Thank you to everyone who came on our trip to High Velocity. We had such a good time!!!! The students practiced the need for rules and good sportsmanship. What a great way to wrap up our social studies unit.
In math, we are working on building a ten to make adding two numbers easier. Also we continue to work on story problems. Remember to have your child draw a picture, and a number bond to explain their thinking.
In science, we are beginning to learn about what produces light and the different properties of light. After winter break, I will be asking students to bring in flashlights with working batteries to use for class experiments. We will keep the flashlights for about a month. Then they will be returned home.
In social studies, we are discussing basic needs for families. Also we have been comparing different family traditions. The concept of past, present, and future are also being addressed. The more you use the vocabulary; past, present and future at home the quicker it will become part of their vocabulary.
In reading we have had a strong focus on informational text and their text features. If you find books at the library, ask the students about the table of contents, bold print, picture captions and diagrams. We’ve also been doing a lot of comparing and contrasting between stories.
In grammar, we are studying singular and plural nouns, pronouns, and verbs.
Remember to read to and with your child to help them grow a love for learning.