Friends with Mr. Gibbs

We just finished another exciting week in Mr. Gibbs' kindergarten classroom. We have been very busy learning about our letters, sounds, patterns, and friends. We have learned over half of our letters and sounds and were reading! Mr. Gibbs is so proud of all his students. Most students are reading above level. Students are mastering the Dolch words weekly, which create more proficient readers. Mrs. Shannon and Mr. Gibbs were amazed to see almost every child read the fourty words on the Word Wall! We are buzzing our way through kindergarten.

This week was very exciting. We had a chance to go explore the kitchen inside of our cafeteria. The children were so happy to see the big machines and ovens that are used when making our lunch. The children even got to end the tour with a cookie! Zachary, our teriffic kid always has something to say. Zachary said, "It was fun."




We have been working with patterns for the past three weeks. We have previously made bead necklaces, fruit loop necklaces, weaving strips, and Friday we used skittles to create patterns. Children had a blast using skittles to create and extend basic patterns. Children took their skittles home. Please practice creating patterns with your child! Hannah and McKenzie had a great time. Before they began, they thought it would be a great idea to sort them. That's my girls!






We spent a large amount of time this week discussing what it means to be a good friend. At the end if our week, we used the learning center to review our unit and practice how to be a good friend. Olivia does a great job explaining the definition of a friend.





We also learned different things that friends can do. We learned that friends can share. Zane, Cole, and Jack helped the class review different things friends can do.




We also learned how to introduce ourselves to new friends in a very friendly manner. Watch as Lane and McKenzie demonstrate the proper way to introduce yourself to a new friend. Children learned to: (1.) approach the person (2.) make eye contact (3.) smile (4.) introduce with name (5.) wait for a response.

The children in Mr. Gibbs' class are ready to meet new friends. They have the proper skills needed to introduce themselves, ask others to play, and understands the qualities that good friends have.

Zachary is our teriffic kid this week. Zachary brings a smile to Mr. Gibbs' faces from the moment he walks in the classroom door. Zachary comes to school ready to learn. He continues to do his personal best and is a great friends to others. Zachary had a great week. Zachary enjoyed afternoon workshops. "I got to make a birdfeeder," he said. Zachary continued, "We watched a movie on letters." He didn't stop there, "I read to myself because I like to learn." Zachary will continue to do his personal best and Mr. Gibbs' is so proud of him! Great job!

Next week, we will be learning the letters Ee and Bb. Your child should know roughly thirty-eight Dolch words at this point. By the end of October, your child WILL know all 43 pre-primer Dolch words. We will focus on additional words this week: are, here, and with. Remember to practice these words nightly with your child. It is vital to their success. Field trip forms are due this week. It is important we get the forms and the money this week. We must reserve our tickets. Remember, scholarships are available (see Mrs. Comardo for details). There is NO early release on Wednesday. Our theme next week is Christopher Columbus. Children will be making hats for this celebration on Monday and participate in different activities throughout the week. Remember, volunteers are always welcome. See Mrs. Shannon for details - she will put you to work. Also, remember to practice your address with your child. Your child will be asked to recite it this week. Storybook parade money needs to also be turned in this week.

I will leave you with our class singing our new favorite song (all about friends):

-Mr. Christopher Gibbs