For the Week of October 15-19, 2012
***Fall Break: October 19, 2012—No School!
Snack Helper for this Week: Connor
Snack Helper for next Week: Lauren
Spelling/Grammar/Literature: This week we will be focusing on instant letter recognition, unblending sounds in words, omitting syllables, and changing sounds to make new words. Our spelling pattern for this week will be using the letter p to spell the /p/ sound. We will discuss the position of the letter p in the word (is it in the initial or final position?). As we practice the spelling of our words for the week, we will also be discussing and learning proper handwriting. In literature, we will read many informative selections. We will discuss topics and facts, and identify these in the selections we read. We will also learn about essential information, that which is necessary to the main idea.
Unit Study: This week in Unit Study, we will be learning about the country north of the United States of America: Canada. We will discuss that Canada is made of provinces and territories. Our landmark of focus for Canada is the CN Tower.
Math: In math, we will begin Chapter 7: Solid and Flat Shapes,
where we will learn about the different aspects of solid shapes, including faces, edges, and corners. This week we will also be learning how to get flat shapes from solid shapes. We will be using manipulatives and hands on activities to learn about adding numbers.
Nature Study: This week, we will be introducing reptiles. We will discuss the characteristics of reptiles (1-vertebrate, 2-cold-blooded, 3-have dry, scaly skin that sheds as it grows, 4-breathe through lungs, 5-hatch from eggs). We will be reading about reptiles, and creating a list of animals that are reptiles.
Bible: This week, we will be reading the stories of “Jacob’s Return” and “Joseph’s Dreams.” Please feel free to read and discuss these stories at home with your child.
Show and Tell: Due to Fall Break, we will not be having Show & Tell this week.
Have a wonderful week!
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