Sep 2, 2013

Online Reading Resources


Dear Families,

Wherever your child may be as a reader, American Reading at Home is a wonderful tool to meet your child's needs and help them grow as a reader. This is a very user friendly website that I would like to encourage you to use with your child nightly. There are various levels of books (1Y, 2Y, 3Y, 1G, 2G) that are available for your child to read, as well as coaching tips for you to use as your little learner begins their reading journey.

For more information on coaching and what each reading level represents, visit American Reading at Home, click on coaching on the red navigation bar (as shown below), and then select the reading level you'd like to learn more about. We will be focusing on 1Y-2G this year in kindergarten. 

In the weeks to come, I will be meeting with each student to have a reading conference. During this time we will identify their independent reading level and choose a power goal. A power goal is a short term goal that helps each student know what skill they need to work on to master their current reading level. 

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask!

Mrs. Barinas

Aug 25, 2013

First Week Recap!

What a fantastic (and busy) first week of school we had! 
I'm sure my little owls slept very well on Friday night... I know I did! 
Here are a few snapshots of our week:
Gavin sharing his *All About Me* bag with the class. 
Some of our favorite foods include:
chocolate chip cookies, macaroni & cheese, pancakes, and even steak!
Name Activity: Build your name with play dough!
We didn't waste any time jumping into the Daily 5.
This is the structure we will be using during reading.
Justin is building his reading stamina and practicing
the first way to read a book: Read the pictures! :)
Table 3 is working hard during a whole group listening activity!
I hope everyone had a very restful weekend. 
I am looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!


[ Mrs. Barinas 


Nov 27, 2012

Library reminder

We will be going to the library this Thursday - November 29. Please remember to bring your library books so that you can check out 2 new books for 2 more weeks!



Nov 17, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

I have so much to be thankful for this season. My sweet students and their supportive families are definitely at the top of my list! I hope everyone has a fun and safe fall break.


See you after the break on Monday November, 26th!

Nov 13, 2012

Fall Fun

Western day!

  Games, friends, candy, and fresh air 
      during our kindergarten Fall Festival.

Making a dangerously sweet snack with 
graham crackers, frosting, skittles, sprinkles, 
and much, MUCH more!

 Reading, 
Reading, 
Reading!

Our class.
I love these children so-o much!