Daily 5:
We are focusing on retelling stories in order... not forgetting the most important parts! This can be challenging! You can help by having your child retell the story after you've read together. ASK: What happened in the story? What was first, next, last? Who were the characters? Was their a problem they solved? These all help us to listen while we read or hear a story. We know good readers listen to what is being read. And they ask questions about the story!
Math Workshops:
We still have a few numbers we are practicing (11 - 20 and beyond), but we are moving on to making patterns! Patterns are all around us, and most importantly they are in our number line! We are building and recording patterns. You can help by talking to your child about patterns you see. They may be the stripes on the towels or the colors on the lights hanging on the tree...ANY pattern! Keep your eyes ready; you will be surprised!
UPCOMING THIS WEEK:
- Chores for Change - We turned in our gift to the church. We collected a total of $52.12!
- Thursday, Dec. 18 - Polar Express Day / PJ's Day! Traditionally at Holy Spirit, we spend time doing some special activities around The Polar Express. We end the day together watching the movie! To help us celebrate, children are encouraged to wear the pajamas! Students will still need shoes (no slippers, please!).
- Friday, Dec. 19 - 12:00 Dismissal / Mass / Class Book Exchange... The book exchange is meant to be a simple, fun way for the children to exchange a small gift. The Dollar store (or the like) have books sections with possible books. Or if you have a gently used book to trade, that would work, too! Wrap the book and only label with who it is from. On Friday, we will do a drawing!
Please contact me if you have any questions!
