The More You Know...

Well, here we are February 1 and another snow day.  I decided to take a minute to share our latest classroom accomplishments and new endeavors.

In Math, we are "perfecting" numbers 1-10.  They should be practicing 1:1 correspondence as well as writing the number.  We have also been and will continue to focus a lot on shapes. They are using rulers and white boards some days along with shape cards and they can make some amazing shapes!  This week we celebrate the 100th day.  They count daily to 100 either by 10's and 1's or just 1's.  Ask them to do this at home too.  It is amazing.

In Reading, we just finished Jingles and Rhymes.  We are starting our unit on The Nightingale.  We will discuss birds, look at China on the map and learn vocabulary like emperor and Nightingale.  We continue working on rhyming word families and syllables.  Please practice these at home.  They are actually learning to "read" their rhyming word lists.  It has been VERY exciting.  This week we introduce Ll and Mm as well.   Sounds and writing should be practiced A-M by the end of the week.

In Religion we are focusing on friendships and families.  We have mass again on February 25th, so we will be doing the readings and prayers again.  I hope if you were unable to join us in November that you are available in February.

In Science and Social Studies we will be talking about China and birds.  We will look at maps and traditions of China and will be using different birds and bird books to try and identify different birds.  By the way, SCIENCE FAIR was so great.  I love how some of you used photos to show your child helping with the project.  Remember, if you have NOT been scientist of the week, KEEP your board and use it on your assigned date.  If you have not signed up yet, PLEASE email me.

Finally, our Opera is coming along nicely.  We had a couple of casting changes, but you will get that info well in advance for any "costumes".  This is simple and light hearted.  The children are in love with this project.

Stay warm and have fun digging out. 
TB

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