Our kindergarten students are hard at work using their magnetic tile boards to build words with digraphs! From ch in “chip” to sh in “shop,” these young learners are mastering letter combinations that make reading and writing even more fun. Hands-on learning like this helps reinforce phonics skills in an engaging and interactive way.
🫧🔬Our Pre-K scientists had a blast experimenting with different tools and materials to discover the secret to making the BIGGEST bubbles! From droppers to tongue depressors, they explored how shape, size, and technique affect their bubbles. Through hands-on play, they learned about cause and effect, surface tension, and problem-solving—all while having so much fun!
Ms. Montes's kindergarteners had a special visit from their middle school buddies! The older students joined the class for storytime, games, and lots of smiles. These connections help build confidence, leadership, and a strong sense of community across grade levels. We love seeing our students learn and grow together!
🚀 This week in Kindergarten Enrichment, our young engineers put their creativity and teamwork to the test! Using the engineering design process, students worked in pairs to plan, design, and build an original artifact using 100 Lego blocks. From towering structures to imaginative creations, they embraced problem-solving and collaboration every step of the way. 🌟
Kindergarten students explored the addition symbol and what it means to add! Students took turns rolling a dice, adding that many cubes to their growing number line. With each roll, they watched the group of cubes grow all the way to 20!
This hands-on activity helped our little learners visualize addition in a fun and engaging way. Math is more than numbers—it’s about seeing how things grow and change when we add! 🌟
🦷✨ Today, our students had a special visit from a local dentist! They learned all about dental hygiene, the best foods for strong, healthy teeth, and the importance of brushing and flossing. Some students even got to dress up as a giant set of teeth—talk about a big smile! 😁 A huge thank you to Dr. Aimee and her team from Oceans Pediatric Dentistry for making dental care fun and engaging!
Our kindergarten students are hard at work in Writer’s Workshop, using their creativity to bring their ideas to life! From drawing detailed pictures to stretching out sounds in words, these young writers are building confidence and developing a love for storytelling. 📝✏️
Students in the Wrap Program have been diving into interdisciplinary learning all about winter! They explored how cold weather affects people and animals, discovered winter ecosystems, and got creative with fine motor crafts. Imaginative play brought their learning to life as they pretended to go ice fishing!
Through hands-on experiences, our young learners made connections across science, art, and play—turning winter into a season of discovery! ❄️✨
✨📚 Kindergarten students had an incredible time during an interactive read-aloud of Kai and the Electric Slide by Kelly J. Baptist! This beautifully written and illustrated story celebrates confidence, perseverance, and the joy of dance—perfect for Black History Month!
Reading diverse stories helps us celebrate, learn, and grow together!
🎨❤️ Our kindergarten artists were inspired by the vibrant work of John Uphues! Using their knowledge of colors, symmetry, and hearts, they created their own unique and colorful masterpieces. This creative project was a wonderful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day while exploring the mechanics of fine arts. Great job, young artists! 🎨✨
Dating back to 1885, George Washington’s birthday was the first federal holiday honoring an individual’s birth date. In 1971, it moved to the third Monday in February, falling between Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays, inspiring the name Presidents Day. #PresidentsDay
REMINDER: The deadline to submit completed petitions for candidacy in April 15, 2025 School Board Election is 4p on Tues, Feb 25. Nominating petition updated to reflect new legislation requiring 25 signatures. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2025
Check out our updated Bond + Budget portal with a robust schedule of community engagement sessions now posted. Whether in-person or remote, day or evening, there are plenty of opportunities to have your questions answered. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
🎶🎻 Today, students took a special walking field trip to School to see a teaser of Wild Symphony! They were captivated by the beautiful music and the magic of live performance.
The highlight? One lucky student even got to step up and be the conductor for the final piece! 🪄✨ It was an unforgettable experience that brought music to life for our little learners. 🎼💛
Kindergarten learning centers build academic, social-emotional, and fine motor skills through hands-on fun! From counting 🔢 to creating 🎨, every activity lays the foundation for future learning.
Due to inclement weather forecasted overnight expected to impact travel in the AM, all Westfield Public Schools will have delayed opening tomorrow (Thurs), Feb 6. Delayed opening schedule here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings
✏️✨ Our Kindergarten students are hard at work practicing proper letter formation! By mastering correct strokes and spacing, they’re developing the foundation for writing fluency—a key skill that helps them express their thoughts with confidence and ease.✨📖
Mark your calendar! 📅 On February 10 at 6 p.m., experience Wild Symphony at Edison Intermediate School. Learn more, including how to get your free ticket to this magical, family-friendly event: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1997849
🐉🎊 Celebrating the Lunar New Year with stories, creativity, and movement!
Our students enjoyed learning about Lunar New Year traditions with a read-aloud of "Dragon Dance". Then, they got crafty—decorating their own paper bag dragons with colorful streamers! 🎨✨
To bring the celebration to life, students ended with a lively dragon dance, moving to traditional music and embracing the joy of the holiday.
Kindergarten writers are shining bright! ✍️🎉 Students celebrated their hard work in the Show & Tell writing unit by sharing their stories with friends and teachers. We’re so proud of their creativity and growing writing skills!
