September 28th - October 2nd

Our first full week of fall and it feels like summer!!🍁🍂

We have a short blog post this week.... But what a fun week it will be. We talked Monday about the supper moon and the lunar eclipse. I was surprised by how many of the kids knew about the red moon or even got to see it. Experiences like looking at the moon is what will makes lasting memories. 

What we will learn this week! 

•  Letter sounds- Aa (Ā, Å, AH) - Allie Alligator,  Bb (b) Bubba Bear, Cc (k,s) Catina Cat, Dd (d) DeeDee Deer, Ee (ē,e) Ellie Elephant, Ff (f) Francie fish, Gg (g,j) Gordo Gorlia, Hh (h) Honey Horse, Ii (i,ī) Inny Inchworm, Jj (j) Jerry Jellyfish
•  Numbers- 1-25with emphasis on teen numbers
•  Shape- circle
•  Writing skills- Holding a pencil the correct way, Name writing (the kindergarten way-capital first and lowercase letters for the rest of the name)
•  Math- simple beginning patterns, spatial reasoning,
• Fall and leaf theme welcoming new fall colors.
•  Bible lesson- Genesis 1:1-31. Genesis 1:1 
•  Bible Verse- "I am wonderfully made" Psalm 139:14 

We will be finishing the unit on 

Genesis 1:1-31 and Psalm 139:14 this week and be moving to a new Bible verse and story next week. 

 Just some reminders...

• Show and Tell is Friday Please have your child bring something that starts with I and J this is a fun way to reinforce the letter sound at home. (PLEASE no violent toys or 'weapons')  
• Please feel free to send your child with a water bottle labeled with their name (water only please). 
• Miss Mellyn is going to be starting our class pet project. Each child will be able to take home our stuffed pet... It's so cute and she is so excited to do this with our kids. 
• THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING US START OUR ZOO PHONICS ANIMAL COLLECTION!!! We are still in need of quite a few more please keep your eyes open!! If you are interested in helping us look please let myself or Miss Mellyn know.
• Remember to read to your child every day!! It truly does so much for them!!! 
• I will be posting the October school sechedual this weekend so keep your eyes open for special events. 

Have a blessed week☀️

Ms Sara

Week of September 21st - 25th

Welcome fall!!

What a blessing this weekend was! Beautiful cool weather and sunny sky's, it doesn't get much better!

•  Letter sounds- Aa (Ā, Å, AH) - Allie Alligator,  Bb (b) Bubba Bear, Cc (k,s) Catina Cat, Dd (d) DeeDee Deer, Ee (ē,e) Ellie Elephant, Ff (f) Francie fish, Gg (g,j) Gordo Gorlia, Hh (h) Honey Horse 
•  Numbers- 1-25with emphasis on teen numbers
•  Shape- diamond
•  Writing skills- Holding a pencil the correct way, Name writing (the kindergarten way-capital first and lowercase letters for the rest of the name)this will be our focus for the next few weeks, than we will move to our alphabet letters.
•  Math- simple beginning patterns, spatial reasoning, on/off, in/out 
•  Bible lesson- Genesis 1:1-31. Genesis 1:1 (here is a link so that you can talk and read the story at home with your child if you wish)
•  Bible Verse- "I am wonderfully made" Psalm 139:14 (I hope that this story and this Bible verse will teach your child that they are wonderful, beautiful and perfect in Gods eyes!)

Every morning before class I try to get together with one other teacher for a small devotional. Doing this helps me focus on the job at hand... Teaching your beautiful children that God loves them. I am reminded that although the the world seems big and vast God knows me and knows my needs, as he knows you and your needs! 

 Just some reminders...

• School pictures our class will be having pictures on Wednesday September 23rd 
• Show and Tell is Friday Please have your child bring something that starts with G or H, this is a fun way to reinforce the letter sound at home. (PLEASE no violent toys or 'weapons')  
• While the weather is still nice and hot/warm please feel free to send your child with a water bottle labeled with their name (water only please).  
• THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING US START OUR ZOO PHONICS ANIMAL COLLECTION!!! We are still in need of quite a few more please keep your eyes open!! If you are interested in helping us look please let myself or Miss Mellyn know.
• Remember to read to your child every day!! It truly does so much for them!!! Here is a new link about reading to  children. https://www.earlymoments.com/promoting-literacy-and-a-love-of-reading/why-reading-to-children-is-important/

Have a great week 😊

Ms Sara

Week of September 14th - 18th

A new week, a new chance to learn!

I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather we had this weekend! I'm looking forward to a week of cooler temperatures and the start of changing leaves!

•  Letter sounds- Aa (Ā, Å, AH) - Allie Alligator,  Bb (b) Bubba Bear, Cc (k,s) Catina Cat, Dd (d) DeeDee Deer, Ee (ē,e) Ellie Elephant, Ff (f) Francie fish
•  Numbers- 1-20 with emphasis on teen numbers
•  Shape- Triangle
•  Writing skills- Holding a pencil the correct way, Name writing (the kindergarten way-capital first and lowercase letters for the rest of the name)
•  Math- simple beginning patterns, spatial reasoning, and sorting 
•  Bible lesson- Genesis 1:1-31. Genesis 1:1 (here is a link so that you can talk and read the story at home with your child if you wish)
•  Bible Verse- "I am wonderfully made" Psalm 139:14 (I hope that this story and this Bible verse will teach your child that they are wonderful, beautiful and perfect in Gods eyes!)

