Frozen Snowflake!

Here is a review of our week: 

We wrote letters to the North Pole last week asking for an Elf to join our class. It looks like our wishes were granted because Monday morning an elf was on our word wall. Throughout the week we have joyful came in each morning looking for our new classmate. He has kept a watchful eye on each one of us and continues to remind us to be responsible, respectful, and safe at school. (Picture below!)

Phonics

Our sounds of the week: /y/ and /x/. 

Sounds we know: s, a, t, i, p, n, ck, e, h, r, m, d, g, o, u, l, f, b, j, ai, oa, ie, ee, or, z, w, v. y, x 

Sounds for next week: /oo/ and /OO/ 

Popcorn Words

 This week we learned: little, and, yes

We read books and poems that included our popcorn words. 

Words we know: a, I, it, in, see, big, my, like, up, run, at, on, we, me, am, did, not, is, can, but, to, too. little, and, yes

Next week: go, no, so

Handwriting/ Writing

In handwriting this week we practiced sounding out the letters that create words. This week we started our Elf Adventures journal. Each day we had made a new page in our journal about the elf that has joined our class. We named our elf, Frozen Snowflake.

Reading

During reading we read Charlie’s Needs a New Cloak by Tomie DePaolo.

Vocabulary we have learned: creature, imitate, companion, explore, generous, nuisance, energetic, exhausted, soar, tangled, snooze, drowsy, pedestrian, passenger, eager, assortment, enjoy, gooey, container, scrumptious, whirl, scramble, determined, proud, snatch, furious, comfort, welcome, allow, frustrated, decide, practice, filthy, slam, concerned, moan, observe, enormous, patient, scoop, uncomfortable, comfortable, cozy and straight.

We continued our poetry unit this week with the poem Winter Here.It was sung to the tune of Jingle Bells. We even got to sing it for Miss. Wyse the music teacher. She was very impressed!

Winter’s here, winter’s here

time to hibernate.

Big black bear is in his lair

sleeping until late.

Rabbits, bats, badgers, skunks

they are resting too.

Snuggled deep and fast asleep

till spring begins anew!

Math

We continued our numbers unit this week. This week we worked on finding and reading the number 15. We also searched our classroom for the number 15. We also continued practicing sequencing numbers from 1-20 through various games. We continue counting by 10s to 100. This week we played games with more than and less than. We learned the “alligator” (< or >) also wants to eat the bigger number.  At math centers we also started working on place value. This is a tricky concept, but we will continue to focus more on it next week. Next week we will also review missing numbers from 1-20.

Important Reminders

Half Day December 17^th

 Box Tops due December 19^th (We have gotten a ton of box tops hopefully it puts us in the lead!)

If the weather is below 20 degrees we will not be going outside for recess!

Email me with any questions

December 2nd-6th in Review!

Here is a review of our week: 

Phonics

Our sounds of the week: /w/ and /v/. 

Sounds we know: s, a, t, i, p, n, ck, e, h, r, m, d, g, o, u, l, f, b, j, ai, oa, ie, ee, or, z, w, v. 

Sounds for next week: /y/ and /x/ 

Popcorn Words

 This week we learned: ran, into, for.

We read books and poems that included our popcorn words. 

Words we know: a, I, it, in, see, big, my, like, up, run, at, on, we, me, am, did, not, is, can, but, to, too.

Next week: little, and, yes

We are bringing home a “for” poem called “What Goes Together?” We practiced reading the poem today with a partner and using the picture clues if we forgot a word. As us to read it to you tonight!

Handwriting

In handwriting this week we practiced the last of our capital letters. Next week we will begin writing in lowercase letters. We are also practicing writing our names with the correct formation of the letters (the first letter being uppercase and the rest lowercase).

Reading

During reading we read Maisy’s Pool. Many of us checked out other Maisy books in the library this week.

Vocabulary we have learned: creature, imitate, companion, explore, generous, nuisance, energetic, exhausted, soar, tangled, snooze, drowsy, pedestrian, passenger, eager, assortment, enjoy, gooey, container, scrumptious, whirl, scramble, determined, proud, snatch, furious, comfort, welcome, allow, frustrated, decide, practice, filthy, slam, concerned, moan, observe, enormous, patient, scoop, uncomfortable, and comfortable.

We continued our poetry unit this week with the poem Lil Ole Elf.

There once was an elf

who sat on a shelf.

He watched girls and boys

to determine the toys

St. Nick would deliver himself!

Math

We continued our numbers unit this week. This week we worked on finding and reading the number 14. We also searched our classroom for the number 14. We have been working hard at reading the teen numbers. This week we played a matching game of teen numbers, sequenced numbers from 1-20 through various games, and practiced counting by 10s. As a group we practice counting by tens in the morning at calendar and during our group math time. During one of our games we had to say a number in order around a circle. If we landed on a ten we had to sit down. The last person standing was our tens champ. We have played this a couple of times but only counting from 1-50. We will soon be working on 1-100!

