Reading/ELA: We worked on our reading routines, such practice spelling test, discussing essential question, whole group reading, partner reading, and reading centers. Most weeks, the pre-spelling test will come home in their Tuesday folders, as they will bring home a list with them in the spelling packet. So far, the plan is that if they do not get any wrong on the pre-test, then they receive two challenge words. Getting two challenge words have been a drive for most of them, and it's exciting to see them want to achieve that. However, I am considering opening it up to the class and having them practice all 28 words, and decide the day of the test which words I will have them spell. If there is a way that you prefer, feel free to let me know.
Math: We entered the world of Multiplication and it scared them at first. When we eventually got going, they seemed to calm down. We started off by learning it by repeated addition, before progressing to number lines. The number lines confused some, and helped others. We spent a couple days going over that, before doing multiplication using arrays. The arrays were easier for them because they did them in second grade, however, explaining their answers were a struggle. We were introduce to our first property, communicative, and how it connects yo multiplication. We will continue talking about multiplication before we move into Divison. Our first math test, will be next week. Religion: We are still in the book of Ephesians. We started off by discussing how we are apart of God's family and that he has a plan for each of us (1:3-5,13). We continue that discussion into how we can follow in the foot steps of Jesus (4:22-32). We will finish up Ephesians by discussing obedience and wearing God's armor. Science: Our first unit is somewhat of a review with a mixture new information. We started off by discussing what kind of questions do scientists ask, before moving into the skills that they used. Once we learned those, we moved into HOW scientist answer questions and were introduced to the scientific method. We will take what we've learned so far, especially the kinds of questions and how they answer questions and apply it to some STEM activities. Social Studies: We started off our week with learning about communities and what they are. We wrapped up our unit by discussing traditions, customs, and important facts about three different communities. This tied in perfectly with our essential question in reading, which is, "what can traditions teach us about customs." Thursday, when the children come home they will have a physical copy of their community research project details. I will also email an electronic copy, and post it on the website. They will have a week to do it, and we will present what we've learned. OTHER ITEMS: Nightly homework, such as math, social studies, science, or reading, are due the next day unless specified. Please make sure that they are doing their homework. Right now the load is light, but I do not want them to swim in homework as the year goes on. I have talked to them about this in class, so they are all aware of what is expected of them. I will have to start taking points if this becomes an issue. We have struggled with following directions, staying on task, blurting out, and behaving in line. We've had a number of classroom discussions about it, so hopefully things will turn around. I want us to have fun, and do fun things, but if we can't follow directions and get through the important things, then we cannot do that. We've also struggled with using kind words sometimes, and understanding that accidents happen, and there is no need for retaliation or "get backs." Our first hot lunch will be on Friday (September 7) and orders should have been placed with the office or during Registration Night. If you did not order hot lunch, or would rather send a packed lunch for your child, please let me know. Important dates:
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