There are many things happening in our classroom that do not result in a finished product that is taken home!
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Pattern blocks provide an opportunity to explore shapes, see symmetrical images, and begin a study of geometry.
This week, the children learned the proper way to use these blocks. They worked in teams, as well as on their own.
The pictures below show bear patterns. We perfected AB patterns
(i.e. red/blue, /red/blue).
During Literacy Block, the children began their phonics work pages. They are discerning the sounds for t and i (short vowel). They also began to blend these sounds together. Writing t and i is a bit more challenging! The letter t "drives on both sides of the road", while i begins at the center of the writing road. You may be noticing that your child is writing more lower-case letters in his/her name; celebrate this achievement! Playdo was used in writing rotations, to help us feel the shape of the letters.
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| This activity was completed in conjunction with the book "The Crayon Box That Talked". It will come home soon in the W.O.W. binder! |
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| During Morning Work, the children are adding to their journals. This week, we drew family portraits, things that make us smile, and future careers (there are quite a few ballerinas and princesses!). You will see the journals at conferences in October. |
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| The children are building stamina during circle time, table work, and reading sessions. This picture shows the class "Reading To Self"! During this reading component, students choose a book that is a good fit (interest, reading level, etc.). They find a quiet spot, stay on task, and read until the bell rings. We have reached a sustainable 5 minutes during "Read To Self"; fabulous! The pictures below show students "Reading To Someone". During this component, students sit side-by-side as they take turns sharing two books. We have shown great success with this activity! |
