Tuesday

Happy Tuesday to all!

Just a quick reminder that Open House is tomorrow night (Wednesday, September 11) from 6:30 to 7:30.  Please drop me a note and let me know if you can't make it.  I will have a sign up for Parent Conferences there.  We can arrange this through email, if you can't make it.

Today, we began our Math in Focus program. We did a bit of review with counting by 10, number bonds, and ten frames. These are all things your children were exposed to in first grade. We played a game, used whiteboards, and some chips.

After PE, we had snack and morning meeting. Many children are sharing news from home. We are learning how to stay on topic when we share a story as well as ask appropriate questions to the speaker. I'm so thrilled with the enthusiasm for sharing. It has been great.

After a quick movement break (ask your child about singing My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean!), we went into Writing Workshop. Students learned how to transform their notes from yesterday into sentences. I modeled how to do this and then they all tried.  I will look how they did tonight and we will go from there tomorrow. The goal is to be able to write a solid paragraph on one topic.

During word work, students worked on their penmanship while writing  their 5 word wall words.

It was indoor recess!  The children were fabulous! They played so nicely together. After this, we began our study of trees. We began with what we think we know. We read some and then moved some of those tidbits to Confirmed facts, Misconceptions, and/or new information.

Finally we ended our day with reading. Students worked on Scholastic News, going to the library, and/or silent reading.

Phew!  If your children come home tired, now you know why!  Hope to see you tomorrow!