Aloha from Hawaii

Our trip to Hawaii was hot, fun, and filled with adventure. We loved our plane ride that even had a pilot guiding us. Our snack on board and stations in Hawaii were a hit. Later we enjoyed visiting 2 other Hawaiian islands where we learned how to do the hula and surf. Some highlights from our kindergarten spring break are below. 

Our Bird Mental Images

Ms. Hanus helped us learn that strong readers make mental images while reading. We recently read the book Birds by Kevin Henkes and found ourselves making many mental images while listening to the story.

Next we used the iPad app "Drawing Pad" to help us illustrate those strong metal images. Sharing these mental images helped us understand the story.

Our Bear Songs with Songify

After researching bears in books, magazines, and online, we worked in collaborative groups to share our learning. Next we used the app Songify to share our favorite facts and turn our words into a song! Take a listen!

listen to ‘Bear Fun Facts’ on audioBoom

listen to ‘Where bears live’ on audioBoom

listen to ‘Kinds of Bears’ on audioBoom

listen to ‘What bears look like’ on audioBoom

listen to ‘What bears eat’ on audioBoom

Our Jungle Drawings

Have you checked out your kindergartner's art on Artsonia.com? An info sheet was sent home from art class earlier in the year, but you can also go to www.artsonia.com and search Annandale Elementary to find our kindergarten projects. You can purchase many great gifts displaying your child's artwork. Take a peek at our jungle drawings that you can find on Artsonia.

Valentine's Day 2015

There is nothing better than spending Valentine's Day in Kindergarten! Love is definitely abounding. We were so proud of our monster Valentine boxes and made awesome "heart maps" to label all the things that fill our heart.



Valentine's Day 2015 from Katie Zuehlke on Vimeo.

100th Day of Kindergarten

I think this was the best 100th day of Kindergarten yet! Our 100 capes made us feel extra special all day long. We also loved stations with the other K classes - 100 day bingo, a 100 drawing book, and a 100 style snack! During our snack time we were lucky enough to eat 100 snacks...well some of us saved quite a few for at home too. We also received a special food delivery from Kelly's dad straight from China King! We had quite a feast with a lot to celebrate -- we are 100 days smarter!

100th Day 2015 from Katie Zuehlke on Vimeo.

Penguin Facts

Thanks to Ms. Hanus, we have learned many interesting facts about penguins. After charting our learning, we each illustrated a fact. Today Ms. Hanus helped us make a video to share our new thinking.

Penguin Facts from Katie Zuehlke on Vimeo.