Important dates:
Wed. 11/29- Pizza Day
Wed. 11/29- Poem 2 assessed
Thurs. 11/30- School play by Logic/Rhetoric School
Wed. 12/6- Classical book exchange
Math
Objectives: to compare numbers and quantities; to be able to identify "how many more/less" a group has, compared to the reference set.
Wed. 11/29- Poem 2 assessed
Thurs. 11/30- School play by Logic/Rhetoric School
Wed. 12/6- Classical book exchange
Welcome back!!!! I hope that you had a restful Thanksgiving break and that you are reminded daily of all the blessings we have to be thankful for.
We have two busy weeks of school before Christmas break! On Wednesday, December 6th we will have a book exchange in our class. We ask that you bring a new or gently used wrapped, classically appropriate, gender neutral book. Please explain to your child in advance, as I will also, that an exchange means that they will be giving this book away to a friend and they will be going home with a new book to enjoy. :)
We have two busy weeks of school before Christmas break! On Wednesday, December 6th we will have a book exchange in our class. We ask that you bring a new or gently used wrapped, classically appropriate, gender neutral book. Please explain to your child in advance, as I will also, that an exchange means that they will be giving this book away to a friend and they will be going home with a new book to enjoy. :)
Objectives: to compare numbers and quantities; to be able to identify "how many more/less" a group has, compared to the reference set.
- This week we are comparing quantities and numbers. Make sure that you are using the terms greater and less as well as synonyms for these words, such as more, not as many, fewer, etc. Proper vocabulary with lots of discussions will help your child understand the concepts. Mid-week we move into the introduction to comparison operations (How many more? How many less?). This can be a very difficult concept for students to understand, so go into these lessons knowing that. Manipulatives and hands-on experiences are especially important for these lessons. Pair items and see how many are left over. In first grade this will lead into understanding that we can solve these problems with subtraction - but not yet! :)
Reading
Objectives: to begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that begin with consonant blends.
Objectives: to begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that begin with consonant blends.
- You will note that we are spending this whole week on lesson 52. Beginning blends, especially r blends, can take a little longer for students to master. Please make sure that you give this lesson full attention each day, even though we are spending a whole week on it. It can be quite common for students (and adults!) to miss the pronunciation of r blends. A common mistake that we will be working on clarifying is the tr blend. This blend is often mistakenly pronounced as chr. It is especially important to pay attention to mouth and tongue placement during this lesson!
- Here is a helpful video for parents to help correct these common errors: http://www.rachelsenglish.com/videos/tr-dr-and-str
- This video will help parents help students practice and fix any errors they might encounter with the r: http://www.rachelsenglish.com/videos/holding-out-r
Writing
Objectives: To write the capital letters and lower case letters correctly (typically top to bottom/left to right) on handwriting paper; to write first and last names correctly on handwriting paper.
- Continue to work on first and last name with proper capitalization as well as writing upper and lowercase alphabet correctly on lined paper.
Spelling
Objectives: To be able to write short vowel/CVC words from dictation. This week focuses on short o.
Objectives: To be able to write short vowel/CVC words from dictation. This week focuses on short o.
- We are introducing key card 5 this week.
- Begin each lesson by going over yellow phonogram cards and blue key cards!
- THURSDAY- Introduce "Step" and do lesson up to and including"Spell with Tiles."
TUESDAY: Finish the lesson including "Spell on Paper"- Dictate the 10 words for your child to write in Spelling Journal. Practice "More Words" at home on dry erase board or journal. Please make sure to reinforce proper letter formation and writing correctly on the lined pages in the journal. - ****Spelling Journals will need to come to school every school day so I can check them!(Bring every day- Blue folder, Math book, Math Journal, Spelling Journal)
History
Objectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.
Objectives: to gain an understanding that history began with God and creation; to see God's hand in every event.
- This week we are discussing Medieval times and knights.
Science
Objectives: to be able to classify vertebrate animals into 5 categories (mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds); to identify habitats and explain why that habitat is suitable.
Objectives: to be able to classify vertebrate animals into 5 categories (mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds); to identify habitats and explain why that habitat is suitable.
- We are continuing to discuss animal habitats (arctic, desert, grassland, rainforest, ocean)
Geography
Objectives: to identify and name the Continents and Oceans on a map; to sing the names of the Eastern United States.
- Due 1/08. Students will be required to sing the names of the States only. However, we will be pointing at them on the US map at school and you are welcome to print the map and do so as well. Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
Memory Work
Objectives: To memorize "true, good, and beautiful" pieces and recite to the class.
- Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem, Matthew verses, Geography song, Timeline song)
- Our poem, Hymn Of Joy will be assessed this week! 11/29
