story.  After they shared with their friends about what they remembered about Last Year .. the students began to write their own Small Moment as it related to this Christmas time.  The concentration, thought, and content that they displayed was outstanding. Looking forward to tomorrow's lesson.

Check out the activity with the link below:

My Penguin Osbert Santa Letter Activity

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