Friday marked the end of our first quarter. It went by very quickly. Report cards will go home on Friday.
We have started Unit 3 of the Everyday Math program. This unit introduces addition/subtraction, number writing, skip counting, non-standard measuring tools, and the pan balance. We will continue to work on counting, numeral recognition, number comparison, shape recognition, patterning, estimating, and number stories.
Writing workshop is well underway. We have talked about and practiced how to tell trues stories with a storytellers voice. We have talked about how writers show “where” they were, “who” they were with and “what” happened in their stories. We have also talked about how writers plan their writing and write more than one page they write books.
We have been working on learning the routines of literacy stations and the kids are ready for guided reading. Guided reading consists of small group instruction. Each group has 4 to 5 students. The sessions last for approximately 15 minutes and are geared towards the students needs. All students will rotate through guided reading 3 - 5 times per week.
Parent/Teacher conferences are schedule for Thursday and Friday of next week. I have sent home conference time slips with your child. If you have not received one please let me know and I will send home another.
Please remember if you have any concerns or questions do not hesitate to call me at school or e-mail me at kwetzel@rsu1.org. I hope you all have a wonderful week.
Literacy Stations
Making our Go Away Big Green Monsters
