This week in reading we are going to focus on making predictions by reflecting on life experiences to help us predict what we think is going to happen next in the stories that we read. We will also be focusing on the sounds oo as in foot and -ight as in night. The kids have been enjoying creating and sharing their original writer’s workshop stories/projects in class.
In math we will be working on solving number stories dealing with money. Additionally, we will contiue to work on making change for amounts up to one dollar. Example: Have your child draw their favorite snack. Tell them it costs any amount under one dollar and have them draw the coins they would need to buy the snack. Next, tell your child that they have one dollar to spend on their snack. Ask them how much change they would get back. We are teaching them to count up from the amount they spend to a dollar. Counting with real money is encouraged. Look for Home Links 10.3, 10.4 and a problem solving money sheet to come home this week.
This week in science we will be studying animal groups. We are raising painted lady caterpillars in class to help children understand the life cycle of a butterfly. The kids are having fun watching the caterpillars grow!
Special Points of
Interest
- First grade music program is this Friday, May 9th in the Thorson gym starting at 2:45
- We will be taking our Reading MAPS test this week on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Scholastic Book Orders are due this Friday, May 9th. Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub Class Activation Code: JBVLX
- THIS week is Media Awareness Week, look for more information in the Thursday folder - sorry for the mistake in the newsletter last week.
Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful mothers!
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