We had a great day!
We started with our morning work (focusing on ending sounds, blending, handwriting, and reading). We then went right into our morning message (focusing on the letter Dd, the /d/ sound, and our new sight words - as and play). We then did calendar and really focused on the number of days we've been in school (place value).
We had indoor recess, due to rain. However, the kiddos loved playing all the indoor choices (hot potato, puzzles, playdoh, to name a few).
After recess, we had reading groups. During groups, the students did ABC books (Dd page), iPads (this was our first time using them in class and the students did a wonderful job), numbers, and listening. I continued to assess students, as well.
When groups were over, we went right into writing time. We are continuing to learn about informational writing. I read the students a book about foxes and then showed them a video clip of a fox hunting in snow. We then shared with our table groups/the class all the different facts we learned. Tomorrow we will start putting those facts into our graphic organizer.
Here is the clip of the fox hunting. It's pretty amazing to watch!
Our afternoon was filled with lunch, recess, library, snack, quiet time, show and share, fourth grade buddies, and free choice centers.
Letters Taught
*Please also have your child practice writing lower case letters!
*Please also have your child practice writing lower case letters!
-Mm
-Aa
-Ss
-Tt
-Nn
-Ii
-Ff
-Pp
-Oo
-Cc
-Dd
-Ff
-Pp
-Oo
-Cc
-Dd
Sight Words Taught
*Practice Reading and Writing Words*
-I
-like
-the
-we
-see
-go
-of
-in
-can
-she
-is
-at
-a
-on
-from
-play
-little
-have
-as
-is
-at
-a
-on
-from
-play
-little
-have
-as
Important Information:
1. Communication Folders were sent home today!
2. Library books were collected and new books were sent home.
3. For planning purposes, please note that Feb. 14 is a half day and Feb. 15-16 are NON STUDENT days (meaning, no school). Conferences will be held Feb. 14, 15, and 16th.
4. Please continue to practice the Magic Five! If your child can do all the parts, please practice writing lowercase letters correctly, counting past 100, counting on from a number (not starting at 1), and writing all our sight words. Click the picture below to enlarge.
5. Our Hawks Nest is full - which means we have earned an all school reward. This Friday is hat day. Students/staff can wear fun, cute, interesting, or just regular hats all day. :)