Important Reminders

Monday December 9^th is Chicago Bears day- wear blue and orange 

Half Day December 17^th

 Box Tops due December 19th

Email me with any questions!

Weekly Update

Here is a review of our week: 

Phonics

Our sounds of the week: /ee/ and /or/. 

Sounds we know: s, a, t, i, p, n, ck, e, h, r, m, d, g, o, u, l, f, b, j, ai, oa, ie, ee, and or. 

Sounds for next week: /z/ 

Popcorn Words

 This week we learned: is, can, but.
We read books and poems that included out popcorn words. 

Words we know: a, I, it, in, see, big, my, like, up, run, at, on, we, me, am, did, not, is, can, but

Next week: to, too

Handwriting

In handwriting this week we practiced our numbers 7-9 and letter S.

Reading
During reading we read Thanksgiving themed stories including 10 Fat Turkeys, Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving, The Great Turkey Race, and Plump and Perky Turkey.

Vocabulary we have learned: creature, imitate, companion, explore, generous, nuisance, energetic, exhausted, soar, tangled, snooze, drowsy, pedestrian, passenger, eager, assortment, enjoy, gooey, container, scrumptious, whirl, scramble, determined, proud, snatch, furious, comfort, welcome, allow, frustrated, decide, practice, filthy, slam, concerned, moan, observe, enormous, patient, and scoop

We continued our poetry unit this week with the poem Five Little Turkeys.

The first turkey said, "What's this I hear?"

The second turkey said, "Watch me disappear."

The third turkey said, "I'll hide behind the tree."

The fourth turkey said, "They'll never catch me."

The fifth turkey said, "I think I'll run away."

"I don't want to be on a Thanksgiving tray!"

Math

We continued our numbers unit this week. This week we worked on finding and reading the number 13. We also searched our classroom for the number 13. We have been working hard at reading the teen numbers. These are very tricky numbers! We practiced counting up from 5 to make a number sentence such as 5 + ___ = 9. We played a game of identifying teen numbers. We formed numbers with play dough and worked on the computer. On the computer we played www.more.starfall.com. Our centers were turkey themed. We now are picking our math centers each day however we must go to all the centers by the end of the week.. We have enjoyed the freedom of picking the order of the centers and working with different friends each time.

Important Reminders

Scholastic book orders are due December 6th. This is a last minute flyer that went out. (If any books are being given as gifts please let me know so I can send them home in a nondescript way. We should hopefully have the books before Thanksgiving break, I can put one last order in right after break to get them before the Holiday break)

No School November 27th-29th.

 Box Tops due December 19th

Email me with any questions!

Review of our week!

Here is a review of our week: 

Phonics

Our sounds of the week: /oa/ and /ie/. 

Sounds we know: s, a, t, i, p, n, ck, e, h, r, m, d, g, o, u, l, f, b, j, ai, oa, and ie. 

Sounds for next week: /ee/ and /or/.

Popcorn Words

 This week we learned: am, did, not.
We read books and poems that included out popcorn words. We are bringing home a not poem on Friday. Ask us to read it :)

Words we know: a, I, it, in, see, big, my, like, up, run, at, on, we, me, am, did, not

Next week: is, can, but

Handwriting

In handwriting this week we practiced our numbers 5-6 and letters Q and G.

Reading

During reading we read Pumpkin, Pumpkin.

Vocabulary we have learned: creature, imitate, companion, explore, generous, nuisance, energetic, exhausted, soar, tangled, snooze, drowsy, pedestrian, passenger, eager, assortment, enjoy, gooey, container, scrumptious, whirl, scramble, determined, proud, snatch, furious, comfort, welcome, allow, frustrated, decide, practice, filthy, slam, concerned, moan, observe, enormous, patient, and scoop

We continued our poetry unit this week with the poem The Food Cheer

The Food Cheer

______________________,     ______________________

Yum! Yum! Yum!

Don’t you wish you had some?

______________________,     ______________________

Taste so fine,

I could eat it all the time!

Math

We continued our numbers unit this week. This week we worked on finding and reading the number 12. We also searched our classroom for the number 12. We have been working hard at reading the teen numbers. These are very tricky numbers!

Important Reminders

Scholastic book orders are due November 18th. (If any books are being given as gifts please let me know so I can send them home in a nondescript way. We should hopefully have the books before Thanksgiving break, I can put one last order in right after break to get them before the Holiday break)

Half Day November 20th

No School November 27th-29th.

Email me with any questions!

Scarecrows, numbers, and more

Here is a review of our week: 

Phonics

Our sound fo the week: /ai/. 

Sounds we know: s, a, t, i, p, n, ck, e, h, r, m, d, g, o, u, l, f, b, j, and ai. 

Sounds for next week: /oa/ and /ie/.

Popcorn Words

 This week we learned: we and me.

Words we know: a, I, it, in, see, big, my, like, up, run, at, on, we & me

Next week: am, did, not

Handwriting

In handwriting this week we practiced our numbers 1-4.

