Math
This week in math, we reviewed counting and using one-to-one matching when counting collections of objects. We also worked to pair number names with numerals and worked as a class to create a number line. We also learned how to use our fingers and toes to help us with our counting and how to use the number to identify quantities that are one more or one less.
Jolly Phonics
We started our last set of sounds this week, and by winter break we will have learned all 42 sounds. This week we learned these sounds:
qu as in "queen"
ou as in "shout"
Literacy
Reading Workshop
This week we started our Gingerbread Unit, which will provide an opportunity for the children to practice using the strategies we have been learning during reading workshop time. We will be comparing several versions of the Gingerbread Man, and we will use a graphic organizer to help us compare the different story elements we have been learning about which include identifying the main character, the setting, the problem, and the solution. So far we have read and compared the following two stories, which the children LOVED!
Writing Workshop
The children continue to grow as writers! This week they practiced stretching out sounds as they worked to label the different parts of a gingerbread man.
All About Me
This week the morning class loved learning all about Danny and some of his favorite things! We learned that Danny loves learning about animals, especially giraffes, sharks, and dolphins. He also loves building with Magna-Tiles, and his favorite color is red. He is a big fan of stuffed animals, and he loves spending time with his brother Gabriel and his new baby brother Jake!
The afternoon class loved learning all about Danielle! We learned that Danielle loves spending time with her family, especially around the holidays, and she loves the color purple. She is a big fan of Sour Patch kids, and she enjoys swimming and painting her nails. She also likes plants, and snuggling up with her favorite monkey!
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| A big thank you to Kylie's sister for coming in to read! |
During computer time in the LMC this week, the students learned about what it means to be a good digital citizen. Using the Nearpod app, the students learned that it's important to be safe, respectful, and responsible when using technology.
Gingerbread House Engineering
The children were eager to begin planning their gingerbread house designs for Dryden's Cardboard Challenge. Students worked together in small groups to think of items that a gingerbread boy or girl might need in a home, and then they created a plan for what their house will look like. Gingerbread house construction begins next week! Can't wait to see their designs come to life!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Click HERE to see a few more pictures from the week!
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