Books and stories are an important part of our curriculum. We read many books for each theme and make them available to the children to enjoy during "Book Time." We learn about, look at and read a variety of books during "Reader's Workshop." We make, read and take home easy-to-read books. We also have over a thousand books in our classroom library for the children to choose from to take home and read as their "Buddy Book" every night.

Thematic Units (This list is subject to change.)

These are some of our social studies and science themes and when we plan to study them.

September: Lifeskills All About Me School Friends Colors Classroom Routines

October: Fall Weather Shapes Fire Safety and Trip to the Fire House Bats
November: Trees Grandparent's Day Thanksgiving
December: Bears Holiday Activities
January: Winter Weather Birds
February: Snow Valentine's Day
March: Dr. Seuss Books Spring Weather and Wind Dinosaurs
April: Dinosaur Day Trees Farm Animals
May: Zoo Animals Mother's Day Trip to the Zoo
June: Summer and Vacation Plans

Math - We are using a program called Everyday Mathematics. We play games to learn many skills. We will be using manipulatives such as pattern blocks, unifix cubes, wooden blocks and a variety of items for sorting. We will also be counting, making and reading graphs, copying and making patterns, comparing, classifying, labeling, and adding and subtracting. Every week you will receive a Home Link and Family Letter with a math activity to try at home with your child.

For online math games and activities go to http://mrsjones.org/themes/math.html


Gym - Mr. D'Orazio is our gym teacher. Your child should wear sneakers. Dark or stone colored sweat pants may be worn on gym days. Mrs. Jones’ Classes have gym on Monday and Tuesday.

Mrs. Kane’s Class has gym on Monday and Friday.
In Sept 2004, Music Class was cut from all half-day Kindergarten classes in Ridley School District.
Library - Both of Mrs. Jones' Classes and Mrs. Kane's Class visit the Lakeview Library on Wednesday. The children choose their own book to check out to take home. They must follow all the library rules, including paying a fine if the book is returned after the due date or paying for a lost or damaged book. A permission slip is required in Kindergarten before children can check out a book.