Reading: This week we continued working with our reading super powers. We talked about how super heroes never just use one power, we use lots! We practiced using pictures to help us decode words, pointer power and sight word power. We also talked about making our lips get ready to say the first sound we see.
Math: Patterns! This week we worked with patterns (AB, AAB, ABB, ABC...). We'll continue pattern work and number sense (teen numbers) activities next week.
Writing: We continued writing as scientists this week. We are working hard on using simple sentence starters in our newest book, such as: These are _______. This leaf is ______. These look like _______. After using the sentence starter they should be using their ABC chart to stretch a word out. We've talked a lot about being brave as an author and taking risks. If we aren't taking risks we aren't growing as writers!
Social: This week we revisited our PRIDE words and what it looks/sounds like in different situations--great conversations! I will give prompts such as "is that in control for our mini-lesson?" "What would it look like for a mathematician to show Jaguar PRIDE at math stations?"... We did our first compliment circle and they were all beaming! They loved hearing nice things and they also loved filling someone else's bucket. I cannot wait to do it again next week!
Tips for Home: Use PRIDE words at home too! What does it look like to problem solve, be respectful, in control, determined and empowered at home? When reading ask your child to help you solve words by: looking at the picture, finding sight (snap words they know) and stretching sounds out.
Coming Up:
*Please sign up for Fall conferences! (I'll send home a survey soon)--Conference sign up directions are on the PawPrint
*Halloween: We will parade around school at 1:15 and then head outside for an all-school dance party. For this celebration, the students get in costumes in the classroom this must be something to slip over clothes, they will not be able to leave to change into something. School policy: no masks, face make-up or anything violent. It would be a good idea to leave small accessories at home. We'll then come back to the classroom for Fall party fun! Party is over at 2:45. For any parents attending the party, you may sign your child out in the classroom and take them at that time.
Apps/Programs in the Class We've Been Using:
- In math we've been using a free pattern app: Patterns for Kids-Free
- Cosmic Kids Yoga is on YouTube and a favorite by the class! It goes along with themes or stories
- Mrs. Honeybee's Classroom (YouTube) mindful breathing/stories
- Peace Out Guided Relaxation (YouTube)
- Jack Hartmann has wonderful (yes, a bit silly!) videos for math and literacy for various levels
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