Welcome to Mrs. Cody's Class of Learners

Monday, May 4, 2020

Morning Meeting #30

Good Morning,

Today is Monday, May 4th, 2020.

May the 4th be with you!

Today is day 7 of our chick incubation. All the main parts of the chicken have developed. You can learn more about chickens Here. I just turned the eggs this morning. The incubator did not need any water. The temperature was just 99 degrees Fahrenheit.

Here is today's Daily Special

Math (20 Minutes):

All of you are doing such a great job with your Freckle math work. Here is the link to Freckle. Please look to the rooster for your activities. After you can play the other games in the lion icon.

Literacy:

Read for 30 minutes or more. Here is an idea read by Mrs. Cody:

Should I Share My Ice Cream?

Optional Activities Science/Writing:

Lets review the letter Qq remember you never See Q without U (fun quick video).

Write and illustrate the sentence:

When it is quiet, I like to ____________________________.

I just love this Mystery Science from my Friend Doug Why don't people eat Ostrich Eggs?

Why don't people eat ostrich eggs? Please send me your answers!

Have a great Monday!

Mrs. Cod

Morning Meeting #29

Happy Day Kinders,

Today is Friday, May 1st, 2020.

Today is day 3 of our chick incubation. The eggs are developing important chick parts like the head, ears, eyes, and hearts. I just turned the eggs this morning and added some water. The temperature was just 99 degrees Fahrenheit.

Here is today's Daily Special

Math:

Today in Freckle the rooster has your math work. Can you tell what the = equal symbol means? I found this Cookie Monster Video. He tries to teach his friend what equal means. Do you think he did a good job teaching his friend about the word equal. Here is the link to Freckle.

Literacy:

Read for 30 minutes or more. Here is an idea:

Chickens Aren't the Only Ones

Optional Activities for Fun Friday:

Play a card game or board game

Write a book that teaches about something you know about

Build something with blocks or legos

Design a new blanket fort

Chick Art -draw/paint a picture of chicks

Create a home obstacle course

Watch this and learn about the science of Biomimicry

Make some paper airplanes and launch them

Bake something special for your family

Or you decide

Word of the Week (Review Word):
The snap word for the week is up. I'm sharing a poem with you that has the word up in it. How many times do you see or hear the word up?

Fun Friday joke is: What do you call a bee born in May? The answer is at the bottom of this message.

Extra Math:

Did you know that there are 31 days in May? Today I want you to practice counting with the number 31. You can count forwards to 31 or you could try counting backwards from 31. I've included a May calendar for you to look at if you need to.

Have a great weekend. Lots of Love,

Mrs. Cody

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Morning Message #28

Birthday Celebration at Beckett's House

Good Morning Kind Friends,

Today is Thursday, April 30th, 2020.

Today is day 3 in the chick incubation. I just turned the eggs. I did not need to add any water...humidity looks good! Here is today's Daily Special

Life Cycle of a Chicken by Tess

Math:

Today in Freckle the rooster has your math work. After, you may play the games found within the lion icon. I really like the fact practice section. Here is the link to Freckle.

Literacy:

Read for 30 minutes or more. Here is an idea:

Interrupting Chicken Do you think papa will interrupt her when it is her turn to tell the bedtime story?

Optional Activities Writing and Science:

In the spring I love the sounds I hear coming from my bedroom window. Here is a Mystery Science Lesson from my friend Doug Why do birds lay eggs in the spring? The lesson is all about birds.

Writing and Math:

Have an awesome day and please send me your pictures.

Mrs. Cody

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Morning Message #27

Howdy friends,

Today is Wednesday, April 29th, 2020.

Today is day 2 in the chick egg incubation. I gave the incubator some water this morning to keep the humidity just right for the developing embryos (unhatched chick). I also turned the eggs and talked to them! The mother hen would also turn her eggs. How do you think she turns the eggs?

Here is today's Daily Special

Olivia made an egg chart to keep track of the 21 days!

Math:

Today in Freckle the rooster we will do my favorite, adding and subtracting. After, you may play the games found within the lion icon. Here is the link to Freckle.

Literacy:

Read for 30 minutes or more. Here is an idea:

It's Earth Day!

