Ms. Lorfing started working in small groups on Halloween stories. The children are learning that building a story takes patience and organization. They know to write a story you must start with a topic, brainstorm your ideas and every story must have a beginning, middle and end. They will have their published pieces ready to share at conference time!
Our spelling word focus this week was on short "i" words. We worked on the computer on a great website called spellingcity.com. If your child hasn't talked to you about it ask them to show you this fun way to practice their spelling words at home. We also worked on sentence building by unscrambling sentences about bears.
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| Mrs. Waller continues to meet daily with guided reading groups. |
In math we took a 1st quarter assessment to review all the skills taught since the beginning of the year. We've also reviewed our doubles to help prepare for next week's quiz.
In social studies this week we've talked a lot about Christopher Columbus in preparation of Columbus Day next Monday. We also learned about the many different brown bears and the polar bear.
In TNT we made a 3-D bear habitat.
The highlight of our week was going to Carolyn's Pumpkin Patch. Thanks to the parents who made the trip out with us to enjoy the beautiful day! Enjoy these great pictures of our sweet pumpkins!!
In Hands-on-science we did an experiment with gummy bears. The idea was to see what would happen when a gummy bear is placed in water. We will continue to watch into next week to see the BIG results!
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| DeLano's mom joined us for the beary fun experiment! |
In computer lab we did 2 new ipad apps called "Math Games" and "Mad Math".
Thanks to Sofia's mom for coming into our class and reading to us!
Not pictured... Thanks to Sophie T's mom for helping out in our class as well!
Spelling
The
children did great on the first & second tests. Here are the words
for the next
test. We will start grading the Spelling Tests with N (needs
improvement) S (satisfactory) O (outstanding) . They will be graded on
Spelling Words,
Challenge Words, Sentences & Neatness starting next week. All the
sentences are made up and used from the spelling words. Occasionally
there will be sight words in the sentences they should know how to
spell. We will build on the sentences each week. We will say them
orally over and over and start easy. Then, we will move our way up to 5
sentences. Please
help prepare your children for the grading.
Spelling Words- Week #3 October 14-18, 2013
Phonics Skills: short “o”
- top
- hot
- dot
- hop
- stop
- on
- dog
- not
- mom
- got
Challenge Words
11. jack-o-lantern
12. witch
13. scarecrow
14. endangered
“Surprise the Teacher Word”
15. ??? (This is your choice)
REMINDERS...
NO SCHOOL--MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2013 P/D DAY!Our Doubles test is coming up on Thursday, Oct. 17th (please review them at home)
October 17, 18th & 19th--ABC SALE
OCTOBER 18TH-- END OF THE 1ST QUARTER! SPIRIT DAY!!!
1ST GRADE Music Program, Oct. 23RD @9:00am in the Stage MPR area
OCTOBER 24TH & 25TH NO SCHOOL P/T CONFERENCES!
Wednesday, Oct. 31st @9:00am The Halloween Ball & Halloween Parties in the afternoon 2:00-3:00pm!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sara and Carey
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