Kindergarten, week 31, day 2

Spell words with a_e

1. Say a word: gate, tape, cave and same. Your child says each sound, then writes the word.
2. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off.
3. Read all eight a_e words as fast as you can, then once more.

• Spelling practice sheet makerteach.peabody.kids/make/spelling
• Copywork maker: print a line to copyteach.peabody.kids/homeschool/aids/copywork

Spheres and cylinders

1. Find balls, cans and tubes around the house.
2. Which roll? Which stack? Which do both?

Shape matters

1. Squeeze a piece of foil into a ball and drop it in water: it sinks.
2. Shape the same foil into a boat: it floats.

• Workshop: foil boat (peabody.kids)peabody.kids/build/foil-boat

Read-aloud: Why Does Ice Float?

1. Read “Why Does Ice Float?” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures.
2. This one is true. Afterward, ask: what is one new thing you learned? Then find one more fact in it together.

• Why Does Ice Float?, read-along on screenteach.peabody.kids/read-aloud/why-does-ice-float