We spent time this week practicing The Stormonth Way. Ask your child to tell you about 'Line Basics' and 'Give Me 5'.
Here is a peek into the rest of our week!
Reader's Workshop
We continued working on building our stamina! We learned how readers choose spots in the classroom to read that will keep them focused. We also learned how to handle distractions that might occur when we are reading.
We also learned a comprehension strategy called 'Check For Understanding'. It is important for readers to stop and check that they know who is in the story and what is happening.
We will be using a CAFE board in our classroom this year to house all our reading strategies! CAFE stands for Comprehension
(I understand what I read)
Accuracy
(I can read the words)
Fluency
(I can read the words with expression and understand what I am reading)
Expand Vocabulary
(I know, find, and use interesting words)
It is important that children develop all these areas as they become stronger readers!
Math Workshop
We completed our first Math Expression lesson this week. Our first unit will focus on number partners through totals of 10. Children are encouraged to begin seeing the numbers 6-10 as a 5 group 'and some more'. For example, the number 7 is 5 and 2 more.
Word Work
We continued learning about each other through our King and Queen of the day.
We also reviewed our K5 word wall words and added them to our word wall. Next wee we will start adding first grade words to our wall!
Science
Our first unit in science is weather. We talked about the types of things we like to do in each type of weather. Then, we chose our favorite type of weather and drew a picture of ourselves to add to a class graph.
We had 6 friends like cold weather AND hot weather!
As you can see we had a very busy week together!! I hope you found time to relax and enjoy the weekend!
Love,
Mrs. Hogue
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