Week of October 13-16, 2015

Reading: Our story for the week is called, “Dig, Dig, Digging.” It is a concept book that will discuss vehicles as machines. During this story, we will work on the classify and categorize skill as we answer the question “How do machines help people work?” The idea of places and things as nouns will be introduced. The “Amazing Words” this week are: scooping, swooshing, squelching, gobbling, spinning, and rumbling. Sight words that will be reinforced are: a and to.

Phonics: Tt is the letter of the week. We will focus on the initial and final /t/ sound.

Math: We are still learning the Analyzing, Comparing, and Composing Shapes concepts in Topic 16. This is a continuation of making shapes from other shapes, comparing solid figures, and building with those figures.

Science: Last week we conducted experiments with magnets and discussed fire safety. We also used hand lenses for observations. This week we will continue to learn how we can observe the world using our senses while collaborating with our peers.

Reminders:

-         Students do not have school on Monday, October 12, 2015.

-         Tuesday, October 13, 2015 is “Picture Day.”

-         Please remember to review sight words daily.

Specials:

Tuesday: Art

Wednesday: Gym

Thursday: Music

Friday: Computers

Have a terrific week!