Kindergarten Turtles: August 18-22, 2025
Greetings, Turtle Families,
Our first full week of school was very busy and a lot of fun! On Monday, we had our first weekly painting experience. In Kindergarten, we begin by exploring one color at a time. This week, we painted with yellow, a bright and cheerful color. The style of painting is wet-on-wet watercolor. We use liquid watercolor paint on heavy paper, which is pre-soaked in water. By starting with one color, the children can experience that color fully and get a sense for how the paint, paper, and water work together. On Tuesday, we enjoyed creekcess! The children explored the water and the creek shore, finding river rocks and clam shells, and digging and building in the sand. Wednesday brought our first group handwork activity, where we created our handwork bags together, using items that were collected on a nature walk. Thursday, we began our drawing journals, coloring the covers. On Friday, we took a second trip to the creek.
Throughout the week, the children participated in practical work, helping to keep our classroom tidy and cared for. The children helped fold the washcloths and other laundry, each child washed their dish after snack, we hung our handwork bags to dry on the clothes line, and they cleaned up after themselves throughout the day. It’s wonderful to see their sense of responsibility and pride in contributing to our classroom community.
The children are also learning the words and movements to our morning Circle. The lyrics to “Good Morning Dear Earth” are included below. We will open our circle with this song throughout the year:
Good morning, Dear Earth,
Good morning, Dear Sun,
Good morning, Dear Stones,
And the plants, everyone.
Good morning, Dear Trees,
And the birds flying free.
Good morning to you,
And good morning to me.
Good morning to you,
And good morning to me.
The Turtles are such a sweet, kind, and helpful class! The children are developing friendships, and it is beautiful to see how they play together. Our first Early Childhood Curriculum Night is coming up on September 2nd at 6:00 pm. Please plan to join us! Thank you again for sharing your children with us.
Announcements & Reminders:
September 1: Labor Day (No School)
September 2: Early Childhood Curriculum Night, 6:00-7:00 pm (adults only, please)
September 3: Grades Curriculum Night, 6:00-7:00 pm (adults only, please)
September 13: Community Work Day
Grace and Peace,
Ki Kim
