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Mrs. Chinn's Classroom

2020

What am I feeding them?

Posted on Jun. 16, 2020

You've asked...so I've answered. Check it out! 

Welcome to the Final Week!

Posted on Jun. 15, 2020

Welcome to the last week of kindergarten! I still can't believe how fast the last couple months have gone.   I've been looking back at photos from the start of the year…

Kindergarten Curbside Farewell

Posted on Jun. 15, 2020

Hello Kindergarten Families, We are reaching the end of our school year.   Nothing that has happened, in the past few months has been regular, and our year end follows that…

Backyard Adventure: WOW!! It Hatched! & Let's Sing…

Posted on Jun. 9, 2020

WOW!  It hatched!  Keep this video handy and practice all of your letter sounds with me! 

Week of June 8th

Posted on Jun. 8, 2020

Here's what we have going on this week!  So what do you think I'm going to show you on Tuesday? If you want to make a prediction, feel free to put it in the comments on…

PM Calendar

Posted on Jun. 1, 2020

This month you are all Heros!  For your leader day, send me a picture, video, write up or drawing to me showing something that you love to do!  Maybe you are super good…

AM Calendar

Posted on Jun. 1, 2020

This month you are all Heros!  For your leader day, send me a picture, video, write up or drawing to me showing something that you love to do!  Maybe you are super good…

Welcome June!

Posted on Jun. 1, 2020

Hello Kindergarten!     This week you have two exciting lessons.  Today's will be based on a book called 10 Black Dots.  You'll be working with 10 frames and doing some…

Sounds: Z, W

Posted on May. 26, 2020

   

Week of May 25th

Posted on May. 25, 2020

Hello Everyone!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  This week students will be sorting things that are 'living' and things that are 'non-living'.    I'm so excited…

Day #14 Bean Plant Check in!

Posted on May. 21, 2020

Wow!  Check out where we are at with our bean plants... 

Week of May 20th

Posted on May. 20, 2020

Welcome to a new week.  Hope everyone had a great long weekend. See the video below to check out what we have going on this week! Make sure to check out today's lesson on…

My heart is full!

Posted on May. 14, 2020

Wow!! My heart is full.  THANK YOU to all the parents who brought their kiddos by today for the carnival.  What a pleasure it was to see you all.  For those that couldn't…

My Garden read by...Miss Floria!!

Posted on May. 14, 2020

Did you see yesterday's Backyard Adventure?  Miss Floria made a great butterfly didn't she?!  I hope you had fun!  Here's a little story time with her too.  Enjoy!  …

Sounds: oa, ie, ee or

Posted on May. 13, 2020

Here are three letter sound videos that our class can continue with.   I will post 3 each week until our sounds are complete!  oa   ie      ee or   

Backyard Adventure #2 Exploring the Butterfly Life…

Posted on May. 13, 2020

Get ready Kindergarten to come on this adventure with us! Have fun!   Here's another video from who you call 'fast talker science lady!' 

Mrs. Chinn's Backyard Adventure #1

Posted on May. 12, 2020

  Have you checked out Miss Moline's Video from last week on the Red Team Page?  If not, I'll link it here to get you started.  In the coming days/weeks please make sure…

Butterfly Week!

Posted on May. 11, 2020

Yey!  We get to start learning about butterflies this week. I'm so excited for you.   I'm so glad to hear you all loved your personal videos.  It was great to make them,…

Carnival

Posted on May. 8, 2020

Hello Kindergarten Families!  Exciting News!!!  On Thursday, May 14 from 11:00-11:30 am Coalbanks Elementary School will be hosting a Carnival Parade! You should have…

Ready for another new insect?

Posted on May. 7, 2020

Hello Kindergarten! We are ready to learn about another insect!  Check out this video...and get ready for an awesome adventure over the next few weeks!  Miss Moline has…

Writing numbers 0-9 and Ant's Go Marching Sing Along

Posted on May. 5, 2020

Here's a little video to help remind you of our rhymes and help you print your numbers 0-9.  Ants Go Marching Sing Along! 

Welcome to May!

Posted on May. 4, 2020

Hello Kindergarten!  Welcome to a brand new month.  Make sure you're checking our last Thursday's post and that you have put in your prediction for the Bean Plant Experiment…

PM May Calendar

Posted on May. 3, 2020

Welcome to May!  We are also celebrating one year of our One District One Book that we participated in last year.  We read the book Wish Tree, by Kathrine Applegate.  If…

AM May Calendar

Posted on May. 3, 2020

Welcome to May!  We are also celebrating one year of our One District One Book that we participated in last year.  We read the book Wish Tree, by Kathrine Applegate.  If…

Ready for an Experiment and a BIG 'Buggy' Surprise?

Posted on Apr. 30, 2020

Here's a video just for fun as I know how much you LOVE Peep and Chirp!  Peep Plants a Seed!  Please turn on the CC (closed captioning near bottom right) so that students…

How Does a Seed Become a Plant?

Posted on Apr. 29, 2020

How Does a Seed Become a Plant?

Sing Along

Posted on Apr. 28, 2020

Good Morning! The Red Team has put together a great little sing along, to Down By the Bay for you.  I hope you enjoy it and have fun singing with your family.Maybe you can…

Welcome to Plant Week!

Posted on Apr. 27, 2020

Good Morning Kindergarten!  Welcome to plant week. Make sure you're checking out the two lessons on the Red Team blog  (posted on Monday's and Wednesday's). Make sure you're…

Cosmic Kids Yoga Break!

Posted on Apr. 23, 2020

Here's a little Cosmic Kids Yoga for today. Come join Peter Cottontail as he works hard to hide some eggs, only to find out that the silly Tickly Monkey is trying to take…

My Nest & Science Videos For 5 Senses

Posted on Apr. 22, 2020

Good Morning Kindergarten!  I love seeing the pictures you've been sending of the nests.  Keep them coming! I promised I'd show you what I made....have a look!     …

Welcome back kindergarten!

Posted on Apr. 21, 2020

Welcome back Kindergarten! Here's what we have going on this week, I'm super excited!          

Hoppy Thursday!

Posted on Apr. 9, 2020

I hope that you all have a wonderful Easter Break.  Here's a little something for you kindergarten to enjoy!  Let me know what you think of our 'moves' in the comments…

Listen and Move!

Posted on Apr. 8, 2020

Hello Kindergarten, I remember something that you really enjoyed doing in our kindergarten classes and now you can try it at home! Invite your family to do it with you and…

Book Time With Mrs. Chinn

Posted on Apr. 7, 2020

Good Morning Kindergarten, I have two stories for you to listen to. Curious George and the Bunny   and The Easter Egg.  Enjoy! Feel free to leave a comment telling me which…

Week of April 6th

Posted on Apr. 6, 2020

Hello Kindergarten! I have a super fun week for you ahead.   Please make sure that you see the calendar posts for both AM and PM classes.  Check out this week's video,…

PM Calendar

Posted on Apr. 5, 2020

Here is the PM Calendar for the month of April.

AM Calendar

Posted on Apr. 5, 2020

Here is the AM Calendar for this month.

Phonics Sounds and Supports

Posted on Mar. 31, 2020

Hi All, Thank you to everyone that has sent in a picture of their child's work!  I love seeing all of their stories.  Here is a pic of a phonics card that supports the…

Welcome to the First Week!

Posted on Mar. 30, 2020

Good Morning Kindergarten!  I'm so excited to start the week.  Check out the video to get started and know I miss you all! 

Important Class Message

Posted on Mar. 29, 2020

Hello All!I have been thinking so much about all of you, and I hope that this email finds you and your families doing well despite the circumstances that each household is…