What We Are Learning

Reading: Accuracy in Reading Words

·       Use the picture…Do the pictures and words match?

·       Use beginning AND ending sounds

·       Pushing through tricky words-get a running start

·       Readers use meaning to figure out words

·       Readers double-check their reading

Word Work:

·       Sight words: his, they, at, be, this

·       Phonics: Using rhyming words to help up spell new words

·       Word Family : am

Writing: Narrative Books

·       Writing a beginning (One day, A long time ago,  Last year, etc.)

·       Writing a middle with 2 events

·       Using transition words like “first”, “next”, “last”, etc.

• Writing an ending using a feelings or lesson

Math: Unit 2

·       Counting on to add

·       Double facts

·       Doubles +1 & +2

Math Homework

Your kiddo came home with their first math homework this week. I am not a big supporter of having homework every night.  I am a firm believer that your child worked hard all day at school, and they need a break at home.  Also, as a mother, I know how important family time is.  Because of this, I will not be making homework mandatory.  It will be sent home, but you have the option of completing it with your child.  My hope is that you can use this as a resource to help your child and to understand what we are learning in the classroom. If you complete the homework with your child, that is FANTASTIC! It does not have to be sent back to school.

Raz-Kids

Last week your kiddo will came home with information about a website called Raz-Kids in their take home folder. This is a great website that allows your child to have access to hundreds of eBooks. You can also download a free app for your iPad/iPhone or Android device as well.

Website: https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login

User Name: orchard1b

Dates to Remember

October 4^th: First Fridays for Families 7:15 (Leader In Me Event)

October 18^th: WOHE Fall Festival (date changed)

October 18^th: Tiger Pride Assembly

October 28^th & October 29^th: Parent Teacher Conferences

October 31^st: Fall Parties