Reading

During reading we read Noisy Nora

Vocabulary we have learned: creature, imitate, companion, explore, generous, nuisance, energetic, exhausted, soar, tangled, snooze, drowsy, pedestrian, passenger, eager, assortment, enjoy, gooey, container, scruptious, whirl, scramble, determined, proud, snatch, furious, comfort, welcome, allow, frustrated, decide, and practice

We continued our poetry unit this week with the poem I'm a Little Scarecrow

I’m a little scarecrow

raggedy and worn.

I wear a hat

and a shirt that’s torn.

When the crows come,

I wave and shout.

“Away from my garden!

Get on out!” 

Math

We continued our numbers unit this week. This week we worked on finding and reading the number 11. We also searched our classroom for the number 11. We found it on our number lines, clock, and other places like our birthday display. 

Important Reminders

Scholastic book orders are due November 18th. (If any books are being given as gifts please let me know so I can send them home in a nondescript way. We should hopefully have the books before Thanksgiving break, I can put one last order in right after break to get them before the Holiday break)

Half Day November 20th

No School November 27th-29th.

Email me with any questions!

Boo!

Here is a review of our week: 

Phonics

 We continued Jolly Phonics by learning the sounds for b and j. So far we have learned all of the following letters: s, a, t, i, p, n, ck, e, h, r, m, d, g, o, u, l, f, b, and j. On Friday we searched for the letters in our poem 1, 2, Halloween Boo! Next week we will be working on the sound of /ai/.

Popcorn Words
 Our popcorn words this week were at and on.
Words we know: a, I, it, in, see, big, my, like, up, run, at, & on
Next week: we & me

Handwriting

In handwriting this week we practiced letters C and O.

Reading

During reading we read many themed books. We read Creepy Carrots, Shake dem Halloween Bones, Tell me a Scary Story... but not too scary, Tell me another Scary Story... but not too scary, and Corduroy's Halloween.

Vocabulary we have learned: creature, imitate, companion, explore, generous, nuisance, energetic, exhausted, soar, tangled, snooze, drowsy, pedestrian, passenger, eager, assortment, enjoy, gooey, container, scruptious, whirl, scramble, determined, proud, snatch, furious, comfort, welcome, allow, frustrated, decide, and practice

We continued our poetry unit this week with the poem 1, 2, Halloween Boo!  

Math

We continued our numbers unit this week. We focused on writing number 4 and 5 while continuing to practice counting to these numbers. We worked in Halloween themed centers.

This week we had a visit from a firefighter. We talked about fire safety and what to do if our house were to catch fire. Then we got to see the firefighter put all of his gear on.

We enjoyed our Halloween party! Thank you to all of the parents who donated items, created games and were able to help the students enjoy the activities.

Important Reminders

Scholastic book orders are due November 18th. (If any books are being given as gifts please let me know so I can send them home in a nondescript way. We should hopefully have the books before Thanksgiving break, I can put one last order in right after break to get them before the Holiday break)

Parent Conferences are November 4th and 5th in our classroom.

No School November 8th and 11th.
Half Day November 20th

Any questions?? Email me!

Going Batty!

Here is a review of our week: 

Phonics

 We continued Jolly Phonics by learning the sounds for l & f. We sang our Jolly songs and jingles with all the letters we have learned so far! We also practiced in our books writing letters l & f, as well as, finding words with those sounds in them. On Friday we searched for the letters in our poem Five Little Bats.

Popcorn Words
 Our popcorn words this week were up and run.

Handwriting

In handwriting this week we practiced letters X and Y.

Reading

We read a story called I was Mad by Mercer Mayer. Our vocabulary words this week were frustrated, allow, decide, and practice.  In the story I was Mad Little Critter was not allowed to do anything he wanted to do. This caused him to get frustrated and decide to run away. At the end of the story though his friends ask him to come out and play. This is something he does want to do and his mom will allow him to do. The students made great connections with times they get frustrated as well as times they are allowed and not allowed to do certain activities. Many of the students had stories of times when they had to make a decision. We didn't realize until we made a list how many times we have to decide something in one day!

We continued our poetry unit this week with the poem Five Little Bats.  

Five Little Bats
Five little bats hung upside down,
deep in the cave,
high up off the ground.
One flew out to find a snack
he let out a screech and the
sound bounced back.

ECHOLOCATION!

Math

We continued our numbers unit this week. We focused on writing number 3 while continuing to practice counting to this number (since this was very easy to count we typically continued counting to at least 10). We worked in spider and bat themed centers.  

We learned some interesting facts about bats this week. We also made a bat graphy to answer the question "Do you think bats are creepy or cute? Most of the class voted for "Cute." We used this information to count and show our numbers in different forms such as numerals and tally marks.

Cute or Creepy?

Our not so creepy bats and graphs!

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Important Reminders

Scholastic book orders are due October 30th.

Halloween Parade and Class Party October 31st.

PTO sponsored Family Halloween Party November 1st.

Any questions?? Email me!

Have a wonderful weekend!