Over the weekend someone presented me with a Bible verse that helps guide me in my work... It reminds me of why I love teaching about God. 

'Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.'

Proverbs 22:61

No matter where life's journey takes me I will always remember what I was taught about God as a child. 

 Just some reminders...

• Show and Tell is Friday Please have your child bring something that starts with E or F this is a fun way to reinforce the letter sound at home. (PLEASE no violent toys or 'weapons')  
• While the weather is still nice and hot/warm please feel free to send your child with a water bottle labeled with their name (water only please).  
• Our class is in search of small stuffed animals (beanie baby size) that will match our Zoo Phonics animals. If you are interested in helping us look please let myself or Miss Mellyn know.
• Remember to read to your child every day!! It truly does so much for them!!! Here is a new link about reading to  children. https://www.earlymoments.com/promoting-literacy-and-a-love-of-reading/why-reading-to-children-is-important/

Have a great week 😊

Ms Sara

September 8th- 11th

Welcome to a new week!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful and safe, long weekend! 

Even though this is a short week, we will still be studying two letters, along with some spatial reasoning math work. 

•  Letter sounds- Aa (Ā, Å, AH) - Allie Alligator,  Bb (b) Bubba Bear, Cc (k,s) Catina Cat, Dd (d) DeeDee Deer
•  Numbers- 1-15
•  Shape- rectangle 
•  Writing skills- Holding a pencil the correct way, Name writing (the kindergarten way-capital first and lowercase letters for the rest of the name)
•  Math- simple beginning patterns, spatial reasoning craft.
•  Bible lesson- Genesis 1:1-31. Genesis 1:1 (here is a link so that you can talk and read the story at home with your child if you wish)
•  Bible Verse- "I am wonderfully made" Psalm 139:14 (I hope that this story and this Bible verse will teach your child that they are wonderful, beautiful and perfect in Gods eyes!)
• 

I first started working with kids at a private Christian School and I was so lucky 7 years ago to start working at Wasatch Christian School. I get to teach kids about how our Lord loves us, no matter what or who we are. I whole heartedly believe that there is no job as awesome as mine. Seeing little eyes light up with understanding and hearing them retell me a story from the Bible that I have been teaching them is just incredible.  

 Just some reminders...

• Show and Tell is Friday Please have your child bring something that starts with C or D, this is a fun way to reinforce the letter sound at home. (PLEASE no violent toys or 'weapons')
• Ms. Mandy has asked that children who stay for lunch bring a plate, cup, and bowl for them to use. She is helping each child learn respect and responsibility for every day objects.  
• While the weather is still nice and hot/warm please feel free to send your child with a water bottle labeled with their name (water only please). Bottles can be left in the classroom over the week and be taken home Friday to be washed. I will have a basket on top of the cubbies where they can be kept. 
• Our class is in search of small stuffed animals (beanie baby size) that will match our Zoo Phonics animals. If you are interested in helping us look please let myself or Miss Mellyn know. 
• I (Ms Sara) will not be at school on Friday. Miss Mellin will be in the class that day as lead teacher. Please feel free to let me know if there is anything you need that she cannot help you with. 
• Remember to read to your child every day!! It truly does so much for them!!! Here is a good article about the importance of reading aloud to your child/children. Reading To Your Child - 10 Reasons To Do It | KinderIQ

HAVE AN AWESOME WEEK!!!!! 

Ms Sara!!!!

Week 2 Aug. 31st-Sept. 4th

What a fun start to our second week!

 I am having so much fun getting to know all of the little souls in our class.

This week we are starting to learn a lot that we can just keep building on to each week!!

•  Letter sounds- Aa (Ā, Å, AH) - Allie Aligator Bb (b) Bubba Bear
•  Numbers- 1-10
•  Shape- diamond and an Apple (for letter A)
•  Writing skills- holding a pencil the correct way, letter placement and sizing through letter/line tracing
•  Math- sorting and simple beginning patterns
•  Bible lesson- Genesis 1:1-31. Genesis 1:1 (here is a link so that you can talk and read the story at home with your child if you wish)
•  Bible Verse- "I am wonderfully made" Psalm 139:14 (I hope that this story and this Bible verse will teach your child that they are wonderful, beautiful and perfect in Gods eyes!)

One thing I feel is so important to have in class, along with our ABC's and 123's, is a lesson from the Bible. One reason I love working at a Christian school is that I get to teach kids about how our Lord loves us, no matter what or who we are.  Every day in class we have a Bible lesson, we also have a monthly Bible story and learn a monthly Bible verse. While the verse and story may not be from the same place in the Bible it is designed to help each child remember the lesson that is taught.  I hope that each day your child will be able to tell you all about what lesson was presented to them that day, week, month.

 Just some reminders...

• Show and Tell is Friday Please have your child bring something that starts with A or B, this is a fun way to reinforce the letter sound at home.
• We will be closed Monday September 7th for labor day(please stay safe over the long weekend)
• Read to your child every night. Reading to your child 15 minutes a day helps a child learn and retain so much. Here is a good article about the importance of reading aloud to your child/children. Reading To Your Child - 10 Reasons To Do It | KinderIQ

HAVE AN AWESOME WEEK!!!!! 

Ms Sara!!!!

God Bless,

Ms. Sara & Miss Mellyn

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Please if you have and questions and concerns feel free to call the school office (801-392-5784) and I will get back to you as soon as I can. -Ms Sara