In Fundations, we continued to practice reading and "tapping out" our CVC words. The kiddos are getting to be pros at this! This week, your children learned how to prop properly form the following uppercase letters: K,L M, N O, P, Q, and R,
To reinforce these letters at home, write some lowercase letters on small pieces of paper, fold them up, and put them in a bag. Have your child choose a letter and write the corresponding uppercase letter on a whiteboard or piece of scrap paper. You could also dictate letter sounds and have your child write the corresponding uppercase letter as well!
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We put 2 small triangles together so they formed a larger triangle and then we changed the position of the 2 triangles so they formed a square. Then we put 2 rectangles together to make a larger rectangle. We even created shape puzzles using our shape cards!
Here are the vocabulary words we learned this week: cozy, straight, evening and complete.
During Writer's Workshop, we learned that our writing partner can help us revise our book. I told the class that I'm looking for a partner who will try to follow my directions, but who also has the courage to tell me (in a nice way) places where my book is a little confusing. The student I selected tried to follow my directions for making a sandwich. We used pretend food to act out my story- How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich.
1. Get a jar of peanut butter
2. Put it on the bread (my partner put the jar on the loaf of bread)
3. Now get the jelly.
After all the giggling subsided, I explained that my directions were not clear enough. My partner told me what was confusing. Then, I went back and revised my how-to book.
The next day, I explained that one way writers add detail to information books is by adding detailed pictures called diagrams. Writers often help readers understand their how to books by making a detailed diagram and by labeling the diagrams, using specific words.
I showed the students a large diagram of my PB&J sandwich without labels yet. I explained that a diagram has much more detail than a regular picture. It shows all of the parts and the ingredients very clearly. The children watched as I labeled "whole wheat bread." Then, the kiddos helped me spell the rest of my words. They did such a great job stretching out the sounds they heard!
Step 1: First make a line.
Step 2: Then add a tiny dot.
Step 3: Then add pedals.
In Science, we began our unit on weather. We discussed the different kinds of weather, the four seasons, and discussed appropriate attire for different types of weather and completed a sort together as a class.
Well that about wraps up our week. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
Take Care,
Mrs. Nork