I think that we have all finally settled into our routines and daily patterns, and without any major shake up (like let's say a mouse running across the room) we are calm and learning many new things! :)
The students have been learning about fairy tales and tall tales in reading. We've enjoyed listening to many stories such as Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett, Hansel and Gretel, The Princess and the Pea, and The Bunyans. Be sure to ask them what characteristics a fairy tale and tall tale should include!
We've also been working hard on independent activities about sequencing and compound words. Each week, they will have the opportunity to go on the computer (at least once) and visit our website of the week and do some activities on a new school-wide program named Lexia. They are learning all of the navigational tools and becoming experts on getting signed onto computers on their own. Memorizing their lunch code would be extremely helpful for this!
We are still working hard on map skills and will be taking our (ta ta ta da) first quiz in 2nd grade next week! It will be about landforms and map skills such as using a compass rose and a map key. More information and a study sheet will come home early next week to help them prepare. (But don't let them get too nervous!)
Tomorrow (Friday) I will be sending home a half sheet of paper informing you of your student(s)' progress in math so far. It will tell you the number of points they have received on independent math work during Unit 1. Most of our work has been review, so I have noted on the sheet if there are some basic skills that need a tune-up at home. I have also put a percentage so that you have an easy way to understand the work they are producing. By no means am I giving grades, but I do want to keep you informed throughout the year in this way. Please cut off the bottom part of the page, sign and return it on Monday.
Enjoy the last part of September! We are off to a great start!
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