Optional Activities Writing and Science:

It is a special time of the year! Flowers are blooming, leaf buds are opening, the grass is getting greener, and birds are making nests! Why are they making nests? Yes! To lay eggs. We are learning about the life cycle of a bird, more specifically, a chicken! We are on day 2 with our egg incubation. The eggs need to stay at a temperature of 99 degrees Fahrenheit. How does a mother hen keep her eggs warm? You might draw a picture of the life cycle of chicken don't forget to label your life cycle with words. Here is one idea!

Fun Chicken Song with Chicken Facts:

The Chicken Song

Hendrix at George's Birthday Parade. May the force be with you!

Have a great day and I hope you get to enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

Mrs. Cody

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Morning Message #26

Good Morning Kinders,

Today is Tuesday, April 28th, 2020.

Happy 6th Birthday George!!!!

Here is today's Daily Special

Math:

Today in Freckle the rooster we will continue working on a base 10 lesson. After, you may play the games found within the lion icon. Here is the link to Freckle.

Ryan's tower!

Literacy:

Read for 30 minutes or more. Here is an idea:Zombies Don't Eat Veggies .

Optional Activities Writing and Science:

Writing:

I just love sunny days and vegetables. Make a list of all the things you love! Send me a picture of your list.

Lucy and Tess

with yesterday's writing and science about plants!

Science/Chick Incubation

Yesterday, I received a question about our chick eggs from Tess! She wondered "Where did I find the eggs?" Here is a short video that will help answer her question and a bit more. You might recognize the scientist!

Egg

Fun movement activity to celebrate our egg arrival is here: Boom Chicka Boom

Learn more about chickens here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYKJkHcaMzE

Send me any questions you have about the chick eggs. It takes about 21 days for the eggs to develop. You might want to make a chart that helps me keep track of the days. Today is day one.

Have a fabulous sunny day!

Mrs. Cody

Monday, April 27, 2020

Morning Message #25

Welcome back,

I hope you had a great vacation. I missed seeing all of you and look forward to seeing you this week during our online chats. I am super excited today because I am picking up our class chick eggs. We will begin incubating them tomorrow. Do you have anything you might be wondering about the chick eggs? Please send me your questions! Today is Monday, April 27th, 2020.

Here is today's Daily Special.

Math:

You all did awesome last week learning about the different math lessons in Freckle. Today in Freckle the rooster will have you working on a base 10 lesson. After, you may play the games found within the lion icon. Here is the link to Freckle.

Collette with her AWESOME blue tower! How many cups did she use in all?

Literacy:

Read for 30 minutes or more. Here is an idea:

Visit the scholastic online site for learning at home.

Go to kindergarten Week 2 Living Things-Plants .

Optional Activities: Writing and Science

Have you noticed new things growing outside this week? Go for a walk in the rain today and look at all of the new growth so far! How is the rain helping things grow? What else do plants need? Write and illustrate a sentence or two about this. You can start with the words: Plants need _________, __________, and ___________ to grow. I look outside and see ________________________.

Science Experiment:

See a Raindrop

Have a wonderful day!

Lots of Love, Mrs. Cody

Friday, April 17, 2020

Morning Message #24

Howdy Friends,

Today is Friday, April 17th, 2020

Here is today's Daily Special.

Math:

Today in Freckle the rooster will have you working on shapes. What is your favorite shape? I think I have always loved rhombus shape (they remind me of kites). Remember to do your best on the Freckle game. This week's Freckle math should be done on your own so that the game can put you in your just right spot! Here is the link to Freckle.

Literacy:

Pick a book to read with your family! My boys loved to read old favorites when they were in kindergarten. Do you have any old favorites?

Optional Activities For Fun Friday and Choice Time:

Would you like to learn more about a woodland creature? I just found these cool rabbit activities. There are two books to read and many fun activities to try All About Rabbits .

Mrs. Shoaff (math teacher)has posted some fun math games for you to use with your math baskets that you got ready last week!Math Games No Screen Involved

Here are some fun activities to do today and perhaps over vacation:

ECO Challenge

Quincy's Ball Creation and Science Writing from yesterday!

I hope you have a wonderful staycation next week. I will miss you and I love you all!

Mrs. Cody