I am looking forward to meeting our newest "Happy Campers" in Kindergarten! Kindergarten is a wonderful year full of learning, fun and lots of laughter! I feel truly blessed to get up every day and teach these amazing little people. I can't wait to meet you all!

We begin the month learning routines and procedures for just about everything! Each day and week, we add a bit more - modeling what we want to see, as well as what we don't! :)  It is amazing how in just a few weeks, our kindergarteners become increasingly independent and our room runs like a well-oiled machine!

In addition to getting our routines down, we will also work at building a classroom community built on friendship and respect. This aligns perfectly with our first social studies unit on citizenship. We will begin Reader's and Writer's Workshop and how our pictures can be used to tell a story. In math, we will learn all about the numbers 0-5, and all about our 5 Senses in science. At the end of the month, we will begin an inquiry unit on apples.  We will also taste and graph our favorite types of apples, and make applesauce! Delish! 

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I truly believe that teachers and parents are a team. I am here to help in any way I can.

Kindergarteners are magical little people.  Looking forward to meeting you all and sharing this wonderful year of learning and growth! Welcome to Camp Kindergarten!

Love, Mrs. Hayes