Grade 1 Spelling Words:
mop
top
hop
pop
stop
got
pot
hot
dot
spot
Grade 2 Spelling Words:
wash
shoe
polish
splash
shovel
rush
she
finish
fresh
push
shop
sheet
shake
shove
dash
fish
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Daily 5 Photos
As part of our ELA program, Grade One and Two students incorporate the Daily 5 into their regular ELA routine. The Daily 5 consists of Reading to Self, Reading to Someone, Listening to Reading, Word Work, and Working on Writing.
Reading to Self is independent reading.
Reading to Someone is reading with a partner and discussing the story as they read to demonstrate comprehension and understanding.
Listening to Reading is listening to a book read aloud online through tumblebooks, bookflix, or raz-kids. Students can read along with the highlighted words as they listen to the book being read.
Word Work is a unique way of practicing spelling words, sight words, and other high-frequency practiced words.
Working on Writing is a small guided writing group where the students write creatively or in a structured lesson.
Here are some photos of the class engaged in Daily 5:
Reading to Self is independent reading.
Reading to Someone is reading with a partner and discussing the story as they read to demonstrate comprehension and understanding.
Listening to Reading is listening to a book read aloud online through tumblebooks, bookflix, or raz-kids. Students can read along with the highlighted words as they listen to the book being read.
Word Work is a unique way of practicing spelling words, sight words, and other high-frequency practiced words.
Working on Writing is a small guided writing group where the students write creatively or in a structured lesson.
Here are some photos of the class engaged in Daily 5:
Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday, January 23rd, 2012 (91st Day of School)
The 100th Day of School is approaching quickly! The 100th Day will land on Friday, February 4th. We will be having a 100th day celebration in our classroom that day. A note will be coming home with your child in the next week to inform you about some of the things that will be happening that day. Please make sure that your child continues to fill in their 100 chart after each school day. They should have up to number 91 filled in by now.
Our ski trip will be on Friday, January 27th. Our entire class will be leaving first thing in the morning and not returning until after the school day is completed. Please make sure you have made arrangements to pick up your child at the time specified in the letter that was sent home. Because we will not be in school that day, our spelling test will be held on Thursday this week. Spelling sentences should be turned in on Thursday if possible, as it will be rushed on Friday morning.
Grade 1 Spelling Words:
lid
kid
hid
rid
did
dig
wig
pig
big
twig
Grade 2 Spelling Words:
where
whip
whisper
when
which
what
wheel
whistle
why
white
whale
while
wheat
whiskers
Our ski trip will be on Friday, January 27th. Our entire class will be leaving first thing in the morning and not returning until after the school day is completed. Please make sure you have made arrangements to pick up your child at the time specified in the letter that was sent home. Because we will not be in school that day, our spelling test will be held on Thursday this week. Spelling sentences should be turned in on Thursday if possible, as it will be rushed on Friday morning.
Grade 1 Spelling Words:
lid
kid
hid
rid
did
dig
wig
pig
big
twig
Grade 2 Spelling Words:
where
whip
whisper
when
which
what
wheel
whistle
why
white
whale
while
wheat
whiskers
Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday, January 9th, 2012 (81st Day of School)
Grade 1 Spelling Words:
vet
set
let
get
pet
net
bet
wet
jet
met
Grade 2 Spelling Words:
last
dream
start
week
paint
rain
wait
against
less
street
jumping
leave
wanted
large
wall
vet
set
let
get
pet
net
bet
wet
jet
met
Grade 2 Spelling Words:
last
dream
start
week
paint
rain
wait
against
less
street
jumping
leave
wanted
large
wall
Friday, January 6, 2012
Friday, January 6th, 2012 (80th Day of School)
Welcome back to school! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
In the month of January, students are learning about and showing cooperation throughout the school days to receive their "Caught You Caring" award for this month.
In math, we are starting to work on measurement. This unit has a lot of hands on activities in the classroom, but is also very easy practice at home as well. Have your son or daughter help measure out ingredients when preparing supper, or when baking. Activities like this at home will reinforce concepts learned in a fun way, and show them how this can be used in their everyday lives.
We are just finishing up our animal reports in science. Stop by the school sometime to see the research reports on display in the next few weeks!
In health, we will be learning about healthy eating habits for the months of January and February. As always, we encourage healthy snacks (and lunches!) to support this.
In Social Studies, we are currently working on community maps. We are using the directions north, south, east and west, as well as left and right turns to help map our way through communities. Use this at home as well when you are in the car, or going on a roadtrip to reinforce directions.
We will begin weekly spelling activities next week. Please ensure that your child is completing their spelling sentences at home and returning them back to school by Friday. Home reading should also be completed every night. Someone should be listening to your child read (mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, babysitter, etc.) to encourage them, help them through difficult words and discuss what was read afterwards to help with comprehension. Daily practice and book discussions afterwards are very key elements in becoming a better reader. Thank your for your support at home with this!
Just a reminder to have your child fill in the days of school after each day on their 100 chart. The chart should be filled in to 80 by now. We will have a 100th day celebration on the 100th day of school which will be sometime at the beginning of February.
In the month of January, students are learning about and showing cooperation throughout the school days to receive their "Caught You Caring" award for this month.
In math, we are starting to work on measurement. This unit has a lot of hands on activities in the classroom, but is also very easy practice at home as well. Have your son or daughter help measure out ingredients when preparing supper, or when baking. Activities like this at home will reinforce concepts learned in a fun way, and show them how this can be used in their everyday lives.
We are just finishing up our animal reports in science. Stop by the school sometime to see the research reports on display in the next few weeks!
In health, we will be learning about healthy eating habits for the months of January and February. As always, we encourage healthy snacks (and lunches!) to support this.
In Social Studies, we are currently working on community maps. We are using the directions north, south, east and west, as well as left and right turns to help map our way through communities. Use this at home as well when you are in the car, or going on a roadtrip to reinforce directions.
We will begin weekly spelling activities next week. Please ensure that your child is completing their spelling sentences at home and returning them back to school by Friday. Home reading should also be completed every night. Someone should be listening to your child read (mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, babysitter, etc.) to encourage them, help them through difficult words and discuss what was read afterwards to help with comprehension. Daily practice and book discussions afterwards are very key elements in becoming a better reader. Thank your for your support at home with this!
Just a reminder to have your child fill in the days of school after each day on their 100 chart. The chart should be filled in to 80 by now. We will have a 100th day celebration on the 100th day of school which will be sometime at the beginning of February.
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