Reading: This week we focused on sight words: being able to read and write them. We looked, read, took a picture in our head, spelled and wrote them in the air. We practiced using sound power and persistence power. We discussed how we have lots of powers and when one doesn't work, we find a new one to solve our reading problem! We tied in determination with this and read "After the Fall."
Math: We continued with pattern work this week. We learned how to "break the train" figure out in a pattern sequence where the pattern ends and starts repeating, matched numeral cards 0-20 to the correlating tally card, learned about 1-2 patterns, created different patterns and played "what comes next." (Definitely something fun you can play at home!)
Writing: This week we finished our leaf writing and kicked off our new writing unit: writing for readers. We discussed the importance of people being able to read our writing, how to write a true story, planning our pages, orally telling our story first and adding very detailed drawings so our readers know where the story took place, who was involved and what happened! We'll continue these next week. We will use sentence starters to help us get our thoughts down.
Social: We talked a lot about being thankful, things at home such as: a warm comfy bed, a couch, food, family, friends...they came up with the sweetest ideas! Continuing working on showing Jaguar PRIDE, being their personal best and being bucket fillers. These are always ongoing themes throughout our year to build happy, confident, kind and accepting little ones.
Tips for Home: Grab a cup and some small items (Legos, etc.) and have your kinder teach you the game "What Comes Next?" from our pattern unit (this is where those fabulous mini-erasers from Target dollar aisle come in handy!! You can also use them for counting, playing games, spelling words, etc. Lots of fun!
Coming Up:
- Conferences are next week! Please be on time for your slot so we can make the most of our time together. I'm looking forward to meeting with you all!
- I am out of the building Tuesday during the day for PLC Leadership Team meeting, Mr. Stahl will be subbing.
- NO SCHOOL next Friday, 11/16
- NO SCHOOL 11/21-11/23
Mystery Reader: Kara Merrill
Jaguar of the Week: Faith
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