Language Arts- We will be working on learning about informational writing this quarter. I will be introducing this type of writing this week. We will be discussing syllables. We have worked on syllables in Music too! We are working on open ended vowels this week. We are working hard in Daily 5 (small groups). We are working hard on Reading to Self, Listening to Reading, reading groups with me, writing and word work (spelling words and making words with different materials)
Math- We are working on graphs. We are working on creating graphs and interpreting the data and answering questions. (most, least, same, how much more?) We are discussing math strategies as well. (making a 10, doubles, doubles plus 1, number line, counting on, fact families)
Social Studies- We are discussing Ben Franklin. We are discussing character traits this week. We will be comparing his life to our life now and discussing the differences.
Wish List Items for the Classroom:
- foam hand soap
- snacks for snack bank
- headphones (2-3 pairs for computers in classroom)
- magnetic or small plastic letters for Word Work
Due to Halloween being on Thursday this year, we will not be having a spelling test this week. We are working on the words during Daily 5 and please do at home as well. They are short easier words this week.
| Here are some important upcoming dates to add to your calendar: ( if you have a child in more than one grade level you may choose the date that works best for you to eat lunch. Just let the office know when you check in if its not our day-we will be eating lunch in our classroom on other grade level days)
November 2nd: Garden Work Day 8:00 - 12:00 November 5th: NO SCHOOL for the kiddos November 11th: Progress Reports go home November 21st: Thanksgiving Lunch for 1st and 2nd grade November 25 - 29: Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL | |||||||||
