Welcome back! I am so excited to see all the sweet faces again! I hope everyone is feeling refreshed after our wonderful little break. We jump right back into learning this week. You have all worked so hard with your children! We are almost to the finish line!
Next week we will be making Resurrection Eggs in class! This is a beautiful way for your child to learn how to narrate the truth of our Lord's death and Resurrection. Please plan to bring 12 empty plastic eggs next week. I would like for each of the eggs to be labeled with a number from 1-12 with a sharpie if possible.
Important Dates:
3/11-3/3/15: Spring Break
3/23 - Fortis Lap-a-Thon!
3/28 - Spirit/DOGS/Pizza Day
4/2 - No School-Easter Tuesday
4/11 - Spirit Day
4/20 - Fortis Nerf Tournament!
5/2 - Spirit/DOGS/Pizza Day
5/9 - Spirit Day (Last Day of Kindergarten)
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
- 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.
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!
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 some 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 consonants when spelling.
- Please make sure to do your work in Spelling Journals and return.
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 due 3/28
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)
