Bible Bag Projects: Please look for a Sign-Up Genius link below for our 2nd semester project. Each student will need to pick one Bible story to narrate and create a bag (an empty bag will be provided) of 4 or more objects that represent their Bible story. The items must fit in the bag provided. They will memorize and practice retelling the story to you several times, then they will present their stories to the class using their objects as props. This week please read your chosen Bible story to your child and encourage them to narrate as much as they can remember. Do this on both Wednesday and Friday to familiarize your child with their story. The link to the Sign Up Genius can be found here:
REMINDER: Please have your child bring in a small bag or shoebox to collect valentines on Thursday. An 8.5x11" standard gift bag would be the perfect size for your child to manage. Please make sure that your child's name is very prominent. They may decorate as they like. Please send this and a valentine for each child in the class next Thursday. They can either just write their name on the cards or they can write their friend's name too. This is great handwriting practice! New Note: Please put the Valentines that your child brings for his/her friends in a separate baggie. Their Valentine Box or bag should be empty when they arrive at school. This makes passing out Valentines much easier!
Class List For Valentines
Girls: Addie, Ayrleas. Everly, Hannah, Kinsley, Nell, Persephone, Willow
Boys: Gideon, Jaxson, Jonah, Logan, Noah
Important Dates:
2/13: Spirit (no pizza) Day/Valentines Celebration in class
2/15: Fortis Talent Show
2/27: Spirit/Pizza/DOGS day
3/13: Spirit (no pizza) Day
3/17-3/21: Spring Break!
Math
Objectives:
1. To complete number bonds for tens and ones.
2. To understand simple addition problems and relate addition equations to number bonds.
3. To fill in missing part of a number bond.4. To be able to count on to add using a number line/path.
- Since we have introduced addition and number bonds, I will be asking the kiddos to write a number sentence AND a number bond to match the story problems in their math journals. You can draw the blank number bond for them and ask them to fill it in. Please still allow them to draw pictures, use a ten frame, or use concrete objects to help them figure out the answers before filling in the number sentence and number bond as needed. If your child is having a hard time understanding that number bonds have 2 part and a whole, please also continue to review with them. It is helpful to review this concept before each lesson.
- We are continuing to practice addition this week and introducing the strategy of counting on to solve problems. It would be helpful for you to use a number line with your student ( Here is one for you to print if needed ). We look at the number we're starting with and count on from there (ex:4+3 start with the number 4 and count up 3 more from there).
- Remember that the hands-on (concrete) portion of the lesson is the most important. If your child is struggling with the paper portion (the abstract), go back to concrete. It is important to stay in the concrete phase as long as they need to.
Reading
Objectives:
1. To begin reading and accurately blending words and sentences that contain the digraphs wh and ph as well as words with the ending blend nk.
- Having covered the phonograms ck, sh, th, ch, ng, and nk (and now wh and ph) in reading lessons, please add these phonogram cards from All About Spelling to your daily phonogram review, if you have not already done so. Although we have not covered these lessons in AAS, these phonograms are encountered in reading and are important to review.
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 as well as proper spacing between words.
Spelling
1. To be able to write words with th, sh, and ch from dictation
2. To be able to segment words with initial or final blends
3. To be able to write phrases from dictation- There are no word cards or a "Spell on Paper" portion of the lesson this week, but there is still a "Dictate Phrases" portion. Please make sure that the phrases are written in journals.
Geography
Objectives:
1. To be able to sing the names of the middle states of the US.
2. To begin learning to draw the world map.- Click here for the Geography songs for the year.
- Middle States of the US song.
Memory Work
Objectives:
1. To memorize "true, good, and beautiful" pieces and recite to the class.
- Please take a few minutes each homeschool day to review memory work!
