Week 17
It was a busy first week back!
We have started our new reading unit! We are going to be focusing on reading, decoding and comprehending non-fiction text. In this unit we get to soar through space, swim in the sea, travel around the world and study lots of different topics - here we go!
During one of our interactive read alouds this week, we discussed compasses and how they help us know directions. We dove a little deeper, and talked about how people found their way before compasses. So, we ended the week with a Mystery Science and we learned about the sun’s daily “path” across the sky, including how the sun rises on the eastern side of the sky, and sets on the western side.
You can encourage your child’s curiosity by helping them make the personal connection to these directions, as seen from their own home. Give them a clear sense of where east and west are, in relation to: the driveway or sidewalk, any front-facing windows, bedroom walls, etc. For example, you might say, “If you can imagine your walls were invisible, where would you see the sun in the morning?"
As we get back into school mode after winter break we are really practicing active listening. Here are some activities you can do at home to practice and support your kiddo's listening skills:
January 14: PTA Mtg., 6:00pm
We have started our new reading unit! We are going to be focusing on reading, decoding and comprehending non-fiction text. In this unit we get to soar through space, swim in the sea, travel around the world and study lots of different topics - here we go!
During one of our interactive read alouds this week, we discussed compasses and how they help us know directions. We dove a little deeper, and talked about how people found their way before compasses. So, we ended the week with a Mystery Science and we learned about the sun’s daily “path” across the sky, including how the sun rises on the eastern side of the sky, and sets on the western side.
You can encourage your child’s curiosity by helping them make the personal connection to these directions, as seen from their own home. Give them a clear sense of where east and west are, in relation to: the driveway or sidewalk, any front-facing windows, bedroom walls, etc. For example, you might say, “If you can imagine your walls were invisible, where would you see the sun in the morning?"
As we get back into school mode after winter break we are really practicing active listening. Here are some activities you can do at home to practice and support your kiddo's listening skills:
- Use a "talking stick" at meal times or family times to reinforce who is the speaker and who is the listener.
- Sit back to back and have one person describe a picture and the other person draw it.
- Simon Says
- Telephone
- Do 3! To play, take turns giving three directions to follow (ex. jump up and down, draw a heart, hold up a green crayon). One person is the "teller" and one is the "doer" - then you switch roles. Great way to practice following multiple directions, and the kiddos will love getting the chance to tell you 3 things to do!
Reminders:
January 14: PTA Mtg., 6:00pm
Here are some photos from the week...
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