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Hope you all have a safe and Happy New Years!

See you next Monday.

-Mr. Linnet

Our class worked together to build this Christmas Tree!

We used green triangles to decorate and build this special tree.  The class had a lot of fun and this tree looks so special and unique.  I might have to make this a yearly project.  Happy Holidays!!

We wish you a Boise State Christmas!!

Go Orange,
Go Big Blue!


We want to say,
Merry Christmas to you!!

Some visuals for the December Homework Projects...

There are many fun things to do for Homework this month, but sometimes getting inspired or creative can be tough on your own.  So here are some visuals to get your mind thinking.  Please don't feel like these are exactly what I am looking for (they are not), but rather think of these as examples or starting points to get you going.  Feel free to explore the internet, Pinterest, or any other avenue that gets your creative juices flowing.  We are also working on these activities in the classroom so that I can get the kids inspired to start making stuff!

Please share your children's homework creations with us (either bring them into class to share or email me so I can add them to the blog).  I am very excited to see what they come up with!!
-Mr. Linnet

Animal Life Cycle Project

Animal Mask Project

Animal Sort Project

Sight Word Ornaments (real ornaments would be even more fun!!)

Sight Word Christmas Trees Puzzles

Winter Phonics Poster

Foggy Phonics Game

Christmas Cookie Sight Word Game

First Name Snowmen

Dress Up for the Seasons Game (more fun really dressing up!)

*I would love to replace this stock images from the web with personal images from our students.  Please share your student's work with me so that I can share them on our blog!!

The 2014 Cordelia Hills Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast...

Here is a collection of photos of this great event.  We all had a great time dressing up and recreating the First Thanksgiving by coming together with friends from other classes to share a meal.  

Thank you to all the parents that helped to make this happen.  

Easily our best Thanksgiving Feast yet!!

Enjoy the pictures, and email me more if you have them.
-Mr. Linnet

The Food: Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, yams, green beans, salad, bread, rolls, lumpia, chow mein (noodles), egg rolls, cornbread, pies, jello, etc.  So much good food from our families!!

The Feast: Orange placemats for the Pilgrims.  Brown placemats for the Native Americans.
Mixing it up with all of our friends.  Fellowship, Food, and Fun memories made at each table.

The Fun: Check out how excited and happy they are!  We had such a great time today!!

Bring the family out to see "The Nutcracker"...

One of our classmates is performing with the Benicia Ballet Theatre on this year's production of "The Nutcracker".  The show is at Solano College, here in Cordelia, and showcases local talent.  Please come on out and watch Laci dazzle with her big sister Riley in any of the 2pm shows.  I know that I will be there to support her, I hope that you can too!!

Riley and Laci at a Dress Rehearsal for "The Nutcracker".

Solano College Theater
4000 Suisun Valley Rd. Fairfield

Show times
Saturday, November 29th 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, November 30th 2:00pm

Saturday, December 6th 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, December 7th 2:00pm

Tickets
$15 – $22
Purchase online at BrownPaperTickets.com
Call Benicia Ballet Theatre 707-746-6757

Happy Thanksgiving to All of You!

 

Just a little something to think about at this time of year.  I know the kids probably won't understand it yet, but hopefully the elder eyes that read this can model its meaning and help pass the spirit and importance of Thanksgiving on to them over the years.  I'm grateful to work with all of you each year, and wish you many blessings this holiday, and for years to come.  Happy Thanksgiving.
-Mr. Linnet

Cornucopia Project Ideas!

 

This week we will be getting ready for Thanksgiving.  Our project will be making a cornucopia: either a display or a picture/painting.  I am providing some ideas and samples to help with the project.  Feel free to stray from the guided path and get creative!  Make it personal and special to you and your family.  I'm excited to see what you come up with!!


How to Make a Thanksgiving Cornucopia (from Howcast)

How to Make a Cornucopia (from KidzWorld)

Creative Cornucopia (from DIY Network)

Mini Cornucopias (from Holiday Crafts & Creation)

Bread Cornucopias (from Instructables)

Kid's Cornucopia Project Ideas (from Artists Helping Children)

Thanksgiving Crafts (from All Kids Network)

History of the Cornucopia (from Shari's Berries)

Here are a couple examples of cornucopias that were made by my students last year.
I can't wait to add your child's work to our collection this year!!

Today was PARFAIT DAY in Mr. Linnet's Class!

Since we kicked off our "food" unit this week, I thought what better way to end the week than to let the students make something tasty to eat.  This week, many of the students sent in their videos on "How to Make their Favorite Snacks", so I wanted to give all of them an opportunity to make a yummy and healthy snack themselves.  What's more fun and tasty than parfaits???



We practiced the skills (following directions) to create this layered treat.  Then when we were finished we created a graphic organizer to take home that retold the steps to make it (sequence of events).  The class had a lot of fun, and I think some of them even found a new favorite treat!

Here are some pics of the class getting ready to devour their delectable creations.