We are looking forward to a full, five day week next week. Although it was a short week for us, it was packed with a heap of learning and fun. Students did a great job with oi/oy in reading. Our reading story this week was about a grandfather and grandchild's precious relationship. Students were able to share about their "dear" grandparents. They are such a blessing.
In math we had a big time! A portion of our lessons this week was spent on graphing. We used our inquiry skills and the 20 question game to guess what was inside the Mystery Box. Then, students used their estimation skills and problem solving to guess the total amount of Hugs and Kisses. Next, students used their own bags of cubes to estimate in their groups. Finally, we had a tasting test to see if students liked Hugs or Kisses best and graphed the results. The students did a follow up writing activity with the question...Do you like real hugs or kisses best? I just loved their responses!! A few answers included "hugs because they are warm," "hugs because they show love and care about you," and "hugs because they make you feel good!" So...there you have it...give your precious one lots of hugs today!!
Students did a great job with the continents and oceans this week. Hopefully, they have share some geography facts with you. We have some awesome maps that we are using on the smartboard. Students are loving it...me too!!
To top off our fabulous week we had a special visitor. Mr. Gary Johnson, a missionary in Sweden, came to talk to our class. He taught the students a Swedish song with his guitar and discussed life as a missionary in Sweden. It was very interesting to know that 9 out 10 people in Sweden do not believe in Jesus. We certainly need to keep his family and their mission work in our prayers.
Please consider participating in TPS's 2nd Annual 5K and Fun Run/Walk. The class with the most participation wins a party!! I am planning on attending. I hope you and your family can come and enjoy fun games, inflatables, face painting, and food.
Our field trip to the "Let's Pretend Hospital" is next Friday. We will depart at *8:05.* PLEASE, PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD AT SCHOOL ON TIME. Our session begins at 8:30. It will be tons of fun!! If you have not sent the permission slip back please do so ASAP.
Here is a look at next week:
Reading - au, aw; reality and fantasy
Language - continue capitalization and commas
Spelling - spelling city 9-2
Math - solid shapes
Social Studies - continue Land and Water
Bible - Hannah Memory Verse - Psalm 23:1
Blessings!!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
February 20-24
I love my class!!
We had a great week. Thank you to all of the moms that helped with the Valentine's Day Party. We loved it!!
I sent spelling words home today since we will have a short week next week. Hopefully, the students can find a few extra minutes over the long weekend to study. There are fifteen words and no dictation sentence for next week.
We will be attending the "Let's Pretend Hospital" field trip on March 2. Permission slips will be coming home soon. Please sign and return. This is always a favorite!!
Here is a look at next week:
Reading - oi/oy
Math - review (graphing, fact families, patterning)
English - capital letters and commas
Social Studies - Land and Water
Spelling - Spelling City 9-1
Bible - Lost Sheep Memory Verse John 10:11
Enjoy the long weekend!!
In Him,
S. Etheredge
Friday, February 10, 2012
February 13-16
What a fun day at the Davis Theater!!!
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We enjoyed the "Henry and Mudge" play. The students were so well behaved. We now have a large interest in the Henry and Mudge books. I am so excited!! I absolutely love it when I see students get excited about books!! It is such a joy to see these young students develop a "love" for literature!! It makes me happy!
We will be writing our Tooth Stories next week in class. Please help your child recall any information about losing his/her first tooth.
I suggested to students that when they are making Valentine cards to only put "from....." and their name. This will make passing out cards much easier. We are looking forward to the party on Tuesday.
Here is a look at next week:
Reading - silent letters (kn,wr,gn,mb)
English - tooth stories (write, edit, revise)
Math - addition and subtraction facts to 20 (STUDENTS SHOULD BE MEMORIZING SIMPLE FACTS AT THIS POINT. PLEASE USE FLASHCARDS, ONLINE MATH GAMES, IXL, etc. to help memorization.
Social Studies - land and water
Spelling - Spelling City 8-3
Bible - Jesus Heals a Blind Man Memory Verse:Mark 10:52
Have a wonderful weekend!
In Him,
S. Etheredge
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Weekly Preview February 6-10
We have had a wonderful, busy week!
Our purple cows were a hit for some and not for others!
The students have enjoyed our science lessons on balance this week. We are using the FOSS Kits, a hands on approach to learning science. The students are loving it!!
The students are working so hard. I am very proud of their eagerness and desire to learn. The students are doing a great job with their reading. They are becoming such fluent readers, using great expression.
At computer this week the students enjoyed visiting my blog and playing some of the games. I encouraged them to log on at home. Some of the games include skills that have already been taught. The students also enjoyed listening to
some of the stories on "Storytime."
One area that we are working on is writing our name on our work. I am getting several papers daily without names. Then, I am having to use class time to figure out the "ghosts" in the room. I remind students to put their names on their papers FIRST, before beginning their work. Beginning next week, I have told students that I will deduct points on papers without names.
We are excited about our field trip to see "Henry and Mudge" next Wednesday. We will depart at 9:00 and return around 11:30. Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to drive. We will be eating lunch in our rooms on this day.
Here is a look at next week:
Reading - oo (look, cook, book), main idea and details
Spelling - Spelling City list 8-2
Language - antonyms
Math - subtraction from 20
Science - balance and motion
Bible - Jesus Walks on Water and Calms the Storm (memory verse Matthew 14:27)
Serving Him,
S. Etheredge
Our purple cows were a hit for some and not for others!
The students have enjoyed our science lessons on balance this week. We are using the FOSS Kits, a hands on approach to learning science. The students are loving it!!
The students are working so hard. I am very proud of their eagerness and desire to learn. The students are doing a great job with their reading. They are becoming such fluent readers, using great expression.
At computer this week the students enjoyed visiting my blog and playing some of the games. I encouraged them to log on at home. Some of the games include skills that have already been taught. The students also enjoyed listening to
some of the stories on "Storytime."
One area that we are working on is writing our name on our work. I am getting several papers daily without names. Then, I am having to use class time to figure out the "ghosts" in the room. I remind students to put their names on their papers FIRST, before beginning their work. Beginning next week, I have told students that I will deduct points on papers without names.
We are excited about our field trip to see "Henry and Mudge" next Wednesday. We will depart at 9:00 and return around 11:30. Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to drive. We will be eating lunch in our rooms on this day.
Here is a look at next week:
Reading - oo (look, cook, book), main idea and details
Spelling - Spelling City list 8-2
Language - antonyms
Math - subtraction from 20
Science - balance and motion
Bible - Jesus Walks on Water and Calms the Storm (memory verse Matthew 14:27)
Serving Him,
S. Etheredge
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