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Mrs. Prather's Classes

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Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade lessons during the first semester are centered around a specific genre.

Our second-semester lessons in first and second grade are focused on research using books, encyclopedias, magazines, and website sources.

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NURSERY RHYMES

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Why are singing nursery rhymes and songs important?
 

  • Children learn new words
  • Develop their non-verbal communications skills
  • Learn early maths skills
  • Children understand how words are formed
  • Enables children to copy actions
  • It boasts children's language communication and literacy skills
  • Helps develop children’s social, skills
  • Children learn about different beats and rhythms
  • Provides the opportunity for children to value language and become confident learners.
  • Creates a close relationship between adult and child

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FAIRY TALES


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Why are Fairy Tales are essential to childhood?

  • Show kids how to handle problems
  • Build emotional resiliency
  • Give us a common language
  • Cross-cultural boundaries
  • Teach the basics of a story
  • Develop a child’s imagination
  • Give opportunities to teach critical thinking skills
  • Teach morals and lessons

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CALDECOTT MEDAL BOOKS

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Why do we read Caldecott Medal Winning Books?

“Caldecott Medal winners can be used to enhance student learning in a variety of ways. They can be used with many grades, integrated with different subjects, related to important character principles, and used as a source of inspiration.”

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CLASS RULES FOR K-2

  • Listen to the librarian.
  • Inquire (ask) if you need help.
  • Be respectful of others.
  • Read and talk quietly.
  • Always walk, never run.
  • Return books to their proper places.
  • Your manners are appreciated!

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FOR GRADES 1 & 2

DISCIPLINE 

  • If students do not follow rules ~ Blocks taken away. 
  • If a student is asked twice to stop behavior ~ sent back to tables or by door to wait for teacher.
  • If student is out of control ~ sent to classroom or the office.
     

REWARDS

  • Blocks are used to earn points for popcorn & a book movie
  • Five class points ~ Popcorn & Movie