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Week 1: Caught Reading!
Week 2: "How To" Drawing Challenge!
March 17, 2020
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I am missing my EDK Friends this week!
Here are some fun activities for you to try at home that DO NOT involve a screen!
Happy Learning!
Fun and Optional Activities!
March 16, 2020
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Check your email for fun activities and optional resources for you to work on at home with your child. We understand this is a difficult time for all families. Please know that we are here if you need us!
A few are included below!
Week of March 10-13!
March 13, 2020
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Dear EDK Families,
This week we continued our habitat unit by digging deeper into each unique habitat. We explored the ocean, grasslands, and freshwater wetlands. We discovered the different temperatures, climate, plants, and animals that live in each habitat. We also uncovered that plants and animals adapt to survive in their habitat.
Further, the kindergarteners learned all about the Great Horned Owl, which can be spotted in the forests and nature centers in our own community. They even had a chance to dissect owl pellets!
The EDK students explored the different characteristics of shells from the ocean at our science center! They even had the chance to see shark teeth!
The kindergarteners have been hard at work creating animal habitat books!
Dissecting owl pellets and searching for bones!
Ms. Tsevis came back to school and shared her knowledge on the Great Horned Owl!
Have a great weekend!
Week of March 2 - 6!
March 6, 2020
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Hello Families!
Next week, we will continue exploring habitats and dive in deeper by learning how to research a specific habitat and create Animal Habitat books!
*Reminder* NO SCHOOL - Monday, March 9!
Enjoy the long weekend!
Week of February 24th - 28th!
February 28, 2020
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Hello!
I enjoyed seeing everyone at Culture Night! The students have worked hard as we traveled through each continent and were excited to show you their work around the school!
This week we finished our Culture Unit through studying the Philippines, South Korea, and South America. The students worked as a group to create Nipa Huts, which are found in the Philippines. They also followed "how to" drawings to draw a llama and a sloth, which are animals found in South America.
We ended the week by celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday! We enjoyed many of his stories, played ABC Bingo, and made Lorax mustaches!
We are excited to start our new unit next week!
We are excited to start our new unit next week!
Week of 2/17 - 2/21!
February 21, 2020
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Ni hao, konichiwa, namaste!
We had a busy week exploring Asia!
The students traveled through the Great Wall of China and enjoyed stories from Japan. We visited Jordan and Mongolia and learned about Ramadan. The students created a lantern which represents new beginnings! Lastly, we learned about The Festival of Colors, Holi, which is celebrated in India! The students watercolored beautiful Holi paintings to represent the festival!
We are looking forward to seeing you at Culture Night next week!
Have a great weekend!
Week of February 10-14!
February 14, 2020
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Hei, hallo, ya sou, g'day, jambo!
This week the EDK students visited many smaller European countries, Australia, and Africa! We learned about an Eastern Orthodox Easter tradition and created decorative Easter eggs. The students visited Tivoli Gardens, an exciting amusement park in Denmark, learned how to Greek dance with Mrs. Macias, created Australian boomerangs, and read Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, which is an African fairytale similar to Cinderella!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Reminder - NO SCHOOL - MONDAY (2/17)!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Reminder - NO SCHOOL - MONDAY (2/17)!
Week of February 3-7!
Ciao, Guten Tag, dzien dobre, do brey dien, pryvit!
We continued our journey through Europe this week!
In Italy, the students noticed that the country can easily be spotted on a map because it's shaped like a boot! We explored all the delicious Italian foods such as pasta, pizza, and seafood! We discovered that Italians celebrate Venetian Day, which is similar to Mardi Gras in the United States. Italians wear decorative masks in Venice on this day and the students had a chance to make their very own mask! We discovered how the story of Hansel and Gretel originated in Germany along with the Gingerbread House. The students constructed their very own Gingerbread houses using paper bags! The class saw videos of the Polka, which is a popular dance in Poland, we made our very own set of Matryoshka Russian Dolls, and read The Mitten, which is a popular Ukranian folktale!
We look forward to another busy week of traveling next week!
Have a great weekend!
Week of January 27 - 31!
January 31, 2020
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Hola, Bonjour, Dia dhuit, Cheerio!
We had an exciting week in EDK! We started the week by reviewing the countries in North America and learning all about Mexico! The students created sombreros and learned about Cinco De Mayo and Dia De Los Metros. We also discussed how Canada is also a country in North America and the languages spoken are primarily English and French!
Next, we dove into the continent of Europe! We visited France, Ireland, and England through reading various stories, watching National Geographic Kids clips, and studying the cultural traditions!
The students recognized that France is known for its artwork, delicious pastries, and the Eiffel Tower! They created glittery fireworks after learning about Bastille Day and even learned a few French words! Ms. Tsevis taught a lesson about the French artist, Claud Monet, and led the class in recreating The Bridge Over a Pond of Lillies painting.
In England, the students traveled through London and admired their wonderful architecture. They visited Big Ben, the London Eye, the Underground Tube, and even Buckingham Palace, where Queen Elizabeth lives! The students designed their own Royal Crown and worked on their own Big Ben drawings!
It is bittersweet to announce that Ms. Tsevis will no longer be at EDK after this week! After 28 years, she has decided to retire from Jefferson school! We are so grateful for all she has done to help the EDK students grow. We wish her a wonderful retirement and hope to see her again soon!
Have a great weekend!
Week of January 21-24!
January 24, 2020
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Hello Families!
This week the EDK students began our Cultures Around the World Unit!
We first created handprints that represented why we are each special individuals and different from our classmates.
We continued the week with discussions about what culture and traditions are. We said culture is a way of life for a certain group of people and discussed our favorite family traditions.
The kindergarteners then learned that there are seven continents and that we live on the continent of North America in the United States of America. The students explored a few important landmarks, national parks, and sites throughout the United States while reading Our Great Big Backyard, by Jenna Bush Hager and Laura Bush.
We read The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush, by Tommie DePolo, and learned that the Native Americans were the original settlers in North America. The students painted sunsets similar to those they viewed in the story.
We ended the week with exploring many bridges seen around the United States and the students worked in groups to build bridges with various building materials.
Enjoy the weekend!
Enjoy the weekend!
Week of January 13-17!
January 17, 2020
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Happy Friday!
This week we completed our Force & Motion unit through exploring magnets. The students discovered that magnets have a north and a south pole and we investigated what would ”attract” or “repel” a magnet and why. The students worked together to sort materials that were magnetic and materials that were not magnetic.
On Thursday, we participated in Alphabet Day! We reviewed the letter sounds the students are learning at their home schools and learned a song that reviewed digraphs. We played a Who Has alphabet listening game, read the story LMNO Peas, by Keith Baker, and played Alphabet Bingo!
Lastly, we had fun listening to Ezra Jack Keats famous story, The Snowy Day, before the snow filled weekend arrived! We discussed what we see when it snows and shared what activities we enjoy on a snowy day! The students created their own snow using glue and shaving cream to create an illustration from the story.
Reminder - NO SHOOL MONDAY, 1/20.
Have a great weekend! Stay Warm!
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