Hello Families,
I hope everyone is doing well. We are moving steadily along these last few weeks as our spelling lists are longer, we are learning new poetry, beginning our first science unit, and learning new phonograms. The world of first grade is moving at a good pace. Our scholars are feeling safe and content within the parameters and routines of our classroom. Everyday I witness virtue growing in each one's heart and soul. What an exciting cultivation I get to witness.
Below is some helpful information about the week ahead.
MATH:
This week we will continue working on addition within 10. We will spend the math block reviewing the concepts in Chapter 3 on Thursday and the math test will be on Friday.
HELPING YOUR CHILD WITH MATH:
There are three things that will help your child with many of the first grade math concepts.
1. Number bonds
Number bonds are set up as the whole and two parts. Knowing the number bonds will help your child with addition and subtraction problems as well as problems with missing addends. Below is a link for number bonds if you are interested:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936266474/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2P5I4NW0QQAX1
2. MAKING TEN
One of the skills we have been working on everyday is "making ten." Example:
1 and 9 make ten
2 and 8 make ten, etc.
Being able to identify two numbers that make ten will help when learning addition and subtraction through 20, addition and subtraction through 40, and addition and subtraction through 100.
3. MEMORIZING BASIC MATH FACTS THROUGH 10
The Dollar Tree and several stores have flash cards. You can also use white note cards to make your own.
STUDY GUIDES FOR OTHER SUBJECTS:
This week we will begin sending home guides for other subjects such as literature, science, and history. These guides contain information about what we discuss in class and can be kept at home. They will be placed in the "keep at home" side of the homework folder.
GRAMMAR:
Identifying nouns as a person, place, thing, or idea
Identifying common nouns vs. proper nouns
HANDWRITING:
Correct letter formation
Starting at the top and pulling down.
Short letters do not go above the mid-point
All letters touch the base line
LITERATURE:
"Different Lands, Different Stories" - Variations of "Little Red Riding Hood"
SCIENCE:
What is science?
What is a scientist?
Exploring the scientific method
POETRY:
"Work" by M.A. Stodart
Please make sure your child is memorizing and practicing the poem.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday the 15th - Flagpole Dedication 6:00 pm
Thursday the 21st - Spalding Night for Parents 6:00 pm (This event is for parents only.)
Friday the 22nd - "Spirit Day"
Saturday the 23rd - Great Hearts Gala
Friday the 29th - Half Day Dismissal 12:00 pm (No lunch will be served on this day. Please send a healthy snack for your child to eat at recess)
Please refer to the Athenian Echo for details about the coming events.
Enjoy your week!
