Thank you so much for coming to Back to School Night! I loved seeing all of you and I only wish we had more time and I could have talked with each of you. The kids will be so surprised when they take out their white boards and see the notes that you left for them.
Here is a peek at next week:
Science: We will continue our study of insects as we watch our ants work in their ant farm. We are realizing how much the ant community and our classroom community are the same as we see them work and play together just like we do. We are learning that each ant has a job and when everyone does his/her job well, it helps the whole group! Hey we are a lot like ants!
Reading: All of our Houghton Mifflin stories this week focus on fantasy and reality so as we read, we will be discussing what parts of each story is based on reality and which is based on fantasy. Many of our stories this week also deal with opposites so we will have fun playing opposite activities.
Word Wall Words: said, me, we, your, favorite
Handwriting: We will finish learning how to write all the capital letters the first grade way. Your child has the alphabet on his/her desk name tag along with one that goes across the front white board. Now would be a good time to put the one I gave you in your packet last night up near your child's favorite home writing spot so he/she can refer to it often.
Math: This week we will continue learning about adding objects and numbers. Using flashcards and playing games are great ways to reinforce this skill at home. The kids love playing Around the World with flashcards so ask them to teach you how to play.
Health: We will continue our study of nutrition with a focus on the vegetable group. Good health and good food choices are so important for children to understand. The Dairy Council has developed a great program and as parents you can help reinforce your child's learning by encouraging them to become a bigger part in your family's food choices and meal planning
Here is a peek at next week:
Science: We will continue our study of insects as we watch our ants work in their ant farm. We are realizing how much the ant community and our classroom community are the same as we see them work and play together just like we do. We are learning that each ant has a job and when everyone does his/her job well, it helps the whole group! Hey we are a lot like ants!
Reading: All of our Houghton Mifflin stories this week focus on fantasy and reality so as we read, we will be discussing what parts of each story is based on reality and which is based on fantasy. Many of our stories this week also deal with opposites so we will have fun playing opposite activities.
Word Wall Words: said, me, we, your, favorite
Handwriting: We will finish learning how to write all the capital letters the first grade way. Your child has the alphabet on his/her desk name tag along with one that goes across the front white board. Now would be a good time to put the one I gave you in your packet last night up near your child's favorite home writing spot so he/she can refer to it often.
Math: This week we will continue learning about adding objects and numbers. Using flashcards and playing games are great ways to reinforce this skill at home. The kids love playing Around the World with flashcards so ask them to teach you how to play.
Health: We will continue our study of nutrition with a focus on the vegetable group. Good health and good food choices are so important for children to understand. The Dairy Council has developed a great program and as parents you can help reinforce your child's learning by encouraging them to become a bigger part in your family's food choices and meal planning
