January 26th- January 30th

What We Are Learning

Reading:  This week we learned a new reading strategy to solve tricky words.  Chunky Monkey reminds us to look for parts of a word we know (examples: -sh, -ch, -ing, -s, etc.).

Alphabet: We learned how to chunk words by beginning consonant sounds (example: bl-ack). We also learned how to put these words back together. This skill is called onset and rime. We also learned what sounds wh & ph make. 

Writing:  This week we started writing nonfiction/fact books. We brainstormed animals or things we know a lot of information about.  We are now working on writing nonfiction books about the topics we chose

Math: We started a new unit on addition and subtraction this week. This unit will review adding and subtracting facts fluently within 5 and using strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems within 10. We will also review how to solve story problems as well.

Theme: During theme this week, we looked at the difference between the daytime sky and the nighttime sky. We discussed what you see in the sky and what you do during these times of day.

Valentine’s Day Party

On Thursday February 12th, we will be having our Valentine’s Day Celebration! Your student is invited to create a Valentine’s boxes at home and then bring them to school on that day. I will be sending more information home about the party as time gets closer.

Popcorn Words

Please practice reading, writing, and spelling our Popcorn Words.

This week’s words:

she & did

Previous words:

for, of, you, come, here, have, said, are, got, get, it, on, had, has, he, do, look, in, like, and, a, up, at, I, see, am, we, to, the, is, my, can, me, & go

Dates to Remember

February 6th: Spring Pictures

February 12th: Valentine’s Day Party

February 13th: No School

February 16th: No School