Happy Thursday!

We had a wonderful day together!

We started our day with morning work, morning message, calendar, and Daily News. We then transitioned to a whole group reading time. During this time, we read a non-fiction book all about bears. We identified and shared facts we'd learned with partners and then the whole group. 

We were not able to go outside for recess; however, the kiddos had a great time playing with puzzles, the hot potato, and choice bins. 

During reading group time we focused on the Bb, the /b/ sound, sight words, and listening. 

We then transitioned to informational writing (this week we've been studying bears). We reviewed the new facts/information we learned early in the day and then we reviewed how to use the graphic organizer. After chatting about our job, the kiddos went back to their seats and independently filled out their organizer (many kiddos included extra facts as well). 

Once we were done with our organizer, kiddos put their papers in their writing boxes and we moved on to math. Ms. Leifer continued to teach us about number bonds. The students are really catching on quickly to this concept!

Our afternoon was filled with lunch, recess, library, snack, show and share, a bear art project, quiet time, and free choice centers.

Letters Taught
*Please also have your child practice writing lower case letters!

-Mm

-Aa

-Ss

-Tt

-Nn

-Ii
-Ff
-Pp
-Oo
-Cc
-Dd
-Hh
-Rr
-Ee
-Ll
-Bb

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
-are
-his
-you
-for
-do
-this
-and
-what
-by

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. 

Important Information:

1. Take Home Books were collected, exchanged, and returned today!

2. Communication folders were sent home today (I will collect them tomorrow). :)

3. Silverwood reading log forms were sent home (if students read for 10 hours at home, they receive a free Silverwood ticket). The forms are due back on March 9th (I'm sorry, but we are not allowed to accept late forms).

4. Tomorrow is Bear Buddy Day! The students are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring a bear buddy (small, stuffed bear) to do some activities with. If your child does not have a small bear, they can bring another small stuffed animal. 

5. Upcoming Dates to Note:

-March 16th - NO SCHOOL (snow make up day)

-April 2-6th - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

6. If you have extra baby wipes, we are running low and could use some more!