Here’s a quick overview of new things we learned this week:
Comprehension strategy: “Ask and Answer Questions” . We read different stories to go along with our theme “Who are your neighbors?”
New High Frequency Word: “do”
Phonics:blend and isolate sounds in CVC words. New sound/spelling: /d/ Dd
Sound Wall: /ar/ as in star, /k/ and /s/ as in box.
Vocabulary: cultures, appreciate, prefer, tradition, proud
Math: Lesson 17 “Add Within 5”
Science: This week, we investigated how to bring light and warmth to a cold mountain town that doesn’t see the sun throughout winter. (This lesson is actually based on the story of a real town in Norway!) Using the Engineering Design Process, students experimented with different materials and discovered that sunlight can be redirected using reflective materials. You can encourage them to notice the heating effects of the sun all around them!
Upcoming Events:
- December 16: Discovery Gateway in-class “field trip”
- December 17, 9:30-10:30- Class Winter Party
- December 18-January 2: Winter Break- No School