I just found this sitting my drafts! Sorry everyone. This is last week's highlight reel a little belated. :)
This week got lots of reading groups and
math groups too! In reading group, we
got books that were just right for us.
We practiced pointing to the words while we read.
During shared reading we learned about
retelling parts of the story in order. We
read a book called, “Sunflower” and practiced retelling the story to a
partner.
In math groups, each group focused on a
different skill. Some of us practiced
counting objects or on a 100s chart. Some of us practiced writing our numbers
and knowing the difference between the teens and other numbers. Some of us practiced adding using counting
all and counting on. While groups worked
with me, everyone else played math games with a partner, did math by themselves
with pattern blocks or comparing two numbers and some used ST math. We will add Osmos as a technology choice next
week.
We saw lots of friends at the PTA Lego
movie! It was a fantastic time.
Choice time is not only fun but it is a
great chance for our kids to practice social skills. They learn about sharing, and interact with
peers appropriately, how to work together, persevere with tasks, focus
attention and control emotion especially when they don’t get the choice or toys
that they want! It might seem like play
but this important time allows our kids to practice these things in a safe predictable
environment.
We had two birthdays this week! Happy birthday friends! Thanks for sharing treats!
Welcome to Mrs. Wright’s class to our
newest classmate! We are glad you are
here!
General Announcements:
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You might notice that I haven’t been
sending star cards as much anymore. As
the year progresses, the kids are getting used to the routines and expectations
and are not needing the direct visual reinforcement as often. We are doing lots of group stars and focusing on how we can improve our behavior choices.
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Looking forward to seeing you at
conferences! If you need another time
please let me know. I sent progress
reports home in this week’s Friday Folder.
We will go over it at conferences along with other observations about
your child’s learning. If you have anything
specific that you’d like me to discuss, send me an email and I’ll make sure to
include it!
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Veteran’s Day/grandparents day is
coming up. Please return the RSVP if you
haven’t already. We want to make sure we
can accommodate everyone. If you have
pictures of family members that were in the service please send those attached
to the blue form asap. We are
excited to get those hung up and celebrate all of our wonderful service men and
women.
