Dollar Tree and More Oh My!

We made it through the second week of school! 


This week we had the opportunity to go on field work to the Dollar Tree where your child picked out something of their choice without any influence from parents. With this activity we talked about being a consumer, making choices, and also deciding if what we bought was a need or a want. 


Here are some of the reasons your kiddos decided to buy what they did...

"I bought the mermaids because it’s the only thing I wanted and me and my sister can play with them." 


"I bought the fishing pole and the fish because I was going to die if I didn’t get one." 


"I bought a Milky Way because my mom tells me to get stuff that gets me outside and not be lazy." 


"I bought the silly string because I though of something I could do with it." 


In addition to going to the dollar tree, we learned about making choices when having an "income" and having to buy needs and wants. We also talked about "scarcity" of income can also affect what you buy. 


Please share with your child about how you make decisions about buying items, whether they are needs and wants. How do you decide? 


Please review these key vocabulary words with your child: producer, distributor, consumer, goods and services, wants and needs. 


Next week, we are headed to the Beehive Cheese Factory to learn about the process of producing cheese and how cheese is packaged to attract customers. We will also go to WalMart to look at the way cereal, cheese and vegetables are sold. This will help prepare us for our Celebration!

First Week of School!

Our first week of school just flew by! It was an exciting week with a lot of information covered. Please ask your child about their first week of school. Some great questions would be:

What do you do if there is a fire drill at school? (get in line, walk outside with voices quiet, line up behind the playground).

What does it look like to be kind? What are some of the ways we can be kind in the classroom?

What does it look like to be responsible? How can I be responsible in class?

What does it look like to be respectful? What can I do to be respectful at school?

What can I do if there is a bully at school? What should I do first? If that doesn't work, what can I do next?

Why is it important to wash your hands?

Have an amazing weekend!

First Day of School!

We had a very successful first day of school!

We talked about classroom rules and procedures for the majority of the day.

We also talked about and practiced fire drills and the importance of practicing fire drills. In addition, we talked about germs and proper handwashing. They also signed a "contract" at school promising that they would "never pick their nose!"

For reader's workshop, we read a book by Kevin Henkes and talked about being kind. We also did some acting and your kiddos loved it! We also talked about times that we have been kind. Here are some of the ways your kiddos said they were kind:

"Someone tripped at recess and I went and helped him up."

"I was kind by asking someone to play with me."

"I helped my mom carry in the groceries."

For writer's workshop, we illustrated and wrote two pages for our All About Me books.

The day went by way too fast!

Back to School Night is a Success!

Dear Families, 


Thank you for everyone who came to back to school night! I loved meeting each, individual child and their wonderful families. I can already tell that we are going to have a fun and energetic school year and I just can't wait for it to begin. 


On this blog you will be able to find information about what is happening in the classroom, links to different extensions that will enhance your child's learning and other helpful websites for your child. 


I am grateful to be a member of the Venture Staff and I look forward to working with you and your child to make this school year a success!