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Sail Car Sail Car race day! Will the wind move our cars? | Beaver Dam We learned how beavers make dams that have no leaks! Will it hold back the water? | Electric Circuit We learned how to make a circuit. Will the light bulb light? |
Sail Car
Beaver Dam
Electric Circuit
Jr. Kindergarten
I have changed up our Jr. Kindergarten program a little. They will be working through parts of Starfall while having a letter and number focus for the week.
Reading:
This month they will be reviewing A and B.
They will be learning C and D.
Please practice the sounds that these letters make and find things that begin with these letters at home.
Math:
We are reviewing 1 and 2.
They are learning 3, 4, and 5.
Please have them practice counting objects to show each of these numbers. If you see some of these numbers in their environment, have them tell you the number.
Writing
We are starting letter formation.
Kindergarten
Unit 2 - Numbers 6-10
Counting, Writing, Comparing, and Sorting
Reading
- UNIT 1 THEME: Going Places
Talk with others about what makes a place special.
- Essential Question
What makes a place special?
- READING WORKSHOP
Read realistic fiction and understand its elements.
- READING-WRITING WORKSHOP BRIDGE
Use language to make connections between reading and writing.
- WRITING WORKSHOP
Use elements of writing to write texts.
Science
Unit 2 - Matter
Essential Question: How can you classify different objects?
Social Studies
Topic 3 - How do I get along with others?
Students will learn why taking turns is important for getting along.
Topic 4 - How do I make friends?
Students will learn four skills for making new friends.
Arts
This month we are focusing on Music. We will be learning how to "make" music.
1st Grade
Unit 1 - Numbers Within 10
Addition and Subtraction
Reading
- UNIT 1 THEME: My Neighborhood
Talk with others about my neighborhood.
- Essential Question
- READING WORKSHOP
Know about different types of fiction and understand their elements.
- READING-WRITING WORKSHOP BRIDGE
Use language to make connections between reading and writing.
- WRITING WORKSHOP
Learn about books and how to write stories.
Science
Topic 1 - Sound
What happens when things vibrate?
Social Studies
Topic 1 - How do I get along with others?
Students will learn how cooperating is important to completing a task when working with others.
Topic 2 - Why is it important to learn from each other?
Students will practice appropriate ways to talk and listen.
Topic 3 - Why do schools have rules?
Students will experiment to see why rules are needed and then talk about consequences of not following the rules.
Arts
This month we are focusing on Music. We will be learning how to "make" music.
4th Grade
Unit 1 - Whole Numbers
Place Value, Comparison, Addition, and Subtraction
Reading
UNIT 1 THEME: Networks
Talk with others about how different places affect us.
Essential Question
How can a place affect how we live?
READING WORKSHOP
Read realistic fiction and understand its elements.
READING-WRITING WORKSHOP BRIDGE
Use language to make connections between reading and writing.
WRITING WORKSHOP
Plan, draft, and publish writing.
Science
Topic 1 - Energy and Motion
Essential Question: What is energy, and how is it related to motion?
Social Studies
Topic 2 - Exploring Regions of the United States
Essential Question: How do geographers study the regions of the United States?
Topic 3 - The Peopling of the United States
Essential Question: How have different groups contributed to the United States?
Arts
This month we are focusing on Music. We will be learning how to "make" music.
