Mrs. Kendra Aiken
Hello, I am Ms. K, a dedicated educator with several years of teaching experience. After teaching for a few years, I made the decision to transition from the traditional classroom setting to homeschooling my very own children for the past seven years. During this time, I discovered a more personalized approach to education. This experience deepened my understanding of individualized learning, emphasizing the importance of tailoring instruction to the unique needs of each child rather than strictly adhering to a standardized system. As I return to the classroom, I bring with me a renewed educational philosophy that prioritizes each child’s distinct needs, strengths, and learning styles. My approach aims to create a more meaningful and engaging educational experience, ensuring that every student feels seen, valued, and empowered in their learning journey.
Monday – Thursday
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
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IMPORTANT DATES
March 14 – End of Quarter 3
March 17-21 – No School – Spring Break
April 4 – No School – First Friday
April 18 – No School – Good Friday
May 2 – No School – First Friday
May 5-9 – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 21 7 PM – Graduation
May 23 – Last Day for Students
This weeks objective are group stars (review) identify sounds, reading comprehension group hearts digraphs, blends (review) short and long reading comprehension sentences building morning meeting (first 10 mins) welcome/ attendance date weather /season ELA lesson each group review (10 mins ) blends digraphsvowel teams r-controlled (ar, ir, ur, er, or) (bossy r )sights words work (10 mins) say it, clap it, what does it mean (whisper phone)phonics (15 mins) consonant vowels r- controlled teamsreading and grammar comprehension reading- the students listen to the story or the sentences, then tell me what they understand.story book (Bob books) ( Dr Seuss )fluency sentences worksheetsnouns, verbs, adjective independent work (last 10- 15 mins ) sight words this week will be
Education.com
for Worksheets and Games
khanacademy.com
for videos and practice
ixl.com
for practice work
Celebrations from the Week
This week, we had a fantastic time engaging with nouns and verbs. We explored various stories that highlighted:
Rhyming Words: Students enjoyed identifying and creating rhymes.
Story Sequence: They learned about the order of events in stories.
In math, we had a fun and interactive session where students discovered different ways to solve math problems. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and teamwork!
Important Announcements
This month, we will dive into the world of spring by exploring an introduction to botany. Our focus will be on:
Flowers and their Life Cycles: We will discuss the various stages of growth for both flowers and trees.
English Language Arts (ELA): We will continue our work on nouns and verbs, enhancing our reading comprehension skills.
Math: We will explore different methods for solving equations.
Please encourage your child to share their learning experiences with you at home!
Additional Information
As we continue our learning journey, please keep in mind the following:
Check plans for sight words and homework assignments.
Kindly send water bottles with your child and a warm blanket for nap time.
Your support in these matters is greatly appreciated as it helps create a comfortable learning environment for our students.
Thank you for your time and consideration
Ms.K
kendra.aiken@sepa.education