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Animal Presentations

Our children are ready to do their final oral presentation of the year! As you know, we are studying animals and their needs. Each child has chosen an animal on which to do a report. I have attached the rubric for the report as well as added it as text at the end of this email. An email is coming later today that will let you know your child’s chosen animal (if your child hasn’t told you already!). Reports will be presented the weeks of May 18-22 and May 26-29^th, schedule coming soon!

RUBRIC:

Animal Presentations

___ My project was completed on time.

___ My project fit the time limits.

___ I spoke clearly and projected my voice.

___ I explained about the habitat of my animal.

___ I explained about what my animal eats.

___ I explained about my animal’s babies.

___ I showed knowledge of my animal.

___ I presented with no help.

___ I brought visual aids.

___ I listened quietly to other presentations.

Center Schedule for 05/04/09 thru 05/08/09

1. science - animal babies

2. math – numbers/block stacking

3. phonics – animal 1^st letters

4. PA – animal syllable count

5. math – 4’s addition

6. phonics/writing - _____ taught me to _____

7. PA – nursery rhymes

8. listening – Is Your Mama a Llama?

9. math – shapes

10. letters

11. art – Mom Day Gift

12. play – city play

13. play – sea animals

Misc. Information

Upcoming Field Trip:
We have a zoo trip coming Thursday, may 21^st. Anyone who wants to come can, but adults need to get themselves there and pay for their own admission. We need 5 adults from each class to be willing to take a group of kids around on a zoo assignment on that day. No siblings, please!

Performance:
We will be having an evening performance at Channing Hall on Tuesday, May 26^th at 7pm for the families and friends of all three Kindergarten classes. Please come and enjoy an evening of songs, poetry, and (maybe) dance!

Center Schedule for 04/27/09 thru 05/01/09

1. science - estimation

2. math – ordering, 1-to-1 correspondence

3. reading – term 1 sight words

4. PA – animal rhyming

5. math – 3’s addition

6. reading – term 2 sight words

7. PA – animal alliteration

8. listening – The Kissing Hand

9. math – pattern sorting

10. letters

11. art – pinata

12. play – jungle

13. play – forest

Center Schedule for 04/13/09 thru 04/17/09

1. science - magnifying glass exploration

2. math – counting/sequencing

3. phonics – upper case writing

4. PA – rhyme count

5. math – number shapes (beans)

6. phonics – scrabble

7. PA - beg sound substitution

8. listening – down by the station

9. math – pattern recognition

10. letters

11. art – sack puppet

12. play – community dolls

13.play – community puppet show

Rubric for Presentations

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I was ready to present on time ___

I spoke clearly ___

I had visual aids or dressed up ___

I presented by myself ___

I showed knowledge of my job ___

I presented at least three interesting facts about my job ___

I kept within the required time (2½-3½ minutes) ___

I answered questions about my job ___

I talked about the tools used in my chosen job ___

I was a respectful listener as others presented ___