Kindergarten: This week in kindergarten we focused on the letter Cc. We worked on letter formation, line placement and initial/final sound. Our comprehension skills were character and visualization. Our HFW was βgoβ. We continue to work on print concepts of right/left and top/bottom tracking and phonemic awareness skills- blending, segmenting and isolating individual sounds. In writing we focused on end punctuation and descriptive details. Our math lesson was count, show and write numbers 6-10.
Grade 1: This week we learned about the phonics patterns ch, -tch, and -es. For comprehension we read βMe on the Mapβ and discussed ways we can get to places. In writing we are continuing to work on the How-To unit. In math we learned about true and false equations. For science this week we discussed communication and ways to communicate besides using cell phones.
Grade 2: This week in math, students continued to add and subtract two digit numbers in one and two-step word problems. In phonics, we learned about the long a sound and the various spellings for it as well as contractions. In reading, we learned about how authors write for several purposes: to entertain, to persuade, and to inform. In writing, students began a new unit on narrative writing. In science, students are investigating properties and states of matter.
Grade 3: This week in math, students were introduced to writing, drawing, and reading fractions. In reading, students continued to explore a variety of stories that focus on the solar system. They also focused on exploring how text features could help them as readers. In writing, students began a new unit on opinion writing. In social studies, students began a new unit about the Puritans. They learned who a Puritan was and how they lived. We also began our middle of the year iReady testing; students worked hard and are showing great growth since the beginning of the year!
Art: Kindergarteners learned about how artists make different choices for the background of their art. Then we used tissue paper, and a water and glue mixture to create a colorful patchwork background for a snowman. Grade 1 reviewed how primary colors make secondary colors. Then we mixed primary colors to paint 3 flavored popsicles. Grade 2 completed their paper African masks project by painted more details. Grade 3 completed their James Rizzi Styled city scapes.
Physical Education: Students worked on their cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance and dance routines this week. They worked on step aerobics and stretch band routines.
Music: This week, students K-3 have started the 1st week of their unit on listening. Grade 1 and Kindergarten will listen to music for dynamics, tempo and directions. 2nd grade will listen to music for form.
Library: During library class this week, students in kindergarten, first and second grade did research on winter topics with Pebble Go. Kindergarten and first grade students responded by showing what they learned about on Seesaw. Second grade students responded by showing what they learned on Padlet. Third grade students started a folktale and fairytale green screen project this week. They worked on part one of the project which included choosing a book with their group, reading it and working on their graphic organizer for the retelling.
