Week of April 21-25

We had so much fun this week in our room!

In Brain Blast we had to find the object that is different.

In reading we learned the sight words he, she and can. We practiced these each day along with all of the short vowels. We studied the -ad and -en word families and practiced making words in these families. We also studied the L blends this week. We practiced forming, reading and writing words that begin with cl, bl, fl, sl and gl.

Our -ad family workbooks.

In writing this week we used the word wall as a tool to help us when we write. To make writing even easier, each kiddo received their very own personal word wall. Each friend was able to add words to their word wall that are special to them. The word wall tool helps us to write words quickly, or in a snap. That way we don't have to spend lots of time stretching out words we already know!

Matching the -en word with the picture by playing memory with partners!

In math this week we focused on subtraction. We are still working on addition but the focus is subtraction. We are using pictures, manipulatives, drawings and many other resources to help us become better mathematicians!

Working in our sight word books!

In science this week we learned about a push, pull and force. We learned that objects are moved when they are pushed, pulled and that a force has to be given.  We practiced pushing and pulling with different recess equipment. We made science posters and drew a picture of a push on one side and a pull on another side. Great work scientists!

Making our push and pull posters!

If anyone is able to donate a jar of pretzels for extra classroom snacks that would be greatly appreciated!

Have a great week!

Monica

Week of April 14-18

What a wonderful week in our room! It was so nice to see all of the kiddos again!

Writing thank you notes to the guest speaker we had in pod.

This week in reading we learned about the short "u" sound. We did several activities with the -ub and -un word families to help us learn about this short vowel. If you are able, it would be helpful to make flashcards of each short vowel to review at home. We will be reviewing these the rest of the year.
We focused on the ph and wh sounds as well this week. Next week we will be learning about all of the "l" blends.

Our short u books!

Writing was so much fun this week! We are really focusing on cleaning up our writing with spaces and punctuation. The kids have come so far as writers, it is so fun to read their stories!

Fun with sight words at our literacy centers!

In math this week we continued to work on building teen numbers using ten frames. We are really focusing on subtraction. If you have time at home, practicing the math facts with your child that were sent home over spring break will be very helpful!

Our tiny teen number books!

We began our Motion science unit this week. We talked about how we move on the playground and all of the types of movement we see. This week, we will learn about pushes and pulls and what the word force means.

Notes/reminders:

-sight words will be tested on Thursdays from now on

-spelling tests will be every Friday

-please send a water bottle to school with your child. With the weather getting warmer this is very helpful for the kids to stay hydrated. It also helps keep kiddos in the classroom during instructional time.

Have a great week!

Monica