A little message from Mrs. Miller

Hello Auburn Bay Families, 

I hope you are all staying safe and healthy with your families at homes. I hope you are making up fun games, songs and dances. I miss you so much and would love to hear from you! You are more than welcome to email me to say hi or share something fun that you have been doing at home. 

From your Phys Ed Specialist,

Mrs. Miller 

akskinner@cbe.ab.ca

****Here is an April Fitness Calendar on her blog. Make sure to check it out:

https://millerphysed.blogspot.com/2020/04/april-fitness-calendar.html

Story Time :)

Hi Friends,

Here's a little story that I've read for you. Take great care over Spring Break - Ms. Rauser and I miss you like crazy!

Talk to you soon!! 

CBE educational ideas/support

Just wanted to pass along the link from the Calgary Board of Education in regards to links and ideas you could explore as a family during this time. 

CLICK HERE for: CBE Links and Ideas


CLICK HERE for our: Kinder BLOG links


Also, enjoy your spring break as a family. Take this time to connect and spend time together. Have fun, read books, play outside, blow bubbles, skip, watch movies, play board games, create with playdoh, and do what brings you joy! 

We miss you and are thinking of all of you. 


**CBE has also posted some MENTAL HEALTH tips to keep in mind for our Kinders and their siblings during this confusing time. Please check it out as it has many points that we should all keep in mind.    CLICK HERE for: POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH TIPS FOR KIDS

Here is some calming YOGA you can do with your child. 

(you can google: COSMIC KIDS YOGA for more like this on your smart TV or computer)

We Miss You!

Just a little message for our Kinders!!

Friday, March 13, 2020

Today in Kindergarten...

• We reviewed migration and learned why birds fly in a V shape. 
• We learned about hibernation and saw the different ways that bears, snakes, queen bumblebees and bats hibernate during the winter.
• Our grade 3 buddies played Roll & Cover with us. We had to roll a dice and find the same number of dots on the game board.
• In gym, we played Wax Museum. The Museum Curator had to catch the wax figures moving!
• In music, we closed our eyes and listened to different instruments. We had to use our listening ears to figure out which instrument made the sound.

Ask your Kindergartner:

• What does migration mean? Why do birds fly in a V shape?
• What does hibernation mean?
• What animals, reptiles and insects hibernate during the winter?
• What instruments did we hear today?

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Tomorrow is an AM KINDERGARTEN Friday


Today in Kindergarten...

• AM Kinders learn about what makes birds special. They learned about bird wings, feathers, eggs and beaks! They practiced sounding out letters in words by labeling their osprey drawings. 
• PM Kinders played Ten Frame War with a partner. They flipped their cards and stated which number was higher and which number was smaller. The person with the bigger number wins the hand!
• AM and PM Kinders learned the letter Q! 
• AM and PM Kinders also learned about how germs spread and how to prevent them from spreading. We used some 'magic soap' before snack time to keep our hands clean.

• AM KINDERS HAVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION IN THEIR COMMUNICATION FOLDER

Ask your kindergartener:

• AM: What makes birds special? What at the different parts of a bird?
• AM & PM: What letter did you learn today? What sound does it make? What words start with the letter Q? How can we stop germs from spreading? How do germs get inside our bodies?

Wednesday March 11th, 2020

PARENTS: If you would like to order any SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS, tomorrow is the due date. 

Today in Kindergarten...

• AM Kinders showcased their understanding of 2 and 3 part patterns in their sketchbooks using crayons and paint!
• PM Kinders learned what makes birds special.They learned all about bird beaks, wings, eggs and feathers. They practiced sounding out letter sounds and labeled their osprey drawings!
• PM Kinders played Block Detective for today's Math Talk. Their partner started with 5 blocks and hid some behind their back! They used their math brains to figure out how many their partner was hiding and explained how they solved the mystery.
• PM KINDERS HAVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION IN THEIR COMMUNICATION FOLDER

Ask your Kindergartener:

• AM: To make a pattern with 2 and 3 parts. What is the core of your pattern?
• PM: What is special about birds? What are the different parts of a bird?

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Today in Kindergarten...

• AM Kinders had a visit from a special community helper: Jace the Guide Dog! Jace, his trainer Donna and Shelly from BC and Alberta Guide dogs taught us how guide dogs are trained to help the blind. 
• AM Kinders played Block Detective for today's Math Talk. Their partner started with 5 blocks and hid some behind their back! They used their math brains to figure out how many their partner was hiding and explained how they solved the mystery.
• PM Kinders showcased their understanding of 2 and 3 part patterns in their sketchbooks using crayons and paint!

