This week we focused on animals that come
from eggs. We brainstormed, researched and learned about the characteristics of
mammels and egg laying animals. Students enjoyed reading both fiction and
nonfiction books about eggs. We especially enjoyed the book The Easter Egg
Farm. The illustrations were fun and the sequel was exciting! While reading
nonfiction books we learned about the parts of an egg and that eggs can be
different sizes, shapes, and colors.
After spring break we will focus on ELEPHANTS!!!! We will read both ficiton and nonfiction stories about elephants and again focus on the retelling of fiction stories. When retelling stories we are looking for a clear beginning, middle, and end and also want the students to mention characters, setting, and any problem/solution that moves the story along. With repeated practice of this important skill, students will begin to understand how to WRITE a story with these elements. At this time of year we really begin to do a lot of independent reading. We want all students to be able to read at a C level by the end of the school year. At home reading practice (and celebration) is very important in obtaining this goal. Thank you so much for doing your part at home.
In math next week we will be working on estimation with a focus on reasonable/unreasonable guesses. Students will also get to collect data, make graphs, and then interpret their graphs with a peer. Being able to draw conclusions based on a graph is very important. Something you can work on at home is coin naming and knowing the amount a coin is worth. Children are not exposed to coins like they were in the past. Please try and find opportunities for your child to interact with money. This is a tricky skill to master in K and not something common core focuses on but something that is still important.
I hope you all have a wonderful spring break whether you are traveling or staying home. It would be nice if the weather would cooperate and make it feel like spring! :) Remember that in order for our brains to stay healthy we need to keep reading and writing....please take some time to do these things over break
After spring break we will focus on ELEPHANTS!!!! We will read both ficiton and nonfiction stories about elephants and again focus on the retelling of fiction stories. When retelling stories we are looking for a clear beginning, middle, and end and also want the students to mention characters, setting, and any problem/solution that moves the story along. With repeated practice of this important skill, students will begin to understand how to WRITE a story with these elements. At this time of year we really begin to do a lot of independent reading. We want all students to be able to read at a C level by the end of the school year. At home reading practice (and celebration) is very important in obtaining this goal. Thank you so much for doing your part at home.
In math next week we will be working on estimation with a focus on reasonable/unreasonable guesses. Students will also get to collect data, make graphs, and then interpret their graphs with a peer. Being able to draw conclusions based on a graph is very important. Something you can work on at home is coin naming and knowing the amount a coin is worth. Children are not exposed to coins like they were in the past. Please try and find opportunities for your child to interact with money. This is a tricky skill to master in K and not something common core focuses on but something that is still important.
I hope you all have a wonderful spring break whether you are traveling or staying home. It would be nice if the weather would cooperate and make it feel like spring! :) Remember that in order for our brains to stay healthy we need to keep reading and writing....please take some time to do these things over break
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