We're getting ready for another great week! Here's what's happening:
Math- We are continuing our unit on Money. Students need to be able to show different ways to make the same amount of money to "purchase" items. The most difficult part of this task is the transition between coins. Students know how to skip count by 10's and 5's, but it's hard to switch in the middle. For example, if you have 3 dimes, 1 nickel and 2 pennies, students have to count by 10's 3 times, but then they have to suddenly switch and count by 5's, then by 1's. A great way to practice this skill is having your child skip count by 10's, then stop them in the middle somewhere and ask them to continue by counting by 5's. Practice practice practice! :)
Reading- In guided reading groups we are reading nonfiction texts and finding the main idea. In whole group we are examining short vowel sounds and finding words with short vowels.
Writing- We are still working on our How To books and we are going to examine Bold Beginnings closer this week. You can help your child with Bold Beginnings by pointing out good beginning sentences in the books you read at home.
Social Studies- We will be learning about George Washington Carver this week.
In other news...
Monday- Media Center
Tuesday- Computer Lab
Friday is our 100th Day of school! We'll be doing some special things in class to celebrate this fun day!
In the community...
Have you been to PLAY in Roswell? Right now they have a special deal going on for $5 per child to play on Friday nights from 5-8. They are also selling pizza during that time. More information can be found on the this link.
Note: I do not work for PLAY and they do not endorse me in any way. My kids just love playing there and I love a good deal- thought you might too! :)