Week 12 Oct.28 - Nov.1

Math:
This week we will focus on one less than a given number.  This concept can be more abstract for kids.  You can help at home by reminding them that one less is like counting backwards or losing a Dojo point.  


Science:
These six weeks we are focusing on observing the properties of matter.  The students will observe how heating and cooling changes matter.  For example, we will conduct experiments that show objects when they are melted or frozen and we discuss how they change.  The main emphasis is for them to see the change from solid to liquid or liquid to solid.  Below you will find the vocabulary we will be using.

Week 11 Oct. 21-25

Math

This upcoming week, we will be reinforcing different skills that we have been learning. We will be introducing the number line to make sense of numbers and to use as a resource to identify one number less and one more than a given number. This is a skill that we will continue to work on throughout the year. We will also be reviewing subitizing, recognizing dot arrangements instantly, and we encourage that you continue supporting your student at home. You may use ten frames, dice, dominoes, or even make your own form of dot arrangements. These are examples of resources to use at home: 

Science:

  

This week we will continue to utilize the five senses to observe different sources of light, heat, and sound by identifying similarities and differences when we conduct science experiments using real sources of sound. Please refer to last week's post for vocabulary.

Week 10 Oct. 15-18

Math:

Another important number sense skill is recognizing instantly the quantity of a small group of objects in organized and random arrangements.  This is called subitizing. If you wish, you can make your own dot arrangements using paper plates and dot stickers and you can practice at home with your child.  This will provide an opportunity for you to "play" and recognize the arrangement of dots quickly without counting each dot.

Science:

As we continue learning these six weeks, we will be working on different types of energy. The focus will be on three different types: Heat, sound, and light. The students will be making observations on the relationship between these energies and the five senses. Students are also expected to identify sources of these energies such as distinguishing between a man-made light source and natural light source. As we learn about these types of energy through investigation, students will begin to understand that they can be observed, measured, and controlled in many different ways. This is a very complex concept, however, students have notions about energy and teachers can easily build on these notions. Below you will find the vocabulary we will be using for these concepts.

Week 9 Oct. 7-11

Parents,

Report cards went out today October 4th, 2019.  Each skill is scored based on end-of-year expectations so B's are normal for this point in the year. If we have any concerns about your child’s academic or social development we will let you know directly.

Please sign and return the report card on Monday, October 7^th. 

Upcoming Events

Oct. 11th and 14th -Holiday /No School

Picture day is October 9th

Math

We will be continuing comparing 2 sets of objects using comparative language. For instance: the red group of Teddy bears have more/ less/equal than the yellow group. We will be using objects, dice, dominoes, and other manipulatives.  You can help at home by having your child count objects around the house and compare which has more/less/equal.

Science

In Science,  Students will be using different materials to differentiate the textures that we studied last week. For example, the trunk of the tree is rough.  You can help at home by pointing out different textures such as rough, smooth, hard and soft.