Math
In math this week, we learned about the numbers 6 and 7. We practiced writing these numbers, counting collections of objects, and we even learned a new partner game this week called "Snap!" In this game, students compare two cards to see if the cards have the same or a different number of objects. If the cards show a different number, two new cards are drawn. If the cards show the same number of objects, the students call out "Snap!" The student who says "snap" first, takes the cards. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner! Here we are learning the game in the picture below.
Jolly Phonics
We learned the following three sounds this week. Next week students will bring home a ring of the Jolly Phonics sounds we have learned in their blue book bags. These cards will be a good way to practice and review our sounds at home.
/g/ as in "giggle"
/o/ as in "octopus"
/u/ as in "umbrella"
Click HERE to watch the video for the Letter G.
Click HERE to watch the video for the Letter O.
Click HERE to watch the video for the Letter U.
Reading Workshop
This week the students learned the following phrases during reading workshop time to help them keep their conversation going during turn-and-talk time.
We also learned that authors use special "marks" to help readers know how to read their work. Using the poem My Big Book, we practiced "reading" the punctuation marks to help us read with good expression.
Design Challenge
This week Mrs. Wasik, our advanced learning facilitator, came into our room to read Peter's Chair by Ezra Jack Keats. In this story, Peter has a problem--he needs a new chair after he has to give up his chair for his new baby sister. After reading the story, the students worked together to create a chair for Peter. First, the groups had to work together to identify the problem. Then they had to come up with a plan to solve this problem, and finally they worked together to create a chair that Peter would like. Take a peek at us in action below!
LMC
This week in the LMC we learned all about our One Book, One School author---Henry Cole. The students used the Nearpod app to learn about the life and work of Henry Cole. They even had a chance to draw their own version of Celeste the mouse from the story.
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| Morning Class |
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| Afternoon Class |
We've been spotting Celeste hiding around Dryden school too!
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| The morning class spotted Celeste on our way to recess! |
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| The afternoon class spotted Celeste on our way back from music! |
All About Me
This week the morning class loved learning all about Omkar. We learned that Omkar loves animals, and he enjoys reading books. He also loves his car collection, especially his yellow race car that turns into a Transformer. He loves spending time with his family too!
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| A big thank you to Omkar's dad for reading a true favorite! |
In the afternoon class, we loved learning all about Bilal this week. We learned that Bilal loves basketball, and he was proud to show us a sporting medal he earned. We also learned that he is a big fan of spiderman, and he loves his fidget spinner collection!
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| A big thank you to our guest readers--Bilal's mom and brother! |
Hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!
Thanks for reading!
Click HERE to view more photos from the week!
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