We are now deep into instruction. We understand the letters of the alphabet, letters together make words, words together make sentences and sentences together result in meaning. It is so important that the children practice their reading skills at home. Read and reread those homework sheets. Work on words that need to be smooth blended until your child recognizes them immediately. I tell the children all the time you listen to songs on the radio more than once, you watch movies more than one time, your soccer coach makes you practice kicking more than once so we are going to read and reread.
AR books are an excellent way to practice reading, especially identifying sight words within context. This will be the last week I have a volunteer available to assist in taking AR tests. Starting next week, AR tests can be taken on any day of the week. I am requiring that each child take at least one AR test a week. More names will be announced over the intercom tomorrow as to reaching the five point club. We have quite the growing collection of airplanes outside our classroom door.
In reading this week, we will be investigating the letter Bb as in "bee at the beach." Word wall words are: on, sit, at, that, yes.
We are using dominoes to help with our beginning addition skills. We are all into dominoes and there is even time allowed for early finishers to experiment and make domino trails that can be pushed down.
This is a short week so only send $2.00 per snack item for this week.
Muffins for Moms (A-L) is Tuesday, starting at 7:15
Muffins for Moms (M-Z) is Wednesday starting at 7:15
This week we will be working on learning our addresses. This is a skill that really needs to be reinforced at home. Be on the lookout in your mailbox this week for a red envelope. We have made something very special for you. You may want to wait until your child comes home from school and open it when he/she can watch you.
Next week is Read Across America Week. Every day will have something to celebrate.
On Wednesday, February 29, volunteers can come to the classroom and read to the class. You can bring a book from home or we can share one with you. Let me know what is a convenient time and I will work around your schedule. Please let me know this week if you want to read so that I can plan instructional activities around the times we do not have a reader in the classroom.
Thursday, March 1 is Silly Hat Day to commemorate Dr. Seuss' birthday. Pull out that Hilarious Hat from fall or create a new one as we celebrate the Cat in the Hat.
Friday, March 2 is my very favorite day of the school year. Blount will have a Character Parade at 9:30 a.m. Students will need to dress up as their favorite character from a book and carry a sign (small one with the name of the character and the book). You will definitely want to rearrange your schedule to see this very precious school wide parade. My editorial: Unless your child truly adores a Disney Princess book or something of the sort, do not use this parade as a time to wear Halloween costumes. Use your child's favorite book and create a costume that goes along with it. The focus is on literature and not mass produced characters that come from movies or television shows. Editorial over.
I know the highlight for the children from last week was the Valentine's Day Party! What a sweet time we had. Thanks to all of you for providing and planning for a special afternoon. The children of Room 115 have no idea how much they are loved!
Contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
AR books are an excellent way to practice reading, especially identifying sight words within context. This will be the last week I have a volunteer available to assist in taking AR tests. Starting next week, AR tests can be taken on any day of the week. I am requiring that each child take at least one AR test a week. More names will be announced over the intercom tomorrow as to reaching the five point club. We have quite the growing collection of airplanes outside our classroom door.
In reading this week, we will be investigating the letter Bb as in "bee at the beach." Word wall words are: on, sit, at, that, yes.
We are using dominoes to help with our beginning addition skills. We are all into dominoes and there is even time allowed for early finishers to experiment and make domino trails that can be pushed down.
This is a short week so only send $2.00 per snack item for this week.
Muffins for Moms (A-L) is Tuesday, starting at 7:15
Muffins for Moms (M-Z) is Wednesday starting at 7:15
This week we will be working on learning our addresses. This is a skill that really needs to be reinforced at home. Be on the lookout in your mailbox this week for a red envelope. We have made something very special for you. You may want to wait until your child comes home from school and open it when he/she can watch you.
Next week is Read Across America Week. Every day will have something to celebrate.
On Wednesday, February 29, volunteers can come to the classroom and read to the class. You can bring a book from home or we can share one with you. Let me know what is a convenient time and I will work around your schedule. Please let me know this week if you want to read so that I can plan instructional activities around the times we do not have a reader in the classroom.
Thursday, March 1 is Silly Hat Day to commemorate Dr. Seuss' birthday. Pull out that Hilarious Hat from fall or create a new one as we celebrate the Cat in the Hat.
Friday, March 2 is my very favorite day of the school year. Blount will have a Character Parade at 9:30 a.m. Students will need to dress up as their favorite character from a book and carry a sign (small one with the name of the character and the book). You will definitely want to rearrange your schedule to see this very precious school wide parade. My editorial: Unless your child truly adores a Disney Princess book or something of the sort, do not use this parade as a time to wear Halloween costumes. Use your child's favorite book and create a costume that goes along with it. The focus is on literature and not mass produced characters that come from movies or television shows. Editorial over.
I know the highlight for the children from last week was the Valentine's Day Party! What a sweet time we had. Thanks to all of you for providing and planning for a special afternoon. The children of Room 115 have no idea how much they are loved!
Contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
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