Welcome to Kindergarten!!  My name is Sunshine Barry & I am married to Coach Chad Barry, who teaches & coaches at Aledo High School.  We have 2 children, Grace & Grant.  I love teaching Kindergarten & I am looking forward to a fantastic year!  If you need to contact me, my email address is sbarry@aledoisd.org.

7:30-8:00

Student Arrival. Morning activity, parent notes, lunch count and transportation changes are addressed. Morning Announcements.

Students will be practicing phonics, reading, and writing activities in a fun way.

8:00-9:05

Calendar/Math/BUILD Stations

We will learn math and language skills in context of our calendar.  

The teacher will provide math lessons to the whole group.  Then, students will practice math skills individually and with partners.

9:05-9:10

Morning Restroom Break

9:10-9:25

Morning Recess

Students will sharpen the saw by playing outside and working on social skills and gross motor skills.

9:25-10:20

Specials

Students will attend special classes on a rotating basis.  This is also teacher’s conference period.

10:20-10:55

Shared reading with Big Book  and Word Study/Phonics

Students will practice different reading and word study & phonics skills.

10:55-11:30

Guided Reading and Literacy Stations

This is a chance for teacher to pull small reading groups and provide reading instruction at each student’s individual ability. THe students not meeting with the teacher will be practicing literacy skills individually or with a partner.  

11:30-12:15

LUNCH & Restroom Break

Students will eat lunch in the cafeteria

11:30-12:00  Barry & Lozano

11:45-12:15  Heitz & Morrison

12:30-12:55

Interactive Read Aloud and Independent Reading/RTI

Students will participate in interactive reading activities.  Students will be reading books from their book baggies and independently practice reading skills.  The teacher will be reading with students individually or in small groups.

12:55-1:40

Writing Workshop

The teacher will provide writing mini lessons so that students can learn the mechanics and conventions of writing.  The teacher will also provide activities that will guide the students as they make meaning in their illustrations and writing process..

1:40-1:55

Afternoon Recess

Students will sharpen the saw by playing outside and working on social skills and gross motor development.

1:55-2:25

Science

Students will learn science content during this time.  Students will also be engaged in hands on Science exploration and activities.  

2:25-2:55

Social Studies

Students will learn Social Studies content during the time.  In addition, students will participate in social centers.  This allows children to understand the social world, develop communication skills and build relationships.  

2:55-3:00

Dismissal