Special Visitor

Kindergarten was pleased to welcome Dexter the Chameleon for a visit this spring. Mr. Heggie taught us all about how camouflage really works with these amazing reptiles, and we had a chance to see him up close.

Who Said Dinosaurs are Extinct?

Steven Wright said that dinosaurs are alive and well in the imaginations of children - and he couldn't be more right!  We kicked off February with the all time favorite Dinosaur unit, and what a learning experience it was! 

We learned how to build dinosaurs using shapes, and then made some of our own.

We became paleontologist and researched dinosaur food and habitats,

We simulated the extinction of the dinosaurs with a explosive volcanic eruption!

And we even met a few of our favorite dinosaur friends!

Dinosaur Art

We put the ever popular play-doh to work to create our very own dinosaur sculptures.

Toothpicks add a nice touch...

But no dinosaur is complete without a splash of color!

Flashlight Spaceflight

In gym this week we took a flashlight spaceflight in our gym.  We put on our spacesuits, strapped ourselves into our rockets and blasted into outer space.

As we floated through the galaxy we kept our eyes open for alien friends.  We found a few, and chased them down.  Those aliens sure are fast!

But nothing is quite as beautiful as the universe when your flying through the stars!

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

We're going to the moon!

If you want to take a trip,

Climb aboard our rocket ship.

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

We're going to the moon....

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Blast Off!

~Popular Children's Verse

On The Open Road

Our theme to kick off the new year is Space/Transportation.  One of our activities was to make large road maps and use toys cars and other vehicles to drive around on our creations.  Here are some pictures of our hard work and fun drive, out on the open road.

Community Helpers - Police Station

The weather outside was frightful,

But the constable was so delightful,

With sirens and flashing lights to show,

To the jail we all did go,

Thank you to our local RCMP detachment for their hospitality!  We had a wonderful experience.

Community Helpers - Fire Hall

We took a trip to the local firehall for our community helpers unit.  Our fire chief, Charlie, showed us all the special equipment used by the fire trucks and ambulances when they go out on a call, and we got a chance to look at things up close...

And even try some of the gear on...

And imagine that we were driving the trucks...

And have an all around good time.

Fireman Stan

Every year we are excited to invite Fireman Stan to our classes.  And we are never disappointed - the presentation was once again well done.

We learn about important fire safety  - such as checking to make sure smoke detectors are working, and not to play with matches or lighters.

And fireman Stan showed us his gear, and how it keeps him safe when he does his important job.

Thank you fireman Stan!  From the Raymond Kindergarten.

It's a Jungle in Here!

For our Environment Theme Unit, we talked a lot about rainforest animals.  We decided to decorate our classroom to look like a tropical rainforest.

And in our rainforest, there are giant spiders, snakes, jaguars, butterflies, geckos and other wonderful, beautiful creatures, playing among the vines.

Isn't this world a wonderful place?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

We've been enjoying our thematic unit on environment.  We've been working hard to learn how to follow the three R's:

We know that we have to do our part to help make this world a better place.  We can choose to be wasteful, or we can choose to be green.

We want a clean and beautiful earth to grow up on.  We want to do our part to have a green attitude.  Please help us, by first setting a good example.

Over The Shape Rainbow

One of our first kindergarten themes this year taught about colors and shapes.  In the report card coming home next week you will see a reflection of your child's progress in these areas.  Here are some fun ideas you can do at home to help reinforce your child's learning of these two basic skills.

1. Play "Eye Spy" for different colors.  This is a good way to pass time on a short road trip, and the world can be a very colorful place.

2. Play "Shape Treasure Hunt" looking for items of various shapes around your home.

3. Read brightly illustrated books, and have fun looking for different shapes and colors with your child.

The Save the Earth Club

Reduce

Reuse

Recycle

Parents,

We are trying to help the children become aware of what they can do to keep our world clean and healthy.  A sheet has come on with different habits we can develop, along with boxes for checking off when these activities have been completed.

If your child can collect 30 check marks, they will receive a certificate that acknowledges their membership in the 'Save The Earth' club.

The children are very excited about what they can do to protect our earth.  I hope that you will help your child participated in this program.

Please send the chart back by November 30th or before.

Thanks,

Mrs. D'Agnone and Mrs. Thomson

Halloween Fun

The eensy, weensy spider went up the haunted house,

He spied on the witch, but was startled by the mouse.

He fell through a ghost and landed on his web,

And up the haunted house no longer did he tread!

~ By: Mrs. Thomson

Welcome to our Halloween Theme Week in Raymond Kindergarten.  Here is a sneak peak at some of the spooky activities we enjoyed!  (Above are samples of our glittery handprint spider webs)

Some eery magic is at work as this center - some tracing paper, markers, and scary Halloween designs, and something exciting appears!

These little friends will fit in perfect with the trick-or-treaters!

Toenail of gecko, eyeball of squid, hair of a unicorn, and a werewolves tooth are just some of the secret ingredients in our Halloween dough!

And of course, nothing is sweeter at Halloween than candy!  Count for me - does the number of teeth in my mouth match my hat?

Happy Halloween!