Friday, February 26, 2016

week of February 29, 2016

Math- Our new topic is Topic 9 and the essential question is: “What are the different ways to make a number?”.  We can use objects to show numbers 4,5,6,7,8,9, and 10 in two parts.  We can write number sentences to describes numbers 4-10 into 2 parts.  We will also make graphs using real objects or pictures to answer questions.  We will continue to add and subtract, use a 10 frame, and compare/contrast greater and fewer. 

Science- Our new unit is Life Science.  We will be looking at two different chapters in the Life Science unit.  We will be completing Living and Nonliving Things and Plants and Animals.  Our first essential question for Living and Nonliving Things is: “What can you tell about living things?”  We will also be comparing and contrasting plants and animals.  We will continue to complete the daily calendar activities as well as weather.

Reading- We will be reading: Goldilocks and the Three Bears.  We will be identifying and describing character in the story.  Our amazing words are: bears, cottage, middle-sized, porridge, big, small.  We will be discussing authors and illustrators as well.

Phonics/Grammar- Our new letter is Gg like in Goat.  We will be identifying initial and final Gg in words.  We have been working on parts of a sentence and identifying a telling sentence vs. an asking sentence.  We will be making a list as well.


Important Information
On April 16 and April 17, the NSE PTO will be hosting a Chinese Auction at the Elementary school for a fundraiser.  More information to follow.

Important Dates
February 29- Day 1
March 1- February AR book logs due
March 4- Dr. Seuss Day celebration




No comments:

Hello Spartan Family,                     I loved speaking with all of you on the phone! I sent an email with everything we talked about ...