Welcome back! I am so excited to see all the sweet faces again, even if it is only online. I hope everyone is feeling refreshed after our extended break. I know this week may be a little crazy and overwhelming, however we will all be able to work together to do what is best for your child. Please have a lot of grace and patience with me as I learn how best to support you and your child during this time. I too will have a lot of grace for you and your family's struggles. Please communicate with me regarding what is working and what is not working for your child. If your child is struggling with a concept and needs additional teaching, I can meet with them individually or we could use one of our meeting times to do a mini lesson. I am excited to see what God shows us all through these trying times! Here is the link to our Webex Classroom: https://meetingsamer2.webex.com/meet/smckethan
You will use this same link every time that we meet.
Math
Objectives:
1. To compare numbers with addition and subtraction using terms greater and smaller.
2. To count groups of 10
3. Identify, write, and name numbers to 40 with an understanding of what the tens and ones mean in each number.
- We continue to work on addition and subtraction. In addition to our workbook pages, please practice several story problems (both addition and subtraction) with your student. Let them use manipulatives to solve the problem and have them write the equation (and number bond if applicable) that goes with the problem. These are in addition to your math journal entry.
- We are also focusing on comparing numbers/equations using the terms greater and smaller. We will also be using the terms more than, less than, and larger so please use all terminology. Follow the Introduction at the bottom of p.98, 102, 103
- Continue practicing writing numbers correctly!
Reading
Objectives:
1. To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences with long a, long e and long i/silent e pattern.
2. To be able to differentiate between a short vowel and a long vowel sound.
3. To continue to grow in reading fluency.- We are continuing our study of long vowels with silent e. This can be tricky for some students, so please take your time at home to ensure understanding. *Please do the "Optional Follow Up" on page 141.
- Remember to review the previous lesson and all sight words introduced so far, before proceeding to the new lesson. Sight word "give" will be introduced this week. Our sight words so far are: a, the, of, have, give
- Minibooks are what we have used in class all year. HERE is a link to L70 minibook. HERE is a link to L71 minibook. Allowing your child to illustrate the minibook is a great way to check their reading comprehension.
- Please follow up each lesson and mini book review, by having your child read to you, a book at their appropriate level. This should be done at a separate time of the day from their OPG lesson. HERE is a link to some Kindergarten and 1st grade level digital readers that your child can read online or you can print for them to read for their 15 minutes of reading time each day since I will not be providing little readers anymore.
Writing
Objectives:
1. To be able to form all upper case letters properly on handwriting lines.
2. To be able to form all lower case letters properly on handwriting lines.
3. To be able to write first and last name properly on handwriting lines.
4. To be able to accurately copy a sentence (using handwriting lines) correctly.- Keep monitoring proper pencil grip and correct letter formation! Have your student self-correct any backward letter or number!
- HERE is a link to the optional copywork which you can have your child work through slowly.
Spelling
1. To be able to spell words that have a double consonant (ff, ll, ss) by using our spelling rule.
2. To be able to verbalize why we double the consonant in those words.- Introduce blue key card 10
- Doubling the letters f, l, and s has already been covered in OPG for reading purposes. This lesson covers the rule for when to double those consonants when spelling them.
- Please make sure to do your work in Spelling Journals.
History
Postponed for now.
Science
Objectives:
1. Help students identify what wind is and how it is created.
- Lesson 11: Wind. The link to this lesson from the teacher's guide can be found here. Please do the "Read to Children" section. The vocabulary card for wind is not necessary to post anywhere, but it simply states: Wind-the movement of air. The activity suggestion (making a windsock) would be fun if you have time and the materials on hand. Please post pictures on our Facebook page if you choose to do the activity or show us what you have made during one of our Webex call on Monday morning of next week. I would also love to hear your student explain in their own words how wind is created (using the picture provided in the teacher guide as a reference). If you record a video of their explanation you can email it to me or post on our Facebook page!
Geography
Objectives:
1. To be able to sing the names of the southern states of the US.
2. To begin learning to draw the world map.
- Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
- Southern States of the US postponed for now.
Memory Work
Objectives:
1. To memorize "true, good, and beautiful" pieces and recite to the class.
- "Above the Bright Blue Sky" is our last poem of the year.
- Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work! (Poem,Geography song)
