Week 21 Jan.28-Feb.1

Math:

This week we will focus in composing and decomposing numbers.  This helps students to begin to think flexibly about numbers in a way that connects between simply counting quantities to adding and subtracting them.  Once children can count quantities to 10 they need to begin to see the different ways these quantities can be broken up. At first this is done at the concrete level with students breaking apart trains of cubes or making groups of counters. Eventually students should begin to do this mentally.

We will create opportunities to play with the different ways to make number arrangements in class and you can also help with this at home. 

Science:

We will continue to look at different types of rocks and will be using some of the vocabulary we have used throughout the year to describe the different characteristics. We will be focusing on the texture, color, and size of the rocks. We also will be discussing what rocks are used for and what materials can be found in them (this includes rocks being used to build buildings/other structures and some minerals that can be used for other purposes). For home support, you can simply go outside and see what kind of rocks you have in your neighborhood.

Week 20 Jan.21-15

Parents,

Thank you for your help with the notebooks, we really appreciate it.  Due to our schools reduction in paper use, we will be posting the monthly homework here instead of the monthly printout.  Please see below.

Spanish link:  Tarea de enero

English link: January homework


Math:
Students will continue the study of counting and quantity with an emphasis on developing strategies for accurately counting and creating a set of a given size. In addition, students will also develop strategies for addition and subtraction situations with numbers up to 10 by using manipulatives. 


Science:
This week in Science, we will begin our unit on rocks. Students will be looking at different types of rocks and will be using some of the vocabulary we have used throughout the year to describe the different characteristics. We will be focusing on the texture, color, and size of the rocks. We also will be discussing what rocks are used for and what materials can be found in them (this includes rocks being used to build buildings/other structures and some minerals that can be used for other purposes). For home support, you can simply go outside and see what kind of rocks you have in your neighborhood. Ask your child questions on how they can describe what it looks like and what do they think the rock is made from. Below you can find the vocabulary we will be using this week.

Week 19- Jan. 14-18

Dear Parents,

We are so excited to begin the second semester.  We have been learning how to use new math centers.  With the launch of the new centers we are in need of 1 composition note book per student.  We would greatly appreciate if you can provide one.

Math:

This upcoming week, we will work on joining numbers. One of the key concepts that students must learn is to solve word problems. We will begin with very basic numbers. Students should understand that in Math, there are multiple ways to represent mathematical ideas. A representation can be thought of as a tool such as a diagram, graph, symbol, or manipulative that expresses a mathematical idea or concept. While it might seem very simplistic, it is important that students are encouraged to explore different representations. You can find vocabulary below that will assist you with working on this skill at home. Also, we are including an example of the type of word problems we will working on to begin with. 

Ex: There were 4 squirrels playing on a tree. 2 more squirrels came and joined them. How many squirrels are playing on the tree in total?

Science:

This week we will continue learning about the bodies of water, what water is used for, and the clarity of water.  Below you can find the vocabulary we will be using as well.