The first week of homework seemed to go well. The children added another step to their morning routine by making sure their name is on their homework and then turning it in. In these small ways they are becoming more responsible and independent. Thank you for supporting them with this at home.
Academic Update
Reading Workshop: Last week we talked about previewing books by gaining information from the title, cover artwork and the "blurb" on the back cover. We also practiced "bookwalking" as a prereading strategy. Bookwalking is a way for your child to work on their comprehension by using the pictures in the book as clues for what might happen in the story. This week we will start a new unit called "Tackling Trouble". This means we will learn strategies for what to do when you get stuck on a "tricky" word. This is a lifelong skill all readers need!
Writing Workshop: We will continue to write our "small moment" stories. We spent a week writing family stories and a week on neighborhood stories. This week we will focus on friendship stories. So far in Writing Workshop we have learned about brainstorming, planning and drafting a story. Next week we will focus on editing and revising a story.
Word Study: Our rainbow word groups have really taken off! Last Friday was the first test and most of us were very excited to take a "real" test like our older brothers and sisters. The tests will usually be stapled to the top of the Friday packet that comes home.
Math: This week's topics are: Using 10 as a benchmark, Recording & Interpreting Data, and Counting On to Add. We have used the decks of playing cards that were sent in for playing games and ordering cards from least to greatest. They are a great resource.
Homework
Monday 10/3
1. Read for at least 15 minutes
2. Fall Word Work (pick 1 activity to do...keep the list of words at home)
Tuesday 10/4
1. Read for at least 15 minutes
2. Apple Sentence Writing
Wednesday 10/5
1. Read for at least 15 minutes
2. Math: Counting around your house (tally marks)
Thursday 10/6
1. Read for at least 15 minutes
2. Review your list for tomorrow's test
Have a great week!
