Reading we...
- Revisited our reading super powers
- Learned about the stretchy snake reading strategy
- Played popcorn word games
- Had first grade reading buddies (every Friday)
Writing we...
- Started small moment books--true stories that happen at one place and in one time
- Writing a story across the pages
- Learned that a good way to start a story is by using the words "One day..."
- Discussed using the words THEN, NEXT, LAST to transition between pages
- Read "Ralph Writes a Story"
Math we...
- Practiced "counting on"--rolling 2 dices, saying the higher number and counting on from there
- Introduced "Friends of 10" AKA combinations of 10
- Months of the Year
Other:
Please send in "school shoes" now that we have boots to wear. You can leave a pair of shoes at school if you want. Remember that sneakers need to be worn on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Water proof mittens are a must. The kids are doing a TERRIFIC job independently getting their stuff off and on. Great job moms and dads!
Conferences are coming up in February.
Practice at home:
- Counting by 10s from random numbers
- Counting by 2s (from random numbers for a challenge)
- Tell stories out loud!!! SO important:)
