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Mrs. Prather's Classes

Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade lessons during the first semester are centered around a specific genre.

Our second-semester lessons in first and second grade are focused on research using books, encyclopedias, magazines, and website sources.

 

Kindergarten

NURSERY RHYMES

cow jumping over the moon

 

Why are singing nursery rhymes and songs important?

  • Children learn new words
  • Develop their non-verbal communications skills
  • Learn early maths skills
  • Children understand how words are formed
  • Enables children to copy actions
  • It boasts children's language communication and literacy skills
  • Helps develop children’s social, skills
  • Children learn about different beats and rhythms
  • Provides the opportunity for children to value language and become confident learners.
  • Creates a close relationship between adult and child

Source

 

1st

FAIRY TALES

jack and the beanstalk

 

Why are Fairy Tales are essential to childhood?

  • Show kids how to handle problems
  • Build emotional resiliency
  • Give us a common language
  • Cross-cultural boundaries
  • Teach the basics of a story
  • Develop a child’s imagination
  • Give opportunities to teach critical thinking skills
  • Teach morals and lessons

Source

 

2nd

CALDECOTT MEDAL BOOKS

artist

 

Why do we read Caldecott Medal Winning Books?

“Caldecott Medal winners can be used to enhance student learning in a variety of ways. They can be used with many grades, integrated with different subjects, related to important character principles, and used as a source of inspiration.”

 

Source

CLASS RULES FOR K-2

  • Listen to the librarian.
  • Inquire (ask) if you need help.
  • Be respectful of others.
  • Read and talk quietly.
  • Always walk, never run.
  • Return books to their proper places.
  • Your manners are appreciated!

Girl with ruler

FOR GRADES 1 & 2

DISCIPLINE 

  • If students do not follow rules ~ Blocks taken away. 
  • If a student is asked twice to stop behavior ~ sent back to tables or by door to wait for teacher.
  • If student is out of control ~ sent to classroom or the office.

REWARDS

  • Blocks are used to earn points for popcorn & a book movie
  • Five class points ~ Popcorn & Movie