Week 3
Here are some highlights from Room 112...
We continue to practice and focus on the independent reading expectations (Stay in one spot, work quietly, work the whole time, start right away, and build stamina). As we practice what it looks like and sounds like, we are also building good reading habits. We have discussed that good habits are things that we remember to do without people telling or reminding us. The good habits that we focused on this week are taking a "sneak peek" (ex. looking at the cover, taking a picture walk, making predictions, etc.) of a book before you read it, and "doing something" when you finish the book (ex. rereading, asking questions, going back to your favorite part, discussing it with a friend, etc.). Super readers have good habits when they start a book and when they finish one!
On Wednesday, we got to meet our 4th grade buddies from Mr.Graham's class! The first and fourth graders made name tags that they designed using a special color code system. They had a great time getting to know each other. We are excited to work, play and learn with our buddies this year :)
In math, we have been practicing our basic addition and using visuals to help us write number sentences. They are already beginning to use mathematical language "I know this because..." "I agree with ____ because..." "I disagree because..." Being able to talk about mathematical thinking and being able to show it are concepts we will continue to build on a daily basis.We also worked on our first independent math check-in. The mathematicians are recognizing and building patterns, identifying shapes, counting and adding.
Reminders:
9/18 -- Run for the Arts Pledge Period Begins
9/19 -- Back to School Night @ 6:30pm
9/20 -- Late Opening @ 10am
Here are some photos from the week...
We continue to practice and focus on the independent reading expectations (Stay in one spot, work quietly, work the whole time, start right away, and build stamina). As we practice what it looks like and sounds like, we are also building good reading habits. We have discussed that good habits are things that we remember to do without people telling or reminding us. The good habits that we focused on this week are taking a "sneak peek" (ex. looking at the cover, taking a picture walk, making predictions, etc.) of a book before you read it, and "doing something" when you finish the book (ex. rereading, asking questions, going back to your favorite part, discussing it with a friend, etc.). Super readers have good habits when they start a book and when they finish one!
On Wednesday, we got to meet our 4th grade buddies from Mr.Graham's class! The first and fourth graders made name tags that they designed using a special color code system. They had a great time getting to know each other. We are excited to work, play and learn with our buddies this year :)
In math, we have been practicing our basic addition and using visuals to help us write number sentences. They are already beginning to use mathematical language "I know this because..." "I agree with ____ because..." "I disagree because..." Being able to talk about mathematical thinking and being able to show it are concepts we will continue to build on a daily basis.We also worked on our first independent math check-in. The mathematicians are recognizing and building patterns, identifying shapes, counting and adding.
Reminders:
9/18 -- Run for the Arts Pledge Period Begins
9/19 -- Back to School Night @ 6:30pm
9/20 -- Late Opening @ 10am
Here are some photos from the week...
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