Weekly Update
December 9th - December 13th
What's Happening This Week:
Welcome to another exciting week in Ms. Kuhn's First Grade! ❄️ As we embrace the winter season, our classroom is buzzing with learning and fun! Let's dive into what we accomplished last week and what we have in store for the upcoming week!
This week:
In Phonics, we will identify, blend, and spell soft "c" and soft "g" words. Get ready to learn some new high-frequency words! Here are our spelling words for the week:
- gem
- cent
- race
- page
- dance
- strange
- face
- stage
- far
- try
- give
- too
In Reading, we will wrap up Unit 5 by diving into the genre of realistic fiction. This means we will explore stories where characters and events may not be real, but they feel like they could be! We will practice summarizing by using our own words to highlight the most important details of the story. Students will also learn to use illustrations and details to describe characters and settings. Additionally, we will explore affixes, focusing on suffixes like -s and -ing, to see how they change the meanings of words.
In Math, we will complete Unit 4 and jump into Unit 5! Topic 5 will focus on understanding that the equal sign means both sides of an equation represent the same value. Students will determine if addition and subtraction equations are true or false and find missing numbers in equations. We will also learn about the Associative Property of Addition, which shows that three numbers can be added in different ways, and the sum will always be the same! For more information on how to support your child in math, please click here for the Unit 5 Family Engagement link.
Things to remember
- Please encourage your child to practice their spelling words at home!
- Engage in discussions about the stories we read to enhance comprehension skills.
- Check out the Family Engagement link for helpful math resources!
iReady Assessment: Students will continue their mid-year diagnostic in reading to assess their growth in the first half of the year. Please make sure your child is well-rested and eats a healthy breakfast. We'll test in short 15-minute increments starting Wednesday through next week Friday. Please ensure your child has headphones, as this helps them when listening to the questions and answers. 🎧
Upcoming Events 🎉
- i-Ready Assessment: We will continue our iReady assessments, students will take their mid-year diagnostic in reading to assess their growth. Please ensure your child has headphones, is well-rested, and has a healthy breakfast. We'll conduct the tests in short 10-minute increments throughout the week.
- Winter Break: Mark your calendars! There will be no school from December 23rd - January 3rd. Enjoy this special time with your family and friends.
- No School: Teacher work days on December 20th and January 6th.
Things to remember
- Encourage your child to practice their spelling words at home.
- Make sure they are prepared for the i-Ready assessments by getting plenty of rest and a good breakfast.
Until next time!
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education! Together, we are making great strides in learning! Stay warm and cozy, and we look forward to another week of fun and learning ahead! 🌟
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education. We are looking forward to another week of learning and fun! Let’s make it a great one! 🌈
