September 30th

September 30, 2016

We had a great last week of September.  Here are a few highlights of our week:

In math we:

·         Introduced subtraction

·         Using a number line, our fingers, and drawing a picture are a few strategies we used.

In reading we:

·         Reached 10 minutes of reading independently

·         Focused on building our reading stamina

·         Picked books that are ‘just right’ for us

·         Took home book bags for the first time

In writing we:

·         Continued writing about small moments

o   We focused on adding details, stretching out words to spell them

In Fundations we:

·         Began tapping out words

·         Introduced the trick words; a, and, his, is, of, the

·         Had our first check-in (test)

On Friday, the class planted lavender seeds to continue their progress in our plant unit.

Thank you so much for turning in your field trip permission slips! Everyone handed them in on time!

Our field trip is this coming Wednesday. Please make sure to pack a peanut free snack.

Have a great weekend,

Miss Walsh