Reading:
We finished our Nonfiction unit and read to the kindergarten students in Mr.s Wilson's class and our fourth grade buddies. We practiced reading our books smoothly and sharing our knowledge of the information. We learned many features about nonfiction books. Ask you child about: the table f contents, glossary, index and structure of nonfiction books. The children learned they do not have to start at the beginning to read a nonfiction book. Many children are growing as readers. Make sure they are bringing books home to read that are "just-right."
Writing: We finished writing nonfiction reports. The students were able to write all about a topic and include many features of nonfiction books. They included captions on pictures, a table of contents and a glossary. Students then shared their writing with their partner to make sure it was readable. We have been working on spelling words that are "no-excuses". These words must be spelled correctly:
went, when, with, saw, was, of, got, get, they, then. We continue to learn about spelling patterns and how words work. We have finished the short vowels and are working on digraphs: sh, th, ch, wh.
Math: We are still working on Addition and Subtraction to 20. We learned many strategies to add to 20. They include:
1. putting the two numbers together.
2. Making a 10 and then adding.
3. Adding on starting with the bigger number.
These are just strategies to help them know their math facts fluently. The goal is be able to add and subtract up to 20 in their head. Being able to see the numbers in their head and manipulate them to get the answer they need will help them later with word problems.
Social Studies: We are finishing Map and Globe skills and will start Rules and Laws next. We did spend time before Thanksgiving learning why people immigrate to another country like the Pilgrims. Many of our activities focused on how hard the Pilgrims had coming to this country and we tied it to how hard immigrants have coming to a new place.
Looking Ahead:
Early Release: Friday, December 4th
Winter Holiday Sing: Friday, December 11 at 2 p.m.
Captain Barnes and Noble Book Fair: Sunday, December 13th, So no Book Orders this Month.
Winter Holiday Party and Early Release: Friday, December 18th.
***Parents please come Friday, December 18th at 9:30 for Hot Chocolate and Reading with your child. This will be our Holiday Party.****
