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| exploring shapes and their relationships |
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| practicing our pencil grips using clothespins and pattern blocks |
In Literacy, we worked on the sounds /r/ and /s/- we have come up with some great words that start with those sounds. Next week, we will do a sound sort with words that begin with B, M, R, and S. We've also added words to our classroom Word Wall, which is where we keep words that we learn how to spell so we can use them in our writing. So far our word wall has everyone's first names. We have added: "a," "the," and "red." We even have songs for spelling those words. Here are the lyrics to "Red":
"Red" (to the tune of Frere Jacques))
R-E-D red,
R-E-D red,
I can spell RED.
I can spell RED.
Firetrucks are red,
Stop signs are red too,
R-E-D
R-E-D.
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| our sight words so far: a, red, the... and we're learning our friends' names! |
In Math, we have becoming pattern-making, sorting experts! While we practice counting to twenty each day, we also are really working on developing skills we will use throughout the year... and beyond. Next week we will be exploring coins as well.
In Science, we have talked a lot about our five senses... and we were so lucky today to explore the senses of smell and taste! Mrs. S, a teacher who helps in our room, brought in some delicious homemade morning glory muffins. She made them to help us celebrate the beginning of autumn. YUM! I brought in apples that I picked last weekend (in Levant, a great orchard to visit). We have been reading lots of apple books and sharing our love of apples, so what better way to learn about tasting and smelling than with apples? Our five sense unit will culminate in October with some homemade applesauce that the kids make (or at least help a lot with).
Happy Fall!
P.S. Please remember Monday's field trip to see the Queen Mary-- your child needs good walking shoes, layers, a packed lunch and a drink (no glass bottles). Thank you- we are so excited to check out the world's largest ocean liner :)
