In Math this week, we spent some time wrapping up the unit on story problems, however we will continue applying addition and subtraction strategies throughout the year. We are also beginning a quick study of repeating patterns. Our goals in this section (so far) are: identifying the unit of a repeating pattern, representing a repeating pattern in more than one way, extending a repeating pattern, and identifying what comes several steps beyond the visible part of a repeating pattern. Your child is bringing home some examples of class work that will show our work.
In content this week we continued our study of dental health. So you are aware, we have arranged for a dentist to visit our class in May. This will be a nice complement to our studies. The children have also been preparing to share their learning about dental health with you during Student-Led Conferences next week.
The Guided Reading groups are all working on strategies to think about our reading. Students are making predictions and working to make more meaningful connections to the elements of the story. This is a critical development for the children, as we need to shift away from literal connections, e.g. "The main character has a dog, and I have a dog, too." to more thoughtful connections, e.g. "The main character was worried about keeping her dog safe, and I was also terrified about what might happen to my dog when she ran away."
As a side note, in our morning meeting, we have begun practicing telling time on an analog clock. This is not an essential part of our curriculum, but it is a really helpful life skill.
Thank you all for signing up for a conference time next week. Ms. Nina and I will be here, of course, to support the children as they share their learning with you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send them along.
I wish you a restful and joyful holiday weekend!
In content this week we continued our study of dental health. So you are aware, we have arranged for a dentist to visit our class in May. This will be a nice complement to our studies. The children have also been preparing to share their learning about dental health with you during Student-Led Conferences next week.
The Guided Reading groups are all working on strategies to think about our reading. Students are making predictions and working to make more meaningful connections to the elements of the story. This is a critical development for the children, as we need to shift away from literal connections, e.g. "The main character has a dog, and I have a dog, too." to more thoughtful connections, e.g. "The main character was worried about keeping her dog safe, and I was also terrified about what might happen to my dog when she ran away."
As a side note, in our morning meeting, we have begun practicing telling time on an analog clock. This is not an essential part of our curriculum, but it is a really helpful life skill.
Thank you all for signing up for a conference time next week. Ms. Nina and I will be here, of course, to support the children as they share their learning with you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send them along.
I wish you a restful and joyful holiday weekend!
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