Week of October 19-23, 2015

Reading: We have already made it through the first unit in our series. This week we will begin the Unit 2 concept titled “Look at Us!” Each week we will discuss how plants and animals are unique. The unit starts with the story “Flowers.” This is a nonfiction selection explaining variations of flowers and their parts. Compare and Contrast will be the skill taught. Learning this skill will help students describe connections between two subjects in a text. While reading this story, we will be introduced to writing labels for pictures. Nouns for more than one item will also be presented. The Amazing words unveiled will be: seeds, buds, bloom, fruits, stem, and petals. Sight words to concentrate on are: have and is.

Phonics: Letter Aa. Words with the initial and medial /a/ sounds will be prevalent. (Including long, and short vowel sound).

Math: We are starting a new topic in math as well. Topic 1 will concentrate on Number names and Counting. We will read, write, and count numbers 1 through 5 in different arrangements.

Science: Lessons will discuss how to share learned information and how to stay safe while conducting science experiments. We will use tools (a balance, ruler, measuring cup, thermometer) to practice the process of observation.

Reminders:

-         The fall season is bringing cooler weather. We go outside for recess every day. Please have your child wear a light jacket.

-         Sight words should be practiced daily.

Specials for the week:

Monday- Guidance

Tuesday- Art

Wednesday- Gym

Thursday- Music

Friday- Computers

Have an absolutely awesome week!