It's been a busy time in our classroom. We have "launched" our readers' and writers' workshops. This week, we have been exploring non-fiction. We have learned that "teaching books" use close up pictures, diagrams, bold words, maps, and other features to help teach us about a certain topic. Even though we can't yet read ALL of the words, we can still learn a lot from "teaching books."
Today, we learned how to read effectively with a partner. It was wonderful to listen to the conversations that were happening during this shared reading time. Our kindergarteners are doing a fantastic job noticing small details in their books and learning everything they can from the authors and each other.
Speaking of authors, we have some of those in our classroom as well. Continuing with the non-fiction theme, students are "writing to teach" about a particular topic. I've seen some fantastic writing about pigs, apples, candy, Halloween, woodpeckers, the weather, and cats. Authors are practicing making detailed illustrations that will teach readers all about their topic. It's amazing what we can do already!! I'm looking forward to sharing some of this fantastic work with you next month.
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