Ask your Child:

• AM: What is a guide dog's job? Can we pet a guide dog?
• PM: To make a pattern with 2 and 3 parts. What is the core of your pattern?

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Monday March 9, 2020

Today in Kindergarten...

• AM & PM Kinders discussed how they each learn best and recorded their personal idea in their visual journal
• AM Kinders learned about 'community helpers'. They have a special visitor tomorrow. (PM Kinders will have a special visitor in April)
• PM Kinders went outside for a fresh air break
• PM Kinders reflected and shared their wonders and questions about birds. 

Friday, March 6th

Today in Kindergarten...

• We went on a neighborhood walk to look for evidence to answer the question "How do we know there are birds in Auburn Bay?"
• We played a math game with our Grade 4 buddies
• We brainstormed all the evidence we found about birds in our neighborhood
• We learned about the ways that music can make us feel and move

Ask your Kindergartener...

• What is evidence? How do you know birds live in Auburn Bay? What birds did you see this morning?
• What kind of game did you play with your buddy? 
• Talk about how music can make you feel? What songs make you feel happy? 

Scholastic Book Orders Due Thursday, March 12th

Have a Great Weekend! :) 

Wednesday March 4th, 2020

Today in Kindergarten...

• AM Kinders reviewed 3 part patterns and practiced creating movement 3 part patterns with a partner.
• AM & PM Kinders learned about the letter 'O' and practiced printing this letter in their visual journal. 
• AM Kinders did their March self portrait today! 
• PM Kinders did a number talk. They had to use their math brains to talk through how they knew that there were 3 pictures of boxes up on the SmartBoard. How could they EXPLAIN their thinking. See below for some of their answers:
  
  

"Because you can count them with your finger"

"Because 2 and 1 more is 3" 

"because 1 and 1 and 1 is 3"

PARENTS: 

It’s come to our attention that you may be receiving an invoice or notification that you have outstanding fees for something called “Wool Mine”. This is an in-class experience we’ve booked with a local service provider to come in to our class to teach us the basics of wool felting. 

In an effort to be on the ball and get our bookings in early, there was a slight miscommunication with the downtown office that posts our fees, and since they received them early, they’ve posted them early.

More details on the event are to follow (AM Kinder participates on April 24^th, PM Kindergarten participates on April 17^th) but you are welcome to pay the invoice any time between now and then. 

If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

Thank you!

Tuesday, March 3rd

Today in Kindergarten...

• We learned about letter C! 
• We practiced mixing primary colours
• AM Kindergarten learned about throwing basketballs through the hoops in Phys. Ed.
• PM Kindergarten explored a variety of science materials that had us wondering about animals and their habits. We have a lot of questions about birds! 
• PM Kindergarten had FAB time outside today. It was a very windy play! 

Ask your Kindergartener...

• What sound(s) does letter C make?
• What colours could you make with red, blue, and yellow?
• PM - what kinds of things did you get to look at after centers today? 

A Gentle Reminder

With the nice weather we've been having comes major melty puddles around our school and playground... despite our best efforts to remind little ones to stay away from the puddles, accidents tend to happen. It's for this reason (and others), that it's important your kinder has a spare set of clothes in their backpack, including spare socks! Thank you :) 

Monday March 2nd, 2020

Today in Kindergarten...

• AM and PM Kinders learned about the OWL & the GUARD DOG for Mindful Monday (feel free to watch the video with your child to further discussion). We talked about how we can sometimes feel when we don't understand something or when something is making us upset....sometimes we freeze, feel really nervous and/or we just give up. We learned about what the brain does during these times and a simple way to calm ourselves down and get our brains focusing again. 
• AM and PM Kinders discussed different ways that we can learn best with concrete examples  from within our own classroom (e.g., calming music, useful visuals, whole body listening, sharing ideas, using a chunky pencil to write with, having movement breaks/stretching, tracing over highlighted lines, eating healthy food at snack time, etc.).
• AM Kinders had gym today. They are continuing to practice their basketball skills. 
• PM Kinders explored 3 part patterns. Ask me to show you a 3 part movement pattern! 
• PM Kinders were read the book Mmmmmmm, Cookies! By Robert Munsch