In math, we began a new unit. We have been working on finding the partners and the total, by counting up all of our circles from our circle drawing and then writing an additional equation. We talked about how the equal sign goes in the equation to show that the addition number sentence is true. So for example 7+2=9, would be a true addition sentence, since 7 plus 2, does equal 9. 8+1=10, would be not equal, since 8 plus 1 equals 9.
In Wilson’s Fundations, we learned how to tap out the sounds in a word to read and also how to tap out the sounds to spell. For example, if we have the word mat, we tap out the beginning sound /m/, then the middle sound /a/, and finally the ending sound /t/ and then blend it all together. Have your child show you how we use our fingers to tap out the sounds.
In Daily 5, we learned another component. This week we learned Word Work by working on our Word Study words. This week we all did the same words, to get used to the routine. Starting next week there will be groups differentiated for each student’s need. Monday we cut our words out and sorted them into their respective groups. Tuesday, we sorted the words and spelled them with Wikki Sticks. Wednesday we sorted the words and made them with magnetic letters. Thursday we sort the words and Rainbow Write them and on Friday we glue the words into our notebook in the correct sorts. We also focused on the words all, at, but, can, and in. Once we have gone over the words, they are expected to spell these words correctly in their writing and be able to read them.
In writing, we discussed how we hold writing conferences each day. As students are writing, I will come around and conference with one student at a time. I will tell them something they are doing great with and something they need to continue to work on. We also practiced putting periods at the end of complete thoughts. Remember- “Think a thought. Write a thought. Put a period.”
This week in Social Studies, we learned that Social Studies is the study of “me”, being the individual, and “we”, being other people; like what they look like, what they do, and where they live. We read lots of books this week focusing on “All About Me.” We have found that we are all special in very different ways and no two people are just alike.
Important information:
- Picture Day- Remember this Tuesday is picture day. If you want to purchase pictures, please make sure you have the money in your child’s folder Tuesday morning!
- Spirit Day- Every Friday is Spirit day! So make sure to wear your Banks Road t-shirts. If you don’t have one, you can wear our school colors- green or blue! The class that has the most students showing their school pride will get a special popsicle party with Mrs. Graf and Mrs. Goodson.
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