Lesson plans

For the Week of October 8-12, 2012

Snack Helper for this Week: Cole

Snack Helper for next Week: Connor

Spelling/Grammar/Literature: In spelling, we will continue listening for individual sounds in words, unblending words, and becoming familiar with the order of the alphabet. This week we will begin working with spelling words and have our first spelling test on Friday. Our focus this week is on spelling the short /i/ sound. In literature, we will read many informative selections. We will discuss topics and facts.

Unit Study: This week in Unit Study, we will continue learning about the United States of America. We will review that the USA is located in the middle of the North American continent, between Canada and Mexico. We will review that the USA is made up of 50 states, with 48 being connected together, and that our country grew west from toward the Pacific Ocean. This week we will discuss the Grand Canyon and the Golden Gate Bridge. On Friday, we will move north of the United States of America, to Canada. We will discuss that Canada is made of provinces and territories.

Math: In math, we will complete Chapter 6: Numbers 0 to 20 and then begin Chapter 7: Solid and Flat Shapes. In Chapter 6, we will be focusing on counting from 17 to 20 and reading and writing the corresponding numerals, and also comparing and ordering groups of up to 20. We will then begin Chapter 7 where we will learn about the different aspects of solid shapes, including faces, edges, and corners. We will be using manipulatives and hands on activities to learn about adding numbers.

Nature Study: This week, we will be reviewing mammals and introducing rabbits. We will discuss the characteristics of mammals (1-vertebrate, 2-warm-blooded, 3-have fur or hair, 4-live on land or in water, 5-give birth to live young, 6-give milk to their young). We will be reading about rabbits, observing pictures of rabbits, and completing a drawing of a rabbit in our Nature Notebooks. We will also be observing the live rabbit at school.

Bible: This week, we will be reading the stories of“Jacob and Rachel” and “Jacob’s Wedding.” Please feel free to read and discuss these stories with your child.

Show and Tell: This week, Show and Tell will be free choice.