Week of November 23-27, 2015

Due to the reduced instructional time last week and this week, we will not be starting a new Reading story. We will take the time to complete the concepts presented in “A Bed for the Winter.” The Thanksgiving theme will also be incorporated into our lessons. The students will learn about the first Thanksgiving and discuss the feeling of appreciation. We will review character, setting, sequence, main idea, and comparing/contrasting in holiday themed books.

Phonics skills will still focus on the vowel Ii, while continuing to review blending, segmenting, syllables, and rhyming.

Math’s Topic 2 (Comparing and Ordering 0-5) will be tested this week before Topic 3 (Six to 10) is introduced.

Reminders:

~ It is important to practice sight words daily!

~ It is also beneficial to review the letters of the alphabet. Try to         increase the speed of recognition.

~ An early dismissal is scheduled on Wednesday, November 25^th. There will be no school on Thursday, Friday, and Monday, November 26-30^th. School will resume on Tuesday, December 1^st.

Specials for the week:

Monday- Music

Tuesday- Computers

Wednesday- Library

~ There is always something to be thankful for!

Enjoy your holiday break!

Week of November 16-20, 2015

After finishing the Reading skills in “Bear Snores On,” we will begin an informational text also discussing hibernation. The story is called, “A Bed for the Winter.” In this selection we will find out what kind of home an animal needs. Sequence is the comprehension strategy we will build upon. Captions will be presented and adjectives for opposites will be discussed. The Amazing Words for the week are: nest, meadow, stump, tree trunk, hive, and den. Two new sight words will be taught this week: he and for.

Phonics will present the letter Ii. The focus will be on the short /i/ sound, as in igloo. This includes identifying words with the beginning /i/ sound as well as words with /i/ in the medial position. We will segment, blend, and write words with the /i/ sound.

Topic 2 (Comparing and Ordering 0-5) will be completed this week in Math. We will start with comparing as many, more, and fewer. Then we will order numbers 0 to 5, as well as learn ordinal numbers through fifth. We will wrap up the week with using objects for problem solving and review the ideas from the unit.

Reminders:

~Please continue to practice sight words.

Specials for the week:

Monday- Music

Tuesday- Computers

Wednesday- Guidance

Thursday- Art

Friday- Gym

Have an interesting week!

Week of November 9-13, 2015

Wow! The first marking period just flew by us. The students are settled into the learning experience and progressing each day. I really enjoy seeing the friendships that are forming and the growth in their independence.

This week’s Reading selection is called “Bear Snores On.” This animal fantasy will help us distinguish things that are real and things that are “make-believe.” (A.K.A. Realism and fantasy). Simple rhyme and repeated sentences will provide the opportunity for students to join in the reading process. We will look for adjectives describing the size, number, color, and shape of nouns. The amazing words presented are: sleep, winter, cave, woods, storm, and blustery. The sight words like, my, and we will be practiced again this week.

The Phonics letter of the week is Cc. The focus will be on the /k/ sound, as in cat. We will work on the initial and final /k/ sound. (example: can, rock).

Topic 2 (Comparing and Ordering 0-5) will be continued in Math this week. We will recognize a group that has 1 and 2 fewer items than another group. The concept of the number 0 will be explored, read, and written.

Science will extend from the reading passage. We will discuss the concept of hibernation. This includes specific animals that hibernate, how they prepare, and what happens to their bodies at this time.

Reminders:

~ As always, please continue to practice the letters of the alphabet and all given sight words daily.

~ There will be no school for students on Monday, November 9^th due to parent/teacher conferences. I am looking forward to seeing everyone who signed up for a time.

~ Friday is the Field Trip to see “The Peanuts Movie.” (The excitement is building!)

Specials:  Tuesday- Computers     Wednesday- Library      Thursday- Art

Have a captivating week!